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Toyota Century: A Japanese-Only SUV Variant Of An Icon

 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...
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The Polestar Synergy Concept is a Electric-Utopian designed by Winners

 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...

Acura committed to Electrification: New Vision Concept Revealed

 Back to back EV's revealed from Acura at Monterey Car Week During Monterey Car Week, automotive enthusiasts and wealthy bidders got a chance to view some amazing historic racing legends as well as future concepts. Acura unveiled their new all-electric SUV, called the 2024 Acura ZDX. As Acura partners up with GM's Ultium platform, the ZDX is basically a identical twin of the Cadillac Lyriq.  With a standard dual electric motor set up, producing 500 horsepower, and a electric range of 120 km of a full charge. The ZDX competes in the North American market, hopeful to bash heads with top competitors like Tesla and Lexus. But this isn't the only thing Acura showcased during their stay at Monterey.  Acura teased an all-electric vision concept which flaunted a future signature silhouette of the brand's design language. Promising the market with an upcoming line of performance and spirited vehicles.  Acura creative director, Dave Marek, said the design team has been "drea...

Red Bull's Response to F1 Production Cars: The 2026 Red Bull RB17

 Red Bull will be launching their own production hypercar that will cost over $6.2 million  With its current success of F1 the past couple of seasons and close rival to the well-establish Mercedes-Benz brand, it makes sense for the Energy drink company to create a something that will resonate within the automotive community. Let alone, make a further competitive impression on their rivals in Formula 1: McLaren, Aston Martin, and notably Ferrari.  This will be the first ever production vehicle from Red Bull Technologies division, who are responsible for the engineering behind the entire Red Bull Racing Group. The name of the hypercar is uncertain but is rumoured to be called the RB17, closely following the naming characteristics of its F1 car. The horsepower is unknown as of now, but enthusiasts can expect it will rival the power derived from Aston Martin's Valkyrie which boosts a 1,139 horsepower.  The body style may also be resembling of the Valkyrie too. With uniqu...

New 2023 Subaru WRX Rally Car Unveiled: Ready for the American Rally Association

The new 2023 WRX will be built for competition by Vermont SportsCar  Subaru is always going to be a household name pertaining to rally racing and anything else that includes dirt, snow, and mud. Subaru has announced their 2023 WRX production car will be competing in the American Rally Association (ARA) alongside technical partner Vermont SportsCar. The rally car will be featuring a functional body kit and aerodynamical spoiler.  Due to some limitations poised by the ARA, the WRX will be boosting around 320-horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. That sort of power is enough for a car to zip through tough terrain while racing against the clock. In addition, all that power will be coming out of a Subaru 2.0 four-cylinder motor. Paired with the engine, it's unavoidable to not include a sequential transmission in which Subaru has done with this car. The car will have six speed derived from the folks from SADEV transmissions and motorsport technology. Allowing the driver to make q...

Future Electric Type-R, Says Honda Consultant

The Honda Type-R name has been around for a long time which specifically tailors to high-performance vehicles that Honda releases. Each Type-R is made with care and sincerity as the name dates back to the early 90's. First, debuted on the EK9 Honda Civic in 1996, which gave customers the ability to experience low-cost fun and lightweight capabilities. Now, it seems that Honda wants to keep the Type-R name alive, as the industry transitions to electric cars.  According to Ko Yamamoto, Honda's technical advisor, we should be expecting a Type-R name accompanied on their future electric sports cars. He added "The Type-R is an attribute that maximizes the pleasure of driving and operation," Yamamoto said. "If that pleasure can be transported with an electric car, then that car could be called a Type-R." Honda stated that last year it planned to launch 30 electric vehicles worldwide until 2030. Some of the vehicles will definitely hit the shores of North America, ...

Charger and Challenger Production to End Before the New Year, Dodge says

Final Orders will be submitted before end of July, as production ceases during the holidays It's been one hell of a run. Dodge has announced that their production of both the Chargers and Challengers will be ending "no later than December 31" of this year. Dealers would need to submit their order forms by the end of July in order to continue to sell out models to customers.  CEO of Dodge, Tim Kuniskis says, "For enthusiasts looking to order a Dodge Challenger or Charger, especially a high-horsepower model, it's truly the last call for the 'Last Call'." He continues "As we transition to an exciting, electrified muscle car future, we're marking the end of an unforgettable era for Dodge, and time is running out for those who want to own a piece of it."  The third-generation Dodge Challenger was revamped in 2008 after its long hiatus from production since the early 1980's as technology improved and the world didn't want big gas-guzz...