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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Toyota recently released the C+walk S, a pedestrian-mobility-assistance model that is part of a new C+walk mobility series. The C+walk S, a new form of mobility assistance scooter, will go on sale at Toyota automobile dealers and be offered at rental and leasing stores from March 20, 2023 in Japan. In addition, Toyota has also improved the standing-type model C+walk T as well as the C+pod. So what exactly are these? Physical ability ...
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Toyota has revealed the all new Crown for the first time, and will debut the Toyota Crown Crossover as the first model around Q3 this year. The Crown is a nameplate that is legendary in Singapore. Even if you never owned one, chances are you sat in one, as they were the taxi cab of choice back then. Reliable, tons of space, and bulletproof on the roads, the Crown always had ...
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Is the Corolla Cross a shot of innovation or JUST another "for-the-sake-of" SUV/crossover? When the Corolla Cross was first launched in Southeast Asia in 2020, Toyota's perceived "slapping of the revered 'Corolla' badge" on the boot lid of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) / crossover made me cross and take an instant dislike to this vehicle. Having grown up with the likes of the KE70 rear-wheel drive Corolla (affectionately known as ...
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Toyota recently announced that it will commence sales of all-new Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models on March 15. Developed under the "Hybrid Reborn" concept, the new Prius has wowed worldwide audiences with its stylish looks and impressive specs, all while being environmentally friendly. Prius HEV models are already on the roads in Japan, and they are already turning heads. Now, Toyota is going to offer a new PHEV variant, aptly termed the ...
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Toyota Motor Corporation CEO and president Akio Toyoda, who championed the revival of Gazoo Racing, is poised to step down this April. The 66-year-old businessman is the grandson of Toyota’s founder, Kiichiro Toyoda. He made this sudden announcement following news that Toyoda will become the Japanese automaker’s new chairman of the board of directors. Koji Sato, who is also Toyota's Chief Branding Officer, is set to take over the CEO reins. This ...
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Toyota is showing us once again that saving the planet doesn’t necessarily mean giving up fun and exciting cars to drive, as shown by these AE86 concepts. Toyota made a big splash at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a whole host of new cars and technologies. Exhibits like the 24-hour Le Mans winning car and the new 2024 Prius are cool and all, but what really stole the show was ...
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There's something for everyone with this latest gen Sienta Hybrid. Yes, even enthusiasts. What does one do when one needs to affordably move up to six folks around, or transport a bunch of brand-new fittings for one's under-renovation BTO? Swallowing seven people and getting them places or transforming into a minivan with passenger seats stowed, both in a cost-effective way, is what the Sienta Hybrid has been best known for. Pretty ...
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