Toyota might be building setting a new standard for performance.

A street takeover in Tolland, CT led to a woman's classic Toyota sports car being destroyed by violent mob.

Toyota's commitment to creating electrified versions of all its models by 2025, combined with the rise of electric vehicles in the sports car market, make the prospect of an electric MR2 or GR Spyder highly plausible.

With its exceptional reliability, more affordable price point, and greater modifiability, the MR2 offers a unique combination of performance, practicality, and customization options, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts

The mid-engine sports car market has opened new opportunities for car enthusiasts looking for affordable speed, agility, and power.

Here are the most common problems, and what you can expect to pay for them, concerning maintenance of a Toyota MR2 model.

Here are the most common problems that result in costly maintenance and auto repairs for the Toyota MR2 sports car.

When it comes to small sports cars, one particular model stood out in its time. The MR2 was made in the 80s through the 2000s. Now, a decade or so later, rumors are flying about its return. What was the MR2, and was it a reliable vehicle?

Though the MR2 wasn't the first affordable, mass-produced two-seat sports car, it was the first to experience significant success. It was one of Toyota's first major landmark vehicles. Here are the best MR2 model years.

Despite its retirement in the mid-2000s, the Toyota MR2 might soon make a comeback. But until then, fans can zip around in the fastest MR2 model available: the Mk2 Turbo.

Getting more power out of a Toyota MR2 isn't easy, but luckily there are options outside of forced induction.

First it was the Toyota Supra, which was built by BMW. Now the rumored Toyota MR2 will be assisted by Porsche. But that isn't all bad.

The Toyota MR2 Spyder is the long-forgotten mid-engine roadster that deserved more attention than it received, but Lotus Elise owners know just how comparable this MR2 really is to the Elise. It was designed to offer drives interested in having a more familiar brand and platform with the Toyota name at a lower price point

The Toyota MR2 name isn't completely out of place for Toyota, as they have some other popularly named vehicles with similar naming structures. Regardless of the claims, it's hard to argue with those who would claim it also stands for midship runabout 2, which, if you think about it, pretty much means the same thing

Today, the 86 is Toyota’s cheapest sports car. And, as it was in the 80s, 90s, and early 00s, the Supra is one rung above it. However, Toyota once offered another affordable sports car: the MR2. The 3rd-gen MR2 Spyder is something of a bargain Lotus, and the 1st-gen tangoed with the Pontiac Fiero. The …

OK, so you are thinking about buying a new car. But you might want to wait a year or two––possibly even longer. There are some amazing cars coming in the not so distant future that may change your mind about the 2020 model you’ve had your eye on. Car and Driver made us a nice …

Buying an older used sports car is a fun and affordable way to get something more unique. While you can find used Mustangs and Chargers all over the place, some less popular cars are harder to find. Although they are rare, some of these discontinued cars aren’t popular or expensive, but that doesn’t mean they …

The idea of a mid-engine car can be intimidating and fun to a lot of car owners who really love having an enjoyable driving experience. When a car has an engine placed between the axels, or more commonly behind the driver and passenger, it affects the car’s balance distribution and handling, usually in a positive …

The Toyota MR2 Spyder could be one of the most underrated sports cars on the used-car market. It may not be the most attractive looking car ever, and it’s certainly no Lotus, though many people could debate that it’s a more affordable version of the Elise, the MR2 is still a surprisingly good purchase. Like …

In the early 1980s, the United States automotive industry was in a period where new smog controls had been enacted by the government, and fuel efficiency was king. In response, in late 1984, the Toyota MR2 entered the small, affordable, fun, fuel-efficient sports car space.  Toyota MR2 Introduction The MR2 was a small, sporty, mid-engined, fuel-efficient, two-seater car with …