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Auto Car
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Toyota chooses UK to build its first GR car outside Japan – and it's down to the nation's "motorsport expertise"
As previously reported by Autocar, Lexus is priming a new flagship sports car that is expected to compete in the GT3 racing series from next year. It is most likely that Motomachi would host assembly of this model, given it previously housed its predecessor, the LFA supercar. The GR division has also been working on an all-new Celica coupé, and is thought to be considering replacements for the MR2 (discontinued in 2007) and Supra, plus a Mazda MX-5 rival. Although the plan to boost GR Corolla production through the UK has not been informed by US president Donald Trump's tariffs, given it pre-dates Trump's presidency, the decision to export from the UK surely benefits the company on that front. The US currently charges a tariff of 25% on all cars imported to the country from abroad, including Japan. However, the UK recently agreed to negotiate a deal that will cut the fee for its exports to 10%, within a national quota of 100,000 cars. Final details have yet to be confirmed but at present Toyota would have to pay a smaller fee on UK-built GR Corollas than those from Japan. The prospect of adding production in the UK also lends weight to the possibility that the GR Corolla – currently offered in only a handful of markets, including the US and Japan – could be set for a launch in Europe. Prototypes were last year spotted testing at Germany's Nürburgring, hinting at a launch. A spokesperson suggested it was standard procedure to test global products at the circuit but did not deny the prospect.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
FAI facing increased pressure to allow freedom to decide season format
The FAI is facing increasing pressure to ditch its summer season edict after the backlash from key affiliates intensified. Resistance to the directive of synchronising all levels of football with the League of Ireland format of February to October hasn't abated since it being passed by a narrow 57% margin of the association's general assembly in December. On the back of a failed attempt to link grant funding for the Gaynor and Kennedy Cups to compliance with the FAI's calendar season, meetings were held in Portlaoise with the two largest constituent bodies on Wednesday night. The Leinster Football Association had previously dismissed the ballot as 'flawed' and were on the brink of releasing a statement seeking freedom of choice among their leagues to remain in the traditional format of September to May. It's believed the statement was only paused due to an intervention from top FAI brass. Significantly, none of the FAI's staff who have been at the forefront pushing the change, were invited to the last-ditch talks – only President Paul Cooke and Vice-President John Finnegan. 'All members present voiced their concerns and opinions around calendar alignment and the issues it would cause in their respective leagues around the province,' the LFA wrote in correspondence to leagues, seen by the Irish Examiner. 'The FAI members present took on board the concerns and views of the LFA and made a commitment to bring those concerns back to the FAI Board.' The pair of elected FAI officers also met with their biggest affiliate, the Schoolboys/girls FAI, who in February pleaded with the FAI to reevaluate the compulsory element. Under the FAI's phased proposal, underage leagues are to introduce the 'calendar' season from next January for players up to age 12 but none of the biggest six seven leagues in the country, DDSL and North Dublin, along with Cork, Galway, Waterford and Limerick, have agreed to the overhaul.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
'The Ultimate Fighter 33': Cormier vs. Sonnen, Episode 1: UFC alum vs. LFA champ ends quickly
'The Ultimate Fighter 33': Cormier vs. Sonnen, Episode 1: UFC alum vs. LFA champ ends quickly Twenty years after it initially premiered, "The Ultimate Fighter" is back for Season 33. "TUF 33" streamed its first episode Tuesday during which coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen evaluated talent, picked teams and faced off vicariously through their first head-to-head matchup. The season features two weight classes as eight welterweights and eight flyweights work their way through a bracket with the hope of punching a ticket to the final – and then earning a six-figure UFC deal. Here are the official teams for "TUF 33," selected by the coaches: Team Cormier Flyweights: Eduardo Henrique (1), Alibi Idiris (3), Imanol Rodriguez (5), Tumelo Manyamala (7) Welterweights: Rodrigo Sezinando (1), Daniil Donchenko (3), Jeff Creighton (5), Alex Sanchez (7) Team Sonnen Flyweights: Joseph Morales (2), Furkatbek Yokubov (4), Roybert Echeverria (6), Arshiyan Memon (8) Welterweights: Diego Bianchini (2), Matt Dixon (4), Richard Martins (6), Andreeas Binder (8) Fight 1: Eduardo Henrique (CS) vs. Joseph Morales (DC) The first fight of the season took place between the top two flyweight selections. Former UFC fighter and Team Alpha Male member Joseph Morales (12-2) said he was surprised Cormier took LFA flyweight champ Eduardo Henrique (13-2) – and he showed why. In less than half a round, Morales dragged Henrique to the canvas and tapped him out with a rear-naked choke. Morales was all sorts of fired up as he tauntingly screamed, "Uh vai morrer," at the downed Brazilian. "I feel like some of the weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I'm ready to move onto the next fight honestly," Morales said." Next week's matchup On Episode 2, the first two welterweights will square off as Team Cormier's Daniil Donchenko (11-2) battles Team Sonnen's Richard Martins (9-1). "TUF 33" airs every Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET and can be watched on ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
