Age defying septuagenarian – 2022 Toyota 300 VX review
In 1951, the first direct-dial coast to coast telephone call was made, the first commercial computer, UNIVAC, was put into use in the U.S. Census Bureau, popular television show “I Love Lucy” premiered on CBS and the First Colour Television Pictures broadcast from Empire State Building. Meanwhile, over in Japan, a mobility vehicle for Japan’s […]
Toyota GR Yaris Revisited: Is it Still Awesome?
The Toyota GR Yaris. What can be said that hasn’t been said already about this, dare I say it, epic WRC bred petrolheads dream? We drove it for the first time on New Zealand shores back in 2020. The hype was there, and we were happy to report the not only lived up to said […]
All hail the new Toyota Camry Hybrid
New Zealand’s category-leading Sedan has a nameplate that can be traced back to the ‘80s. Over the years the Camry has been narrow and wide bodied, a liftback, had all manner of powertrains and countless ‘roles’ in terms of usage – 2021 sees it become even more refined and Toyota New Zealand gave us two […]
Toyota Reveals New GR86
The sportscar has been given the GR treatment!
Born in the USA: Toyota Highlander GXL Petrol Review
When Toyota launched the new Highlander earlier this year, there was much fanfare surrounding the popular seven-seater SUV now sporting Hybrid options in the line-up. This is of course not surprising as just about every other Toyota in the range, bar the Hilux has Hybrid tech first introduced with the first Prius all those years […]
GR Lite: 2021 Toyota C-HR GR Sport Review
First there was the GR Supra, and it was good. Then came the GR Yaris, and it blew us away. Now, a third member of Toyota’s line-up has received the handiwork of Toyota Gazoo Racing. What you see here look all rakish and aggressive is the Toyota C-HR GR Sport which sits atop the C-HR […]
Emotional, powerful and efficient – 2021 Toyota Fortuner review
First launched around 2005, (with second generation appearing a decade later) the Toyota Fortuner is a rugged and capable ‘off-road’ SUV that offers heaps of versatility for family and adventurers alike. Well it’s been updated and Toyota New Zealand thought it best we take a look. My review model came in ‘Emotional Red’ of course […]
The Eco-friendly 2021 Toyota Highlander launch
A whole raft of forces, including wind, water, technology, a boat and a tree came into play with the New Zealand launch of the next generation 2021 Toyota Highlander, oh and driving, lots and lots of driving too. It began at the base (and in the base) of Emirates Team New Zealand’s Cup defending boat […]
