This is what looks to be the BMW Z4 replacement, an all-new sports car and the first product of the co-operative agreement the luxury German established with Toyota in 2011. It is codenamed G29 and is seen here in the open for the first time, heavily camouflaged and testing in the Scandanavian winter. The production version is not expected to surface until early in … [Read more...] about New BMW sports car is first product of joint deal with Toyota
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New car market ‘saturated’ – expect drop of 10,000 sales in 2016, says Toyota
The new vehicle market in New Zealand has become saturated – that’s one reason why Toyota expects sales next year to drop by roughly 10,000 units on this year’s projected 133,000. “We think it will finish on 133,000, which is a record and potentially at its peak level,” said Steve Prangnell, Toyota NZ general manager of sales. “In other words, we expect (sales) next year to … [Read more...] about New car market ‘saturated’ – expect drop of 10,000 sales in 2016, says Toyota
Toyota adds a Yankee Doodle Dandy to its new Hilux range
Toyota has borrowed a name from its American line-up of light trucks to help it compete in a segment of the New Zealand market that has been exclusively Ford’s for the past few years. Enter the new Hilux PreRunner (above), a higher-riding 2WD ute that looks like a 4WD, in the same way as the Hi-Rider 2WD Ford Ranger looks like the 4WD Ranger. Ford’s sleight of hand … [Read more...] about Toyota adds a Yankee Doodle Dandy to its new Hilux range
‘Marty’ and ‘Doc’ reunite to plug Toyota’s futuristic hydrogen car
It’s being talked up as an internet sensation, the appearance this week of Back to the Future I, II, III stars Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd in an advertising campaign for Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai sedan. It’s the 30th anniversary of the original film and ‘Marty’ and ‘Doc’ have been hired to launch the futuristic new car – on the very day they time-traveled to in … [Read more...] about ‘Marty’ and ‘Doc’ reunite to plug Toyota’s futuristic hydrogen car
Toyota spills the beans early on prices for new Hilux range
The vibrant ute segment in New Zealand has forced former leader Toyota to release prices of its new Hilux, a month out from the range going on sale. The disclosure follows an unprecedented step earlier in the year when it revealed pictures and details of the light truck, a move Toyota dealers said was calculated to try and slow the sales advantage the Ford Ranger has had for … [Read more...] about Toyota spills the beans early on prices for new Hilux range