Long before the mid-engine layout became the standard for exotic high-performance rides, these road-legal sports cars went all in on placing the motor behind the driver, making history in the process.

Toyota has battled cooling and aerodynamic issues in developing its mid-engined, all-wheel drive prototype ...

You would think that after 140 years of producing automobiles, the industry would have settled on a basic layout. After all, bicycles don't have heaps of alternative ...

Ever since Toyota stopped building mid-engine cars in 2007, when the third-generation MR2 went out of production, the question on everyone's lips has been when would we see a successor. After some ...

One of the very first elements any automotive designer must consider is where to locate the engine. Whether it's a typical internal-combustion powerplant or electric motors, engines require a lot of ...

Toyota is developing a mid-engined, all-wheel-drive sports car under the GR banner — and if that sounds like the MR2 revival fans have been waiting nearly two decades for, it is, but with a twist.

Prashirwin Naidu is a South African motoring journalist and presenter with a deep passion for cars, driving experiences, and the evolving automotive landscape. Known for his energetic yet insightful ...