We’re no strangers to engine swaps at PD, with our own project Volvo 240 LS1 swap well underway and even a list of Top 10 factory engine conversions ideas we wish would happen (part 2 coming soon). But every now and then we see one that makes our eyes pop […]
Toyota
Toyota Yaris hot hatch road car confirmed, Gazoo to help
Finally, Toyota has confirmed it is working on a proper hot hatch and has just released a teaser sketch to get everyone excited. The hot hatch is going to be based on the Yaris. Toyota is returning to WRC next year, and it is using this experience to build the […]
Next-gen Toyota 86 to arrive by 2019, convertible unlikely – report
A high level Toyota executive has confirmed a successor to the 86 sports car is in the works and that it will land between 2018 and 2019. The head honcho of Toyota Europe Karl Schlicht said in no uncertain terms to Autocar recently: “The GT86 is at the stage where […]
Toyota develops new 10-speed auto, 8spd, 2.5L petrol
Toyota has revealed a new 10-speed automatic transmission which will be used in future models based on its Toyota New Generation Architecture (TNGA). The company isn’t just introducing a new 10-speed, it’s also developed a range of powertrains for the next-generation of cars. There’s a new 2.5-litre direct-injected four-cylinder, a […]
Australian vehicle sales for November 2016 – Toyota on track to be best-seller
It’s that time of the month again. Australian VFACTS figures for new vehicle registrations have been released for November 2016, giving us some clues as to what cars will be the best-selling models of this year. For manufacturers and brands, it’s Toyota that stands at the top. It will very […]
2018 Toyota Camry previewed before Detroit show debut
The all-new, 2018 Toyota Camry will be unveiled at the 2017 North American Auto Show in Detroit next month, the company has just confirmed. Toyota decided to send out a typical teaser image to boost some excitement for the conservative, mainstream model, showing the design of the new taillights. You […]
Toyota’s new EV division to be led by president Akio Toyoda
Toyota has announced that the brand’s president, Akio Toyoda, is to take the helm of Toyota’s new EV (electric vehicle) division. The announcement was made yesterday, with Toyoda, who has been president of Toyota Motor Corporation since 2009, set to take on the position immediately where he joins executive vice […]
Toyota considering performance sub-brand with Gazoo Racing – report
Toyota is working on a hot go-faster division in the vein of Mercedes-AMG and BMW M to combat the perception it only offers unexciting cars for old people. In Japan, the company has two brands which more-or-less serve this purpose: G Sports and GRMN (Gazoo Racing Masters of Nurburgring). Speaking […]