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Paul Gover
Australia's homegrown electric Toyota HiLux project is dead
An Australian startup's plan to build electric versions of the Toyota HiLux for clients like big mining companies has failed due to a lack of funding.
2 Years Ago
All Toyota HiLux News
Scott Collie
Toyota HiLux EV confirmed for production
Toyota's electric HiLux concept will become a production reality in 2025, but whether it'll make it to Australia is another question entirely.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota DPF class action battle continues in High Court
Toyota HiLux, Prado and Fortuner owners affected by faulty DPFs are continuing their pursuit for compensation, while the carmaker is seeking for the lawsuit to be dropped.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Electric Toyota HiLux ute reportedly coming in 2025
Toyota's Thai boss has confirmed an electric version of the HiLux ute will enter production in 2025, giving Isuzu's upcoming EV ute a rival.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota HiLux, LandCruiser shipments resume after diesel engine saga
Exports of Toyota and Lexus models powered by three turbo-diesel engines previously under investigation have now been green-lit.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota won't be punished for cheating tests of HiLux, LandCruiser diesels
The Japanese Government has said it hasn't found any misconduct by Toyota following allegations the brand had cheated emissions testing.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
2024 Toyota HiLux V-Active Technology: Mild-hybrid HiLux price and specs
The 2024 Toyota HiLux range now offers a mild-hybrid turbo-diesel powertrain on SR, SR5 and Rogue models.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Pricing detailed for 2024 Toyota HiLux mild-hybrid
The Toyota HiLux mild-hybrid is due in showrooms next month, with five of the ute’s most popular variants gaining the system for a premium.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
2024 Toyota HiLux: Another facelift, mild-hybrid tech for popular ute
The ageing Toyota HiLux gets the option a more efficient electrified turbo-diesel for 2024, plus minor styling and specification tweaks.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Toyota HiLux, Prado, LandCruiser engine 'irregularities' could lead to more delivery delays
Toyota has suspended deliveries of its most popular turbo-diesel models overseas, leaving a question mark over Australian wait times.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
All the utes coming to Australia in 2024
Here's a breakdown of all the new or updated ute models that are set to launch in the Australian market during 2024.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Ford Ranger topples Toyota HiLux as Australia's best-selling vehicle
Ford sold over 2000 more Rangers in 2023 than Toyota did HiLuxes, snatching away the sales crown from the HiLux after seven years.
2 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux: Which will be 2023 sales champion?
Will Australia have a new sales champion come the end of 2023? The Ranger is breathing down the HiLux's neck with weeks to go...
2 Years Ago
Derek Fung
Toyota HiLux Champ is a bargain, back-to-basics ute for Asia
If modern utes are just a little too fancy and la-di-da, the new Toyota HiLux Champ could be the cure for your ills.
2 Years Ago
William Stopford
Toyota's hero HiLux gets tech upgrade, not confirmed for Australia
Toyota's new wide-track HiLux GR Sport is heading to Europe, where it'll get new-generation infotainment that hasn't been confirmed for Australia.
2 Years Ago
Scott Collie
Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux: Who's winning the ute sales race in Australia?
Australia's ute sales race is hotting up as we approach the end of 2023, with the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger duking it out for the top spot.
2 Years Ago
