Toyota says it has already introduced “advanced protective measures” across its model range to help combat the scourge of vehicle thefts, but it has stopped short of detailing just what those measures are. “Toyota is committed to continuously improving vehicle security and has progressively introduced advanced protective measures across its range,” the company said in a release. “In 2025, Toyota took further steps to enhance security on several models, including the New HiLux, LandCruiser 300 and LandCruiser Prado providing owners with even greater peace of mind,” it added, without providing specific information on security enhancements – perhaps not to give…

The former boss of Porsche has gone on the record to admit the company was wrong to only offer the second-generation Macan only as an electric model. Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume, formerly Porsche’s global chief, told a German newspaper it was a mistake to drop petrol engines from the new Macan lineup – but said its research suggested it was the right move at that point. “Our strategy was to offer combustion engines, hybrids, and electric sports cars in each of our three segments – but not for every product,” Mr Blume told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. “We were wrong…

Australia’s new-vehicle market grew only modestly in 2025, and numerous auto brands posted significant declines. However, there were some brands that enjoyed strong sales growth last year and, perhaps surprisingly, not all of them were Chinese. For this article, we’ve looked at the brands with the largest percentage increase in sales. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. We’ve excluded exotic brands like Rolls-Royce (up 24.1 per cent year over year) and Aston Martin (up 20.1 per cent), as given their low sales volumes they’re more susceptible to significant percentage differences.…