It might be hard to believe but the Toyota 86 is almost due for its first facelift, and some details on the update are starting to come through. There’s speak of the new model getting some sort of forced induction, or an electric motor assist system to boost torque. Speaking […]
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Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer unveiled at Geneva
Now here’s an interesting iteration of the Toyota 86. It’s a custom ammonia-powered hybrid show car by Marangoni Tyres and it has just been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Featuring a unique hybrid powertrain, the Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer is powered by a Bigas International […]
Australian vehicle sales February 2013 – Ford Territory conquers
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for February 2013 are in, and it’s the Ford Territory that’s a clear highlight, overtaking the popular Toyota Prado in the SUV segment. The Toyota 86 is maintaining its cunning lead ahead of the Hyundai Veloster too. Toyota once again remains […]
Toyota 86 ‘FT-86 Open’ convertible concept revealed
Toyota has pulled the wraps of the Toyota 86 convertible concept ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut next week. Called the FT-86 Open concept, the car will be used to gauge the public’s reaction in regards to a possible production version down the track. As previously reported, Toyota 86 […]
Is this the Toyota 86 convertible concept headed for Geneva?
A photo of a Toyota 86 convertible has surfaced online, showing what could be the concept version that Toyota is planning to unveil at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month. The intriguing car was spotted in Cape Town by a CarMag reader in South Africa recently. Even though […]
Lexus tops J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, again
Lexus has done it again. For the second year in a row, the highly regarded J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study has put the luxury Japanese brand at the top. The survey was undertaken by consumers who own a 2010 model vehicle and have lived with it for the past three […]
New Toyota Supra to get 2.5 turbo hybrid, BMW handling – report
Some more early details of the highly anticipated new Toyota Supra are starting to come through. This time there’s speak of a 2.5-litre turbo hybrid powertrain, possibly based on a BMW unit. (Image: Toyota FT-HS Concept) Even though the new Supra isn’t expected for quite a few years yet, Toyota […]
Video: Nissan 180SX with 1JZ power, Ken Block style
If you love Ken Block videos, cool well-shot photography, and you love seeing cars driven to their limits, you’ll love this video by NetworkA that has just surfaced on YouTube. Piloted by pro Formula Drift driver Ryan Tuerck, the video goes for no-fuss, no-music, no-talking theme, leaving everything up to […]