Toyota GR officially becomes a standalone brand in New Zealand

Toyota is officially giving Gazoo Racing its own identity in New Zealand, with GR now operating as a standalone performance brand focused on motorsport, enthusiast cars and the pursuit of driving excitement. After spending two days with Toyota at Hampton Downs, I got to see first hand what sits behind this change, and it is […]

How Toyota wants to turn Kiwi racers into global contenders

We hear it all the time about brands that help nurture local talent to project them globally, but it is totally different to hear about that while sitting across the dinner table from one of the people currently living that philosophy. Ryan Wood has spent his life climbing the motorsport ladder, from karting at seven […]

The new Toyota GRF-70 starts a new era for Toyota’s junior single-seater program

Toyota’s next-generation Formula Regional racer has made its public debut at Hampton Downs, bringing Gen 2 technology and a locally developed powertrain to the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy, with a renewed focus on driver experience. And, of course, Toyota (smartly) chose Hampton Downs to pull the covers off their newest race car. This […]

Honda Celebrates Its F1 Legacy With an Accessible Tribute Watch

Honda and Casio have teamed up to create a special edition wristwatch that honors a historic milestone in the Japanese manufacturer’s motorsport journey. But, the most interesting bit of this all is that rather than focusing on Honda’s upcoming return to Formula 1 as an engine supplier in 2026 (how cool is that), this timepiece […]

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