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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
6 Cars That Are Worth Saving Your Money Until Next Year To Buy
Visions of the future in television, movies and books have predicted that at some point, flying cars will be a reality. That future is still light years away, but you can still get some trailblazing vehicles starting in 2026. Just make sure you are saving up now so you can be among the first behind the wheel next year. I'm a Car Expert: Learn More: Here are six cars worth saving your money until next year to buy, according to a sneak peek of what's in store in 2026 from Car and Driver. This car of the future is one that comes early, with the 2025 Jeep Recon EV debuting later this year. Details such as the starting price, driving range, battery size and power output have yet to be released, but expect to pay between $60,000 and $80,000 to get behind this advancement in EV driving capabilities. Consider This: Another early special set to hit the market later this year is the 2025 Chevy Corvette SUV. That's right, Chevy has found a symbiosis between their classic Corvette and a sports utility vehicle. This mashup is certain to turn heads, and come with a price tag ranging from $60,000 to $80,000. There has never been a Mustang like the Raptor, a car that feels like it is simultaneously a throwback to the past and ahead of its time. Sure to be a one of a kind car, for better or worse, the limited-run production is set to roll out early next year for an estimated $90,000. Last year, Kia sold 115,504 Tellurides in the United States, so it only makes sense they would follow up that success with the 2026 model. While the manufacturer plans to keep everything drivers love about the Telluride, the new feature of a newly available hybrid powertrain is surely to set the price range at the low end of $60,000. Next year, Rivian is planning to release a sports utility vehicle that hones in on one key feature: comfortable driving on a range of 300 miles or more. Drivers of the latest R2 can select one of three powertrains for their on-road experience: single-motor rear-wheel-drive, dual-motor all-wheel-drive, and a performance-focused tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup. Expect all that for under $50,000 when the SUV hits the market sometime in 2026. Toyota is known as an industry innovator, which is why hopes are high for the 2027 MR2, a mid-engine two-seater that is rumored to be electric and planned to be released some time in 2026. While the MR2 comes with all the bells and whistles you'd want in a sports car, it is estimated to debut for under $60,000. More From GOBankingRatesHow Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region This article originally appeared on 6 Cars That Are Worth Saving Your Money Until Next Year To Buy
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota's New Turbo Four May Make 400 HP in Future Hybrid Sports Cars
Toyota is developing a new hybrid powertrain for its lineup of GR sports cars, according to a report from . The heart of the powertrain will be a new turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that could produce up to 400 horsepower. Toyota teased this powertrain with the GR Yaris M concept, which also hints at the return of the mid-engined MR2 sports car. Over the past decade, Toyota has increasingly catered to car enthusiasts with an array of GR-branded sports cars, from the affordable GR86 coupe to the GR Corolla hot hatch and the six-cylinder GR Supra. Now, Toyota is ensuring that its GR lineup will be able to stick around as many countries—with the exception of the United States—continue tightening emissions regulations, as Autocar has reported that Toyota is working on a new hybrid system for future performance models. The hybrid setup will be based around a new turbocharged four-cylinder that is currently under development. Toyota teased this powertrain with the GR Yaris M concept revealed earlier this year at the Tokyo Auto Salon, which replaced the tiny hatchback's turbocharged three-cylinder with a mid-mounted 2.0-liter turbo four. The engine can be utilized for both traditional hybrid and plug-in-hybrid configurations. The 2.0-liter is smaller and lighter than Toyota's current engines, thanks to a shorter piston stroke that helps minimize the overall weight gain of adding the electronics needed for a hybrid system. While Toyota hasn't divulged many details about the engine, Autocar suggests the new four-cylinder could produce around 400 horsepower in road-going applications. The 2.4-liter flat-four in the GR86 currently produces 228 hp, while the GR Corolla's turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder is good for 300 ponies. The hybrid powertrain will also be used for Toyota's motorsports programs. The mid-engined GR Yaris might also spawn a sports car with the engine situated between the axles. Rumors about the return of the MR2 name have gathered steam in the past year. The FT-Se concept from 2023 suggested that the MR2's successor might be electric, but Toyota's general apprehensiveness about EVs and the GR Yaris M project make a gas-powered sports car seem more likely. Autocar states that the mid-engined sports car was greenlit for production last May, and Toyota hinted at plans for an array of new sports cars in a video last fall, including a third-generation GR86, a new MR2, the return of the Celica, and a sixth-generation Supra. A flagship sports car—presumably based on the 2022 GR GT3 concept—was also listed and has been spotted testing, although it may end up being badged as a Lexus. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota is sticking with ICE and manuals indefinitely
