Toyota to launch TMG performance sub-brand
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Toyota to launch TMG performance sub-brand
Story here- http://www.caradvice.com.au/177944/t...nce-sub-brand/
Interesting comments about the TMG LS460, twin turbo 4.6 V8!
Interesting comments about the TMG LS460, twin turbo 4.6 V8!
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Toyota Motorsports GMBH or TMG for short. That's 'gay' sounding? I didn't think Toyota's motorsports arm had a sexual preference. Useless comments that add nothing to the discussion. This article basically confirms the LS460 TMG edition. How's that for 'gay'?
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Toyota got too many performance divisions names already, TRD, G Sports, Sport Design, F, F Sports, now TMG? Make up the mind already and stick with one. F sounds good, is different and original. My favorite is G Sports, sounds like G Spot, which sure is exciting and orgasmic
The confirmation of the LS460 TMG edition is crazy, but then when Toyota was so sensitive about that a while back when it leaked out and try to cover it up, that already proved that it is real. This is the most exciting news I have heard for years regarding Japanese cars.
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By the end of the year we will know more. Pascal Vasselon says in the article- Asked why the LS was chosen, Vasselon hinted at the directive from Japan but also elaborated that “one of the interesting challenges was to make this big car reactive and fun to drive”. You may get your wish BNR.
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By the end of the year we will know more. Pascal Vasselon says in the article- Asked why the LS was chosen, Vasselon hinted at the directive from Japan but also elaborated that “one of the interesting challenges was to make this big car reactive and fun to drive”. You may get your wish BNR.
AMG done it with their ABC hydraulic suspension. I love the AMG S-Class, but I sure don't want to deal with the costs and hassles of keeping them running.
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TRD is racing development, TMG has been in Germany for at least 10 years and was formerly called TTE (Toyota team Europe). The TMG symbol is red gray and black, it doesn't resemble the AMG branding in my eyes.
compared to maybe slightly.
compared to maybe slightly.
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I understand, he meant the name "TMG" is too close to "AMG", even the badge looks the same. Which I agreed.
Toyota got too many performance divisions names already, TRD, G Sports, Sport Design, F, F Sports, now TMG? Make up the mind already and stick with one. F sounds good, is different and original. My favorite is G Sports, sounds like G Spot, which sure is exciting and orgasmic
The confirmation of the LS460 TMG edition is crazy, but then when Toyota was so sensitive about that a while back when it leaked out and try to cover it up, that already proved that it is real. This is the most exciting news I have heard for years regarding Japanese cars.
Toyota got too many performance divisions names already, TRD, G Sports, Sport Design, F, F Sports, now TMG? Make up the mind already and stick with one. F sounds good, is different and original. My favorite is G Sports, sounds like G Spot, which sure is exciting and orgasmic
The confirmation of the LS460 TMG edition is crazy, but then when Toyota was so sensitive about that a while back when it leaked out and try to cover it up, that already proved that it is real. This is the most exciting news I have heard for years regarding Japanese cars.
In Europe, TMG accessories have been sold for 4-5-6 years now as part of official Toyota accessories catalogue.
For instance, parts for Auris:
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TMG is "old". TMG is basically TTE (Toyota Team Europe) that morphed into TMG (Toyota Motorsport GmbH) when they started their F1 project. It is just what the Germans would name their company and it is an German company after all.
In Europe, TMG accessories have been sold for 4-5-6 years now as part of official Toyota accessories catalogue.
In Europe, TMG accessories have been sold for 4-5-6 years now as part of official Toyota accessories catalogue.
The company is old, but the name TMG is very new. We only heard about it when the TMG LS460 was leaked.