Using the same stringent processes as the Motomachi plant in Japan, English-built GR Corollas are identical to their Japanese counterparts. I flew to England to see it for myself.

Toyota is building its pride and joy, the GR Corolla, in England. Of all the places in the world, it seems like an odd choice, especially for a Japanese megacorporation that’s had more factories than most people will have shoes… in their lifetime. Theoretically, Toyota could choose to produce the GR Corolla anywhere it likes. So why did it choose England? Well, Toyota flew me out to the factory so I could find out for myself.

— Chris Rosales, Associate Editor

The wedge-shaped sedan carries the Honda badge, while the SUV will be part of Acura's lineup.

The Horse joint venture will power the updated Emira and a new supercar, possibly called Esprit.

Toyota's forbidden-fruit 300-Series Land Cruiser gets a hybrid upgrade, delivering over 450 hp and more than 582 pound-feet of torque.