In a recent announcement, Toyota, in collaboration with Subaru and Mazda, revealed their plans for engine development. One highlight was the unveiling of a new 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine designed with motorsports in mind. More interestingly, there are rumours suggesting that this engine could be featured in the revival of the Toyota Celica. Initially introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon, this engine is designed with a focus on high performance, with an eye toward motorsport applicati

We’ve all heard the age-old adage in racing, “To finish first, you must first finish.” As it turns out, you’ll also need to obey all the rules as well. The addendum to that adage was proven by Johor Prince Tunku Abu Bakar Sultan Ibrahim’s recent victory at the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia Race in Fuji Speedway as he ended up taking victory despite initially finishing 14th. The extraordinary circumstances came about as every single car ahead of the prince were hit with penalties that ended up

UMW Toyota has launched the Toyota GR86 in Malaysia, priced from RM 295,000 for the 6-speed manual to RM 305,000 for the 6-speed automatic variant. Like its predecessor, the Toyota GR86 is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Let’s start with the powertrain, it gets a 2.4-litre boxer engine (FA24) that makes 237 PS/250 Nm (37 PS and 45 Nm more than the FA20 in the first generation 86), mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Both transmissions have been updated to accommodate th

Many of us petrolheads here got our first taste of hentai anime from Initial D; indirectly force inducing a love for all things with wheels and engines into our souls. While the shenanigans surrounding the strips of asphalt around Mount Akina have retired, the spiritual successor to the beloved series; MF Ghost, will continue to crank up the Eurobeat and keep the spirit of driving going with its own anime adaptation. Following leaks, Kodansha; the publisher of both series, has released a teaser

A Ford Mustang Malaysia club convoy has been a hot topic across the internet recently. But it wasn’t the convoy that sparked criticism from social media users, it was the fact that Road Transport Department (JPJ) cruisers were spotted escorting the convoy. In various videos uploaded on social media, users are accusing JPJ officers of showing preferential treatment for turning a blind eye to the various illegal modifications as well as the dark tinting on the cars. According to Kosmo, JPJ Perlis

"We have a new 86 team," revealed by the 2020 Toyota Supra chief engineer Tetsuya Tada when speaking with Motor. Despite Toyota's local PR representatives insisted that having a development team does not guarantee a new model, Tada has deliberately encouraged a trace of the Toyota 86. It is promising to see the new sports car developed; it is not however, to witness the debut of it considering the automotive industry has plummeted. Nevertheless, the shrinking car market does give car giants a ch