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Toyota Hilux SR5 (2011)

More formal looks and more affordable diesel versions are complemented by the standard fitment of sat nav on the range-topping SR5 models.

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Toyota Camry Atara SX (2011)

Toyota has unveiled its next-generation Camry, which is due for sale later this year. The new car features a new engine and transmission, but features and pricing have yet to be announced.

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Toyota Yaris (2011)

A new Yaris has broken cover in Japan and will be here by H2 2011. No word yet on whether some of the more interesting pieces of kit will be making their way down under.

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New Toyota Camry joins digital radio brigade

The new Toyota Camry becomes just the sixth car in Australia, and easily the cheapest, to offer buyers the option of digital radio.

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BMW and Toyota: researching batteries together, sharing diesel engines

Toyota and BMW have announced an agreement today to begin working together on the next generation of Lithium-ion battery technology. Additionally, BMW will begin supplying Toyota with diesel engines.

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Toyota shrinks the Prius for city dwellers, young-at-heart

The Prius family is about to get bigger and smaller at the same time; just in time for the LA and Tokyo motor shows, Toyota has revealed the smaller, more compact version.

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Hands on: what kind of game is Forza Horizon for Xbox 360?

The Forza Motorsport series of racing games takes a slightly less formal turn with the upcoming Forza Horizon. We got an early hands-on look.

Car Tech Q&A: John Viera, Ford environmental head

At the launch of the Ford Falcon EcoBoost, we spoke with John Viera, Ford's global director of sustainability and environmental matters, about making more sustainable, recyclable and efficient cars.

iOS 6 hits major marks

Apple's iOS 6 adds several long-awaited features for the iPhone and iPad, including turn-by-turn navigation and FaceTime calls over a mobile network.

Siri gets smarter, can launch apps

Apple announced several upgrades for Siri yesterday at WWDC, including a jump to the latest iPad.

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Evo to tackle Pikes Peak Hill Climb

At the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in July, Mitsubishi will enter an Evolution version of its i-MiEV electric car, alongside a production i-MiEV, in the new electric category.

Nevada first to grant licences for autonomous cars

Google's autonomous cars have hit public streets and highways in Nevada, US, as the state becomes the first to give out licences for testing driverless vehicles.

Awesome 9-year-old's cardboard arcade gets flashmobbed

Caine Monroy just might be the coolest 9-year-old we've never met. Check out his homemade cardboard arcade that went viral. It's guaranteed to make you smile.

Google self-driving car chauffeurs legally blind man

Google demonstrates how its high-tech, tricked-out Prius can operate autonomously by bringing a blind man to the shopping centre.

Microsoft debuts Kinect for Windows, commercial SDK

Consumers in Australia and 11 other countries can now buy Microsoft's Kinect motion-sensing game controller for Windows hardware.

New Toyota Camry joins digital radio brigade

The new Toyota Camry becomes just the sixth car in Australia, and easily the cheapest, to offer buyers the option of digital radio.

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Toyota Hilux SR5 (2011)

More formal looks and more affordable diesel versions are complemented by the standard fitment of sat nav on the range-topping SR5 models.
Preview | Car Tech

Toyota Camry Atara SX (2011)

Toyota has unveiled its next-generation Camry, which is due for sale later this year. The new car features a new engine and transmission, but features and pricing have yet to be announced.
Preview | Car Tech

Toyota Yaris (2011)

A new Yaris has broken cover in Japan and will be here by H2 2011. No word yet on whether some of the more interesting pieces of kit will be making their way down under. 4
Review | Car Tech

Toyota FJ Cruiser (2011)

For many off-roading enthusiasts the lack of a diesel engine option will be the killer blow, which is a shame really, because the FJ Cruiser is an honest four-wheel drive with plenty of character. 40
Review | Car Tech

Toyota Kluger KX-S (2010)

Comfortable, spacious, decently equipped and better looking than before, the Kluger ticks all the boxes for safe, dependable family transport. We just wish that there was a bit of excitement or a hybrid thrown in there. 4
Preview | Car Tech

Toyota Kluger KX-R (2010)

A sharper looking front-end, a splash of chrome, new alloys, price cuts and Bluetooth mark out the freshened Kluger. KX-R and KX-S models also gain an iPod-compatible USB port.
Review | Car Tech

Toyota Camry Hybrid Luxury (2010)

If you can live with the small boot and hampered load space, and do without visceral driving thrills, the Camry Hybrid rewards patient drivers with good fuel economy and large car space. 6
Review | Car Tech

Toyota Rukus Build 2 (2010)

If you love the styling, there's a lot to like about the Rukus. In Build 2 form it offers plenty of space and decent value for an AU$30k car. For the target market, though, that might be a bit rich. 10
Review | Car Tech

Toyota Rukus Build 1 (2010)

If you love the styling, there's a lot to like about the Rukus. In Build 1 form it offers plenty of space and decent value for an AU$27.5k car. For the target market, though, that might be a bit rich 12