Toyota has been working on a new automatic transmission for sports cars for over a year. In early 2022, a GR Yaris with two pedals made an appearance at the Toyota Gazoo Rally Racing Challenge held in Japan. Shortly after its first outing, the automaker announced plans to speed up development. It was most recently tested in September at an event part of the Super Taikyu series. It's still not available to buy but Akio Toyoda suggests it will be well worth the wait.
