MELBOURNE’s western suburbs may be notorious for its hoon drivers – but for at least one tract of privately owned land in Altona North, thrashing a car may soon be encouraged.

Japan-based car manufacturer Toyota has lodged an application with the Hobsons Bay City Council to convert a massive 19.7 parcel of land at 304 – 388 Grieve Parade into a new vehicle testing track.

The site would be used by Toyota engineers and staff to test the performance of motor vehicles manufactured at the Altona plant – including the new green Hybrid Camry.

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