To guarantee the survival of the world's biggest-selling roadster-the Mazda MX-5, and the popular Toyota GR86, the two carmakers have joined forces. The companies Toyota and Mazda have a unique relationship in the world of cars that isn't seen too often. Here's how it works and where it all started.
Toyota and Mazda will collaborate on new GR86 and Miata models, says report Budget Japanese sports car dreams could become reality sooner than you may think. Toyota and Mazda could be collaborating on a small sports car, according to a report out of Japan. Details are thinner than okonomiyaki pancakes, but a Mazda.
The two Japanese automakers are supposedly working to develop their next. As Toyota and Mazda continue to collaborate, the success of this joint venture may pave the way for future innovations and shared manufacturing initiatives in the automotive industry. As the auto industry shifts to EVs, Mazda deepens its ties with Toyota-sharing tech, expanding U.S.
production, and dodging trade tariffs in the process. The collaboration means Toyota will end its sports car partnership with Subaru (BRZ), with the new Toyota. Toyota and Mazda reportedly join forces on the next MX-5 and GR86: shared lightweight bones, RWD purity, and hints of hybrid punch.
Bottom line: If the rumored Toyota-Mazda collaboration comes to life, it could deliver an affordable, hybrid-powered sports car that blends performance, efficiency, and everyday usability.