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Auto Blog
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
From GR86 to bZ Woodland: Toyota and Lexus Plan 24 New Models in 2026
You'll see a lot of new Toyota and Lexus products this coming year, with an emphasis on hybrids and EVs. Toyota has big product plans for the coming year, the automaker set to roll out two dozen new, refreshed and special models this year. But the plans could be impacted by the new Trump auto import tariffs. All told, there are 24 new products in the pipeline for the Toyota and Lexus brands, starting with some already unveiled, like the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition and GR86 Yuzu Edition. But there's a veritable tsunami of models to follow, with an emphasis on 'electrified' products. Special Editions During a media briefing that drew more than 150 auto writers to Toyota headquarters in Plano, Texas, company officials rolled off a rapid-fire list of some of the offerings in the works including: The 2026 Toyota Camry Night Shade Edition, with a Midnight Black Metallic exterior design elements, unique 19-inch wheels and gloss black badging; The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FX Special Edition. Influenced by a sporty Corolla hatch offered back in 1987, it gets a unique spoiler and larger wheels; The 2026 Corolla Cross, a mid-cycle update for both the gas and hybrid models, getting new paint colors, new wheel options, updated grilles and larger digital displays. Electrifying the Range The Corolla Cross is part of a growing line-up of electrified products, noted David Christ, the head of the Toyota division. With the imminent demise of the Supra, that will leave just one product in the automaker's entire U.S. line-up, the GR86, without at least a hybrid or all-electric option. As recently as 2023, conventional and plug-in hybrids, fuel-cell vehicles and EVs accounted for barely 30% of Toyota sales in the U.S. That surged to 45% last year and, Christ told Autoblog, 'This year we expect it will go to more than 50%.' One big reason: a tripling of EV options through the Toyota brand alone. bZ Gets a New Name – and Lots More The original Toyota bZ4X will get a significant update for 2026. To start with, 'You may notice something is missing,' said Christ. Going forward, the all-electric crossover's badge goes with a simpler bZ. Design tweaks will be modest. It's the technology that matters, starting with a larger, 14-inch digital display and new twin wireless smartphone chargers. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Under the skin, there will be two battery pack choices, a 288-mile max 57.7 kWh option, and a 74.7 kWh alternative delivering an EPA-estimated 314 miles. Toyota claims you'll be able to go from a 10 to 80% state-of-charge in as little as 30 minutes with a fast-enough public DC quick charger. As for the drivetrain itself, bZ gets a more than 50% increase in power, the all-wheel-drive option making 338 horsepower which, said Toyota, will get you from 0-60 mph in just under 5 seconds. bZ Woodland While Toyota previously revealed images of the updated bZ, we were present at the first public showing of the 2026 bZ Woodland. More station wagon-like in design, it offers a more roomy interior, with extra cargo space, higher ground clearance, at 8.3 inches, a 3,500-pound towing capacity and a variety of other useful features for those who might want to take it out to the cabin. That includes standard SofTex seating and a Multi-Terrain Monitor. The Woodland package comes standard with a 375-hp AWD twin-motor drivetrain and the standard bZ's larger, 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack – though range is a lower 260 miles, according to preliminary estimates. The new bZ variant adopts the North American Charging System port, making it possible to now plug into the Tesla Supercharger network. With a fast enough DC public charger it will get from a 10 to 80% state-of-charge, said Toyota, 'in around 30 minutes.' Return of the C-HR The third new Toyota-branded EV coming to the US revives the C-HR badge that we last saw more than a half-decade ago. The compact coupe-crossover is the American version of what will be known as the C-HR+ in Europe. Think of it as 'a car with attitude,' suggested Christ. It will also be a lot more roomy than the original gas C-HR, thanks to moving its drivetrain under the load floor, with 25.4 cf of cargo space behind the rear seats. Like the bZ Woodland, the 2026 C-HR will come with standard all-wheel-drive, two motors delivering a combined 338 hp, enough to hit 60 in about 5 seconds. Its 74.7-kWh battery pack gets an estimated 290 miles of range and, like bZ and bZ Woodland, charging times are estimated at as little as 30 minutes. Lexus IS The Toyota brand didn't entirely hog the spotlight on Monday. Cynthia Tenhouse, the vice president of marketing for the Lexus brand, announced several new models