Another model in the new Toyota Crown family that's set to take on the world. The jacked-up sedan we know as the Crown Crossover goes by a different name in Japan, and that is the new Crown Sport crossover. Hold on, there's also a Crown Estate, but it's not your grandma's wagon. It's a hulking SUV. And don't forget the regular Crown Sedan. Still with me? Great, let's dive into the Japanese ...
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Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has unveiled its mobility concept for Paris 2024. The grand stage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris 2024. It's a moment when the world unites in the spirit of competition, but this time, it's not just about winning medals; it's about championing sustainability, inclusivity, and mobility for all. And who's taking the driver's ...
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First-class travel with the Vellfire on-road en route to first-class travel in the air. I wasn't kidding about the 'first-class' bit folks. The Toyota Vellfire launch event was themed with first-class travel in mind, complete with boarding gate, cabin crew and customised luggage tags in a font colour and script of one's choosing. Then came the main event where the new Vellfire rolled in out of the clouds. This is one imposing-looking ...
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Sustainability continues to play a pivotal role in how companies plan and grow their business, and Inchcape Singapore is no stranger to this eco-centric progress. Over the past few years, we have seen a massive eco-driven shift in the automotive industry, where industry leaders are driving efforts to launch the latest and greatest electric vehicles and various sustainability initiatives. As part of its dedication to create sustainable value for its customers and ...
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Higher-riding Century brings Japanese-style chauffeured luxury to captains of industry. Back in the 1960s, Toyota was looking to break the domination of Western luxury brands in the Japanese domestic chauffeur-driven car market. The Century was the result in 1967, and has been favoured by captains of industry in the Land of the Rising Sun ever since, powered initially by a V8, then a V12 for the second generation, and a hybrid ...
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Omichannel customer platform also launched for Toyota customers. The opening of Inchcape Singapore's fully-renovated Toyota showroom and service centre at 33 Leng Kee Road also saw the introduction of Omnichannel, a customer platform that allows Toyota's potential customers to configure and order their new cars online, or at the showroom, or a combination of both. One can call it a holistic and seamless end-to-end phy-gital customer journey. "Our Omnichannel platform together with ...
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250 Series Worldwide, 70 Series Japan-only. Believe it or not, the Toyota Land Cruiser is 72 years old now. Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser has been a staple of the rough and tumble worldwide. Aussies have a saying that goes something like, "if you want to head bush, take a Land Rover. But if you want to come back out again, take a Land Cruiser." ...
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The ever-dominant MPV for Singapore is back with a new generation. Toyota has recently revealed the new Alphard and Vellfire. At launch, these cars will only have petrol-only and hybrid drivetrains, although Toyota has stated that it will introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) option in the near future. Both cars are now constructed using an optimised version of the TNGA-K platform, which claims to offer 50% increased rigidity over the third-generation models. ...
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Unveiling done at the "Japan. Endless Discovery." exhibit marking 100 years since Le Mans was first run. If you think that "Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition" is a mouthful, we agree. 😅 It's been 100 years since the famed French 24 hours race was first run back in 1923, and to mark this momentous occasion, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), Toyota, Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Mazda Motor Corporation jointly ...
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Imagine stepping into the world of automobile manufacturing without even leaving the comfort of your own home. Well, Toyota has just granted us that opportunity with the launch of their Toyota Virtual Plant Tour. It's a virtual journey that allows us to delve into the intricate processes behind the creation of these remarkable machines. And the best part? You can embark on this immersive experience with just a few scrolls and clicks. The ...
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Throw an eye-catching splash of colour onto your Yaris Cross Hybrid. In case you hadn't noticed by now, this Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid is pink. BRIGHT pink. I don't care that the colour is actually called Cherry Blossom. To my eyes, it's Steven Tyler-satiating PINK. A number of female friends in a Telegram group chat decided to tease heavily when a picture of this compact crossover was sent over, with one ...
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Borneo Motors, the official dealer for Toyota in Singapore, is introducing transparent prices across its sales channels for added peace of mind. As with any product or item you purchase in your life, the price point does play a lot in your eventual decision-making. This is true for cars too in Singapore, yet there are countless reasons why your car might be priced differently from the next customer. It could even ...
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The Toyota GR86 is less of a sports car and more of a love letter to car and driving enthusiasts. The automotive industry as we know it is now at an impasse. Gone are the days when screaming internal combustion engines were commonplace, now being silenced, literally, by the soulless whirrs of new-fangled electric technology. Electric cars can be extremely quick and efficient, but you just cannot replicate the mechanical symphony of ...
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Toyota Singapore recently announced the release of 8 new exclusive colours for the Yaris Cross Hybrid, in a new Urban Palette Collection. According to Toyota, the Yaris Cross Urban Palette Collection draws inspiration from the energy and vibrancy of urban environments, with each colour featured in the series reflecting the uniqueness and personality of city life. A total of 8 bright and bold colours are now available to prospective customers, and ...
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Looks like Toyota has been bZ with bringing forth more BEVs. In one of our Singapore Motorshow 2023 coverage articles earlier this year, we wrote about a Toyota bZ model, the bZ4X, that will not be for sale in Singapore but only made available as part of a car-sharing scheme. bZ (Beyond-Zero) in Toyota-speak refers to their battery electric vehicle (BEV) range, and now there are two new concept cars, unveiled ...
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