New Zealand is ideally placed to benefit from Toyota’s pledge to have electric vehicles (EV) available for every model type by 2025, says Toyota NZ chief executive Alistair Davis. “The high proportion of renewable electricity in New Zealand means that the conversion of the national fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles will make a big contribution to the country’s commitment … [Read more...] about Sustainable NZ in right place for Toyota’s EV expansion
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Toyota’s ‘adventure’ concept can stream what it’s doing to the web
Toyota’s latest lifestyle concept introduces a new world of connectivity, with embedded infrared cameras on the side mirrors, a Wi-Fi hotspot and rear-facing lights that can be controlled via a smartphone app. It’s the all-wheel-drive FT-AC, for “future Toyota adventure concept”, and its detachable cameras can store and/or stream to the web, whether on the car or mounted to … [Read more...] about Toyota’s ‘adventure’ concept can stream what it’s doing to the web
New Toyota Camry made in Japan, first time in 30 years
The new Toyota Camry range will go on sale in New Zealand early next year, fresh for the first time in three decades from the factory in Japan instead of Australia. Since the 1980s, NZ-spec Camrys have been built at Toyota Australia’s factory near Melbourne. But the plant was shut down last month, weeks after Holden and a year after Ford closed their car-making … [Read more...] about New Toyota Camry made in Japan, first time in 30 years
Toyota ‘toolbox’ concept – part cargo van, part SUV
Toyota’s Tj Cruiser concept has been described as a “more practical everyday” replacement for the FJ Cruiser, the SUV that was somewhat of a misfit in the carmaker’s line-up before it was discontinued last year. Whereas the FJ was a throwback to the original FJ40 Land Cruiser of 1955, and the letters referenced the engine series (F) and the chassis (J), the Tj in Tj Cruiser … [Read more...] about Toyota ‘toolbox’ concept – part cargo van, part SUV
Hydrogen the answer – electric vehicles will become redundant, says Lexus chief
Electric vehicles (EVs) are doomed as a long-term transport solution because charging times for batteries will never fall to practical levels, says a senior Lexus executive. It’s “a simple matter of chemistry,” said American Paul Williamsen, the luxury carmaker’s global communications manager. “We won’t be able to get charging times down.” Williamsen said he had worked … [Read more...] about Hydrogen the answer – electric vehicles will become redundant, says Lexus chief