for 2026. These include a performance version of the Lexus IS. Dubbed the 2025 IS500 Ultimate Edition, it will be one of the last naturally aspirated performance luxury cars on the market. The 5.0-liter package pushes out 472 hp and 395 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels. It will feature niceties like 19-inch BBS wheels and Brembo brakes. Only 500 will be available for the US market. Lexus RZ – More Power, Better Range Two new models were shown in the flesh – er, sheet metal – on Monday, starting with the updated 2026 Lexus RZ. Like the more mainstream Toyota bZ which shares its eTNGA platform, the 2026 RZ gets a big boost in power, and the larger 74.7 kWh battery pack – which also can charge in as little as 30 minutes while yielding as much as 300 miles range, depending upon trim. There will be three distinct variants: the RZ 350e, 450e and the new 550e F-Sport which punches out a peak 402 hp from its twin motors. The 550e will introduce a new M Mode which will simulate manual shifting using steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and, said Tenhouse, provides 'simulated engine sounds' to help a driver know when to shift. Lexus ES Takes a Novel Approach The other introduction saw the debut of a 'longer but lighter,' eighth-generation Lexus ES. One of the first two product lines offered by Lexus at its 1989 debut, the 2026 ES is notable for being offered in both conventional hybrid and all-electric forms, a first for any model from Toyota or Lexus. The 2026 Lexus ES350h will be offered in both all- and front-wheel-drive pairing a 2.5-liter inline-four with the latest version of Toyota hybrid-electric drive system. There will be two all-electric versions, the front-drive 350e delivering an estimated 300 miles per charge. The 500e will sacrifice a bit of range for all-wheel-drive and better performance. Both use the 74.7 kWh battery pack and should charge in around 30 minutes. The next-generation ES will roll into US showrooms, said Tenhouse, 'during the first half of 2026.'
The Advertiser
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Toyota lands second Supercars team for 2026 season
Toyota have unveiled Brad Jones Racing as their second Supercars outfit, leaving General Motors down to four teams for the 2026 season. Brad Jones Racing joins Toyota's testing team Walkinshaw Andretti United in making the jump to the GR Supra. The outfit currently fields four Chevrolet Camaros, driven by Andre Heimgartner, Jaxon Evans, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones. The Supra model has been redesigned in-house to feature a five-litre V8 engine. "I'm a creature of habit, and so change is not always easy," Brad Jones told Fox Sports. "But once I met with the guys and could spend some time understanding them and they took me through their vision, it seemed very clear that this was a great opportunity I couldn't miss. "I think Toyota will be up there or thereabouts. We need to earn our stripes and there'll be a lot of work, but it's a very exciting time for the group." Brad Jones Racing's defection to Toyota comes amid a General Motors rebuild following competition heavyweight Triple Eight's shock move to rival Ford. The remaining Chevrolet teams are Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport and new homologation team Team 18. Out of the four, only Erebus has won a drivers' and teams' championship. General Motors are also pondering the future of the Camaro, after production ceased last year, and a possible extension to 2027 with Supercars. Toyota will be the first manufacturer other than Ford and General Motors to race in the competition since 2019, when Nissan pulled out of the category. The automotive giant is no stranger to Australia's touring cars circuit, with the GR Cup, featuring Toyota 86 coupes, a longtime support category on the Supercars track. The brand also competes in many motorsport events around the world, including NASCAR and Formula Drift in the United States, Super GT and Super Formula in Japan and Formula Three in Europe. Toyota have unveiled Brad Jones Racing as their second Supercars outfit, leaving General Motors down to four teams for the 2026 season. Brad Jones Racing joins Toyota's testing team Walkinshaw Andretti United in making the jump to the GR Supra. The outfit currently fields four Chevrolet Camaros, driven by Andre Heimgartner, Jaxon Evans, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones. The Supra model has been redesigned in-house to feature a five-litre V8 engine. "I'm a creature of habit, and so change is not always easy," Brad Jones told Fox Sports. "But once I met with the guys and could spend some time understanding them and they took me through their vision, it seemed very clear that this was a great opportunity I couldn't miss. "I think Toyota will be up there or thereabouts. We need to earn our stripes and there'll be a lot of work, but it's a very exciting time