A video showing Formula Drift ace Fredric Aasbo steering a 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 has hit the web, giving us all a lesson in how to overtake when out on the track. When it comes to picking out a car to modify for drifting, the Toyota 86 is probably at the […]
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Toyota 86 race-ready package (?) to debut at Goodwood
Toyota is planning to unveil a very special Toyota 86 at the upcoming weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, potentially a highly tuned version showcasing a range of new parts. Judging by the look of this teaser image, the 86 special edition – or whatever it ends up […]
Australian vehicle sales for June 2013 – Toyota and BMW shine
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for June 2013 have been released, and once again it’s Toyota that’s clearly the country’s most popular vehicle brand.
Scion Racing FR-S (Toyota 86) Pikes Peak racer unveiled
Scion Racin has announced it will be competing in this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event with a highly modded FR-S (Toyota 86). For those that don’t know, Scion is a Toyota brand in the US targeted toward the younger generation market segments; the popular Toyota 86 is sold […]
Lexus ‘NX 200t’ to debut new 2.0L turbo, engine set for IS 250
With many carmakers turning to turbocharging to improve economy and reduce emissions, Lexus is set to be the next on the agenda, with a new 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder. Toyota Motor Corp. will begin producing a new 2.0 turbo which will first appear in a Lexus later in 2014/early 2015. The […]
Audi R18 e-tron wins 2013 Le Mans 24 Hour, again
Audi has done it again, winning the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in France. This is Audi’s second win in a row for the LMP1 class, and the company’s 12th win in Le Mans history. The winning R18 was piloted by Loic Duval, Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish, […]
Griffon Project TRD Toyota 86 heading to 2013 Goodwood Festival
The specially modified Toyota 86, known as the GT 86 TRD Griffon Project, will attend this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car features extensive upgrades in almost every area. Starting with the kerb weight, the Griffon Project 86 has managed to drop 227kg from the sports coupe’s mass. This […]
Upcoming Toyota chairman pushing for new Supra, separate to 86
Toyota’s upcoming chairman, Takeshi Uchiyamada, has openly expressed interest in developing a new Toyota Supra.