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The gap between Australia’s two best-selling vehicles has narrowed to only 129 sales as Toyota and Ford gear up for an intense sprint to the end of 2026.
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New Toyota HiLux GR Sport confirmed for 2027
The hero version of Toyota Australia’s most popular model has been confirmed for overseas markets, and the Ford Ranger Raptor rival will be built in right-hand drive.
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Toyota HiLux gets $4000 discount amid Ford Ranger deals
Toyota is offering a $4000 finance bonus on diesel-powered HiLux SR5 utes, less than a year after the new generation arrived.
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Toyota agrees to $750 million HiLux, Prado DPF class action settlement
The Japanese auto giant has apologised to affected HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners after agreeing to a settlement, subject to Federal Court approval.
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Diesel critical to regional Australia, says Toyota
Toyota Australia says diesel-powered vehicles remain a key part of its local lineup, especially for buyers in rural areas.
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Toyota price hikes coming as Australia's top auto brand calls for more ‘equitable’ emissions laws
Emissions laws could unfairly price some Australians out of their ‘tools of trade’, says Toyota, as price rises loom for light commercial vehicles.
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Toyota Australia targeting record sales finish in 2026
Despite lower sales so far in 2026, Australia's market leader expects fresh stock of its most popular models to help it post a record fourth quarter.
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Toyota HiLux cleared to run on vegetable oil
Testing is underway to allow hundreds of thousands of Toyota HiLux utes dating back to 2015 to run on low-carbon fuel.
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Toyota Australia fixing HiLux defect that could affect up to 17,000 utes
Toyota Australia will fix up to 17,000 HiLux utes due to an issue with their electric roller shutter, which may jam and overheat.
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Toyota Prado, HiLux outsell Ford rivals as BYD challenge fades
Toyota's off-road icons reclaimed bragging rights in July as the Japanese brand pulled further away from Ford and BYD in Australia's sales race.
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Toyota LandCruiser, Prado security upgrade locked in, timing for HiLux unconfirmed
Toyota’s off-roaders will be fitted with an additional immobiliser from next month as the automaker looks to address record theft rates.
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Toyota won't rush plug-in hybrid HiLux
Plug-in hybrid utes are gaining momentum, but Toyota says the technology still isn’t ready for HiLux duty.
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Toyota’s first electric ute isn't attracting many private buyers
Fleet buyers are driving early Toyota HiLux BEV demand, with private sales still in single figures.
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Electrification has hit Australia's ute market and there are now several hybrid, PHEV and EV options available, but which is best?
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Toyota HiLux BEV becomes Australia's first electric ute with a five-star safety rating
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