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

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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.

Lexus Presents the Theme of Diversification and Electrification Aiming to Deliver New Value to Customers

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

- Lexus enhances its unique battery EV development and promotional activities that are geared towards achieving a carbon-neutral society.

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  • - Lexus enhances its unique battery EV development and promotional activities that are geared towards achieving a carbon-neutral society.
  • TOKYO, Sept 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - On September 15th (Friday) and 16th (Saturday), Lexus hosted the LEXUS SHOWCASE event for global media, where they shared insights into the diversification and electrification efforts of the Lexus brand.
  • Lexus International President, Takashi Watanabe, introduced Lexus' new model lineup that meets the diversified needs of customers and regions across the world.
  • In addition, Lexus announced the start of a customer experience program*1 for the ROV Concept*2 which is equipped with a hydrogen engine.

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

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.

Toyota: Exhibiting at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 and Tokyo Outdoor Show

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are exhibiting at the three-day Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) from January 13 to 15, 2023.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus are exhibiting at the three-day Tokyo Auto Salon 2023 held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba, Japan) from January 13 to 15, 2023.
  • Also, Toyota and Lexus are exhibiting at the concurrent Tokyo Outdoor Show at the same venue.
  • Also, as new initiatives utilizing digital technology, TGR and Lexus have organized an "NFT Digital Stamp Rally" for added enjoyment at Tokyo Auto Salon 2023's physical venue and a metaverse-based "Virtual Garage by GR/Lexus".
  • - Lexus and Toyota are exhibiting for the first time at the Tokyo Outdoor Show.

Passion For Performance Reigns in New Toyota GR86 'FasterClass' Campaign

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The all-new 2022 Toyota GR86 campaign "FasterClass," kicking off today, features the next-generation sports coupe designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The all-new 2022 Toyota GR86 campaign "FasterClass," kicking off today, features the next-generation sports coupe designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
  • "The driver is at the center of this new campaign as we showcase the GR86's track-ready performance," said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America.
  • "The team behind Toyota Gazoo Racing's championship racecars looked to engineer even greater curve-hugging precision and performance with this next generation coupe, and we're excited to bring that to life in the campaign."
  • The fully integrated GR86 campaign was developed considering the transcultural mainstream audiences across America.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to Reproduce and Sell Spare Parts for the AE86 Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Toyota City, Japan, Nov 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced that it is reproducing spare parts for the Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno ("AE86")(1), and will start selling them both domestically and overseas on November 1, as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Nov 1, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced that it is reproducing spare parts for the Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno ("AE86")(1), and will start selling them both domestically and overseas on November 1, as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project.
  • TGR has already reproduced spare parts for the A70 and A80 Supra, the Toyota 2000GT, and the 40 Series Land Cruiser; the AE86 is the next model in the project.
  • The Levin and Trueno are the sports models in the Corolla and Sprinter series.
  • (4) Parts set for sale from November 2021 onward; availability of reproduced parts varies according to region (the parts listed above are for Japan)