Toyota secures double podium finish at 6 Hours of Imola to start 2026 WEC season
Toyota Racing has started its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a strong result, securing a double podium finish at the 6 Hours of Imola.
Toyota Racing has started its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a strong result, securing a double podium finish at the 6 Hours of Imola.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series is one of the few vehicles in the UAE that needs little introduction. Long after most SUVs shifted toward comfort and screens, the Land Cruiser LC70 stayed focused on durability, mechanical strength, and off-road reliability.
For 2026, Toyota continues that formula, confirming the LC70 Series remains available in the UAE with updated safety tech, a six-speed automatic gearbox, and familiar V6 power.
Al-Futtaim Toyota has expanded its Gazoo Racing (GR) portfolio in the UAE with the launch of two new performance models: the GR Corolla and GR Yaris. The move strengthens Toyota’s high-performance offering in the region, as interest in enthusiast-focused and track-capable vehicles continues to grow.
Toyota has been present in the UAE for over 70 years through its partnership with Al-Futtaim. While the brand has traditionally been associated with durability and reliability, it has in recent years strengthened its performance credentials through Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), bringing motorsport-derived technology to road cars.
Toyota has officially launched the all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 in the Middle East, marking a full model change for one of the brand’s most popular SUVs globally. The latest generation brings updated styling, improved driving dynamics, expanded technology and Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system as the core powertrain for the region.
Originally introduced in 1994 as one of the first monocoque SUVs, the RAV4 helped define the crossover segment by combining passenger-car comfort with SUV practicality. Over nearly three decades, it has remained a strong seller worldwide, including in the Middle East.
Toyota has officially announced the arrival of the Toyota GR Yaris in the Middle East, marking the first time the rally-bred hot hatch is being offered in the region. Developed directly from Toyota’s global motorsport programs, the GR Yaris makes its regional debut with the newly introduced Aero Performance Package, designed to improve aerodynamic efficiency, cooling performance and high-speed stability.
Toyota Gazoo Racing and Lexus have officially unveiled three all-new performance flagships: the Toyota GR GT, Toyota GR GT3, and the Lexus LFA Concept, marking a major moment for both brands as they push forward with next-generation sports-car development.
Toyota Motor Corporation has revealed the next-generation Hilux, introducing a battery-electric model for the first time in the nameplate’s history. The world premiere took place in Bangkok, Thailand, during a regional launch event hosted by Toyota Motor Asia.
Toyota has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader that brings back the spirit of adventure in a smaller and more accessible package. The new model will make its public debut at the Japan Mobility Show later this month, ahead of its market launch in Japan around mid-2026.
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a name synonymous with reliability, power, and off-road mastery across the Middle East. Now, for the first time in its storied history, it’s going hybrid. The launch of the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid marks a pivotal moment, not just for the legendary SUV but for Toyota’s broader electrification journey in the region.
To understand what this move means for the UAE and beyond, DriveArabia sat down with Jacques Brent, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Toyota & Lexus. From performance gains to sustainability goals,
Al-Futtaim Toyota has officially launched the all-new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid in the UAE, marking the first-ever hybrid-electric variant of the legendary nameplate. The GCC has been used for its global unveiling, highlighting the enduring popularity and influence of the Land Cruiser in the region.