* Today's Toyota Times News features two GR stories!

The first half takes a look at the newly opened GR Garage Linkou Flagship Store in Taiwan.

It's a collaboration between Toyota's Taiwan distributor Hotai Motor, GR, and ROOKIE Racing. Their goal is to be the most fun car shop in town, a place where car lovers can come together.

Before the grand opening, Chairman Akio Toyoda proposed holding Akio Toyoda's Juku to share his vision with staff.

Chairman Toyoda answered questions about his reason for racing in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the origin of GAZOO Racing, and how ROOKIE Racing came to be.

To wrap things up, Chairman Toyoda said, "Let's practice our smiles," and showed off his beaming smile.

There are only two circuits in Taiwan, and most people are still not familiar with motorsports. Hotai Motor President Justin Su offered his own hopes for the shop, saying, "We want to make a place where GR enthusiasts and car lovers can gather and talk about cars."

"I hope that this place becomes a starting point for making ever-better cars," Morizo added.

In the second half, we take a look at the GR Factory that reopened after renovations in January 2025. The factory is full of innovative methods to produce perfectly uniform cars and achieve the ultimate in minimizing variations.

"Making cars is the start, not the goal," says Morizo. GR Company President Tomoya Takahashi shared this vision, saying, "The GR Factory is the same; being newly renovated is the start, not the goal."

The philosophy of "making ever-better cars" continues to grow and evolve. Don't miss this look at the latest steps taken by GAZOO Racing.