Toyota NZ’s “Let’s Go Places” Campaign Evolves From Vision to Action
Look around next time you’re stopped at the lights. Chances are, the car in front, the one beside you, and the ute in your rearview mirror are all Toyotas. It’s no secret that the brand is deeply woven into the fabric of New Zealand’s motoring landscape, and now, Toyota is doubling down on that reality […]
Toyota reduces Land Cruiser 70 Lineup – Goodbye V8, Hello Torque!
In an automotive age when “heritage” is usually code for “stuck in the past,” Toyota has pulled a legendary move—streamlining its iconic Land Cruiser 70 lineup to just four core models and giving the fossils a gentle (but firm) nudge off the production cliff. If you’re clutching a greasy V8 manual transmission in one hand […]
Why the 2026 Toyota C-HR BEV Could Be Your Next Must-Have Electric SUV
Ready to supercharge your daily drive? Toyota just unveiled its all-new 2026 C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), packing a punch with sports-car performance, eye-catching coupe-inspired style, and the tech-laden comfort you crave. Here’s everything you need to know about Toyota’s most electrifying crossover yet—and why it’s set to shake up the electric vehicle (EV) world. […]
Toyota’s 2026 bZ Woodland – Electric Meets Outdoor Grit
If you’ve ever wished your SUV was as ready for adventure as you are (without unloading a metric ton of carbon dioxide on your next expedition) it’s time to meet Toyota’s latest trailblazer, the 2026 bZ Woodland. It’s Toyota’s way of telling electric vehicle skeptics: yes, you really can have your (zero-emissions) cake and tow […]
Travo the new name for Toyota Hilux?
All-New Toyota Hilux ‘Travo’ Set to Redefine the Pickup Scene in 2025 Toyota is gearing up to launch the latest iteration of its iconic Hilux model, now carrying the intriguing suffix “Travo.” According to reports from Thailand, the highly anticipated update might hit the market later this year. A recent trademark filing for the “Hilux […]
Toyota New Zealand, Leading the Pack with Style and Sustainability
It seems Toyota New Zealand has been holding pole position longer than your average Formula One champion. In 2024, the company celebrated an impressive 37th consecutive year as New Zealand’s top car brand, proving once again that Kiwis are as loyal to Toyota as they are to pies and rugby. With 31,520 new vehicles sold […]
Luxurious legend – 2025 Toyota Camry ZR review
The 2025 Toyota Camry marks a significant milestone for one of the automotive world’s most recognizable nameplates. Now in its ninth generation, the Camry sports a stylish new look and a host of high-tech interior features that elevate its standing in the competitive sedan market, aligning closer to its Lexus cousins in terms of luxury […]
The new Hylux – Toyota’s Hilux Hybrid variant
Introducing the latest addition to the Toyota Hilux lineup, the Hybrid. With a 7% fuel savings and a reduction of 7g of emissions from the exhaust, this new hybrid variant not only offers financial and environmental benefits but maintains the performance and versatility of the Hilux we’ve come accustomed too. And to find out more, […]
Edging Forward – 2024 Toyota C-HR GX Review
The Toyota C-HR is a standout in the small SUV segment in more ways than one. What raised eyebrows when the first generation was launched was its somewhat “dramatic for an SUV” styling cues. Its blend of coupe lines and cues which seem to pay homage to Japanese Manga comic books gave the C-HR a […]
Range and oomph (but not in the same model) – Toyota bZ4X review
A short while ago, I attended the local launch of Toyota’s (almost) first all-electric vehicle (there was an electric RAV in ‘97 and again in 2012), the BZ4X. It was good to test it out for the day, but how would it fare under a week’s scrutiny? Toyota gave me both the 2WD Pure and […]