The arrival of the 2022 Subaru BRZ marks the return of one of the most widely-liked sports cars available. However, something missing from the BRZ’s official debut was its twin sibling, the Toyota 86. The first-generation of both models arrived simultaneously during the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. However, this time around, we have little to …

After months of teaser videos and surprise sightings, the 2022 Subaru BRZ has officially arrived. Rather than reinvent the wheel, the all-new BRZ builds on the recipe developed by the first generation. For starters, it’s still a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive two-seater. However, this new BRZ benefits from a brand-new engine and a tech-filled interior. Despite the …

Japan has made some of the greatest sports cars the world has ever seen. The current crop of Japanese sports cars seems largely focused on the affordable end of the market. As a result, most manufacturers have seen strong sales figures for brand-new models. However, in the used market, Japanese sports cars dominate in the …

One of the most thrilling aspects of some smaller sporty vehicles is the speed that some can muster. Two of the most popular roadsters available today are the 2020 Mazda Miata and one of its newest rivals, the 2020 Toyota 86. Both vehicles offer breathtaking rides, and both can be purchased for less than what most SUVs cost …

You may have coveted the Toyota Yaris GR that is only available overseas. Or you might have some excitement brewing for a possible future release of a new Toyota GR like the upcoming Corolla hot hatch. Either way, that GR badge is intriguing. But what does it mean? Why does is make Toyota cars better? …

As welcome as the reborn Supra is, the latest version of Toyota’s iconic sports car has weathered a somewhat-mixed reception. Not least of which is the notion that it’s a badge-engineered BMW Z4 M40i. However, for the 2021 model year, Toyota has addressed some of the 2020 Supra’s faults. But the 2021 update also brings …

For many people, sports cars lack a lot of practicality and therefor are reserved as weekend cars rather than daily drivers. It’s easier for people to spend money on comfort and tech for a car that they drive each and every day, but it’s harder for people to justify spending the extra money. There are …

There seems to be a common understanding that sports cars are fast, but in a day and age where even luxury sedans are picking up speed, it’s hard to determine what fast is among lower-priced vehicles. Some cars are surprisingly fast, and then some cars look fast and are remarkably slow. Cars like the Hyundai …

Toyota is more well known for its sedan models like the Corolla or trucks like the Tacoma, but the Japanese automaker has some really sweet sports cars that don’t tend to get much attention. One of those is the Toyota 86.  If you haven’t heard of it, you aren’t alone. Now in its eighth year, …

Sharing its name with a beloved JDM icon, the Toyota 86, aka Subaru BRZ, was the first sign Toyota was seriously embracing performance once more. True, some critics complained about a lack of power. However, like the Miata, the 86’s true qualities weren’t based on outright speed. But, with a refreshed version on the horizon, …

Although the Mazda Miata is often the go-to affordable sports car, there are other options. Most notably, the Subaru BRZ and its cross-town cousin, the Toyota 86. Taking its name from a beloved performance icon (and Initial D star), the 86 was Toyota’s sole sports car until the Supra returned. But despite the Supra’s speed, …