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Toyota developing new 2.0-litre engine for hybrid GR sports cars

Autocar

This systemwill be based around a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine that's being developed by the Japanese car maker. liter turbo triple will be good news for Toyota sports car buyers in Europe, given that the current hot hatch has been sold in limited numbers, due to stringent emissions laws in both markets.

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Porsche to develop new gas and hybrid cars, alongside EVs

Motor Authority

Porsche says buyers in the luxury segments still want gas engines Current gas-powered models like the Panamera and Cayenne to be sold alongside new electric versions Porsche 911 likely to stick with gas engines Porsche will continue developing new gas and hybrid vehicles in the years ahead to sell alongside its growing lineup of electric vehicles.

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VW Profits Tank 42% Amid “Industry-Wide Buyer Reluctance” To EVs

Carscoops

” The Group’s EV push has also stalled as the automaker confirmed “industry-wide buyer reluctance” to electric vehicles. Despite these positive developments, things won’t get better overnight and deep cuts are coming. This highlights the urgent need for significant cost reductions and efficiency gains.”

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Subaru And Toyota Electric Compact SUV Twins Reportedly Coming In 2026

Carscoops

Jointly-developed projects have significant cost-saving benefits for both parties, allowing them to direct valuable design and engineering resources to other models. This makes us believe that the third EV (bottom left) could be the compact SUV jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru.

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Porsche honors Swiss racer Jo Siffert with one-off 911 GT3 RS

Motor Authority

The latest one-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a tribute to Jo Siffert Siffert was a Swiss racing driver that helped develop the Porsche 917 The buyer for the one-off 911 GT3 RS will be picked at random from interested parties Porsche has rolled out a special one-off version of its latest 911 GT3 RS as a tribute to driver Jo Siffert, a Swiss racing.

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Next-gen Mercedes S-Class planned with gas and electric power

Motor Authority

Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due around the end of the decade Gas and electric versions of new S-Class will feature similar styling but different platforms EQS likely to be phased out after current generation Mercedes-Benz will develop its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan to offer buyers the choice of an electric powertrain or one. (..)

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Maserati readies hardcore MC20 for 2024 Monterey Car Week

Motor Authority

The car has been developed using lessons learned from Maserati's MC20-based GT2 race car, but will remain civil enough to drive on the street. Maserati also said buyers will have a wide range of customization options, though didn't.