2013 Toyota Hilux Reaches Malaysia
21 Oct 2013, 17:29 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / UMW Toyota Motor subsidiary in Malaysia has launched the new 2013 Toyota Hilux on the local market, event which was held in Kota Kinbalu. The 2013 model year Hilux comes with redesigned foglamps,...
Couple Goes Around the World in Toyota Hilux Surf
9 Oct 2013, 17:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Shame on me for not seeing this earlier, but you know how they say “Better now than never.” Andy Smith and Emma Smart are currently on a huge trip around the world using an 18-years old ...
Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital Receiving New Toyota Hilux
3 Oct 2013, 13:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Based near Aylesbury, UK, the Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital has been rescuing, treating and rehabilitating the British wildlife for more than 30 years, tending to more than 10,000 casualties per ye...
Sweet Looking 1981 Toyota Trekker Goes on Sale
30 Sep 2013, 15:59 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / You got to love the ‘80s for their blocky designed vehicles, looking like slightly designed bricks with chromed bars and lights. And one of the era representatives is the Toyota Trekker, which...
Toyota Hilux 4x4 Gets Five Starts in ANCAP Test
24 Sep 2013, 08:22 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has recently tested the 2013 Toyota Hilux models, awarding them five-stars crash results. However, the rating applies only for single cab and...
How to Remove Central Console on Mk6 Toyota Hilux
8 Sep 2013, 11:17 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Most vehicles today have simple plastic dashboards, specially designed to be opened quickly with some basic tools. And the Mk6 Toyota Hilux makes no exception. All you need to open the central co...
Toyota South African Scored Over 10,000 Sales in August
3 Sep 2013, 15:15 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is the only automaker to sell over 10,000 units on the local market last month. According to the National Association of Automotive Manufacturers of South Africa...
Toyota Halts Production in Egypt Due to Violent Protests
16 Aug 2013, 14:07 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Toyota decided to halt vehicle manufacturing in Egypt earlier this week, due to political turmoil and violent protests in the country. According to The Economic Times, quoting Nikkei, Toyota susp...
Toyota Prepares for 2014 Dakar in the Namib Desert
15 Aug 2013, 12:48 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / With less than six months left until the 2014 Dakar Rally kicks off, Toyota Motorsport South Africa took its entire crew and vehicles for a whole week of concentrated testing in the Namib Desert. ...
Toyota Hilux Gets Invincible Grade
9 Aug 2013, 15:51 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The first Toyota Hilux entered production in March 1968 as a short wheelbase pickup truck powered by a 1.5-liter engine producing 77 hp. Fast forward 45 years and the Hilux is already in its sev...
Toyota Hilux Invincible Announced
9 Aug 2013, 15:17 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Toyota Europe has announced the introduction of a new trim-level on its Hilux pickup truck. Dubbed Invincible, the new grade can be ordered on both Active and Sport versions with either Extra Cab an...
How to Replace Fuel Filter on Toyota Hilux Mk6
28 Jul 2013, 09:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Like the air and oil ones, the fuel filter needs periodical replacement, as it gets clogged up with dirt particles from the fuel tank and even from the fuel itself. The operation is quite simple ...
Toyota Reveals 2014 Dakar Line-up
25 Jul 2013, 14:35 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Besides introducing the special edition Dakar Hilux, Toyota Motorsport South Africa has recently announced its line-up for the 2014 Dakar Rally. Dakar Rally champions Giniel de Villiers and Dirk ...
Limited Edition Toyota Dakar Hilux on Sale in South Africa
25 Jul 2013, 14:21 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Celebrating the performance of the Hilux pickup in the 2013 Dakar Rally, Toyota has recently launched a special edition version for the South African market. The Dakar package for the Toyota Hilu...
Toyota Is the Most Trusted Automaker in Australia
22 Jul 2013, 17:19 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / While Aussies’ hearts were won by products like Dettol, Band-Aid and Panadol when it comes to first-aid brands, Toyota comes in first place as the automaker of choice. The Australian Reader...
See the Tough Dakar Hilux Toyota Brought to Goodwood
15 Jul 2013, 12:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We forgot to show you the rough side of Toyota at Goodwood in the earlier post, so we will dedicate this one to the hardcore dust rider Dakar Hilux pickup driven by Giniel de Villiers. In fact, G...
Toyota Egypt Production Briefly Shut Down Because of Protests
4 Jul 2013, 12:40 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The political unrest going on in Egypt against President Mohamed Morsi made Toyota’s subsidiary there briefly stop production. Fortunately, the production restarted in time at the assembly ...
Guy Builds Top Gear Toyota Hilux Scale Model Tribute
27 Jun 2013, 16:56 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Scale models collecting is a tough ‘disease’. You will spend large amounts of cash on highly-detailed diecasts and you won’t stop until you got every car you like while your wife l...
Oldschool Toyota Off-Roaders Riding in the Wilderness
20 Jun 2013, 17:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / What can be more relaxing than going for an adventure in the wilderness, enjoying the fresh air, sleeping in a tent and admire Mother Nature? Going there in an off-roader. That’s how gearhe...
How to Remove Steering Wheel on Toyota Hilux Mk6
17 Jun 2013, 17:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Damaged or you simply want to swipe it for something else, this tutorial will show you how to take the steering wheel off from a Mk6 Toyota Hilux Vigo. It’s pretty easy and you will only ne...