Sat on the start/finish straight, I await a countdown to launch the new 2023 Toyota GR Supra 6-Speed Manual (6MT). Moments before – I ease up on the clutch to figure out the all-important bite point is, the point at which the engine and manual transmission become seamlessly connected and power can be put to the ground. Out the gates, progress is measured, but almost as soon as the rev needle touches the 3,000 rpm mark, the 2023 GR Supra 6MT explodes with power, and the staccato notes of the exha

It’s race weekend again and the Idemitsu 25 Hours Super Endurance race is happening at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. Today is the qualifying round, with actual race days set to happen over this weekend (17- to 18-December). In addition to the usual race-prepped Toyota Corolla Altis and Toyota Vios, the list of participants include two cars that stand out: a Toyota GR Corolla bearing #232 and a Toyota GR86 with #328. One of the drivers for #232 is Akio Toyoda (Morizo), whi

It looks like the A90 Toyota GR Supra is a far more successful, much better received product by enthusiast drivers than its non-identical twin the BMW Z4. Of course, differences in body style – coupe vs convertible - as well as the additional premium that BMW charges for what is essentially the same car underneath, is also a factor but the gap in price is not that big. In the US, the biggest market for both cars, the Toyota GR Supra is priced from USD 43,990 (2.0-litre B48 4-cylinder), while the

One of the most talked-about cars within the enthusiast circle has to be the 2019 Toyota GR Supra. It caught a lot of flak for its styling, heritage, and especially the underpinnings. But we're not going to talk about those here. Instead, let's focus on the car for what it is and dissect its pros and cons. Currently, the updated Toyota GR Supra goes for RM 589,987 (inclusive of SST exemption, valid until 31 December 2020). Pros - Sweet B58 engine An in-line 6-cylinder engine is the most naturall

UMW Toyota Motor just released a teaser video of the Toyota GR Supra, hinting that there might be a power hike. In the 10-second video, there is a stopwatch counting that ends in 4.10 seconds, with the caption, "Every second counts." You can watch the video below. As if the GR Supra needed any more horsepower. The current model's 3.0 straight six is rated at 340 PS and 500 Nm. Elsewhere, the Supra has been given an upgrade that bumps up its power to 387 PS (torque is maintained at 500 Nm), and s

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