The SUV model will cost over $170k and will now be included as a plug-in hybrid crossover with posh interior. Meet the Japanese-only hybrid Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Except the somewhat heavy price tag and boastful V12 motor. The Toyota Century has always been a Japanese icon for luxury and has been a trail blazer for many subcultures including the established VIP body styles further derived from other Japanese luxury vehicles. However, this new Century is now a SUV variant, much different from its original sedan car. Under that polished hood, is a 3.5 liter V-6 generating over 406 horsepower with the help from an electric-hybrid system. It will also be all-wheel drive and Toyota has mentioned that a full tank of gas should last 30 mpg with a 33-mile electric range. Toyota executives have said that the electric range of the Century should be used on short trips, providing a more quiet and smooth ride experience. While the latter, fuel consumption on longer trips. Des...
Three Polestar Winning designs combined in a 1:1 scale model from Polestar's Design Contest. Polestar has unveiled a brand new electric concept supercar at the IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. The car now named, "Synergy", is supposed to provide drivers a sensational one-seater experience powered by an all-electric powertrain. Sadly however, the car will only be for show and display as a concept model. Never to be put into production. Polestar most notably a luxury division of Volvo, has based their entire lineup of vehicles on hybrid and electric technology. So, having a concept car based on their powertrain philosophy isn't really a surprise. What is surprising though, is the design language this vehicle embodies. The 1:1 scale model merges three different winning designs from Polestar's Design Contest. Excluding the other 600 entries that participated in the competition, Polestar required contestants to create a center-designed "experience of performance, p...