SOURCE: Reposted from Department of Transport and Main Roads – June 8 2021 Please be advised that some changes to legislation in Queensland have been made in relation to electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Registered owners of electric vehicles manufactured after 1 January 2019 (or modified to be an electric-powered vehicle after 1 January 2019) are now legally required to display an electric vehicle label to the front and rear number plates of the...
Toyota has achieved a significant milestone on its path towards a zero-emission future, selling the brand’s 200,000th hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in Australia. A total of 210,817 Toyota HEVs have been sold in this country to the end of June 2021, led by Camry, RAV4, Corolla and Prius. The most recent 100,000 sales took just three years with demand accelerating as customers capitalise on the benefits of money-saving economy and low emissions. It took until...
Toyota Hybrid vehicles combine the power of a petrol engine with the efficiency of two electric motors to deliver a seamless, smooth acceleration and an irresistible drive. The hybrid system allows you to cover more ground while lowering emissions1. Our hybrid battery is recharged while you drive so it’s always ready to go without ever needing to be plugged in. Two decades ago we changed the game with Prius – the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle...
Toyota Australia and Planet Ark‘s National Tree Day is on again! Now in its 21st year, and following the success of the 2019 community event, Gladstone Regional Council, Conservation Volunteers Australia and Bill Robertson Toyota are again partnering to conduct this free community tree planting event alongside to celebrate Australia’s largest annual tree planting and nature care event. The event encourages communities to help preserve the environment for future generations. “National Tree Day is an important national campaign that Toyota dealerships...
Toyota has improved the safety and styling of its best-selling LandCruiser Prado large SUV range, introducing new active safety technology on lower variants while boosting the visual appeal of the family off-roader. Following a comprehensive update in August 2020, the Prado has been further upgraded, with additional advanced safety features that were previously reserved for higher-grade variants. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the safety of all Toyota customers...
Toyota’s all-new Kluger large SUV has arrived in Australia sporting a stylish sculpted look, significantly improved safety features, enhanced driving dynamics and for the first time in Australia, a hybrid powertrain. The fourth-generation of one of Australia’s favourite family seven-seat SUVs has raised the bar, with the all-new model offering customers a more premium, refined and sustainable vehicle. Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the addition of hybrid to...
Toyota has launched its all-new Yaris Cross that builds on a rich SUV heritage to deliver a stylish compact package designed to meet the lifestyle needs of active urban dwellers. As Toyota’s first entry in the light SUV market, the Yaris Cross doesn’t compromise when it comes to style or city-suitability and still delivers all the safety, versatility, functionality and capability of a larger SUV. The Yaris Cross – the second member in the all-new...
Toyota is continuing to drive towards an ever more fuel-efficient and environmentally conscious lineup with all-new Kluger, due to arrive here in June, becoming the eighth model in the Toyota range to feature a hybrid drivetrain. In addition to offering a hybrid drivetrain for the first time in Kluger in Australia, the new model features a stylish family-friendly design, and significantly improved safety and advanced technology giving it a more premium ambience. Toyota Australia Vice...
Toyota’s Hybrid Cavalcade is an Australia-wide series of dealer events presented by Toyota. It brings Hybrid technology to life in a simple and interactive way, allowing guests to get up close and personal with the unique vehicles we have to offer and the next stop is Gladstone! Bill Robertson Toyota and Toyota Australia invite all members of the community to join us at the dealership on Friday May 7th and Saturday May 8th to...
Toyota has cemented its position as Australia’s most trusted car brand during the COVID-19 pandemic and emerging economic recovery, according to the results of a national survey released recently. The country’s top-selling automotive brand was named as the top-ranked car company in the 2021 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands survey. It is the 16th year in a row that Toyota Australia has been recognised as having the highest level of consumer trust in the local...
