SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Few motorsport events stir the soul like Rally Finland, and this year, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) is revving up for what promises to be its most electrifying homecoming yet. Set against the lush, jump-filled gravel roads of central Finland, this high-speed spectacle is more than a championship round—it's a cultural moment for fans and drivers alike.

Why Rally Finland Is More Than Just a Race

The rally’s setting—Jyväskylä and its surrounding forests—has become sacred ground for rally lovers. With smooth, rollercoaster-like roads and heart-stopping jumps, it’s the rallying equivalent of an amusement park ride, but with serious stakes. What makes this year even more special is that TGR-WRT is racing on home turf—its HQ sits just three kilometers from the rally’s service park.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – Rally fans witnessed history in the making this weekend as 23-year-old Oliver Solberg clinched a sensational win at Rally Estonia — not only marking his first-ever World Rally Championship (WRC) victory, but also securing the 100th win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in WRC history.

For Solberg, son of 2003 World Champion Petter Solberg, this wasn’t just a race — it was a career-defining moment, a coming-of-age tale on fast gravel roads that played out like a motorsport fairytale.

A Rally Debut That Defied the Odds

With only 12 previous WRC starts in the Rally1 class and nearly three years away from the top category, Solberg returned to the big stage with one goal: to prove himself. Handpicked by Toyota after strong performances in WRC2, he had just two days of testing in Finland to get comfortable in the GR YARIS Rally1. But that was all he needed.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – After a six-year hiatus, Morizo—better known as Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda—has made a powerful return to the legendary Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race. But this wasn’t just about speed or bragging rights. It was about reigniting a philosophy: building ever-better cars by taking them to the edge—literally.

For drivers around the world, this symbolic comeback isn’t just motorsport drama—it’s personal. It hints at better Toyotas on our streets, forged from the fire of the world’s toughest track.

The Nürburgring: The Car World's "Green Hell"

Nicknamed the Green Hell, the Nürburgring in Germany is a 25-kilometer stretch of unforgiving terrain—300 meters of elevation changes, over 170 corners, and blind sequences that demand complete faith from drivers and machines.

Many global carmakers rely on it as a brutal development track. And for good reason:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Sep. 23, 2025 – In a world racing to build the future with tech and automation, Woven City is taking a different route—by putting people first. As Toyota’s ambitious “living laboratory” prepares to open its doors in Susono City this fall, the focus is surprisingly human: not gadgets or robots, but the people who will call this place home. They’re known as “Weavers,” and they’re more than just residents—they’re the beating heart of this visionary community.

A Future City Where People Come First

At first glance, Woven City may sound like a tech utopia—an experimental town where smart homes, autonomous mobility, and sustainable systems seamlessly intertwine. But spend time with the Woven by Toyota (WbyT) team, and a new theme emerges: belonging.

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A Shift in Terrain, A Shift in Momentum

After tackling some of the season’s roughest stages in Portugal, Sardinia, and Greece, the team found welcome rhythm on Estonia’s faster, flowing roads. Known for its jump-filled gravel tracks and narrow tree-lined challenges, the Tartu-based event marked the halfway point of the 14-round season — with Toyota holding a commanding 65-point lead in the manufacturers' standings.

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A legendary track with unfinished business

Interlagos—officially the Autodromo José Carlos Pace—is no stranger to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing glory. From their first win in 2012 to clinching the manufacturers' title in 2014, the circuit has been a stage for big moments. And in 2024, a commanding victory here helped propel the team’s title bid.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

Built in the dynamic Aomi district of Koto-ku, this 10,000-seat facility merges elite sports infrastructure with forward-looking environmental design—offering a new kind of destination where entertainment meets innovation.

A new kind of arena: Built for versatility, powered by purpose

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

A Pop-Up Experience That’s Truly Out of This World

Set at the Hilton Bayfront’s Promenade Plaza, the “Fresh Landing” brings Old Spice’s new advertising spot, Smell Super, to life. Fans can step into a towering 12-foot-tall space capsule and experience their own superhero transformation. After walking through origin story-inspired moments, they’ll receive a full-size Old Spice product, delivered straight from the “Smell Like A Hero” button.

But that’s just the beginning. The activation also features:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

The first issue under Bruchhagen’s editorial leadership is available now, featuring inspiring travel stories from the Baltic coast of Mecklenburg, the magical city of Marrakech, and the untamed wilderness of Montenegro. Readers can find it at newsstands or as an ePaper via shop.motorpresse.de.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

Elegance That Turns Heads on Any Water

With its signature vertical stem profile, streamlined H-Series lines, and seamlessly integrated windshield, the H9 OB is designed to deliver both high performance and timeless elegance. This model isn’t just about getting from point A to B—it’s about arriving with presence.