The all-new third-generation Toyota Kluger mid-size SUV made its world premiere today at the New York Auto Show.

Due in Australia in the first half of next year, the 2014 Kluger's new exterior design conveys refinement and strength that complements a new, more spacious interior with an array of comfort, convenience and technology features.

Toyota Australia is strengthening its commitment to road safety by partnering with a national not-for-profit organisation to deliver vital road safety information to high school students.

With ongoing support from Toyota, Road Safety Education Limited (RSE) offers high schools a one day program to provide senior students with practical information on safe driving practices and how to avoid or minimise the impact of common crashes and high risk situations.

Toyota remains on top of the automotive world in terms of total brand value, with the company coming in at US$26 billion.

New research by leading brand valuation and marketing consultancy Brand Finance says Toyota's brand value rose six per cent last year from US$24.5 billion.

An unsuspecting Toyota customer somewhere in Australia has just taken delivery of a landmark Toyota vehicle - the 200,000th LandCruiser Prado sold in this country.

Toyota Australia's executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor said the sales milestone signifies the loyal following amassed by Prado since it arrived here in 1996.

Toyota has boosted the appeal of its "go anywhere, do anything" FJ Cruiser 4x4 by more than doubling its fuel range and adding an off-road cruise control system known as CRAWL.

The classic FJ Cruiser's fuel-tank capacity has been expanded to 159 litres with the 72-litre main tank now supplemented by an 87-litre sub-tank.

Toyota has developed an additional layer of confidence and control for owners who use their "King Off the Road" LandCruiser 200 Series for towing.

The legendary LandCruiser has now become the first vehicle in the Toyota range to adopt the added safety of trailer sway control.

Toyota has turned convention on its head by revealing two concept cars based on a vehicle it has just launched - the stylish new RAV4.

The two design studies, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, were created to amplify different aspects of the styling and capabilities of the latest RAV4, which has just arrived in local Toyota dealer showrooms.

Toyota's new RAV4 has become the first SUV to achieve the maximum five-star safety rating under the new, tougher Euro NCAP program for 2013.

The result illustrates Toyota's continued commitment to develop new cars to the highest safety standards.

Australian motorists bought in excess of 16,000 Toyota vehicles last month - more than 80 per cent higher than any other automotive brand.

Toyota's February sales of 16,017 were an improvement of 19.7 per cent on January and 7.9 per cent on the corresponding month last year - both of which were stronger increases than the overall market.

Toyota's new i-ROAD, making its world debut at the Geneva motor show, is a new, flexible form of transport designed for city streets.

Seating two in tandem and under cover, i-ROAD is an electric vehicle with a range of up to 50km on a single charge.