Toyota has introduced a new genuine accessory following widespread thefts of its LandCruiser SUVs, and it looks very familiar. Now listed under the LandCruiser 300 Series' accessories page on the Toyota Australia website – albeit with an image depicting a RAV4 – the new anti-theft accessory is a steering wheel lock. Adelaide Hills Toyota is…

The all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is set to be unveiled later this year, kicking off a new generation of the US pickup. Within the company’s latest financial report, as reported by website GM Authority, General Motors executives confirmed the Silverado and its GMC Sierra twin will be officially revealed this year. While the big…

SPONSORED It’s getting harder to discern these days whether your car is an extension of your mobile phone, or whether it is the other way around. Either way, it’s impossible to ignore how intrinsically linked these two critical machines have gone beyond the basics of hands-free communication. Today, in vehicles like the latest-generation Honda Accord,…

A single image of a large SUV has been released by Toyota North America, teasing what could potentially be a three-row electric SUV expected in 2027. This new model could therefore slot in above the bZ4X, and take on the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The rear-view image, showing only a large SUV silhouette…

A new Indian-built Renault Duster SUV has been launched with different styling and powertrains and a more luxurious interior than the version sold in Australia and Europe, but it won’t be heading Down Under any time soon. The five-seat Duster SUV was launched here in July 2025 as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny and…

The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale at the top of the Italian brand’s road car range, continuing with the same plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain format comprising a mid/rear-mounted twin‑turbo V8 paired with three electric motors. However, with Ferrari’s application of hybrid technology used primarily to enhance performance rather than reduce emissions,…

We’re still waiting for word on who will be the next James Bond, aka Agent 007, but that hasn't stopped the Chinese automotive industry from pumping out another 007. No, it’s not a suave secret agent, but rather a large electric liftback that’s now available to order in New Zealand, ahead of first dealership arrivals…

The Toyota Yaris is reportedly being updated in Japan, with fresher technology and potential price rises to go with it. Japanese website Creative Trend reports hybrid-powered versions of the Yaris – a Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift rival – have been updated in Japan with a 10.5-inch centre touchscreen now standard, a feature that has…

Toyota Australia is starting to get serious about electric vehicles (EVs) in this market. Up against an onslaught of electric offerings from China and elsewhere, the Japanese auto giant has upped the ante with an updated and upgraded version of its first EV, the bZ4X mid-size electric SUV. Toyota has slashed pricing, added buyer incentives,…

“Speed… I, am speed…” – Lightning McQueen, 2006. Since first watching the iconic Pixar film as a (very) young boy, those famous words from the opening scene would often play in my head at random times. Some 20 years later, they still have plenty of relevance. Whether you’re about to start a race in a…