Toyota to debut 2019 Corolla hatchback at Geneva motor show

Toyota Corolla hatchback teaserToyota has not one, but two big debuts in store for the 2018 Geneva motor show next week. The automaker announced on Monday that the 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback will bow at the show alongside a Supra race car concept. Toyota said in the announcement that the Corolla hatch will underscore its goal to build and design cars with a more dynamic...

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