They’re electric and hydrogen-powered concepts from the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon
Pretty much every single car manufacturer out there is now going big on carbon neutrality. They may have different approaches to achieve it, but the end results are all the same-cutting carbon emissions across the board.Toyota, for one, hasn't
“Coming soon”
Pedal feel and driving comfort? Who needs them when you're rocking a pair of sneakers as neat as the Initial D Nike Dunks we featured a few days ago? Judging by the reception it received on social media, many of you
by Drei Laurel
Make it happen!
When it comes to footwear, there's only one thing a car guy keeps in mind before purchasing a pair: "Can I drive in these?" Admittedly, you can drive wearing just about any pair of shoes. But you want something light and
by Drei Laurel
Because why not
Toyota has added a number of memorable engines to its resume over the past couple of decades. The likes of the A80 Supra's legendary 2JZ engine, for one, has been a staple among tuners for turning otherwise run-of-the-mill
by Drei Laurel
Would you like to see a remake featuring the GR86?
The old-school AE86 is car that will always hold a special place in the hearts of Toyota fans. This isn't just because the vehicle represents a simpler time of JDM purity, but also because of Initial D.The anime series
by Drei Laurel
Owners rejoice
Toyota has announced a new program of spare parts for a car it used to make in the '80s. That car is the AE86 Corolla, and that car is a bit of a cult hero thanks to its starring role in Initial
by Vijay Pattni
A proper throwback
Aside from it looking almost identical to its Subaru counterpart, we think there's very little to complain about when it comes to the all-new Toyota 86's design. It's stylish, features sharp design elements, and looks every bit as
by Drei Laurel
Now that’s one mean tofu-delivering machine
We've seen a number of Toyota AE86 builds and restomods in our lifetime, but this latest one we've come across is probably the first of its kind: The Toyota AE86 'Pandemic Mobile.'The Pandemic 86, as its creator Stevo also
*For now
How much is living the Initial D dream worth to you? If it's somewhere in the range of $1 to $5,200 (slightly over P250,000), then you're in luck because the current bid for this ultra-clean, modified 1985
by Drei Laurel
He was once the voice of Takumi Fujiwara on Animax’s ‘Initial D: Fourth Stage’
Filipino-Italian actor Matteo Guidicelli has been making headlines recently. Nope, not for how he received a notice for violating the Yellow Lane Rule on EDSA-we leave it to you to Google the reason.Anyway, seeing his name all over the
Imagine Takumi drifting this thing
You're probably familiar with the iconic Toyota AE86. You know, the humble front-engined, rear-wheel-drive Toyota you used to watch (or read) in Initial D when you were a kid. Who could forget?If you, like most of us
Can you relate?
In the land of heavy traffic and scarce parking, getting a motorcycle just seems too tempting. So you did your research, took a Motorcycle Riding Safety Course, made paalam kay misis, and if lucky, finally purchased your own motorcycle. Next thing you
by Lije Martin
Our kind of love story
How far would you drive to get married? You know what, let us rephrase that question: How many kilometers would you be willing to pile onto your most beloved ride to tie the knot? A little harder to answer now, isn't
by Drei Laurel
Now this is a celebration
It's the eighth month and the sixth day of 2018, and the Daikoku Futo rest-slash parking area is proving elusive. Yeah, we're lost again, having gotten confused navigating Tokyo's raised expressway, but eventually we spot the correct downward
by Tom Ford
Not a surprise
Welcome to Daikoku PA. By day, an unassuming service station car park on the outskirts of Yokohama, Japan. A place where drivers and truckers stop for some ramen and a rest.But by night, it's one of the most fascinating places
A modern take on a classic vehicle
Electric-powered AE 86 drift car. Now, now, we know what you're thinking: "An all-electric Toyota AE 86?! Blasphemy!" But give this thing a chance, or, you know, wait until the video hits the 12-minute mark. You'll be
by Drei Laurel
RWD + affordable + light = fun
You know a true enthusiast's car when people refer to it by its internal code. Launched in 1983, the AE86 (or Hachi-Roku) was the 1600cc, RWD variant of the fifth-generation Toyota Corolla. You could get it with one of
According to his race engineer and friend
When he was still alive, Filipino race car driver Enzo Pastor apparently made known his wish for his ashes to be put inside his car's engine after his death. This was revealed to our sister website Spin.ph by Pastor's
Gorgeous sum of the parts
The Toyota 86 may be a joint project with Subaru, which offers the identical BRZ, but one look around the 86 and you'll notice that its styling is reminiscent of past Toyotas:* The front end looks very much like the seventh (
