Toyota Australia won’t rule out a plug-in hybrid HiLux as part of its new-generation lineup, having already confirmed diesel, battery electric and fuel-cell electric versions. While it will offer the widest range of powertrains yet, the new HiLux won’t offer a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain from launch – a key offering from arch-rival Ford Ranger…

The Toyota HiLux won’t be Toyota Australia’s best-seller much longer given Australia has passed its ‘peak ute’ phase and is moving away from the body style, says the automaker. “You’ve heard me say it before, and you’ll hear me say it again, but we believe the ute market has reached its peak,” said Toyota Australia…

Two electric versions of the Toyota HiLux have been confirmed for local showrooms as part of the new-generation lineup launched this month with carryover diesel engines. The HiLux, Australia’s best-selling vehicle last month, will beat arch-rival Ford Ranger to offer an electric vehicle (EV) version, joining a handful of electric utes here including the LDV…

The new-generation Toyota HiLux has been revealed and will go on sale in Australia from December 2025, with an expanded lineup including diesel, electric and fuel-cell powertrains – and an Australian-designed exterior. The HiLux – which was Australia’s best-selling vehicle for seven consecutive years until the Ford Ranger knocked it off the top spot in…

The Toyota Fortuner off-roader has been axed from Australia after more than a decade as one of the brand’s slowest-selling vehicles. “Fortuner has been a great product for us over the years and found a relatively small but enthusiastic customer base,” said Toyota Australia vice president of sales and marketing, Sean Hanley, in a media…

Toyota is working to rectify a fault in more than 100,000 vehicles that may prevent their parking cameras from working properly. The Japanese auto brand is calling this a “Customer Service Exercise” rather than a recall, and is offering reprogrammed software free of charge to owners of all affected bZ4X, C-HR, Camry, Corolla Cross, Kluger,…

Lexus Australia is recalling close to 800 examples of its GX and LX large luxury off-road SUV due to a fault with their twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engines. “The subject vehicles are equipped with a specific V35A engine that contains crankshaft main bearings, which allow the crankshaft to rotate within the engine assembly while running,” the…

Lexus Australia is working to rectify a camera fault in more than 27,000 vehicles across all its model lines. “The subject vehicles are equipped with a Parking Assist ECU, which is a component of the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system that displays the rearview image,” the company says in a notice published on its website.…

Images of the 2026 Toyota HiLux have leaked online, showing off the new ute in detail – including what appears to be either an electric or plug-in hybrid ute. Posted on Instagram by gilvane_bailker and bfmsoficial, the images reveal overseas variants of the new HiLux – likely destined for Thailand and neighbouring markets. These include…

The 2026 Volkswagen T7 Transporter range has landed in Australia, but buyers wanting a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will have to wait. Volkswagen says the new-generation Transporter will see the addition of the PHEV version in 2026 – along with PHEV versions of the Caddy,Multivan, and California. Meanwhile, the Ford Transit Custom PHEV – the van…