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Toyota has been spotted testing a prototype for a new subcompact crossover powered by batteries. The electric crossover is a production version of the Small SU EV concept that was among the dozen concepts Toyota presented in late 2021. It is expected to be revealed in production guise late this year or early next. It will likely prove too small for the U.S. market. Toyota’s smallest electric crossover for the U.S. will likely be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV concept that debuted last November at the 2022 Los Angeles auto show. The prototype in our spy shots,…
Over the years, Toyota 1UZ-FE V8s have found there way into everything. From cars to boats and even aircraft, the 4.0L quad-cam 32-valve engine is as versatile as they come. For owners of early-to-mid-1980s Corollas, the 1UZ has become a retrofit favourite, and for good reason – they’re reliable, provide decent power for the compact rear-wheel drive chassis, and with a good exhaust system sound great. These are all things that led Jason Vd Heever Thomas to swap Toyota’s venerable V8 into his ’84 Corolla. But then he took things a step further… Jason was introduced to the automotive hobby at a…
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Porsche has come out with a new onboard charger for the Taycan that can potentially cut charging times at home in half. The charger is an AC 19.2-kw unit that can be swapped with the Taycan’s existing onboard charger, located between the cabin and front trunk. A compatible 19.2-kw capable Level 2 AC charger (240-volt) will be required at home, requiring a dedicated 100 amps. Porsche also offers its own unit, dubbed the Wall Charger Connect. According to Porsche, charging the Taycan’s 79.2-kwh Performance Battery from 0-100% with the new charger takes about 4.8 hours, versus the current 9.5 hours.…
Audi will build EVs at all of its global plants before 2030 ahead of a planned phase-out of internal-combustion models, the automaker said Thursday in a press release. The automaker will introduce only all-electric models globally beginning in 2026, and aims to phase out production of internal-combustion vehicles by 2033, but prior to that EVs and combustion models will be built side-by-side at existing Audi factories. Audi Q8 E-Tron motor assembly at Gyor, Hungary, factory The automaker’s Ingolstadt, Germany, plant will start building the Q6 E-Tron SUV next year. Audi will then add electric models at factories in Neckarsulm, Germany,…
Rivian recently previewed the hardware for the dual-motor powertrain it plans to begin offering for its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV alongside the existing quad-motor setup in the coming year. The company tweeted a short video “progress report,” in which principal drive unit design engineer Mason Verbridge said components were undergoing final validation testing. Production is scheduled to start in a few months, and a production line for these drive units is currently being set up at Rivian’s Illinois factory, Verbridge said in the video. Progress report: When our Dual-Motor AWD system is introduced for R1T and…
Chrysler will use the 2023 CES starting Jan. 5 in Las Vegas to provide a taste of new in-vehicle technology it may introduce in its future electric lineup. The automaker will present the Synthesis, a cabin concept that integrates AI-backed software systems sourced from parent company Stellantis, together with sustainable materials. The software systems were first announced in late 2021 and include STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit, and STLA AutoDrive. Chrysler will be the first North American brand in the Stellantis fold to offer the systems. They are expected to be offered in Chrysler’s first EV due in 2025. Chrysler showed…
Not all of us are lucky enough to drive the real deal, but some of us get pretty close. The Porsche 993 GT2 was a car embellished with firsts and honoured with lasts. It was a car that showcased the height of the Porsche design team’s efforts to tame the rear-engine catapult that was the 911 in all its unruly character. It was a car that borrowed race car technology from the ineffable 959, and was also the car that signalled the end of the Porsche air-cooled flat-six era. This is not a 993 GT2, but a lowly 993 Turbo,…
If you’re in the market for a smart-looking family hatchback that delivers good practicality, strong infotainment and a decent drive, then the Vauxhall Astra is definitely worth a look. Efficient petrol and diesel engines provide excellent fuel economy, while the plug-in hybrid model has a breadth of skills that might persuade business users out of that default SUV.The Astra isn’t perfect, however; interior quality could be a little better in places and space in the rear seats is a little tighter than we’d like, but as an overall package the Vauxhall Astra is definitely a strong contender in the family…
VerdictCreating a space for the driver-focused Macan T within Porsche’s sporty mid-sized SUV lineup was always going to be a difficult task. It’s not the pick of the range, but the T still manages to highlight the Macan’s excellent driving dynamics at a lower price point. It’s biggest problem? The more exciting V6-powered S is only slightly pricier. In 1968, Porsche denoted its lightest factory 911 as the 911 ‘T’ and since then the ‘Touring’ moniker has been bestowed on models that chase driver engagement rather than lap times.A pure driving experience isn’t something you’d look for in a family-friendly, plush…