New technology introduced in fight against invasive species
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A new type of technology is being introduced in the long fight against Little Fire Ants (LFA). Lanikai Pillbox Trail to temporarily close for Little Fire Ant treatment May is invasive species awareness month, and the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee has been busy implementing new technology to aid in the fight against LFA eradication with the use of drones. WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live in Kahaluʻu to learn more. He met with Erin Bishop, the Outreach Coordinator for the Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee & Timo Sullivan of Aloha Aina Drone Company to witness their current engagement of an LFA infestation area using a heavy-duty aerial drone. The Ka'iwa Ridge Trail, popularly known as the Lanikai Pillbox Trail, was recently closed and was determined that an aerial approach would be the best option to treat the tricky ridge terrain with Aloha 'Āina Drones selected to support the project. Drones are being used to deliver growth-inhibiting treatments to areas that are difficult to access by foot or by traditional methods that would normally take excessive personal time and effort. Check out more news from around Hawaii 'Drone technology is advancing our efforts to move this site from an active infestation to eradication,' said Erin Bishop. 'Drones offer a faster, safer and more cost-effective way to treat large, steep areas.' As of April 2025, there have been over 80 LFA detections on island. Bishop added, 'We're thrilled to move forward with this innovative approach — without it, the threat of LFA spreading into surrounding residential and recreational areas would remain. This marks a major step forward in protecting our communities and environment.' Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The goal is to move these sites from active infestations to eradication. The project also includes long-term monitoring to ensure that LFA populations do not rebound after treatment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Motor 1
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Why Is Toyota Showing a V-8 Engine In a 2026 RAV4 Video?
Right off the bat, it's highly unlikely that Toyota will shoehorn a V-8 engine into the new RAV4. The compact crossover was engineered with four-cylinder engines as the foundation of its full hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Doubling the cylinder count in a vehicle focused on efficiency doesn't make much sense. But that raises the question: why does the official video of the plug-in hybrid version clearly feature an eight-cylinder engine? The first explanation that comes to mind is that a V-8 is more recognizable to the average consumer than other engine types. We suspect the V-12 from the second-generation Century would've served the same illustrative purpose, but the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter unit is old by now. Toyota discontinued its first and only V-12 nearly a decade ago. Assuming this isn't what Toyota had in mind with the video explainer, the enthusiast in us likes to think it's a subtle way of teasing a new large-displacement engine. Numerous reports suggest the upcoming LFR will feature a twin-turbo V-8 for a road-legal supercar, twinned with Toyota's future GT GR3 race car. While not a direct successor to the LFA and its naturally aspirated V-10, a new performance model powered by a V-8 would be a welcome break from the current sea of four-cylinder SUVs. If Toyota and Lexus are indeed developing a new V-8, it's unlikely they'd limit its use to just one vehicle. High-end models like the Crown, Century, and LS might also receive this engine in a plug-in hybrid configuration, helping spread development costs through economies of scale. Since the LFR will ultimately be a niche product, integrating the engine into premium PHEVs would make economic sense. After all, Lexus recently told us the LS is sticking around . That said, we might be getting ahead of ourselves. Toyota could play with viewer expectations by showcasing a V-8 to grab attention. If so, it's working. The fine print at the end reads: 'This video is prepared for explaining the vehicle functions. The functions shown may differ from those of the actual vehicle. Function names may differ depending on the region, vehicle model, and grade.' 2026 Toyota RAV4 30 Source: Toyota First spotted by The Drive , the V-8 appears at the 0:12 mark in a nearly five-minute video. It's worth noting that although the footage features the RAV4, its title doesn't mention the vehicle by name. Instead, it's generically titled: '6th Generation 2.5L Plug-in Hybrid System.' From this, we can infer that the 2026 RAV4 introduces an upgraded PHEV setup coming to other models. Realistically, a 2.5-liter V-8 just doesn't sound right. Across its five previous generations, the popular crossover was primarily offered with four-cylinder gas and diesel engines. However, the third-gen model sold between 2005 and 2016 got a larger 3.5-liter V-6 in certain markets. It also received a purely electric variant, much like the first generation. While we're not getting too excited just yet about the possibility of a new V-8, we're still holding out hope for a big engine in the midst of this downsizing era. Toyota's boss Koji Sato recently said, "A car is not a car if it's not fun." A big V-8 would certainly bring excitement and also please Chairman Akio Toyoda, who prefers "the smell of gasoline and a noisy engine." Catch Up With The New RAV4: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts With Hybrid-Only Power and a New Sporty Trim The 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport Has Real Sports Car Cred Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
