Sport & Leisure

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – Toyota and Revel have joined forces to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership even more convenient. They're offering Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) customers complimentary access to Revel's DC fast charging network in New York City. This perk will be available for approximately three years, until October 14, 2027.

Revel operates the largest public fast charging network in NYC, with four 24/7 stations offering both NACS and CCS plug types.

"Charging should be a seamless experience and is crucial for customer satisfaction," said Christopher Yang, group vice president, Toyota EV Charging Solutions. "Working with Revel will help elevate the charging experience for our customers in the New York City area while underscoring Toyota's commitment to supporting sustainable mobility solutions and enhancing the ownership experience."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced today that its racing division, Toyota Racing, will formally become Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) prior to the start of the 2025 motorsports season, with all of its motorsports efforts competing under the global Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) banner.

TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development), a subsidiary of TMNA, will continue its engineering and technical support across Toyota's U.S. motorsports activities.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 18, 2024 – The Citroën C3 Rally2 has continued its impressive performance in the world of rally racing, showcasing its versatility and competitiveness across various championships. With significant technical upgrades implemented this year, the C3 Rally2 has solidified its position as a leader in its category.

Global Success in WRC2, ERC, and National Championships

The C3 Rally2 has consistently impressed in the WRC2, the ERC, and various national championships, driven by over 150 members of the #C3Rally2Family.

In the WRC2, Yohan Rossel and Nikolay Gryazin have been strong contenders, securing podium finishes and stage wins throughout the season. Their performances have placed Rossel third and Gryazin sixth in the WRC2 championship standings. In the ERC, Yoann Bonato and Andrea Crugnola have claimed victories, while Mads Østberg secured a podium finish.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 16, 2024 – Get ready to feel the burn, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut! JetSet Pilates, the renowned modern reformer Pilates franchise, is setting its sights on the Northeast with an ambitious expansion plan that promises to bring its unique fitness experience to more than ten new locations. This exciting news comes hot on the heels of the brand's grand debut in New York City with the opening of its flagship SoHo studio.

"Opening in SoHo is not just a geographic expansion—it's a defining moment for JetSet as we bring our unique approach to Pilates to the epicenter of global trends in fashion, fitness and culture," enthused Tamara Galinsky, JetSet's founder and brand president. "We are thrilled to introduce JetSet's transformative fitness experience to New York's dynamic clientele, further solidifying our brand's position in the luxury wellness space."

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today announced names of the 14 team members who will participate in the 2024 Rebelle Rally, the longest competitive off-road navigation rally in the United States exclusively for women.  

Through its expansion to seven teams, Toyota offers more opportunities to gain applied knowledge of how Toyota vehicles perform in recreational settings as well as developing their problem-solving, time management and communications skills which can benefit in their daily jobs. The expansion includes an entry in the X-Cross class for the first time with a RAV4.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – The Prius continues to impress and has recently achieved a new high bar for efficiency. Hypermiler, Wayne Gerdes has been awarded the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for lowest fuel consumption driving across the U.S. from the west coast to east coast.  

Earlier this summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall all the way to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved a staggering fuel economy average for the entire trip of 93.158 MPG combined. This smashed the previous record which was in the mid-70s MPG combined.  

"The Prius has impressed us all for the past 23 years, and frankly, it continues to wow us today," said Michael Tripp, Toyota Vehicle Marketing group vice president. "The world record for the highest MPG to us is just one more proof point that the Prius truly is an engineering marvel."  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is launching the GTTA DIRECTORSCUT, a collaborative project with global para-athletes and creators, driven by the desire to support athletes striving to overcome all kinds of barriers.  

TOYOTA DIRECTORSCUT is a collaborative project to share the self-directed work of various creators with the world.  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Thirty-six-year-old Steve Serio won his third consecutive gold medal, and fourth overall Paralympic medal, as a member of the U.S. Men's Wheelchair Basketball team that was victorious over Great Britain, 73-69, in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 gold medal game. Serio scored 24 points, making 10 of his 18 field goal attempts, in the final Sunday afternoon.  

"This is what dreams are made of. The totality of the journey, how much this team has grown up together. We've won together, we've lost together," said Serio. "To cap off my Team USA career with a win like this, with 12 athletes that I love and a great staff behind me, this is what dreams are made of."  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Oksana Masters claimed a gold medal in the Women's Para Cycling H5 Road Race at the Paralympic Games Paris 2024 at Clichy-sous-bois on Thursday.  

Posting a time of 1:52:14 to cross the line first, Masters now has her ninth gold medal and 19th overall medal in the Paralympic Games.  

"I knew that I had to stay calm, relaxed and stay in my own race and just hammer down on the climb when it came right before the finish," Masters said. "I'm so proud of my performance. It was an honest, hard-fought performance, and I'm proud of the way I rode today for Team USA."  

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – October 12, 2024 – Jessica Long added another Paralympic gold medal to her résumé, winning the Women's Para Swimming 100m Butterfly S8 on Saturday to close out the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Long posted a time of 1:10.59 in the final at Paris La Defense Arena, defeating her competition by over a second.  

"It was shocking. I was just so tired," Long said. "Alice (Tai) and I were talking about that in the call room, how tired we were. I had no idea where anyone was so when I touched the wall, and you see me quickly turn. I was like 'I won? I had no idea. It was amazing."  

The victory in the Women's 100m Butterfly S8 is the second gold medal Long has captured at Paris as she also won the Women's Swimming 400m freestyle S8 event. Long now has 31 total Paralympic medals to her name as she returns to the U.S. after the Paralympic Games 2024.