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December 12, 2016

Two-door thrust starts at bottom, moves up

December 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Two-door thrust starts at bottom, moves up

One now, one next year and one in 2018 – suddenly Toyota is building coupes again, though it doesn’t want to talk too much about everything yet.

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December 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
November 16, 2016

Fortuner price drop in Japan’s hands

November 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Fortuner price drop in Japan’s hands

“We got it wrong.” That’s Toyota’s admission now about Fortuner pricing. It wants to effect a decrease – but needs home office permission.

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November 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Fortuner
November 05, 2016

Toyota NZ cautious about Hilux swerve stumble

November 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota NZ cautious about Hilux swerve stumble

Toyota here is towing the company line in commenting about potential fallout from a strong seller tripping up in an independent handling test.

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November 05, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Hilux
October 08, 2016

Cruiser traydeck back in shape

October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Cruiser traydeck back in shape

An aged Toyota workhorse has achieved a new lease of life.

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October 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Land Cruiser
September 16, 2016

Chic compact crossover has TNZ tingling

September 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Chic compact crossover has TNZ tingling

The C-HR is a compact crossover that can do big things for Toyota here, a spokesman suggests.

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September 16, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
August 26, 2016

Prius PHEV: Stepping back to advance

August 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Prius PHEV: Stepping back to advance

Immediate interest in a plug-in used import Prius has cemented Toyota’s view that its decision to move forward into the electric car sector by taking a step back will pay off.

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August 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
August 12, 2016

Previa on the out but still part of Toyota’s in-crowd

August 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Previa on the out but still part of Toyota’s in-crowd

Toyota calls it popular and though the sales count suggests it’s anything but, they’re not yet ready to cull the Previa.

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August 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Previa
July 14, 2016

NZ plugging into Aussie Mirai trial

July 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ plugging into Aussie Mirai trial

Our neighbour’s experience of living with the world’s latest hydrogen car for the next three years will provide positive feedback here, the model’s local distributor says.

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July 14, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Mirai
July 01, 2016

Toyota begins recall actions

July 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota begins recall actions

Toyota New Zealand’s recall for a fuel tank issue has been followed by another overseas.

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July 01, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
June 24, 2016

Toyota EV push starts with pre-loved Prius

June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota EV push starts with pre-loved Prius

A version of the Prius that enables a function beyond the regular edition – that is, ability to roam much further as an electric car – will soon be on New Zealand roads, but the sales strategy has a twist.

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June 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
June 07, 2016

Aurion, Camry refreshed for final run

June 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Aurion, Camry refreshed for final run

Extra equipment and fewer emissions will keep Toyota’s fleet favourite on track.

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June 07, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Aurion, Camry
May 26, 2016

No NZ pickup for Toyota-Uber involvement

May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
No NZ pickup for Toyota-Uber involvement

What does Toyota’s announced intent to invest heavily in Uber mean for a Kiwi taxi industry that has shown particularly loyal allegiance to Japan’s top car brand?

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May 26, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
May 12, 2016

End of the road for FJ in NZ

May 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
End of the road for FJ in NZ

The gloriously retro – and ingloriously thirsty - FJ Cruiser is about to depart the scene

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May 12, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
FJ Cruiser
April 23, 2016

A new hook for Prius ownership

April 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
A new hook for Prius ownership

It’s the only Toyota not rated to tow … until now.

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April 23, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
March 24, 2016

Plug-in Prius a prime opportunity

March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in Prius a prime opportunity

A version of the latest Prius that enables a function beyond the regular edition – ability to properly roam as an electric car – will soon be on New Zealand roads.

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March 24, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
March 20, 2016

Toyota 86 update:Spot the difference

March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Toyota 86 update:Spot the difference

MODEST styling tweaks and mild mechanical upgrades will distinguish the 86 in its crucial mid-life update – meaning it’ll take an expert eye to pick all the tell-tales.

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March 20, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
86
March 17, 2016

Updated Highlander a year away

March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Updated Highlander a year away

Better efficiency and a bolder exterior are among highlights of the mid-life refresh for the Toyota Highlander, unveiled in America almost a year ahead of its New Zealand on-sale.

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March 17, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Highlander
March 08, 2016

All zip, no zap for C-HR here?

March 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
All zip, no zap for C-HR here?

It’s the little things that count, right? That’s Toyota New Zealand’s thinking with a new small crossover.

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March 08, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
March 02, 2016

Prius sales target at least double 2015 count

March 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
Prius sales target at least double 2015 count

Having almost hit rock bottom, the Prius hatch is expected to rise again, with an ambitious sale target aired.

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March 02, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
Prius
February 29, 2016

NZ-headed Toyota compact crossover revealed

February 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-headed Toyota compact crossover revealed

Fancy something snappier-looking than a RAV4? Toyota is ready to answer that call, with a radical compact crossover.

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February 29, 2016/ Richard Bosselman/
Toyota
C-HR
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