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

The keyboard warriors demanded it and Toyota has finally given them what they’ll never be able to afford; a manual Toyota Supra. Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) is getting ready to roll out an enhanced Supra but the most important bit is the proper manual transmission for the RZ trim level with plans in place for deliveries to commence this year. Apart from the 6-speed manual and 3 pedals in the footwell, Toyota has however included auto-throttle blipping on downshifts because a surprising number of u

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

We’ve seen prices of our favourite JDMs from the PlayStation era going up for sale for ridiculous exorbitant amounts lately. Chief among these overpriced cars from our childhood is the A80 Toyota Supra. You can thank the Fast and the Furious movie franchise for its phenomenal appreciation in value. This very clean and well-kept 1995 Toyota Supra RZ is one of them and is currently up for auction in Japan with the bidding starting at JPY 3,750,000 (~RM 140,000). Also read: Fast and Furious Toyota

As we close the year 2019, let’s take a look back at some of the cars that left a good impression on us. The criteria is quite simple – cars that exceeded our expectations. We are not just talking about performance, but cars that did what they are designed to do exceedingly well. So if a humble entry level budget car was found to be way ahead of its closest competitor, it deserves to be on the list. Note that the list is sorted alphabetically. Ford Ranger WildTrak A pick-up truck shouldn’t ride

The Toyota GR Supra is now here, priced from RM 568,000. Any discussion about the Toyota GR Supra will inevitably be overshadowed by debates about whether this BMW-Toyota jointly developed model can be a true successor to carry the legendary Supra nameplate, which is a shame because it takes the attention away from something that’s very important to anyone who cares about the brand that makes the Toyota GR Supra. The latest A90 generation Supra isn’t called the Toyota Supra but Toyota GR Supra.