First unveiled in October 2020, the Gymkhana 2020 WRX STI is a carbon-fiber-bodied one-off designed to do the ridiculous and this summer, Subaru thinks it can perform exactly that in front of crowds.
The hype around the 2022 Nissan Z has been steadily building since the Z Proto concept's reveal last September. That hype will come to a head this summer when the production model is finally revealed. The exact date is August 17.
We actually know a surprising amount about the new Z, though there's still much to learn. We know it will still be offered with a manual transmission. We know that it will have a twin-turbo V6 and rear-wheel drive. We even know pretty much what it's going to look like thanks to the near-production-ready concept and some leaked photos.
Subaru has posted a teaser preview an Onyx Edition Ascent. The accompanying caption promises a "darker, more dramatic" version of the company's largest vehicle. While no further details were provided, we can extrapolate what an Ascent Onyx Edition might entail based on Onyx trim levels on other models.
On the Subaru Outback, for example, the Onyx Edition offers some unique cosmetic items and a few key options that normally you'd have to upgrade to a higher trim level to get. The Outback Onyx is based on the Premium trim, but adds a turbocharged engine, keyless access, and a hands-free power tailgate as part of the package.
Just yesterday we were graced with the official presence of a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser, which is a big deal. The current LC200-generation of Toyota's long-running SUV lasted for 14 of the model's 70-year existence. Sadly, it won't be sold in the United States, though a more luxurious Lexus version is likely on the way. In any case, considering the worldwide appeal of the Land Cruiser, the reveal was surprisingly short on information. A new series of videos from Toyota answers some of our lingering questions.
London Electric Cars (LEC), a UK-based company, is now offering an EV conversion package for classic Minis, with their kit using pre-owned Nissan Leaf motors and batteries.
I recently spent time in a 2021 MX-5 Mazda Miata RF — you know, the one with the retractable hardtop. With the top up, it cuts a nice figure — sleek and aggressive, making plain the car's sporting intentions. And yes, I loved it. It confirmed, yet again, my long-held opinion that I should own one someday.
But, as much as I love the look of the RF, that's not the Miata I would buy. I love the MX-5's soft top. I love how quickly I can drop it or pop it back up even while sitting in the driver's seat. I like the fact that even with the top up, it looks like the convertible it is. I also appreciate its simplicity and its added headroom. While the hardtop is quieter when closed up, the soft top is quieter with the top down (which is how it should be driven). The ragtop is also lighter, which should at least have a placebo effect when tossing this thing down dynamic roads.
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Nissan will close its factory in Barcelona, Spain at the end of the year and has announced that it will also discontinue the Navara pickup truck, which is made in that plant.
Honda has released three teaser images for the 2022 Civic Hatchback before its unveiling on June 23 at 6 p.m. PDT during the Civic Tour ‘Remix' virtual concert on YouTube.
With the 2022 Honda Civic sedan fully revealed, only one body style is left: the hatchback. And we'll finally get to see it (well, officially) on June 23. The reveal will happen at 9 p.m. Eastern time during a concert, and you can watch it all at this link.
Until then, Honda has provided the above teaser, as well as a tidbit of information that will make enthusiasts very happy: It's getting a manual transmission. Honda didn't say which engines will be available, and which ones will get that transmission. But based on the current hatchback, we would guess that only the turbo engine would be offered, and thus be the only engine with the manual. In the sedan, the turbo 1.5-liter engine makes 180 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque.
Subaru appears primed to embrace the blackout trend as the company has released the first teaser of the 2022 Ascent Onyx Edition.
Here it is, folks. After a long and globally successful 14-year run, the LC200-series Toyota Land Cruiser is finally being replaced with an all-new model. The LC300 Land Cruiser may be a clear evolution of past models, with blocky styling and off-road specifications designed to reliably cope with the harshest conditions and climates the world has to offer, but it's clearly been modernized to meet ever-changing market realities and regulations.
Before we go any further, we should be clear that there currently don't seem to be any plans to bring this latest Land Cruiser to the United States. American buyers have proven much more willing to spend big money on luxurious and rugged SUVs wearing the Lexus badge, and rumors suggest the U.S. will get a fresh new LX model but not the Toyota on which it is based. We hope to get confirmation and more details from Lexus at some point in the not-too-distant future.
UPDATE: The 2022 Land Cruiser has been revealed. You can read about it and see photos here.
The 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser is about to be unveiled. While we know little about the LC300 generation of Toyota's big off-road SUV, we're about to find out. Before you get too excited, we don't expect this to come to the U.S. any time soon, but it's an important vehicle for the brand globally. Watch the world premiere with us right here at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, 10:30 a.m. Pacific.
It was only a matter of time before tuning companies got their hands on the new Toyota GR 86, and HKS seems to be the first one with its GR 86 Concept.