Toyota Gazoo Racing has released the GR KART to democratize the track. The entry-level vehicle costs approximately $2,500 USD and makes motorsports accessible to families. This release follows the vision of Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio Toyoda to make grassroots racing as simple as baseball or soccer. By delivering a transportable design, the company eliminates […]
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Car
Sep 10, 2026
10,000 Toyota C-HR EVs Recalled Due to Overcharged Batteries
2026 has seen Toyota substantially expand its lineup of electric SUVs in the United States. Along with a thorough refresh of the bZ4X, which saw the nameplate simplified to bZ, Toyota also introduced the more wagon-like bZ Woodland and the smaller C-HR. Now, however, the latter has hit some trouble. Last week, Toyota announced that […]
Car
Sep 5, 2026
Toyota Highlander EV Is Reportedly Delayed for a Second Time
Expectant Toyota customers eager to purchase the electric Highlander will need to practice a bit of patience. The automaker is pushing back the 2027 Highlander’s arrival for the second time, according toa report byNikkei Asia. The all-new Highlander’s launch was originally planned to take place before the end of 2026, though a Toyota spokesperson confirmed […]
Toys
Sep 1, 2026
Maluma Goes Back to His Roots With Hot Wheels and “La Matrona”
For Maluma, cars have always been about more than what is sitting in his garage. Long before the Colombian artist had access to some of the world’s most coveted supercars, his fascination started with Hot Wheels. That childhood connection has now come full circle as Maluma joins Hot Wheels as part of its “Challenge Accepted” […]
Car
Aug 25, 2026
Toyota celebrates 60 years of Corolla with exclusive paint and decals, Europe-only
Toyota has introduced the 2026 Corolla 60th Anniversary limited editions for the European market, marking six decades since the model’s 1966 debut and underlining Corolla’s status as the world’s best-selling car with more than 57 million units sold globally. The special-series cars are offered in Hatchback, Touring Sports and Sedan body styles and go on […]
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Aug 20, 2026
Toyota Uses Acoustic “Plastic Hammer” Diagnostic Tool To Solve Massive V6 Engine Recall
Toyota engineers have devised an unorthodox but highly scientific solution to diagnose a massive engine recall affecting over a hundred thousand vehicles. Mechanics are now testing the recalled 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engines found in recent Tundra trucks and Lexus SUVs by striking them with a custom plastic hammer. The striking procedure addresses a critical manufacturing […]
Car
Aug 20, 2026
Toyota Celebrates 60 Years of Corolla With Limited 2027 Special Edition
Toyota officially unveiled the 2027 Corolla alongside a new 60th Anniversary Special Edition that honors the nameplate’s global debut in 1966. Over six decades, the compact car transformed into a staple of the global automotive landscape. Now the brand aims to celebrate that enduring legacy by outfitting the commemorative model with specialized styling tweaks and […]
Car
Aug 11, 2026
Toyota Recalls 500K Camrys over Blank Digital Gauge Display
Toyota is recalling more than half a million Toyota Camrys for a faulty instrument cluster that may leave drivers without a speedometer or working turn signals, among other key functions. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) say 508,354 Camrys may be affected. The recall specifically applies to 2025 and 2026 Camry […]
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Aug 7, 2026
Toyota Updates the GR86 for Japan With Motorsport-Derived Handling and Safety Refinements
Toyota has updated the GR86 for the Japanese market, introducing a series of performance and safety refinements derived directly from the company’s rigorous motorsport endeavors. Leveraging feedback from its participation in Japan’s demanding Super Taikyu endurance race series, Gazoo Racing continues its philosophy of continuous improvement. The latest model-year update focuses strictly on sharpening driving […]
Car
Aug 5, 2026
Toyota Is Reportedly Developing a Targa-Top Variant of the Upcoming GR GT Supercar
Toyota may be expanding its future performance flagship lineup with a targa-top variant of the highly anticipated GR GT. According to a new report from the Japanese publication Magazine X, an open-roof model is currently in development alongside the standard coupe. The variant would allegedly utilize a removable roof panel to serve as a spiritual […]
Car
Jul 15, 2026
Toyota Brings the V8-Powered GR GT Supercar to the UK for First Dynamic Run
Toyota officially brought its highly anticipated flagship supercar to the UK for a dynamic uncamouflaged debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Dubbed the GR GT, the road-legal racer positions the Japanese manufacturer squarely against heavyweight European rivals like the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage. Spearheaded by company chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, […]
Car
Jun 9, 2026
Toyota GR Is Opening a Go-Kart Factory
Toyota Gazoo Racing is establishing a new production plant in Japan’s Aichi prefecture focused on the manufacture of entry-level racing go-karts. Located near Nagoya, the upcoming facility will produce four-wheeled open vehicles designed to hook a new generation of fans. By leveraging the automaker’s existing production capabilities, the brand intends to sell these models for […]
Car
Apr 6, 2026
TOM’S Heritage Launches Its Toyota Corolla Levin AE86 Restoration Program
For lovers of the classic “Hachiroku,” TOM’S Racing is preserving the legendary drift car’s legacy with its latest restoration program for the Toyota Corolla Levin AE86. TOM’S Heritage – the restoration department under TOM’S Racing – unveiled its Toyota Corolla Levin AE86 program, one that overhauls the classic RWD legend of the drift scene from […]
Toys
Apr 6, 2026
McDonald’s Japan and Toyota Gazoo Racing Team up for GR GT3 Happy Meal Toy
McDonald’s Japan and Toyota Gazoo Racing revealed next week’s Happy Meal Toy – a co-branded, limited edition diecast model collectible of the Toyota GR GT3. McDonald’s Japan and Toyota Gazoo Racing are teaming up again to give kids a chance to own their very own GR GT3. The co-branded toy car – produced by long […]
Car
Mar 6, 2026
Petersen Automotive Museum Announces Epic ‘Fast & Furious’ 25th Anniversary Exhibit
Celebrating a quarter-century of living life a quarter-mile at a time, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is officially gearing up to host the ultimate tribute to the Fast & Furious franchise. In collaboration with Universal Pictures, the museum is dedicating two of its premier spaces—the Propulsion Gallery and the Ross and Beth Myers […]
Car
Jan 8, 2026
The Toyota GR Yaris MORIZO RR Channels Nürburgring Focus
The special-edition model takes lessons from Toyota’s TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing entry at the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours, where Toyoda ran more laps than planned and credited the eight-speed Direct Automatic with letting him complete 15 laps”. That race-bred brief shows up in retuned damping aimed at keeping the tyres locked to rough tarmac, revised […]
Car
Dec 7, 2025
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Unveils GR GT and GR GT3 Flagships
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has officially unveiled two groundbreaking flagship models, the GR GT and its FIA GT3-spec race variant, the GR GT3. These twin supercars embody TGR’s philosophy of engineering “ever-better motorsports-bred cars,” continuing the lineage of legends like the Toyota 2000GT and Lexus LFA. At the heart of both machines is the newly […]
Car
Oct 24, 2025
Toyota Unveils the Compact Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota has officially unveiled the Land Cruiser FJ, a rugged and compact off-roader set to join the legendary Land Cruiser family in mid-2026. Positioning itself as the smallest member of the lineup, the FJ is designed to capture the classic spirit of the nameplate while offering increased agility and a host of modern, customizable features. […]