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Toyota’s European division has released images of the wagon variant of the company’s popular Toyota Auris hatch (Corolla in Australia). The 2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports shares the same 2,600mm wheelbase with the hatch, but is 285mm longer overall. The additional length is a direct result of the enlarged boot, …

According to American magazine, Motor Trend, Toyota’s soon to be resurrected Supra will be powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine paired with a hybrid system. Although a far cry from the original Supra’s 3.0-litre straight-six, the new engine is said to produce more than 298kW (400bhp). There is also speculation …

These leaked pictures posted on the Subdriven forum are purportedly of the upcoming 2014 Toyota Corolla. Looking more chiselled than the current model, its front facia shares styling element with its hatch sibling, as well as the recently unveiled Toyota Furia concept. The slim-line grille on the new car integrates …

Toyota has given us a sneak preview of the open-top version of the popular Toyota 86, ahead of its official debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The FT-86 Open concept comes more than three years after Toyota showed its first concept for the FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports car at the …

Two of the world’s most well-known automotive brands are deepening their collaboration by signing binding agreements. BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have today signed a binding agreement that will see them co-developing a mid-size sports car that is likely to feature fuel-cell and hybrid technologies, in combination with …

To us here at ForceGT and many of our readers, a car is more than an A to B mode of transport.  They have soul and character. They bring joy to us on those weekend country runs. However, to the majority of the car buying masses, it’s a different story. …

Just how many different styles of body kit can the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S) have? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had the answer – too many! From subtle add-on kit to widebody transformation and even a LF-A replica, the Toyota 86 is really a tuner’s playground. Let’s meet the candidates …

 Toyota has unveiled the Corolla Furia concept at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept is a design study that points to the future styling direction of the Japanese giant’s next-generation Corolla. Often accused of churning out bland white goods on wheels, Toyota is now …

The crowd puller at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13) is none other than this GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum by Japanese tuning house Gazoo Racing. Based on the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S), the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum features a whole new look thanks to redesigned from and …

Toyota’s default tuning house TRD (Toyota Racing Development) is set to bring out a track version of the hugely successful Toyota 86 sports car (Scion FR-S) at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. Called the Toyota 86 TRD Griffon, Toyota recently tested the concept at the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan …

Aero kit specialist Chargespeed is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to join the rest in offering a full body kit for the hugely successful Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports coupe. The Chargespeed package consists of a new front bumper with extra large centre air intake good for cooling the intercooler …

Further to earlier spy pictures, Toyota has released the first official photos of the new 2013 Toyota RAV4, and it looks sharp. However, the biggest news for Australian customers is Toyota will be offering a four-cylinder common-rail diesel in the mid-sized SUV for the first time. The new 2.2-litre turbo-diesel …

The Subaru BRZ STI will reportedly hit showrooms in the first half of 2013 in Japan, according to a report by AutoExpress. Like the BRZ itself, which is a departure from what Subaru traditionally offers, the BRZ STI (concept shown in photos) will take this one step further – it …

It is getting more common these days, the world wide threat web that is the internet, has leaked pictures of the 2013 Toyota RAV4 ahead of its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week. Toyota’s mid-size SUV now sports a new face that draws on family …