for the group." Brad Jones Racing's defection to Toyota comes amid a General Motors rebuild following competition heavyweight Triple Eight's shock move to rival Ford. The remaining Chevrolet teams are Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport and new homologation team Team 18. Out of the four, only Erebus has won a drivers' and teams' championship. General Motors are also pondering the future of the Camaro, after production ceased last year, and a possible extension to 2027 with Supercars. Toyota will be the first manufacturer other than Ford and General Motors to race in the competition since 2019, when Nissan pulled out of the category. The automotive giant is no stranger to Australia's touring cars circuit, with the GR Cup, featuring Toyota 86 coupes, a longtime support category on the Supercars track. The brand also competes in many motorsport events around the world, including NASCAR and Formula Drift in the United States, Super GT and Super Formula in Japan and Formula Three in Europe. Toyota have unveiled Brad Jones Racing as their second Supercars outfit, leaving General Motors down to four teams for the 2026 season. Brad Jones Racing joins Toyota's testing team Walkinshaw Andretti United in making the jump to the GR Supra. The outfit currently fields four Chevrolet Camaros, driven by Andre Heimgartner, Jaxon Evans, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones. The Supra model has been redesigned in-house to feature a five-litre V8 engine. "I'm a creature of habit, and so change is not always easy," Brad Jones told Fox Sports. "But once I met with the guys and could spend some time understanding them and they took me through their vision, it seemed very clear that this was a great opportunity I couldn't miss. "I think Toyota will be up there or thereabouts. We need to earn our stripes and there'll be a lot of work, but it's a very exciting time for the group." Brad Jones Racing's defection to Toyota comes amid a General Motors rebuild following competition heavyweight Triple Eight's shock move to rival Ford. The remaining Chevrolet teams are Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport and new homologation team Team 18. Out of the four, only Erebus has won a drivers' and teams' championship. General Motors are also pondering the future of the Camaro, after production ceased last year, and a possible extension to 2027 with Supercars. Toyota will be the first manufacturer other than Ford and General Motors to race in the competition since 2019, when Nissan pulled out of the category. The automotive giant is no stranger to Australia's touring cars circuit, with the GR Cup, featuring Toyota 86 coupes, a longtime support category on the Supercars track. The brand also competes in many motorsport events around the world, including NASCAR and Formula Drift in the United States, Super GT and Super Formula in Japan and Formula Three in Europe.
West Australian
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Toyota lands second Supercars team for 2026 season
Toyota have unveiled Brad Jones Racing as their second Supercars outfit, leaving General Motors down to four teams for the 2026 season. Brad Jones Racing joins Toyota's testing team Walkinshaw Andretti United in making the jump to the GR Supra. The outfit currently fields four Chevrolet Camaros, driven by Andre Heimgartner, Jaxon Evans, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones. The Supra model has been redesigned in-house to feature a five-litre V8 engine. "I'm a creature of habit, and so change is not always easy," Brad Jones told Fox Sports. "But once I met with the guys and could spend some time understanding them and they took me through their vision, it seemed very clear that this was a great opportunity I couldn't miss. "I think Toyota will be up there or thereabouts. We need to earn our stripes and there'll be a lot of work, but it's a very exciting time for the group." Brad Jones Racing's defection to Toyota comes amid a General Motors rebuild following competition heavyweight Triple Eight's shock move to rival Ford. The remaining Chevrolet teams are Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport and new homologation team Team 18. Out of the four, only Erebus has won a drivers' and teams' championship. General Motors are also pondering the future of the Camaro, after production ceased last year, and a possible extension to 2027 with Supercars. Toyota will be the first manufacturer other than Ford and General Motors to race in the competition since 2019, when Nissan pulled out of the category. The automotive giant is no stranger to Australia's touring cars circuit, with the GR Cup, featuring Toyota 86 coupes, a longtime support category on the Supercars track. The brand also competes in many motorsport events around the world, including NASCAR and Formula Drift in the United States, Super GT and Super Formula in Japan and Formula Three in Europe.
