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Toyota Australia Predicts Hydrogen Could Overtake Diesel in the Next Decade

For decades, diesel engines have been the backbone of pickups, large SUVs, and vans across key markets. In Australia, the story has been no different, with diesel still powering almost half of Toyota’s local sales. But according to Toyota Australia, the days of diesel dominance could be numbered, with hydrogen waiting in the wings to take its place.

Out of 163,491 vehicles sold by Toyota in Australia during the first eight months of the year, 48.4 per cent were diesel-powered. Heavy-hitters like the Hilux, LandCruiser, Prado, HiAce and Fortuner continue to drive those numbers. The company admits this strong reliance on diesel won’t disappear overnight, but it believes change is inevitable.

Toyota Australia’s vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley, explained that diesel still has a role to play throughout this decade, but beyond that, hydrogen could be the game-changer. He pointed out that petrol models already match diesel in many respects, and in some areas outperform them, which raises questions over diesel’s long-term relevance.

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Toyota Teams Up with Huawei and Xiaomi for New bZ7 EV in China

Toyota has finally stepped fully into China’s fast-growing electric car market, and it’s doing things differently this time. Instead of working alone, Toyota has partnered with local tech giants Huawei and Xiaomi to build its latest model, the GAC Toyota bZ7.

The bZ7 is a large electric sedan, measuring over five metres long with a very spacious interior — something Chinese buyers value highly. While the design looks familiar to Toyota fans, the real changes are under the skin.

Toyota is using Huawei’s electric motor, which produces 278hp and pushes the car to a top speed of 180km/h. It’s not about being the fastest, but about being reliable and practical for families.

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Toyota GR Yaris Mendapat Pakej Prestasi Aero Baharu

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) mengumumkan bahawa GR Yaris bakal ditawarkan dengan pakej baharu yang dinamakan “Aero Performance Package”, yang akan mula berada di pusat jualan Toyota di Jepun bermula 1 Oktober 2025.

Pakej ini dibangunkan dengan input terus daripada dunia perlumbaan, membawa rangkaian penambahbaikan aerodinamik yang direka khas untuk meningkatkan penyejukan, kestabilan dan keseimbangan pada kelajuan tinggi.

GR Yaris sememangnya lahir daripada DNA rali, dan pakej ini membawa kaitan itu ke tahap seterusnya. Jurutera Toyota telah menguji komponen baharu ini secara intensif dalam perlumbaan Super Taikyu Series dan Kejohanan Rali Jepun, dengan pelumba profesional turut memberi maklum balas untuk membentuk tetapan akhir.

Pakej ini hanya ditawarkan pada varian RZ “High Performance” dan RC, menggabungkan enam komponen khusus yang direka untuk menolak prestasi aerodinamik serta pengendalian ke tahap lebih ekstrem.

Antara sorotan utama ialah bonet aluminium berliang yang diinspirasikan daripada versi gentian karbon pada GRMN Yaris. Diuji dalam perlumbaan rali, bonet ini meningkatkan penyejukan dengan mengeluarkan haba dari ruang enjin.

Untuk memastikan kereta kekal stabil pada kelajuan tinggi, lip spoiler hadapan baharu dipasang bagi mengurangkan angkatan udara di bahagian depan, sekali gus menajamkan imbangan keseluruhan – idea yang lahir daripada maklum balas pelumba yang mahukan kestabilan tambahan.

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Toyota GR Yaris Gets New Aero Performance Package Inspired by Motorsport

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced that the GR Yaris will soon be offered with a new “Aero Performance Package”, set to arrive at Toyota dealerships in Japan from 1 October 2025. The package, which has been developed with direct input from motorsport, brings a suite of aero upgrades aimed at enhancing cooling, stability, and balance at high speeds.

The GR Yaris has always had its DNA rooted in rallying, and this package takes that link a step further. Engineers fine-tuned the components through extensive testing in the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship, with feedback from professional drivers shaping the final setup. Available exclusively on the RZ “High Performance” and RC trims, the package combines six carefully designed parts to push the car’s aerodynamics and handling even further.

Among the highlights is a ducted aluminium bonnet, modelled after the carbon-fibre version fitted to the GRMN Yaris. Developed and tested in rally competition, it improves cooling by drawing hot air out of the engine bay. To keep the car planted at speed, a new front lip spoiler has been added to cut front lift and sharpen overall balance — a component included after race driver feedback suggested the aero setup needed an extra layer of stability.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing Hidupkan Semula Komponen Enjin Lagenda AE86

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), melalui projek GR Heritage Parts, mengumumkan pengeluaran semula beberapa komponen penting enjin ikonik 4A-GE yang pernah menggerakkan Corolla Levin dan Sprinter Trueno.

Program ini sebelum ini telah menghidupkan semula lebih 200 komponen untuk lapan model Toyota klasik. Kini, tumpuan diberikan kepada AE86 dengan pengeluaran semula sub-assembly kepala silinder dan sub-assembly blok silinder. Walaupun ia menggunakan teknik moden, reka bentuk serta spesifikasi asal tetap dikekalkan bagi mengekalkan keaslian enjin tersebut.

