Is this the coolest first-generation Toyota 86? Probably. Since it has debuted, the Toyota (GR) 86 has been a spiritual successor to the much-loved AE86 Corolla. It's right there in the name after all ...

A real-world look at a low-cost LS swap kit from Temu, examining the quality, fitment issues, and unexpected problems that turned the project into a major setback. #LSSwap #CarBuild ...

Upon the launch of the 86 (known as the Scion FR-S in the United States) back in 2012, Toyota revived the legendary AE86 in more than just name. That’s because, between a lightweight chassis and a ...

Pop-up headlights haven't been a thing since mass-market electric cars were merely extras in sci-fi flicks about the future. However, that didn't stop a Japanese tuner company from creating a body kit ...

Evan Williams is an automotive journalist and mechanical engineering technologist with more than a decade of experience in the industry. He has written for the Toronto Star and AutoTrader Canada and ...

Result Japan turns the GT86 into a full AE86 tribute with pop-up headlights, widebody looks, and pure “Initial D” nostalgia. Result Japan’s Neo86 kit modernizes the AE86 look for the Scion FR-S/Subaru ...

Vik is the Co-Founder and former Editor at MotorAuthority, a leading U.S. website covering performance and luxury cars. Since 2025, he has contributed to CarBuzz, blending his engineering background ...