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News, launches and updates from PVS Automotive and the vehicles we build for.
70 Series
20 August 2026
70 Series Facelift vs Pre-Facelift: An Honest Buyer's GuideThe 2023 facelift split the 70 Series community right down the middle. Here is what actually changed, what stayed the same, and how to figure out which generation belo...
11 August 2026
Used 70 Series Buying Guide 2026: What to Check, Era by EraThe 70 Series LandCruiser remains one of the most sought-after used 4WDs in Australia, but not every example is equal...
27 July 2026
VDJ79, HZJ75, GRJ76, GDJ: LandCruiser 70 Series model codes explainedEvery Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series wears a chassis code that tells you exactly what engine sits under the bonnet and ...
23 July 2026
Building an LC76 for Touring: Interior and Equipment PrioritiesThe 76 Series wagon is the family-friendly body of Toyota's legendary 70 Series range, and with the right build order...
22 July 2026
70 Series Door Pods Explained: How to Get Real Audio Into a LandCruiser Work UteThe 70 Series Land Cruiser is built to take a beating, but its factory audio is barely an afterthought. Door pods are...
21 July 2026
Wireless steering wheel controls: how they work and why older 4WDs need themIf your pre-facelift 70 Series or N70 Hilux has no audio buttons on the wheel, or you've fitted an aftermarket rim an...
15 July 2026
AdBlue and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What It Is, Tank Size and Refill Costs ExplainedFrom MY26, every new LandCruiser 70 Series runs an AdBlue system to meet Australia's toughening emissions rules. Here...
13 July 2026
Aftermarket Steering Wheels in Australia: ADR, Airbag Rules and What 4WD Owners Need to KnowSwapping your steering wheel sounds simple, but Australia's ADR rules mean getting it wrong can leave your 4WD defect...
70 Series
10 July 2026
Best Head Unit for a 79 Series LandCruiser in Australia: A Buyer's Checklist for 2026Upgrading the head unit in a 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular mods in Australia, but not every unit actually fits or works the way you need it to. Here...
8 July 2026
N70 Hilux Upgrades: The Interior Guide for Australia's Favourite WorkhorseThe N70 Hilux served Australia faithfully from 2005 to 2015, but its cabin and lighting haven't aged as well as the d...
28 May 2026
Complete Headunit Upgrade Guide for Toyota 70 Series (2008-2026)
16 May 2026
PVS Steering Wheel Upgrade vs Generic Aftermarket Kits: ADR, Airbag and Cost ComparedGeneric steering wheel kits replace your factory clockspring and airbag wiring. PVS kits keep them and are independen...
7 May 2026
How to Choose a Head Unit for the Toyota 70 SeriesA buyer's guide to upgrading your LandCruiser 70 Series head unit: operating system and connectivity, screen size, fi...
3 April 2026
LC70 Head Unit Comparison Guide (2026) | PVS MK4 vs Alpine, Kenwood and Android UnitsCompare the best LC70 head units for 2026. See how PVS MK4, Alpine, Kenwood and Android units stack up for reliabilit...
20 August 2026
70 Series Facelift vs Pre-Facelift: An Honest Buyer's GuideThe 2023 facelift split the 70 Series community right down the middle. Here is what actually changed, what stayed the same, and how to figure out which generation belo...
11 August 2026
Used 70 Series Buying Guide 2026: What to Check, Era by EraThe 70 Series LandCruiser remains one of the most sought-after used 4WDs in Australia, but not every example is equal...
27 July 2026
VDJ79, HZJ75, GRJ76, GDJ: LandCruiser 70 Series model codes explainedEvery Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series wears a chassis code that tells you exactly what engine sits under the bonnet and ...
23 July 2026
Building an LC76 for Touring: Interior and Equipment PrioritiesThe 76 Series wagon is the family-friendly body of Toyota's legendary 70 Series range, and with the right build order...
22 July 2026
70 Series Door Pods Explained: How to Get Real Audio Into a LandCruiser Work UteThe 70 Series Land Cruiser is built to take a beating, but its factory audio is barely an afterthought. Door pods are...
21 July 2026
Wireless steering wheel controls: how they work and why older 4WDs need themIf your pre-facelift 70 Series or N70 Hilux has no audio buttons on the wheel, or you've fitted an aftermarket rim an...
15 July 2026
AdBlue and the LandCruiser 70 Series: What It Is, Tank Size and Refill Costs ExplainedFrom MY26, every new LandCruiser 70 Series runs an AdBlue system to meet Australia's toughening emissions rules. Here...
13 July 2026
Aftermarket Steering Wheels in Australia: ADR, Airbag Rules and What 4WD Owners Need to KnowSwapping your steering wheel sounds simple, but Australia's ADR rules mean getting it wrong can leave your 4WD defect...
70 Series
10 July 2026
Best Head Unit for a 79 Series LandCruiser in Australia: A Buyer's Checklist for 2026Upgrading the head unit in a 79 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular mods in Australia, but not every unit actually fits or works the way you need it to. Here...
8 July 2026
N70 Hilux Upgrades: The Interior Guide for Australia's Favourite WorkhorseThe N70 Hilux served Australia faithfully from 2005 to 2015, but its cabin and lighting haven't aged as well as the d...
28 May 2026
Complete Headunit Upgrade Guide for Toyota 70 Series (2008-2026)
16 May 2026
PVS Steering Wheel Upgrade vs Generic Aftermarket Kits: ADR, Airbag and Cost ComparedGeneric steering wheel kits replace your factory clockspring and airbag wiring. PVS kits keep them and are independen...
7 May 2026
How to Choose a Head Unit for the Toyota 70 SeriesA buyer's guide to upgrading your LandCruiser 70 Series head unit: operating system and connectivity, screen size, fi...
3 April 2026
LC70 Head Unit Comparison Guide (2026) | PVS MK4 vs Alpine, Kenwood and Android UnitsCompare the best LC70 head units for 2026. See how PVS MK4, Alpine, Kenwood and Android units stack up for reliabilit...