Today I’ve got the key to the 2025 GR Corolla, Toyota’s recently refreshed, 3-cylinder, all wheel drive, monster of a hot hatch! Up until now this has been manual transmission only, but it’s now also offered with an 8-speed automatic. Is a GR Corolla with an auto any fun? And what is an automatic GR Corolla like to live with as a daily driver? Let’s drive it on a fun canyon road, drive it in town, take a close look at the interior, and see how much we like it!

Forgotten Sport Compact Battle! 1988 Chevrolet Nova Twin Cam vs Volkswagen Scirocco 16V
It’s time for an epic showdown between two rare sport compact cars from 1988 that nobody ever thought to pit against each