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Toyota Corolla badge to go
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| A few years ago Toyota dropped the thirsty Supra, the Celica and MR2 range are to be dropped this year, and now we hear that its the end of the road for the Toyota Corolla. | | | Frankly we're amazed at the changes at Toyota, and you would easily be forgiven that the company is facing hard times, when in fact it's going from strength to strength. There have been 3 versions of the company's fantastic mid engined MR2, and seven generations of the popular Celica but Toyota is changing its image, and moving on. | |
| But we're still amazed that the replacement for the current Corolla range will not be wearing the Corolla badge that has adorned Toyota's small car since 1966. Companies have of course changed car names before, perhaps the most famous being the Escort name being dropped in favour of the Focus, but the Corolla badge has been worn by more cars than any other badge in automotive history - over 30 million sales worldwide. | | | In some markets, a four door version of the new car will keep the Corolla (or Rolla to enthusiasts) name alive. | | | We don't know what name will replace the car, nor what the new 'Rolla' will look like yet; however, as far as looks go, we're expecting something a little like a Yaris on steroids and we're guessing it's going to be good. That said, we're not huge fans of every revision of the car, so we're hoping that the new one's going to be at least as good as the current version which we like - a lot. | |
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Other Information
| A new Mini Cooper S will be seen by the public for the first time at the Paris Motor show in September 2006. | |
| Ford's new Ka is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, and early indications are that it will be a popular new release. | |
| Toyota are said to be developing mind reading devices for inclusion in future models of their cars, and these will be used to adapt your car's settings according to how you are feeling. | | | But don't expect to your Celica, MR2, Avensis or Corolla adjusting itself to your mood any time soon. | |
| Hyundai have facelifted their popular Coupe once again, and it looks good. | | | The 'Korean Ferrari' has changed shape several times in its life and not always to the customer's liking. However, this latest revision, which will be on sale towards the end of 2006 looks great; the lines are leaner and meaner with a relatively agressive look from the front. | |
| Yet another peformance car built on the Golf platform will be available from early 2007 in the shape of the incredible Audi S3. | |
| A Californian Company (Tesla Motors) have developed a 100% electric version of the Lotus Elise with input from the Norfolk company. And before sports car enthusiasts switch off, thinking that electric cars are slow and boring, the new car is claimed to have a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds! | |
| UK Performance specialists Ralliart have released a 366bhp variant of the current Mitsubushi Lancer Evo. | |
| VW have stepped up the ante in the value for money stakes with their Blue Motion Polo; the new model is capable of over 72mpg and has a C02 rating of 103g/Km. | |
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