Toyota apparently has Mercedes-AMG directly in its sights, which currently produces the most powerful production four-pot today: the 2.0-liter M139. It's derived from AMG's Formula One team and currently serves duty in the CLA 45 and A 45 AMG models.

Dakar Rally witnessed an outstanding victory for Toyota, with Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al Rajhi and co-driver Timo Gottschalk clinching the win in

The Red Bull junior driver beat Zack Scoular to the chequered flag to extend his points lead. Josh Pierson rounded out the podium. Pierson was gifted the final podium place when Brown spun out of third on Lap 11. The Supercars champion had been chasing Scoular for second before losing control at Turn 1.

The relationship between Haas and Toyota will take a significant step forward this week.. Image: REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki The two organisations