Super Taikyu Series

Toyota: Evolved GR Yaris Makes World Premiere

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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Toyota City, Japan, Jan 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) held the world premiere today of its evolved GR Yaris at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) held the world premiere today of its evolved GR Yaris at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1.
  • Sales in Japan of the new GR Yaris are scheduled to start this spring through Toyota vehicle dealers nationwide.
  • The evolved GR Yaris (Japanese market specifications, prototype)
    TGR has continued to compete in various motorsports following the debut of the GR Yaris.
  • TGR intends to continue competing in races using the GR Yaris and evolving it with input from various drivers.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus to Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus plan to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1 to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba City, Japan) for three days from January 12 to 14, 2024.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus plan to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1 to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba City, Japan) for three days from January 12 to 14, 2024.
  • Displays are to be held under the banner of "Getting more passionate about cars with car lovers", and Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, a.k.a.
  • The TGR and Lexus displays are to feature vehicles and parts under such themes as "Beloved cars", "Customization", and "Motorsports".
  • During the event, TGR and Lexus also plan to hold talk sessions featuring racing drivers and development engineers, as well as demo runs.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Unveils "GR H2 Racing Concept" at Le Mans 24 Hours

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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Developed with future competition in its sights, the prototype's unveiling was spurred by a recent announcement by the ACO, the organizer of Le Mans 24 Hours, that it would allow hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete--in addition to fuel cell electric vehicles--in the race's hydrogen category.

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  • Developed with future competition in its sights, the prototype's unveiling was spurred by a recent announcement by the ACO, the organizer of Le Mans 24 Hours, that it would allow hydrogen-engine vehicles to compete--in addition to fuel cell electric vehicles--in the race's hydrogen category.
  • Speaking at the press conference, Toyoda congratulated the ACO on the centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours (Le Mans) endurance race and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to hone cars through the race.
  • Toyota intends to further advance such efforts for making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and realizing a carbon-neutral society and it looks forward to taking on the challenge of a new generation of Le Mans 24 races.
  • The "GR H2 Racing Concept" will be on display at ACO's "H2 Village" at the venue of Le Mans during the race.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Opens Le Mans 24 Hours Special Website

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.

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  • TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.
  • TGR has been storing and exhibiting its Le Mans-winning race cars in their original condition at the team's Cologne base, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe(3), and within Toyota Motor Corporation(4) in Japan, while the 2020 winner, a TS050 HYBRID, was permanently loaned to the Le Mans 24 Hours Museum(5) in 2021.
  • TGR sincerely hopes fans and media will enjoy watching its battle to win the Le Mans 24 Hours for the sixth consecutive time in 2023, a significant milestone in the race's centennial year.
  • (2) Please refer to the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe press release for more details.

GR Supra GT4 Hits 100-unit Production Mark

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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TOKYO, Apr 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that the cumulative production of its GR Supra GT4(1) customer motorsports(2) vehicle has hit the 100-unit mark.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that the cumulative production of its GR Supra GT4(1) customer motorsports(2) vehicle has hit the 100-unit mark.
  • To celebrate the production of 100 units, TGR today launched the limited-edition, commemorative GR Supra GT4 100 Edition, which features an exclusive exterior color, unique front bodywork, and a badge with a serial number.
  • The GR Supra GT4 has been followed by the GR Supra GT4 EVO launched in 2022, allowing the gaining of further knowledge from the front lines of racing, as TGR continues to promote making ever-better motorsports-bred cars.
  • For more information on the GR Supra GT4, click here https://toyotagazooracing.com/customer-motorsports/grsupra-gt4/cars/

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing announces the outline of TGR GT Cup 2023 online race, marking its fifth year of e-Motorsports

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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TOKYO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced details on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT CUP (TGR GT Cup) 2023, an online race in "Gran Turismo 7" for PlayStation 5(1) (PS5) and PlayStation 4(1) (PS4).

