Toyota RAV4 restoration: from rags to riches
Car restoration: we decided to buy and restore an early example of the first-generation Toyota RAV4 for the TGB heritage fleet.
Older Cars
Toyota has a rich history of older cars in its line-up, including practical family vehicles, frugal hybrids, rugged 4x4s and ultra-rare sports cars.
Toyota Mega Cruiser – 25 years of the SUV king
SUVs do not come much bigger than the Toyota Mega Cruiser, a go-anywhere military machine that became a rare civilian model 25 years ago.
History of the Toyota Sera
As the Toyota Sera celebrates its 30th anniversary, we examine the concept and innovative production techniques that brought Japan this distinctive gull-wing coupe.
Corolla Verso – an unlikely Toyota track car
Motoring journalist John Simister chronicles his enduring relationship with the practical Corolla Verso over two decades.
Toyota Corolla AE86 evokes some colourful 1980s memories
Motoring writer Martin Gurdon recalls white-knuckled, green-gilled rides in an enthusiastically driven Corolla AE86.
Iron Pig Land Cruiser – how did it get its name?
Is the nickname derogatory or affectionate? Learn why the distinctive FJ55 Land Cruiser is known colloquially as the ‘Iron Pig’.
What is eSports WRC and how do I enter?
Always wanted to try your hand at becoming a champion rally driver but never had the time or money? Here’s how to have a go online.
History of the Toyota Hilux
The history of the Toyota Hilux documents the world’s most popular (and indestructible) workhorse that’s conquered both Poles and visited all points between.
How I fell in love with a Toyota Avensis
Motoring writer Martin Gurdon remembers how a free Toyota ended up leaving quite an impression on him.
Build your own vintage Celica and Corolla paper models
Ever wanted to build your own Toyota? Now you can, thanks to these two paper models of the Corolla and Celica.
The ride of my life with Carlos Sainz in a Corolla WRC
Motoring journalist Colin Goodwin recalls a white-knuckle passenger ride with rallying legend Carlos Sainz, in a Corolla WRC.
Toyota People: Peter and Jenny Jonwood, overlanding honeymoon
While their honeymoon could never be described as luxurious, the Jonwoods’ decision to overland across the world in a Land Cruiser delivered a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Toyota People: Dominique Holvoet, classic Toyota collector
We meet the man behind one of the world’s finest classic Toyota model collections, the same enthusiast who is also continuing the legacy of Belgium’s original Toyota dealership.
Remembering the trail-blazing original Toyota Prius
Motoring journalist Craig Cheetham recalls the impact made by the Prius Mk1 when it launched in Europe two decades ago.
