There are brand ambassadors, and then there’s Jari-Matti Latvala, current principal of the Toyota WRC team and former Toyota WRC driver. The 39-year-old Finn isn’t just on the Toyota payroll, he lives and breathes the brand, and he still owns the AE86 Corolla GT he drove as a teenager, as well as the later Corolla WRC.
Stefan Lombard is a Managing Editor for Hagerty UK and Hagerty, specializing in automotive journalism. With a passion for cars and driving, Stefan writes articles covering a wide range of topics including car anniversaries, driver improvement, automotive resolutions, notable car purchases, and interviews with industry experts.