It also adds a hefty safety update
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
Everybody’s favorite boss takes on the great outdoors
Ever bought something despite knowing you won't be able to use it to its full capacity because, well, you simply can't? From household tools to gadgets and even to something as big as an automobile-we've all been there.
A legit Raptor-fighter?
Yes, yes it is. Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has now officially launched the updated Hilux GR-S following its sudden reveal at the second leg of the 2023 TGR Vios Cup. It boasts bold new styling and a beefier overall look but
More power, smaller price tag
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) held the second leg of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup 2023 at the Clark International Speedway this weekend. It wasn't just the races that highlighted the recent festivities, though: the new Hilux GR-S also made
What's new, you ask?
The Toyota GR Corolla is one hot hatch we're still wishing we get here soon. After all, the Honda Civic Type R needs some competition here, and we reckon this spicy Corolla hatchback is the perfect match. That said, the folks
This is dubbed the Prius 24h Le Mans Centennial GR Edition
In tribute to the 100th anniversary of Le Mans-the eagerly awaited follow-up to the 24h du M25-the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) team has revealed a commemorative concept car. And it's none other than... the Prius 24h Le
by Cat Dow
The hot hatch is expected to be launched in Thailand later this year
When Toyota pulled the wraps off the GR Corolla, we didn't really get our hopes up that it would make its way over to our market. There's one particular reason.The Japanese carmaker has already made it clear that the
Over in Europe, at least
Depending on your market, a Toyota with 'GR Sport' attached to it can be either of two things: A unit with actual performance upgrades, or one with just a handful of purely aesthetic enhancements.In the case of the RAV4 Hybrid and
by Drei Laurel
Yes, Toyota has released yet another Gazoo-fied model
Once upon a time, Toyota went ham with the Yaris Cross and dressed it up with a boatload of Gazoo Racing parts. We'd point out how that one seems a bit too overboard, but you probably knew that already.Now, Toyota
