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Tamworth Country Music Festival Fans Raise $48,000 for Local Lifeline New England Services

February 1, 2024

Thousands of fans attending the 2024 Tamworth Country Music Festival have generously donated towards local crises support service, Lifeline New England North West, raising an impressive $48,000.30 for Toyota Australia’s official festival charity partner. The amount raised came from the sale of Toyota Australia’s iconic Stetson-style hats, available for $2, and limited-edition pins for $5, that were available to purchase at the Toyota Zone across the 10-days, with all funds going directly to Lifeline New England...

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Upgraded Hilux Revealed with New Looks, Improved Technology and 48-Volt Powertrain

February 1, 2024

Toyota has revealed significant design and feature updates for the fan-favourite HiLux pick-up that will arrive in Australian showrooms in March at the same time as the introduction of 48-Volt technology. The upgraded HiLux brings a new sense of rugged style with a refreshed front-end design that gives an even more muscular look to the most popular double-cab auto diesel variants. The 48-Volt technology – standard on 4×4 Rogue and automatic SR5 double cabs, and...

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Toyota Australia Recalls Yaris Vehicles Due to Front Lower Suspension Arm

January 31, 2024

Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving certain Toyota Yaris vehicles produced between 21st May 2020 – 19th January 2024 (inclusive). There are approximately 9,070 vehicles involved in the Australian market. For involved vehicles, there is a possibility that, the ball joint attachment area of the front lower suspension arm may corrode and cause cracks if the vehicle is frequently exposed to snow-melting chemicals in snowy areas. If the vehicle continues...

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Winners Crowned at 52nd Toyota Golden Guitar Awards

January 27, 2024

The best in Australian country music has been celebrated in the country music capital, with the top artists and rising stars recognised and winners crowned at the 52nd Toyota Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, NSW. The Wolfe Brothers won the 2024 Toyota Album of the Year Award, with new album Livin’ the Dream, which was produced by Rod McCormack, Nick Wolfe, Matt Fell and Johnny Gasparic. Livin’ the Dream, was released in April 2023, it was written during the pandemic using video calls...

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Enhanced GR Yaris Hot Hatch Unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon

January 12, 2024

Toyota has unveiled an exciting new upgrade for the rally-bred GR Yaris hot hatch at the Tokyo Auto Salon, with an increase in power and torque, renewed driver-focused cockpit and the debut of an eight-speed DirectShift automatic transmission. Previously only available with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission, the GR Yaris now offers broader appeal for driving enthusiasts with the introduction of the automatic option which has been developed through hardcore use in professional motorsport. TGR...

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