Perth Now
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Toyota lands second Supercars team for 2026 season
Toyota have unveiled Brad Jones Racing as their second Supercars outfit, leaving General Motors down to four teams for the 2026 season. Brad Jones Racing joins Toyota's testing team Walkinshaw Andretti United in making the jump to the GR Supra. The outfit currently fields four Chevrolet Camaros, driven by Andre Heimgartner, Jaxon Evans, Bryce Fullwood and Macauley Jones. The Supra model has been redesigned in-house to feature a five-litre V8 engine. "I'm a creature of habit, and so change is not always easy," Brad Jones told Fox Sports. "But once I met with the guys and could spend some time understanding them and they took me through their vision, it seemed very clear that this was a great opportunity I couldn't miss. "I think Toyota will be up there or thereabouts. We need to earn our stripes and there'll be a lot of work, but it's a very exciting time for the group." Brad Jones Racing's defection to Toyota comes amid a General Motors rebuild following competition heavyweight Triple Eight's shock move to rival Ford. The remaining Chevrolet teams are Matt Stone Racing, PremiAir Racing, Erebus Motorsport and new homologation team Team 18. Out of the four, only Erebus has won a drivers' and teams' championship. General Motors are also pondering the future of the Camaro, after production ceased last year, and a possible extension to 2027 with Supercars. Toyota will be the first manufacturer other than Ford and General Motors to race in the competition since 2019, when Nissan pulled out of the category. The automotive giant is no stranger to Australia's touring cars circuit, with the GR Cup, featuring Toyota 86 coupes, a longtime support category on the Supercars track. The brand also competes in many motorsport events around the world, including NASCAR and Formula Drift in the United States, Super GT and Super Formula in Japan and Formula Three in Europe.
Associated Press
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Results
Sunday At zMax Dragway Concord, N.C. Final Finish order Top Fuel 1. Shawn Langdon; 2. Justin Ashley; 3. Tony Stewart; 4. Antron Brown; 5. Brittany Force; 6. Doug Foley; 7. Steve Torrence; 8. Steve Torrence; 9. Ida Zetterstrom; 10. Doug Kalitta; 11. Todd Paton; 12. Shawn Reed; 13. Scott Farley; 14. Lex Joon; 15. Spencer Massey; 16. Clay Millican. Funny Car 1. Austin Prock; 2. Ron Capps; 3. Matt Hagan; 4. Alexis DeJoria; 5. Hunter Green; 6. Dave Richards; 7. J.R. Todd; 8. Chad Green; 9. Buddy Hull; 10. Daniel Wilkerson; 11. Paul Lee; 12. Jack Beckman; 13. Bob Tasca III; 14. Cruz Pedregon; 15. Bobby Bode; 16. Spencer Hyde. Pro Stock 1. Dallas Glenn; 2. Greg Anderson; 3. Matt Hartford; 4. Eric Latino; 5. Erica Enders; 6. Chris McGaha; 7. Cory Reed; 8. Brandon Foster; 9. Mason McGaha; 10. Cody Coughlin; 11. Kenny Delco; 12. Jeg Coughlin; 13. Deric Kramer; 14. Greg Stanfield; 15. Matt Latino; 16. Troy Coughlin Jr.. Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Matt Smith; 2. Richard Gadson; 3. Gaige Herrera; 4. Steve Johnson; 5. Chase Van Sant; 6. Marc Ingwersen; 7. Kelly Clontz; 8. Hector Arana Jr; 9. Angie Smith; 10. John Hall; 11. Ryan Oehler; 12. Jianna Evaristo; 13. Chris Bostick; 14. Jerry Savoie. Pro Modified 1. JR Gray; 2. Billy Banaka; 3. Alex Laughlin; 4. Mike Janis; 5. Rickie Smith; 6. Lyle Barnett; 7. Jose Gonzalez; 8. Dwayne Wolfe; 9. Sidnei Frigo; 10. Mike Stavrinos; 11. Justin Bond; 12. Mason Wright; 13. Stan Shelton; 14. Khalid alBalooshi; 15. Jordan Lazic; 16. Travis Harvey. Round-by-Round Results Top Fuel First Round Doug Foley, 3.775, 320.58 and Antron Brown, 4.999, 207.56 def. Shawn Reed, 5.811, 113.20 and Clay Millican, broke; Justin Ashley, 3.749, 332.02 and Brittany Force, 4.044, 276.35 def. Todd Paton, 4.020, 259.41 and Spencer Massey, 9.855, 78.37; Shawn Langdon, 3.728, 333.25 and Josh Hart, 3.755, 332.34 def. Ida Zetterstrom, 3.753, 330.55 and Scott Farley, 4.260, 192.96; Steve Torrence, 3.747, 335.65 and Tony Stewart, 3.774, 325.53 def. Doug Kalitta, 3.755, 328.46 and Lex Joon, 8.651, 84.90. Semifinals Kalitta, 4.661, 237.92 and Brown, 5.411, 168.39 def. Torrence, 6.184, 110.61 and Hart, 6.640, 100.24; Brown, 3.751, 334.24 and Stewart, 3.760, 323.35 def. Foley, 3.850, 316.38 and Torrence, 3.961, 311.56; Langdon, 3.773, 331.45 and Ashley, 3.781, 328.78 def. Force, 3.834, 322.81 and Hart, 6.727, 94.39. Final Langdon, 3.714, 330.63 def. Ashley, 3.776, 329.99, Stewart, 3.792, 309.06 and Brown, 5.441, 136.39. Funny Car First Round J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 3.942, 329.50 and Hunter Green, Dodge Charger, 3.969, 318.39 def. Daniel Wilkerson, Ford Mustang, 4.078, 281.25 and Bob Tasca III, Mustang, 4.119, 272.78; Matt Hagan, Charger, 3.939, 331.28 and Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.439, 306.26 def. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.469, 189.39 and Bobby Bode, GR Supra, 8.190, 91.64; Austin Prock, Chevy Camaro, 3.902, 330.96 and Ron Capps, GR Supra, 3.936, 328.22 def. Buddy Hull, Charger, 4.020, 320.43 and Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.339, 204.51; Chad Green, Mustang, 3.973, 292.65 and Alexis DeJoria, Charger, 4.012, 297.16 def. Jack Beckman, Camaro, 4.934, 178.19 and Spencer Hyde, Mustang, 11.492, 48.22. Semifinals Hagan, 3.962, 325.77 and DeJoria, 5.115, 147.20 def. Richards, 10.378, 88.51 and C. Green, 4.574, 218.37; Prock, 3.930, 327.59 and Capps, 3.945, 325.77 def. H. Green, 4.073, 281.89 and Todd, 3.980, 327.59; Final Prock, 3.870, 332.92 def. Capps, 3.920, 327.51, Hagan, 3.939, 329.10 and DeJoria, 3.933, 327.98. Pro Stock First Round Cory Reed, Chevy Camaro, 6.513, 211.83 and Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.549, 209.69 def. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 8.527, 132.75 and Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, DQ; Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.566, 210.67 and Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.557, 212.66 def. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 11.171, 95.44 and Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 13.860, 68.95; Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.487, 212.46 and Brandon Foster, Camaro, 6.595, 208.81 def. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 9.148, 101.48 and Deric Kramer, Camaro, 13.083, 67.37; Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.481, 213.13 and Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.526, 210.21 def. Mason McGaha, Camaro, 6.547, 211.13 and Matt Latino, Camaro, 14.119, 61.11. Semifinals Anderson, 6.512, 211.96 and Hartford, 6.533, 213.23 def. C. McGaha, 7.045, 205.35 and Foster, 12.502, 69.74; Glenn, 6.519, 211.86 and E. Latino, 6.523, 210.57 def. Enders, 6.559, 210.60 and Reed, 6.547, 211.66; Final Glenn, 6.495, 212.69 def. Anderson, 6.472, 212.13, Hartford, 8.825, 112.01 and E. Latino, foul. Pro Stock Motorcycle First Round Steve Johnson, Suzuki Hayabusa, 6.798, 196.90 and Marc Ingwersen, EBR, 6.866, 197.51 def. Ryan Oehler, EBR, 6.890, 195.45 and Jerry Savoie, broke; Matt Smith, Buell 1190RX, 6.752, 202.18 and Chase Van Sant, Suzuki TL, 6.799, 199.08 def. Angie Smith, 1190RX, 6.791, 198.79 and Chris Bostick, Hayabusa, 6.847, 194.30; Kelly Clontz, TL, 6.891, 197.45 and Richard Gadson, Hayabusa, 9.393, 89.97 def. Jianna Evaristo, 1190RX, broke and Gaige Herrera, Hayabusa, 6.728, 201.70 and Hector Arana Jr, EBR, 6.825, 199.49 def. John Hall, Beull 1190RX, 6.797, 200.02. Semifinals M. Smith, 6.737, 203.16 and Gadson, 6.762, 200.62 def. Van Sant, 6.815, 197.91 and Clontz, 6.810, 196.87; Herrera, 6.762, 200.17 and Johnson, 6.806, 196.19 def. Ingwersen, 6.884, 195.59 and Arana Jr, 6.997, 162.08. Final M. Smith, 6.736, 202.91 def. Gadson, 6.738, 201.37, Herrera, 6.747, 201.13 and Johnson, 6.799, 196.62. Point Standings Top Fuel 1. Shawn Langdon, 451; 2. Tony Stewart, 392; 3. Antron Brown, 389; 4. Doug Kalitta, 330; 5. Brittany Force, 301; 6. Justin Ashley, 289; 7. Jasmine Salinas, 271; 8. Clay Millican, 262; 9. Steve Torrence, 228; 10. Josh Hart, 225. Funny Car 1. Austin Prock, 413; 2. Paul Lee, 354; 3. Matt Hagan, 343; 4. Jack Beckman, 333; 5. Ron Capps, 292; 6. Chad Green, 266; 7. Daniel Wilkerson, 251; 8. (tie) Cruz Pedregon, 213; 9. (tie) J.R. Todd, 215; 10. Bob Tasca III, 219. Pro Stock 1. (tie) Greg Anderson, 550; 2. Dallas Glenn, 561; 3. Matt Hartford, 363; 4. Cory Reed, 316; 5. Eric Latino, 250; 6. Deric Kramer, 236; 7. Mason McGaha, 222; 8. Jeg Coughlin, 219; 9. Aaron Stanfield, 182; 10. Matt Latino, 167. Pro Stock Motorcycle 1. Matt Smith, 232; 2. Gaige Herrera, 217; 3. Richard Gadson, 158; 4. Chase Van Sant, 126; 5. Angie Smith, 112; 6. Kelly Clontz, 105; 7. (tie) Marc Ingwersen, 88; 8. Steve Johnson, 95; 9. Jianna Evaristo, 86; 10. John Hall, 85.
