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Geek out: updated Toyota GR86 gear change

Geek out: updated Toyota GR86 gear change

Toyota has updated the GR86: "For the manual transmission model, the chamfer on the shift interlock is now 0.5 mm broader for enhanced operability when downshifting from fifth to fourth gear, ensuring smoother, stress-free, at-the-limit corner entry. The result is a seamless transition from deceleration to turn-in that delivers the GR86's signature responsive driving performance."

Big increase in EV sales in July 2026

Big increase in EV sales in July 2026

In July, 9,682 new electric cars were registered, which is an astonishing 98 per cent rise over the same month in 2025. So far this year, 29,840 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 61 per cent increase over the same period in 2025, when 18,527 were registered.