Toyota wants to promote motorsports among the Japanese youth with these GR Karts
by Billy Caluag
Or worse, flip them
The Toyota GR GT is set to launch in 2027, with the US being one of its first markets outside of Japan. But before customers can get their hands on the Gazoo Racing supercar, Toyota wants to make sure they're actually
by Lije Martin
How this is a car from my childhood
The Toyota GR Corolla is a very special car for me, but not for the reasons you might think. When I was a kid in the '90s, my dad would wake me up in the middle of the night to watch a
No GR-S variant? No problem
The ninth-generation Toyota Hilux has officially launched in Japan and is available in two diesel-powered 4x4-equipped variants-the Z and the Z Adventure. While a GR-S version for the new Hilux has not been confirmed, customers can still
by Lije Martin
Also, more on what to expect from Toyota at the show next week
Acclaimed indie folk-pop act Ben&Ben will be performing at the Toyota Motor Philippines booth at the 2026 Philippine International Motor Show on June 5. The band was previously announced as ambassadors for the Toyota Choice campaign, which will also serve
by Angelo Nieto
The new die-cast model toy drops on April 10
Attention all die-cast fans: Toyota, McDonald's, and Tomica are teaming up once again for a new Happy Meal toy campaign in Japan. This time, the spotlight is on the GR GT in its full GT3 getup.The Tomica model of
by Angelo Nieto
And what if we said bigger numbers are the bigger issue in modern performance?
The world appears to love the new Toyota GR GT. I love it, too-a front-engine, rear-drive, twin-turbocharged V8-powered supercar that channels the Lexus LFA and calls to mind the fabulous Mercedes-AMG SLS Black Series. As I
Turning lessons learned on the track into updates for the factory spec
Toyota Gazoo Racing has just revealed a refresh for the Toyota GR Yaris dubbed Type 26. This update focuses on incorporating feedback from pro drivers to further refine the rally-bred hot hatch.One of the highlights? Not a power bump or
by Angelo Nieto
It also adds a hefty safety update
The Toyota Raize has received a new GR Sport variant in Indonesia, which includes the typical Gazoo Racing-themed accessories and a more premium interior. However, the Japanese carmaker also upgraded the driving-assistance features on the Raize to a more comprehensive
by Billy Caluag
Another track-ready hot hatch honed by the boss himself
Akio Toyoda-a.k.a. 'Morizo'-really enjoyed himself behind the wheel of a specially-equipped Toyota GR Yaris at the Nurburgring last year, where he completed more than his allotted laps of the Green Hell in the 24hr race. He came
by Vijay Pattni
Taking Toyota’s newest hot hatch for a run through Clark
Leandre: Why, yes we did, and at the Clark International Speedway at that. We had barely a lap behind the wheel, though, and then another as a passenger.For safety reasons, Toyota Motor Philippines had us do just one lap per driver.
by Sharleen Banzon
and Leandre Grecia
Is this an official release or a special exhibition?
The Toyota GR Corolla is set to appear at the Clark International Speedway for GR Track Day, taking place on December 17, 2025. This will mark the GR Corolla's first local appearance, and while there's no official confirmation of its
by Billy Caluag
The Indonesians get a bigger engine, too
The Toyota Wigo is a good set for first wheels for, well, just about everyone. It's affordable, easy to drive, great on fuel, and practical enough for most folks. What it isn't is a performance car. Not with that 1.
The next-generation Tamaraw has already raced in Thailand
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) hinted at the possibility of racing the all-new Tamaraw at the next Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) Philippine Cup. If Toyota's beloved utility vehicle could prove itself to be a capable race car, then it would only
by Billy Caluag
Yes, the Toyota Yaris GR Sport and the GR Yaris are two very different cars
For the unaware, the Toyota Yaris GR Sport is the more conservative twin of the GR Yaris that we all know and love here in the Philippines. Compared to the 2025 Toyota GR Yaris, which made its regional debut at the Thailand
by Billy Caluag
Driven one right after the other, the manual and ’matic versions feel distinct
Come on, do you really think Toyota's Gazoo Racing division would just slap a slushy automatic transmission in its wildly popular hot hatch and call it a day? Believe us, they're far more invested in elevating the Toyota GR Corolla'
The facelifted Toyota GR Yaris finally makes its way to the ASEAN region
The facelifted Toyota GR Yaris is officially in the ASEAN region, by way of the 2024 Thailand International Motor Expo. The hot hatch is getting a limited release in the Thai market, along with the Toyota GR Corolla.After its initial announcement
by Billy Caluag
Check out the full list of winners here
The 2024 Toyota GR Philippine Cup ended in exciting fashion with F4 driver Iñigo Anton taking the top spot in the Super Sporting Class podium.Racers ran a total of three races, with two sprint competitions and an arduous 90-minute
by Billy Caluag
With a GR version, too
The Toyota Starlet is still very much alive and well, but it's just not in the way we know it. The modern version is essentially a rebadged Suzuki Baleno and offered only in select regions.But reports from Japan have claimed
It’s great to see that nameplate in motorsport again
As some of you may know, the Toyota Starlet is still alive and well in some parts of the world. It lives today as a rebadged version of the Suzuki Baleno in the African market. In fact, it's one of several
A couple Toyota heritage vehicles might just appear in the series, too
Toyota has just released a new anime series called GRIP, which pits its GR range of performance cars against villainous autonomous vehicles in a battle for humanity. Standard Monday morning stuff, you'd argue.It's being aimed at the next generation