Toyota already offers several choices when it comes to rowing your own gears. The GR86, Supra, the outside-the-US-only GR Yaris, and the GR Corolla hatchback all offer a six-speed manual transmission and fully rely on petrol power. The good news is that the brand will continue to favor fans of the manual transmission, at least for the foreseeable future.'There is still room to satisfy dyed in the wool performance car lovers,' said Sean Hanley in an interview with Australian outlet Carsales. Hanley is VP of Sales and Marketing for Toyota in the land Down Under, and he's sure there's still a thriving market for enthusiast-focused vehicles that rely on internal combustion and good ol' self-shifting fun. 'Combustion engines and manual transmissions will be around for a long, long time,' he says. Hanley was specific in mentioning that it would be the brand's GR sub-brand that handles most of the heavy lifting here, which makes sense given the existing product line. We're not sure there's much clamoring for a manual Highlander, after all. He also highlighted a special Yaris M Concept that touted a mid-engine configuration, which has led some to deduce that the legendary MR2's return is as sure a thing as it has ever been. While he was clearly aligning himself with traditional enthusiasts passionate about 'that snap, crackle and pop we all love so much," Hanley says the brand is far from discounting electrification entirely. He claims that engaging and performance focused EVs will 'no doubt' appear in the future, though no specifics were given past that. Hanley also stated that GR is considering expanding their performance parts catalog as another area to grow the even gave a nod to hydrogen as the potential fuel of the enthusiast's future. He made a remark alluding to the fact that internal combustion engines could include hydrogen-fueled ones. Toyota and BMW are the two brands most frequently associated with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCV), but automakers like Hyundai and Honda have skin in the game, too. His hydrogen sidebar is even more intriguing when you consider that Toyota has already paired a manual gearbox with a hydrogen burning mill. The fascinating GR Corolla H2 Concept is a competition race car sporting a converted liquid hydrogen fueling system. Liquid hydrogen is easier and quicker to pump than its gas form, but poses some unique challenges. Most of them revolve around storing and pumping something that only exists in conditions under -253 degrees Celsius (-423 Fahrenheit). Rumors abound about the future of Toyota performance vehicles. From the ever-persistent allegations of a returning Celica to a joint project with Mazda and mythical MR2 successor, there's no shortage of speculation. The product roadmap is really anyone's guess, because Toyota certainly isn't saying anything specific. But as long as there's a manual transmission in it, we're happy to patiently – and eagerly – wait. Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
Daily Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Toyota revives MR2 and Celica, Lexus prepares LFA successor
TDT | agencies Toyota is set to shake up the sports car market by reviving the MR2 and Celica, alongside a new Lexus flagship succeeding the LFA supercar. With the GR Supra nearing the end of production and the GR86 discontinued in Europe due to safety regulations, Toyota aims to fill the gap with these new models. Both the Celica and MR2 will feature a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, codenamed G20E, capable of 400 BHP in road trim and 600 BHP in motorsport. The engine debuted in the GR Yaris M Concept, mounted behind the rear seats. Gazoo Racing chief Tomoya Takahashi hinted at integrating the G20E into future models, making the mid-engine MR2 a likely candidate for production by 2028, possibly sooner due to looming petrol car bans in key markets. The Celica, with a front-mounted G20E and all-wheel drive, may revive the GT-Four badge, suggesting a return to the World Rally Championship. Lexus' upcoming supercar will feature a twin-turbo V8 producing 500-600 BHP for racing and under 1300 kg weight. The road version is expected to incorporate hybrid tech, with spy shots showing silent electric starts before the engine kicks in. Spotted at Spa and Nürburgring, it is expected to debut by 2026. While the name is undecided, Lexus has trademarked 'LFR,' hinting at its LFA heritage.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Toyota's GR Sub-Brand Is Committed to Gasoline and Stick Shifts
Toyota currently sells four cars with its relatively new GR performance badge globally, and all four are available with a six-speed manual transmission. That makes Toyota an oddity even among brands selling performance cars — good news for enthusiasts in an era where even BMW's manual transmissions are not expected to be long for this world. Better still, that plan is apparently not going to change any time soon. According to quotes from Australian Toyota executive Sean Hanley shared by Australia's CarSales, 'combustion engines and manual transmissions will be around for a long, long time' at the performance division. Hanley added that GR will be "about the sounds, about the smells and the feel of a combustion engine – that snap, crackle and pop we all love so much." This does not necessarily mean that GR will not get into more modern technologies. The CarSales report notes Toyota's idea of internal combustion could eventually mean hydrogen-powered internal-combustion motors rather than typical gasoline-powered engines. Hanley also suggests that the brand could build an EV in the future, too. Toyota still has not officially announced any plans to expand its GR lineup, but persistent rumors, teasers, and hopes shared by employees have suggested that the brand has wanted to add successors to both the Celica and MR2 since at least 2018. Recent rumors have also suggested that Toyota could be working alongside Mazda to develop another car with an inline-six engine. The brand also presented an EV concept in 2023 and a GT3 concept in 2022, both of which could hint at a future production car. No matter what path Toyota chooses to take, the arrival of one or more new GR-branded sports cars may be imminent. The internal combustion options could also come with the manual transmissions mentioned by Hanley. All would be welcome. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