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Toyota Revives AE86 4A-GE Engine Parts Under GR Heritage Project

Toyota Gazoo Racing is giving AE86 fans something to celebrate. Under its GR Heritage Parts Project, the brand will once again reproduce key components of the legendary 4A-GE engine found in the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno.

The programme, which brings discontinued parts back to life as brand-new genuine items, already covers over 200 parts across eight models. Now, the spotlight turns to the AE86 with the reissue of a cylinder head sub-assembly and a cylinder block sub-assembly – both updated using modern techniques while keeping their original design and specifications.

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Toyota Tutup Ogos 2025 dengan Jualan Lebih 9,000 Unit

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) menutup bulan Ogos 2025 dengan pencapaian cemerlang apabila mencatatkan jualan 9,083 unit dalam tempoh sebulan sahaja. Prestasi ini menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan jualan Toyota sepanjang tahun meningkat kepada 62,246 unit, sekali gus mengekalkan kedudukannya sebagai jenama kenderaan bukan nasional paling laris di Malaysia.

Toyota menjelaskan bahawa kejayaan ini berpunca daripada strategi menawarkan pilihan yang pelbagai kepada rakyat Malaysia – sama ada model petrol yang dipercayai ataupun pilihan hibrid yang lebih mesra alam. Pendekatan ini memastikan pelanggan mendapat teknologi yang sesuai dengan keperluan mereka tanpa ketinggalan arus pembangunan automotif.

Jenama Toyota sendiri telah menjadi sebahagian daripada kehidupan rakyat Malaysia selama lebih 60 tahun. Model ikonik seperti Hilux, Vios dan Camry bukan sahaja sinonim dengan kegunaan harian, malah turut menjadi teman setia untuk perjalanan pulang ke kampung mahupun sebagai kenderaan kerja lasak bagi para petani dan peniaga. Sejak tahun 2015, Toyota telah menjual hampir 860,000 unit kenderaan di pasaran tempatan.

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Toyota Marks Strong August Sales as Malaysians Embrace Multipathway Mobility

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) closed August 2025 on a high, recording 9,083 units sold for the month. This performance pushed the brand’s year-to-date total to 62,246 vehicles, a result that reinforces Toyota’s standing as Malaysia’s most trusted non-national marque. The steady demand is being credited to Toyota’s Multipathway approach, which balances electrified options with tried-and-tested models that continue to serve everyday needs.

Toyota’s product strategy remains centred on giving Malaysians technology that fits their lifestyles, whether through dependable petrol models or accessible hybrid solutions. The company maintains that this balance is guided by Toyota’s global Mobility for All philosophy, a vision that places emphasis on delivering the right innovation at the right time without leaving customers behind.

Toyota’s history in Malaysia stretches back more than six decades. Since the first locally assembled Corolla rolled out in 1968, the brand has become deeply woven into Malaysian life. Models such as the Hilux, Vios and Camry are more than just popular choices – they have evolved into household names, trusted by families, businesses and communities alike. From balik kampung trips during festive seasons to hard-working pick-ups supporting farmers and traders, Toyota has consistently been part of Malaysia’s journey through growth and progress.

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Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025 Dilancarkan

UMW Toyota Motor bersama Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia telah melancarkan Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025, iaitu siri perlumbaan simulator terbesar di negara ini. Matlamat utama kejohanan ini jelas – mencari pelumba maya terpantas Malaysia dan membuka peluang untuk mereka melangkah ke dunia perlumbaan sebenar.

Memasuki edisi kelapan, kejohanan yang dahulunya dikenali sebagai GT Cup Malaysia kini tampil dengan penjenamaan baharu dan skala lebih besar. Tahun ini, peserta bukan sahaja akan bersaing di platform Gran Turismo, tetapi juga di RaceRoom, Assetto Corsa dan iRacing, sekali gus menguji kemahiran di pelbagai simulasi perlumbaan. Menariknya, jumlah hadiah wang tunai yang ditawarkan mencecah RM123,000, diagihkan kepada tiga kategori iaitu Pro, Club dan Junior.

Format perlumbaan dijanjikan sengit. Selepas tiga pusingan awal, hanya 40 pelumba terbaik akan mara ke suku akhir. Dari situ, 20 pelumba terpantas akan layak ke separuh akhir, sebelum hanya 10 finalis terbaik berentap di pusingan akhir yang dijadualkan berlangsung hujung tahun ini.

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Toyota Launches GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025

UMW Toyota Motor and Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia have kicked off the Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship 2025, the country’s biggest simulator racing series. The goal is simple — to find Malaysia’s fastest virtual drivers and give them a chance to move into real-life motorsport.

Now in its eighth year and previously known as the GT Cup Malaysia, the championship has been rebranded with a bigger focus. This year, racers will compete not only on Gran Turismo, but also on RaceRoom, Assetto Corsa, and iRacing, testing their skills across different platforms. A prize pool of RM123,000 is up for grabs, split across three categories: Pro, Club, and Junior.