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Toyota Corolla turned into musical instrument is why we pay for internet

Toyota Corolla turned into musical instrument is why we pay for internet

The rusty saloon has never sounded this good.

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Toyota crowned best-selling automaker in 2022 with nearly 10.5 million cars

Toyota crowned best-selling automaker in 2022 with nearly 10.5 million cars

The Volkswagen Group came in second with 8.3 million vehicles.

By Brian Potter 30 January 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Toyota said to develop EV-only platform just as CEO steps down

Toyota said to develop EV-only platform just as CEO steps down

With Akio Toyoda to be replaced by Lexus president Koji Sato as the group's new CEO, are we witnessing a paradigm shift at Toyota?

By Brian Potter 27 January 2023

Akio Toyoda steps down as Toyota CEO, becomes Chairman of the Board

Akio Toyoda steps down as Toyota CEO, becomes Chairman of the Board

Koji Sato, the boss of Lexus and Gazoo Racing, will be Toyota's new CEO.

By Brian Potter 27 January 2023

Toyota and BMW called out for misleading ads and anti-climate lobbying

Toyota and BMW called out for misleading ads and anti-climate lobbying

Artists and activists work together to hack and replace some 400 billboards in 14 European cities.

By Brian Potter 26 January 2023

Special Editions

UK: Toyota adds gold option to new Aygo X Air Edition range

UK: Toyota adds gold option to new Aygo X Air Edition range

The new Brass Gold colour scheme joins the Aygo X Air Edition range.

By James Fossdyke 19 January 2023

02:27 Races and Chases

Watch Subaru WRX with CVT drag race Toyota GR Yaris in AWD battle

Watch Subaru WRX with CVT drag race Toyota GR Yaris in AWD battle

With 275 bhp for the WRX and 266 bhp for this GR Yaris, they are close in terms of power.

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Toyota ideally wants to make 10.6 million cars in 2023

Toyota ideally wants to make 10.6 million cars in 2023

However, the Japanese automaker warns supply shortages could prevent the company from reaching its target.

By Brian Potter 17 January 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Toyota GR86 gets new range of TRD parts in Japan

Toyota GR86 gets new range of TRD parts in Japan

More ways to tune the sports coupe plus an online visualizer you can use.

By Brian Potter 16 January 2023

Toyota boss thinks going green involves converting existing ICE cars

Toyota boss thinks going green involves converting existing ICE cars

Akio Toyoda talks about a holistic approach to curbing the world's carbon emissions.

By Brian Potter 16 January 2023

Toyota GR Yaris concepts focus on rally racing at Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota GR Yaris concepts focus on rally racing at Tokyo Auto Salon

Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera Edition concepts will be available for purchase in Japan at a later date.

By Christopher Smith 15 January 2023

Toyota AE86 concepts debut as factory hydrogen and electric restomods

Toyota AE86 concepts debut as factory hydrogen and electric restomods

The EV has a manual gearbox.

By Anthony Karr 14 January 2023

Polestar exec goes after Toyota for its anti-EV strategy

Polestar exec goes after Toyota for its anti-EV strategy

Toyota contributed less than 1% to US sales of emissions-free vehicles and has the worst supply chain for reducing emissions.

By Brian Potter 13 January 2023

Toyota trademarks four new BZ model names

Toyota trademarks four new BZ model names

These new names are also comprised of the letter “C” which could indicate they are two-door vehicles, or have coupe-like design.

By Brian Potter 13 January 2023

Toyota Century SUV reportedly coming in 2023 to slot above Land Cruiser

Toyota Century SUV reportedly coming in 2023 to slot above Land Cruiser

A hybrid version would have an electrically driven rear axle.

By Brian Potter 10 January 2023

See inside a Toyota Camry four-cylinder engine with 300,000 miles

See inside a Toyota Camry four-cylinder engine with 300,000 miles

Pulled from a one-owner 2009 Toyota Camry with a manual transmission, it burns a quart of oil every 150 miles.

By Brian Potter 10 January 2023

2024 Toyota C-HR speculatively rendered based on Prologue Concept

2024 Toyota C-HR speculatively rendered based on Prologue Concept

The funky little crossover will get a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

By Brian Potter 09 January 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Security video captures moment runaway car flips inside car wash

Security video captures moment runaway car flips inside car wash

The driver remained inside the car for more than an hour.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

08:05 Races and Chases

Toyota GR Corolla Morizo battles Honda Civic Type R in drag race

Toyota GR Corolla Morizo battles Honda Civic Type R in drag race

It pits all-wheel drive against front-wheel drive.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

01:57 Races and Chases

Toyota GR Yaris driven hard shows off fun factor, will make your day

Toyota GR Yaris driven hard shows off fun factor, will make your day

The hatchback’s 1.6-litre three-cylinder makes 257 bhp.

By Brian Potter 04 January 2023

Toyota small SU EV spy photos show production version of 2021 concept

Toyota small SU EV spy photos show production version of 2021 concept

It's slightly different from the concept, smaller than the bZ Compact concept but slightly larger than the Yaris Cross.

By Brian Potter 04 January 2023

Toyota invests £465,000 in North Wales engine plant

Toyota invests £465,000 in North Wales engine plant

The plant will build the new 1.8-litre engine that powers the updated Corolla.

By James Fossdyke 04 January 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Tom's 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon lineup includes Turbo GR86, Supra Tourer

Tom's 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon lineup includes Turbo GR86, Supra Tourer

A tuned Toyota Century will also be on display side-by-side with the sports cars.

By Brian Potter 03 January 2023

Hybrid or Electric: Toyota’s dilemma

Hybrid or Electric: Toyota’s dilemma

Leader of hybrid engines, the Japanese company seems to be late in the development of electric powertrains. What will be its future?

By Juan Felipe Munoz 22 December 2022

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