The Mazda MX-5 seems to be the quintessential answer for those who want to experience a fun topless sports car. The current fourth generation, the ND, has been on sale since 2015 with a few minor changes along the way. However, this latest update sees some of the biggest changes presented to the ND MX-5 even if it is still very subtle visually. The refreshed ND which will be delivered to customers in Japan from January 2024 receives redesigned LED headlights, new wheels, and the addition of a ne

Last weekend saw 15 of the best sim racers in the region battle it out virtually over 3 challenging courses to be crowned the Gazoo Racing (GR) GT Cup Asia 2023 champion and in the end, Indonesia Andika Rama stood atop the podium after placing his odds on a bold strategy. E-motorsports enthusiasts saw 15 local qualifiers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand pit their driving skills for a spot in the regional finals that would go down the same day. This years format saw a

Time magazine labelled 2020 as the “worst year ever” for most of us alive today. We witnessed the widespread cancellation of gatherings, global lockdowns, and the far-reaching consequences these had on the economy. Our lifestyles have probably been changed as well. It’s a year to forget for many, but in the midst of all of it, the automotive world was gifted a rally homologation special – the Toyota GR Yaris. It was a car that made zero financial sense. Toyota, as a company, could’ve carried on

Just a year or so on after development began, Toyota has hit the track with a GR Corolla fueled by liquid hydrogen – marking the car's first public appearance, and the first time ever for a manufacturer's vehicle fueled as such to hit the racetrack. Having made its track debut on 23-February at Fuji Speedway, this GR Corolla is different because previous cars (like the one that raced in Buriram this past December) used gaseous hydrogen. This GR Corolla ran three sessions on the day, simulating r

At the Australian launch of the Toyota GR Corolla, Chief Engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto told GoAuto that GR models like the GR Corolla and GR Yaris, which are currently available with a manual transmission only, could gain an automatic option. “It’s possible. We are testing an automatic transmission in the GR Yaris for the Japanese rally team,” said Sakamoto. “We have joined the rally series with a GR Yaris with automatic transmission, and with each rally if we find some issues, we improve it. Such k

The beauty of the automotive world is that cars, they come in all shapes and sizes. This is no different for the enthusiasts looking for something that makes their hearts skip a beat. There are many ways for us to get our kicks from. For example, on one end of the spectrum, you have the hot hatch of hot hatches, the VW Golf GTI. On the other, you have the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ. These two cars are as divergent as they come. Yet they bring driving pleasure in their own unique ways. How do I know? I