Toyota unveils next generation Landcruiser
The wait is over, the highly anticipated 300 Series Landcruiser has broken cover with a twin-turbo V6 diesel under the bonnet and a makeover of everything from styling to suspension
Forklift still running after 20 years on the job for heavy agricultural manufacturer
Large-scale agricultural stone-roller manufacturer Ki-Ki Engineering still runs its 20 year old 2.5 tonnes Toyota forklift for all the heavy lifting It was a case of ‘same again, thanks’ for a South Australian-based agricultural equipment manufacturer, when it came to getting a new Toyota forklift. Ki-Ki Engineering, based in the small town of Ki Ki […]
Toyota Huski skid steer helping Melbourne Zoo elephants
A new Toyota Huski 5SDK8 skid steer loader is working hard at Melbourne Zoo moving materials around to keep the zoo’s Asian Elephants stimulated and to encourage their natural behaviours. The work is part of an enrichment program at Zoos Victoria, which includes keeper Chris Lekos who is part of the passionate elephant team providing […]
HiLux now has a strong Aussie accent
Toyota’s three “halo” HiLux variants due in April this year have a strong Aussie accent due to an extensive development program carried out by the company’s Melbourne-based designers and engineers. Aimed at off-road enthusiasts, the comprehensive upgrades that result in the new HiLux Rugged and Rugged X variants were designed, engineered and validated in Australia […]
It’s the Ute you have always wanted
As you would expect, the Mercedes Benz X-Class will be the most advanced Ute ever offered and even the fact it will be the most expensive will not stop sales outstripping buyer demand. Most effected by the X-Class release will be Toyota, often questioned on whether it really offers a luxury vehicle, and also Volkswagen’s […]