Recent insurance data has disclosed a startling statistic for New Zealand’s automobile landscape: the Toyota Aqua, a popular compact hybrid car, was the most frequently stolen vehicle in 2023. In a year marked by a dramatic rise in vehicle thefts, the Aqua found itself at the top of a list no car model wishes to …
Toyota, a dominant force in motorsports like Le Mans and the World Rally Championship, has made a significant move by renewing its commitment to petrol engines. This decision comes at a time when the global automotive industry is increasingly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs). Akio Toyoda, the company chairman and known car enthusiast, announced this …
Toyota has announced the closure of its São Bernardo Plant in São Paulo, Brazil, a site with over six decades of automotive manufacturing history. This closure not only marks the end of an era for Toyota’s first overseas production facility but also heralds a new chapter for one of the plant’s most historic assets – …
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Honda has unveiled two new electric vehicle concepts as part of its ambitious ‘0 Series’. The highlight is a model already slated for production. Meet the ‘Saloon’: A Blend of Nostalgia and Modern Design Named ‘Saloon’, the first concept merges elements of classic 1980s design with modern …
Toyota Motor (7203.T) is gearing up to set a new record in global vehicle production for the year 2024, aiming to manufacture approximately 10.3 million vehicles worldwide. This ambitious goal, as reported by Nikkei, would mark the second consecutive year of record production for the automotive giant. The surge in production is largely attributed to …
The Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s equivalent to the U.S.’s SEMA show, has witnessed the unveiling of Nissan’s latest project, the Ariya NISMO. This new iteration of Nissan’s electric crossover, the Ariya, takes a significant leap from its standard version, stepping firmly into the realm of performance EVs. Starting with the base dual-motor AWD Ariya e-4ORCE, …
In a significant automotive safety announcement, Nissan Australia has initiated a nationwide recall impacting over 4,000 units of the Premcar-developed Nissan Navara Warrior. The recall, which spans models built between 2021 and 2023, includes the D23-series SL Warrior and the top-tier PRO-4X Warrior. The heart of the issue lies in the vehicle jack supplied with …
Mazda has announced the debut of its latest SUV, the CX-70, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on January 30. Initially planned for a reveal last year, the launch of the new model was delayed to early 2024. The official confirmation of the CX-70’s unveiling was noted on Mazda’s Canadian website, a discovery first made …
Australia is playing a central role in the development testing of the next-generation 2025 Toyota HiLux. The new model, which promises to be larger and more advanced, is currently undergoing tests in Australia. Despite Toyota’s efforts to keep the vehicle under wraps, there is speculation that it may be officially revealed later this year, following …
According to a recent report by Inside EVs, Subaru of America has continued its remarkable sales momentum, marking its 17th consecutive month of increased car sales in the United States. In December alone, the company sold 57,764 vehicles, a 1.8% year-over-year increase. Throughout 2023, Subaru’s sales reached a total of 632,083 cars, showcasing a significant …
