I don’t think I’ve ever driven so many pre-production versions of a car like I have the Toyota 86. Ever since that first short test around the Fuji Speedway short course back in November, and the glorious day thrashing the 86 and FRS around Sodegaura Forest Speedway in December, I’ve always wondered how the affordable [...]
So much for the debate on whether or not a turbocharger setup will fit under the hood of the Scion FR-S: Japan’s Gazoo Racing has found a way to stuff both a turbocharger and a supercharger under the hood of the new Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S. The report comes from FT-86 Club via Autoblog, but there [...]
In the lead up to the N24, Toyota’s own Gazoo Racing/GRMN has just unveiled the “GRMN Sports FR Concept”. While the typically Japanese sounding name doesn’t explain much, this factory-tuned GT86 is sure to get the enthusiast community buzzing. For starters the GRMN project 86 is equipped with some very aggressive body work. There are [...]
Modern cars are great, they really are. It really is amazing to know that when you are driving along you are protected by a myriad of acronyms that will defend you against any number of everyday motoring mishaps. There is no better feeling than turning the ignition key and knowing that your iPhone has automatically synced [...]
Interest ahead of the Nurburgring 24hrs is really starting to hot up. Fresh off the news that Aston Martin will once again compete in the endurance event with a race-spec V12 Zagato, Toyota has now rolled out their confirmed …
It seems no Japanese tuning shop out there is going to pass up the chance to create its own interpretation of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ. Kitabayashi-san at Pentroof is well on his way with his brand new demo car which he picked up just the other week. He has already begun turning it [...]
First off, I do apologize for the delay between Toyotafest coverage articles. As the dean of our business school put it, the third biggest event of my life happened earlier this week and thus concluded my academic career as I know it. Graduatio…
Life with the Scirocco R has been a hoot, albeit a confusing one. Day-in and day-out, the little Candy White weapon has been an honest and truly entertaining steed. Not once has it failed to raise a smile as I walk up to it a…
Here is a little glimpse into VIP style, courtesy of Maiham Media. Hit play and enjoy two of the most extreme slammed rides from this year’s Excite King VIP meeting.
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