Toyota could do that, but should it?
Who would've thought Toyota would offer not one but two hot hatch offerings in this day and age? In an era where SUVs, MPVs, and pickups dominate the sales charts, we're glad that the GR Yaris and GR Corolla exist.
by Anton Andres
Please, Toyota Motor Philippines?
One of the events local motoring journalists look forward to the most in the Philippine setting is the Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival-if only because it's another chance for us to play around on the track. Granted, we aren't put
by Drei Laurel
The Civic Type R also just turned 25 years old
That’s a 30Nm improvement
The Toyota GR Yaris is not exactly a car that's lacking in potency. Packing a 1.6-liter turbo with 257hp and 360Nm of torque, the thing is about as hot as hot hatches come-and if you aren't careful,
by Drei Laurel
How much would you be willing to pay for this?
Admittedly, there isn't anything too special about this Toyota GR Yaris unit upfront. It's bone-stock, with everything from its black exterior coat to the turbocharged power plant as standard as they were out of the dealership.The main selling
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
For when regular tires won’t cut it
Experienced drivers will tell you that driving onto a track with proper high-performance tires can make a world of difference in how a car handles. That said, serious enthusiasts are willing to spend a considerable extra on more durable tires that
by Drei Laurel
Only available in Spain, though
It's been well over a year since the PlayStation 5 was launched, and the console is still nearly impossible to get a hold of via mainstream retailers. If you're still on the hunt for yours, Sony has partnered with Toyota
by Drei Laurel
No wonder deliveries are taking forever
Last week, Toyota officially confirmed a four-year estimated delivery time for brand-new Land Cruiser units in Japan. Sure, the situation could improve and that wait could be cut short-but not if this kind of situation keeps up.The Japanese
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The most extreme version of the hot hatch yet?
The GR Yaris won't just be kicking dirt when it takes to the French Alps this year. For 2022, the hot hatch is kicking its reliance on fossil fuels, too.Toyota recently unveiled the successor to its 2021 World Rally Championship
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We cry
With 257hp and 360Nm available at the throttle and incredible handling, the Toyota GR Yaris is a certified blitz to drive even in its base form. Imagine our excitement, then, when the Japanese manufacturer shared it would be unveiling a "fully-tuned"
by Drei Laurel
Gazoo Racing is taking center stage
It's not a stretch to say that Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR), the company's relatively new performance wing, is at the heart of what makes the brand one of the most exhilarating in contemporary motoring. You needn't look any further
by Drei Laurel
Did you buy any of these new arrivals?
The past year was a noticeable step up from 2020 in terms of car launches. Yes, a huge part of that was because COVID-19 lockdowns didn't hurt the auto industry as much as in the year prior-but also, many
by Drei Laurel
Cool boss alert
Some auto execs like photo ops with their cars. Toyota's president, though? He prefers to drift them, apparently.Footage of Akio Toyoda-who has a reputation for being pretty hands-on when it comes to the cars his company produces-burning
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Toyota thinks so
The GR Yaris burst onto the scene in 2020 and proceeded to cement itself as one of the most exciting cars to come out of Toyota over the past several years. Its prowess on the road was in large part due to
by Drei Laurel
This hot hatch wants commitment
What is love? At its most superficial, love is attraction, a powerful force that draws you in. It's looking at an object for the first time and seeing the toys you played with as a kid, the rally cars you idolized
by Dinzo Tabamo
In Japanese, the word ‘issho’ means to come together
The GR Supra, the GR Yaris, the GR 86-you would expect that a mascot representing these vehicles would be something edgy, perhaps even aggressive-looking. These nameplates, after all, are arguably the pinnacle of consumer-level Toyota performance.Well, say hello
by Drei Laurel
You’ll be surprised at some of the cars that made this list
Do you ever come across a price list that just breaks your heart and makes you think "man, if this thing was maybe just a little bit cheaper, I might be able to actually consider it?" Yeah, you're not alone there,
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