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  • TOKYO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced details on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT CUP (TGR GT Cup) 2023, an online race in "Gran Turismo 7" for PlayStation 5(1) (PS5) and PlayStation 4(1) (PS4).
  • The TGR GT Cup is a global competition held in "Gran Turismo 7" in which the GR lineup, dedicated racing cars, and other cars participate in competitive racing throughout the season.
  • Seven qualifying rounds will be held online, and the world's top 24 players will qualify for the final.
  • The outline of the BRIDGESTONE GT Time Trial U17 by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing for participants aged 17 or younger will be announced at a later date.

Aiming to Realize an Ever-Better Mobility Society, Toyota Mobility Foundation Starts Accepting Applications for 2023 in the Mobility for ALL Category of its Idea Contest

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) started accepting applications for this year in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of its Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Today, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) started accepting applications for this year in the "Mobility for ALL--Bringing the Potential of Mobility to Everyone" category of its Make a Move Project, an idea contest aiming to realize the practical implementation of ideas and solutions in society.
  • In 2023, the eight teams of finalists selected last year will be joined by new teams participating from this year, further expanding the community of teams competing with and helping each other.
  • Accordingly, TMF was established in August 2014 to conduct activities that benefit the public good.
  • Aiming to realize a mobility society in which everyone can move about freely, TMF is working to solve mobility issues around the world through a diverse range of projects.

ROOKIE Racing and TOYOTA announce participation in 25-hour endurance race in Thailand

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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TOKYO, Dec 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - ROOKIE Racing Co., Ltd. (ROOKIE Racing) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced their competition in the IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022 (Thailand 25H Endurance Race) at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand from December 17 to 18, 2022, with the ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept, a hydrogen engine vehicle, and the ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF Concept, a carbon-neutral (CN) fuel vehicle.

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  • TOKYO, Dec 12, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - ROOKIE Racing Co., Ltd. (ROOKIE Racing) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced their competition in the IDEMITSU 1500 SUPER ENDURANCE 2022 (Thailand 25H Endurance Race) at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand from December 17 to 18, 2022, with the ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept, a hydrogen engine vehicle, and the ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF Concept, a carbon-neutral (CN) fuel vehicle.
  • The participation will not be for the entire 25-hours but will be for the first and last few hours of the race.
  • Starting with our participation in the Thailand 25H Endurance Race, we strive to increase CN options in Asia, through motorsports.
  • ROOKIE Racing won the 10-hour IDEMITSU 600 SUPER ENDURANCE 2019, its first entry in a race held at the circuit.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents 2023 Race Team Setups

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Friday, November 25, 2022
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TOKYO, Nov 25, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced on November 25 its domestic and international race entry structure and the outline of TGR GR86/BRZ Cup and TGR Yaris Cup for the 2023 season.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 25, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced on November 25 its domestic and international race entry structure and the outline of TGR GR86/BRZ Cup and TGR Yaris Cup for the 2023 season.
  • - The Hypercar category of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season will see a number of new rivals participate, and will also mark the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
  • - In the SUPER GT and the Japanese Super Formula Championship, which are the highest categories of racing in Japan, our aim is to win both the Drivers' and the Teams' Championships.
  • TGR will continue its practice of making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and pursuing activities to enhance the appeal and sustainability of motorsports.

Nissan/NISMO reveals Nissan Z GT4, ready for the Track in 2023

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Continuing the story and legend of the fabled sports car, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) today revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z.

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  • Continuing the story and legend of the fabled sports car, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co., Ltd. (NMC) today revealed the Nissan Z GT4, based on the all-new Nissan Z.
  • A tuned VR30DDTT engine, optimized chassis and suspension and enhanced aerodynamics make this a truly track-ready Z.
  • This created a race car that is a Nissan Z in all aspects accessible to enthusiast drivers and hard-core professionals.
  • We are confident that this track-ready GT4-category Nissan Z will be ready to write another chapter in the Nissan Zs 50-plus-year legacy of speed.