November 17, 2020
Next-generation Mirai confirmed for Australia (overseas model shown) **Australia welcoming a small allocation for local business and government fleets** **Furthers Toyota’s commitment to a sustainable automotive future** **Hydrogen fuel-cell EV driving range extended significantly** Toyota Australia is advancing its commitment to electrification by confirming it will deliver the next-generation hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan to select business and government fleets from the first quarter of 2021. The initial allocation involves 20 examples of the innovative fuel-cell...
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October 20, 2020
TMCA announces connected-car capabilities Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) is bringing industry-leading connected-car capabilities to Australia in collaboration with Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI Australia and national connectivity provider Telstra. The partnership will enable 4G mobile network connectivity for select TMCA vehicles introduced to Australia from late this year, initially with new safety and security services designed to provide customers with additional peace of mind. The ecosystem builds on a global communications platform to support...
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September 21, 2020
Toyota GR Super Sport **First public dynamic demonstration of Toyota’s road-going hypercar** **Third victory at Le Mans for the TS050 Hybrid – the inspiration for the GR Super Sport** **New hypercar adopts hybrid and all-wheel-drive technology from motorsport** Toyota’s GR Super Sport hypercar has been driven in public for the first time, featuring in the build-up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race classic where Toyota earned a third consecutive victory. The...
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August 24, 2020
Toyota C-HR gains substantial improvement in driver assistance technology (C-HR Koba Hybrid with two-tone shown) **Safety upgrade for stylish C-HR include intersection driver assistance** **LandCruiser 70 Series gains satellite navigation and new multimedia** **RAV4 updated with premium features standard on grades** Toyota has reinforced its “continuous improvement” mantra by introducing new features that advance the appeal of its stylish C-HR crossover, 4WD LandCruiser 70 Series workhorse and its best-selling RAV4 SUV. C-HR benefits from...
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August 18, 2020
Toyota Certified Pre-Owned vehicles **Toyota Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles program passes 100,000 sales** **Almost one-third of certified vehicles are priced under $20,000** **Free driving course for buyers under 25 over the next three months** Consumer demand for high-quality, affordable Toyota Certified Pre-Owned (TCPO) vehicles is accelerating rapidly with the program reaching a total of 100,000 sales this month. Toyota is marking the milestone by offering a free defensive driving course for anyone under 25 years...
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July 19, 2020
Eight-year-old West Australian Claudia Field’s Nature Insect Car is designed as haven for insects to help revegetate and beautify our cities. What does the car of the future look like through the eyes of Aussie kids? It’s the question Toyota posed in its annual Dream Car Art Contest and the answers came in more than 4700 imaginative, colourful and inspiring creations that addressed what kids of today see as some of the biggest issues...
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July 9, 2020
Toyota Corolla Cross global premiere (overseas model shown), details for Australia to be confirmed closer to launch in 2022). Toyota is expanding its industry-leading SUV line-up with a stylish Corolla-based vehicle that features raised ground clearance, dynamic performance and fuel-efficient hybrid technology. This global model has debuted today in Thailand where the vehicle will go on sale first. The Corolla Cross combines Toyota’s best-selling nameplate with Toyota’s strong heritage in small-car design and SUV...
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June 16, 2020
Toyota offers free access to safety technology. Toyota has expanded its commitment to global road safety by making software for its virtual crash-test dummies freely available to competitors and researchers. Known as THUMS (Total HUman Model for Safety), Toyota’s proprietary software is designed to save lives and reduce injuries by facilitating detailed computer analysis of the impact of collisions on vehicle occupants and pedestrians during crash-testing. The virtual crash-test dummies support research and development...
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May 6, 2020
Fuel-cell electric vehicles like Toyota Mirai require infrastructure investment. Toyota Australia has welcomed the $300 million commitment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to invest in hydrogen energy projects. The company’s future technologies spokesman Matt MacLeod said investment by government was vital for developing Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector and enhancing its ability to contribute to lower emissions. “Toyota welcomes initiatives designed to build demand in Australia for hydrogen as a viable energy storage medium,...
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April 26, 2020
Toyota’s Product Planning and Development division has designed, prototyped and manufactured a face shield that has been clinically tested and approved for use by front line medical staff. Toyota has utilised its advanced design, technology and production expertise to help assist the medical community in protecting them from the COVID-19 virus by developing and manufacturing desperately needed face shields. The face shields were designed and prototyped in-house by Toyota’s Product Planning and Development (PP&D)...
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