1986 Toyota AE86 Corolla GT Coupé Review

Does the legend of the ‘Hachi-Roku’ from the mid-80s live up to the reality of driving one in 2025? Here’s my full review of the Japanese icon!

Remember the 1980s? When the world ran on optimism, synth-pop and questionable fashion choices? I mean, I personally sported a pastel green blazer in crinkled material with roll-up sleeves and shoulder pads large enough to land Airwolf on. But you know what? Best decade ever in my not-so-humble opinion. Especially for music, movies and motors.

So imagine my delight when Toyota handed me the keys to something straight out of that era: their own 1986 Toyota Corolla GT Coupé, better known to you, me and every manga-obsessed drift fan on earth as the AE86 Hachi-Roku.

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29/11/2025 2

Return of JDM Legends: New Sports Cars & Coupes Revealed!

Amazing sports car concepts from Mazda, Nissan, Toyota and Honda at 2023 Tokyo Motor Show

In this video, we explore the resurgence of Japanese sports cars and coupes from the Tokyo Motor Show! From Toyota’s FT-Se concept to the next-gen Nissan GT-R, join us as we delve into these exciting reveals. Are we witnessing the return of the JDM era? Let’s find out!

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31/10/2023 0

Exclusive Rotary Classics Walkaround

Iconic Mazda RX Iconic Sportscars

Quick walkaround of some of Mazda’s rotary-engine sportscar icons at a presentation ahead of a media launch drive of the new MX-30 R-EV tomorrow – stay tuned for that review. Meanwhile, enjoy this nostalgic walk back through Mazda’s Wankel superstar history. Includes Mazda RX3, Mazda Cosmo, Mazda RX-7 and RX-8 models. This was at the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool.

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24/10/2023 0

Original Lexus LS400 Marks 34th Anniversary

I reviewed the all-new Lexus LS400 way back when it first came out!

Looking back at my review of the all-new Lexus LS400 luxury car that was an absolute game-changer in the luxury car segment, it was launched in Saudi Arabia in November 1989, but went on sale around March 1990. (see my original review below too).

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30/09/2023 1

Honda S800 Review

I’ve been waiting over 35 years to drive one – but will I fit?

I’ve been waiting to drive a Honda S800 for over 35 years, ever since I saw it in dealership in London as a teenager. It was a Japanese MGB, minuscule yet maverick, mini yet clearly mighty.

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27/06/2021 0

7 Sizzling Suzukis – my feature now on DriveTribe

See my latest commissioned piece on DriveTribe.com

Do you agree with my list of the best Suzukis ever? Read it here now

09/03/2020 0

8 Hottest Honda Ever feature on DriveTribe

See my pick of the best ever Hondas in my latest feature on DriveTribe.com

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29/01/2020 0

ThrowBackThursday – review C110 Skyline GT-R replica

I reviewed this for Motoring Middle East in Dubai in late 2012

Check out my latest feature on DriveTribe featuring a Dozen Dazzling Datsuns!

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23/01/2020 2

5 Reasons this classic Honda Prelude was such a gem – now on DriveTribe

See my commissioned feature on DriveTribe.com now!

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20/11/2019 0

FuelFest UK 2019 – Interview with Cody Walker!

Check out my video coverage from FuelFest featuring Cody Walker and Tyrese

Just over a week ago I attended the first ever UK edition of FuelFest, a car meet and show organised by Cody Walker, brother of the late Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious franchise. Cody founded the event in honour of his brother and to raise funds for, and continue the work of, the Charity founded by Paul – Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW).

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