Category: Cars

Toyota may be incorporating electrification into its GR sports car lineup, but not with full-fledged electric vehicles. Rather, the Japanese auto giant may be working to introduce new performance-bred gas-electric hybrid models. Our industry colleagues down yonder at Australia’s Drive spoke with the region’s sales and marketing boss, Sean Hanley, who hinted at the prospect…….

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The Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid variant is dead in its tracks. Automotive News reports that the highly anticipated variant of the Wrangler-based pickup won’t reach production. The decision is apparently due to changes in customer demand and a reassessment of Jeep’s product strategy…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] The Real Reason Jeep Probably…

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Chevrolet’s Vortec series of engines is hugely popular. Designed with trucks in mind, Vortec engines prioritize low-end torque and durability over high compression ratios and high horsepower, unlike their LS siblings. One of the most popular small-block V8s is the Vortec 5300, which is often discussed for its horsepower and torque output…. Check out the…

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Another sedan bites the dust. Earlier this month, the final Subaru Legacy rolled off the assembly line at the Subaru of Indiana factory, marking the end of the road for what was the brand’s longest-running model. Though it was sold in many different global markets over the years, the Legacy was an especially important car…

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About a month ago, Ford confirmed that its gas-powered Mustang wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Considering the electrification of the Charger and the discontinuation of the Camaro, it was cause for a huge sigh of relief among muscle car fans — especially given that the Blue Oval’s Mach-E has proven to be such a strong…

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Toward the end of the 1960s, Porsche introduced the 911 2. 5 S/T as an off-the-shelf offering for use in group 3 and group 4 competition. Available for a hefty sum and in limited numbers, it was aimed at the brand’s more sporting customers as a driver-focused race car…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…

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The new Toyota flagship sedan, an electric vehicle (EV) called the bZ7, was developed for Toyota in China by GAC, (Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. , Ltd. ), Toyota’s joint venture GTMC, and Toyota’s Intelligent ElectroMobility R&D Center…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Toyota’s Flagship Chinese EV Has Some Pretty Cool Features