Sales success has led Toyota to extend the numbers of variants available within its RAV4 range. David Thomson has been checking out the new offerings. What’s new?When Toyota launched the current fifth generation RAV4; Read More
After a long wait, David Thomson finally gets to slip behind the wheel of the reborn Toyota Supra on Otago roads. What’s new?Regular readers may already know the backstory of Toyota’s quest to reimag; Read More
Jacob Douglas during the test run. PHOTO: Bruce Jenkins The Castrol Toyota Racing Series made a giant step back to normality this week at Ruapuna when it welcomed its first international driver since the pandemic started; Read More
A muster of a different kind will happen as part of this year’s Tussock Country Music Festival. Rather than sheep or cows being rounded up, utes of all shapes and sizes will be assembled for the GWD Toyota Hokonui Ute Muster in Gore. Festi; Read More
A Dunedin car dealership has said goodbye to two long-serving staff members. After 40 years, Cooke Howlison new vehicle consultant Neil Steel (67) sold his last car, a Toyota Hilux, yesterday afternoon. His friend and co-worker, te; Read More
Once an off-roading legend in New Zealand, Toyota has slipped off the pace a little in recent years. David Thomson gets behind the wheel of the Hilux SR5 Cruiser 4WD Double Cab to see if the proud Japanese brand can return to the top.; Read More
David Thomson discovers there is more to Toyota's Yaris Cross than its name would suggest. What’s new?When Toyota launched its new Yaris last year, the company’s New Zealand boss predicted the higher; Read More
For the second year in succession, an all-electric vehicle has been crowned New Zealand Car of the Year by the country’s Guild of Motoring Writers. This year’s award winner is the Mercedes-Benz EQC. A premium sport utility, the EQC; Read More
There is nothing wrong, writes DavidThomson, with starting at the bottom of the ladder when it comes to the all-new, fourth-generation Toyota Yaris. What’s new?From Starlet to Echo to Yaris, small To; Read More
