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Toyota's state of panic over NASCAR debut

Filed under: Motorsports,ToyotaWhen former NASCAR champion Bill Elliott failed to qualify a Dodge for last weekend's Bank of America 500 for new team Red Bull Racing, which is one of the three Toyota...

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TRD/Modellista Turbo Yaris revealed at TAS

Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows,Toyota,Japan,Hatchback,BudgetAlthough the Yaris hasn't piqued the interest of small car enthusiasts Stateside as much as Honda's Fit, there is a large contingent of...

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VIDEO: With F1 program scrapped, where will Toyota Motorsports land next?

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Motorsports,ToyotaContinue reading VIDEO: With F1 program scrapped, where will Toyota Motorsports land next? VIDEO: With F1 program scrapped, where will Toyota...

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'Ring Leader: Lexus announces return to Nürburgring 24 with new LFA racer

Filed under: Motorsports,Lexus,Toyota,Europe,Coupe,RacingContinue reading 'Ring Leader: Lexus announces return to Nürburgring 24 with new LFA racer 'Ring Leader: Lexus announces return to Nürburgring...

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Toyota unveils Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series Limited Edition in Texas

Filed under: Toyota,Truck,Off-RoadFord took everyone by surprised when it unveiled the F-150 SVT Raptor back in 2008, not only with the truck's capability but by the fact that they had the guts to...

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Off-road racer Rick Huseman killed in plane crash

Filed under: MotorsportsIf bad news comes in threes, we don't want to know when the other shoe will drop. Shortly following the news of Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon's death yesterday comes...

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Toyota FT-86 leaked again in TRD catalog

Filed under: Spy Photos,Toyota,Coupe,PerformanceMaybe there was a time when a car was unveiled and that was that. But we can't quite recall such a time. Especially not when dealing with a vehicle as...

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Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport Package comes into focus

Filed under: Aftermarket,Etc.,Motorsports,Lexus,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceLexus has turned its already fast IS F over to the go-fast guys at Toyota Racing Development. The finished product is the IS F...

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This is what the Toyota GT 86 sounds like with a TRD exhaust

Filed under: Aftermarket,Videos,Toyota,Japan,Coupe,PerformanceOne of the inevitable pleasures of owning a vehicle like the Subaru BRZ or Toyota GT 86 (better known as the Scion FR-S on this side of...

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Toyota prices 2013 Tacoma TRD T/X Baja from $32,990*

Filed under: Toyota,Car Buying,Truck,Off-RoadToyota's Tacoma may be getting a bit long in the tooth, but it's received a mild refresh for 2012, and a new "limited edition" package courtesy of in-house...

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Toyota aims to put more "stock" into stock cars with 2013 NASCAR Camry

Filed under: Motorsports,Toyota,Sedan,RacingNASCAR may have once been a form of motorsport in which only domestic automakers competed. And that's largely still the case, with one notable exception:...

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Watch Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda drive the new NASCAR Camry

Filed under: Motorsports,Videos,Toyota,RacingWhen Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda wanted to give his company's 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Camry a shakedown run, Kyle Busch was chosen to ride shotgun. Even though...

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Toyota GT86 TRD boasts added performance gear, industry-first door stabilizer

Filed under: Aftermarket,Paris Motor Show,Scion,Toyota,Europe,Coupe,PerformanceWe haven't stopped swooning over the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ twins and their corner-carving magic. For those overseas who...

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Toyota GT86 gets TRD treatment in UK

Filed under: Toyota,UK,Coupe,PerformanceAs dearly as we love the Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ franchise, we readily admit we wouldn't look sideways at a model with a bit more firepower. And...

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2014 Lexus IS gets TRD bits

Filed under: Aftermarket,Lexus,Sedan,Luxury,PerformanceToyota Racing Development (TRD) in Japan has designed cosmetic and performance bits that give the 2014 Lexus IS a front-to-back workover....

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Toyota readying TMG performance sub-brand?

Filed under: Lexus,Scion,Toyota,Luxury,Performance"We are currently discussing sport lines for Toyota models. There is an appetite for Toyota to do credible performance cars."Continue reading Toyota...

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Toyota ready to get dirty with new TRD Pro Series

Filed under: Design/Style,Chicago Auto Show,Toyota,Truck,Off-RoadTo the general public, Toyota is often thought of as a maker of bland but dependable cars, crossovers and SUVs that get their owners...

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Toyota TRD Pro Chase Trucks are ready to hit the desert at SEMA

Filed under: Aftermarket,SEMA Show,Toyota,Crossover,Truck,Off-RoadToyota marks the 35th anniversary of its Toyota Racing Development performance arm this year, and the division is celebrating at this...

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Toyota showcasing five TRD concepts in Vegas

Filed under: SEMA Show,Toyota,Concept Cars,PerformanceToyota Racing Development arrives at SEMA this year with five concepts, based on the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, and Land Cruiser. If the...

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Toyota Prius GT300 racecar hits the track as a V8 hybrid [w/video]

Filed under: Green,Motorsports,Videos,Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Japan,Hybrid,Performance,RacingAPR Racing's Toyota Prius GT300 racer is set to take on the competition in Japan's SuperGT series with a...

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Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a Prius with tail fins and neon

Filed under: Design/Style,Green,Tokyo Auto Salon,Toyota,Hatchback,HybridContinue reading Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a Prius with tail fins and neon Modellista and TRD teamed up to make a...

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