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Toyota GR Teases New Mid-Engined Sports Car for Tokyo Auto Salon
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Toyota GR Teases New Mid-Engined Sports Car for Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota's Gazoo Racing division is generating buzz ahead of the January Tokyo Auto Salon with hints at a new mid-engined sports car. The brand's social media posts suggest an upcoming reveal that could be another step toward reviving the iconic MR2 model.Key TakeawaysThe teaser suggests Toyota may unveil a mid-engined two-seater at Tokyo Auto Salon, potentially hinting at an MR2 revival or concept car.If it's the real deal, this could be positioned between its GR 86 and higher-end offerings like the GR GT supercar.Tokyo Auto Salon has become a platform for Toyota to showcase enthusiast-focused vehicles, with past reveals including the GR GT3 concept in 2022.The new teaser from Gazoo Racing comes just weeks after renewed speculation around an MR2 revival. The company's chairman Akio Toyoda o...
Toyota Files Trademarks for MR2 and MR-S, Hints at Future Sports Cars
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Toyota Files Trademarks for MR2 and MR-S, Hints at Future Sports Cars

Toyota has filed trademarks in Japan and Australia for the names MR2 and MR-S, raising speculation about a possible revival of its iconic mid-engine sports car. The automaker's latest moves follow years of hints that it might bring back the model.Key TakeawaysToyota has filed trademarks for MR2 and MR-S in Japan and Australia, respectively.The company introduced several mid-engine concept cars over recent years, including a Yaris M Concept with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine.Toyota hasn't confirmed the return of the MR2 or provided any timeline, but enthusiasts hope to see it by 2027-28.The trademarks come as Toyota continues its tradition of developing sports cars with a focus on performance and engineering innovation. The automaker has been teasing potential future models through anime ...