News recap: best stories from the week that was ICYMI

Toyota fans and self-appointed experts on car enthusiast forums were finally put out of their misery last week, when Toyota eventually revealed the price of the Yaris GR Rallye, an even more special version of the already-special hot hatch. But the squeals started again as soon as the price was announced: $56,200 drive-away. For a Yaris. Suddenly the $39,950 drive-away introductory price looks almost reasonable. Catch up here.

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