Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has reached a cumulative global production total of 300 million cars, a staggering amount and a testament to just how many cars they have made. Some stories in the automotive world are like fine wine; they get better with age. Today, we're uncorking one of those classics - a tale that spans 88 years, two months, and an incredible 300 million cars. Toyota has had an astounding ...
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The 2023 Japan Mobility Show kicked off earlier this morning with Toyota’s press conference, where CEO Koji Sato unveiled an arsenal of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to the international press, announcing that the carmaker is finally ready to fully embrace electrification. Taking centre stage were two concept cars – the GR-badged FT-Se sports car and FT-3e crossover – designed to cater to very different needs, but both delivering Toyota levels of ...
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Mazda unveiled their latest Iconic SP concept car at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show today, and it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the marque, and more. Sporting a low-slung silhouette and sleek pop-up LED headlights, the prototype bears more than a passing resemblance to the FD-generation RX-7, albeit modernised for the 21st century. According to the carmaker, the Iconic SP features a hybrid powertrain in the form of a two-rotor rotary ...
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Only 25 lucky owners will get their hands on the solar eclipse-inspired Black Badge Ghost Ekleipsis. Total solar eclipses have long been events rich with stories from oral traditions behind them. From a dragon or snake in the sky eating the Sun to angry quarrelling Gods inflicting damage on each other, the occasion where Sol is fully obscured by Luna leaving a ring of fire visible to those in the umbra ...
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The all-new BMW X2 is bigger, bolder, and hungrier than ever. BMW is back in action with the second coming of their X2. It's like the X2 decided to hit the gym, bulked up, and slapped on some snazzy new attire. So, what's all the buzz about this bold Bavarian? First things first, you can't help but notice that iconic BMW kidney grille. It's not just there; it's throwing a bold statement, ...
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Aston Martin has a new electrifying leap into the future: Funded, Charged, and Roaring to Go. Aston Martin is gearing up for an electrifying transformation; they've got the vision, the drive, and now they've got the moolah. The British powerhouse of automotive elegance just snagged a jaw-dropping £9 million in government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) to supercharge its high-performance electrification strategy. Now, that's the kind of cash infusion ...
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Harley-Davidson will be hosting the second edition of Asia Harley Days in the picturesque village of Pattaya, Thailand. Harley-Davidson is revving up for an epic moto-music festival, and you're invited to join the roaring party. On the 28th of October, 2023, Pattaya, Thailand, is set to come alive with the second edition of Asia Harley Days at the iconic Legend Siam. If you're a fan of music, motorcycles, or just plain good ...
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Another model in the new Toyota Crown family that's set to take on the world. The jacked-up sedan we know as the Crown Crossover goes by a different name in Japan, and that is the new Crown Sport crossover. Hold on, there's also a Crown Estate, but it's not your grandma's wagon. It's a hulking SUV. And don't forget the regular Crown Sedan. Still with me? Great, let's dive into the Japanese ...
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Aston Martin's 110th anniversary celebration is about to happen in November 2023. 2023 marks 110 years since founder Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford officially formed the partnership that went on to create the first Aston Martin car, igniting more than a century of ultra-luxury high performance sports cars, cutting-edge innovation, and high-octane racing success. Celebrating this momentous achievement is Aston Martin Arcadia, which will feature 110 of the most unique and prized ...
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R 1300 GS shows why it is still THE go-to adventure bike Some four decades ago, BMW Motorrad established the touring-enduro segment with the R 80 G/S. Fast forward to today and we find an almost completely new design for the R 1300 GS which shaves 12kg off its predecessor. The legendary two-cylinder boxer engine is once again found here. At 1,300cc capacity, it produces 145hp at 7,750rpm and 149Nm of torque ...
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Longest-serving CEO of the British luxury car maker since Claude Johnson to step down at the end of November. In today’s fast-paced coroporate world, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) tend not to hang around for very long. So, it is remarkable when one has managed to helm a company such as Rolls-Royce as long as Torsten Müller has. Mr Müller, 63 is set to retire at the end of November after 14 ...
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Toyota, as the worldwide mobility partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has unveiled its mobility concept for Paris 2024. The grand stage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Paris 2024. It's a moment when the world unites in the spirit of competition, but this time, it's not just about winning medals; it's about championing sustainability, inclusivity, and mobility for all. And who's taking the driver's ...
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Rolls-Royce's Ode to Elegance: The Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre. Today we delve into the world of bespoke luxury with the unveiling of Rolls-Royce's latest masterpiece, the Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre. This automotive jewel draws its inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes of the Italian Riviera and the age-old tradition of winemaking that graces its shores. Cinque Terre, which translates to "five lands" in Italian, is an enchanting tapestry of fishing villages ...
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Following the all-electric BMW i5 and the new BMW 5 Series, the model range will be expanded from November 2023 to include the BMW 530e Sedan and BMW 550e xDrive Sedan models. Just a few weeks after dropping the all-electric BMW i5 and some combustion engine variants juiced up with 48-volt mild hybrid tech, BMW is rolling out not one, but two plug-in hybrid models for the BMW 5 Series come ...
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Porsche is now venturing into the realm of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. It's not your typical automotive news, but it's a game-changer in the fight against climate change. The air we breathe, filled with carbon dioxide (CO2), is seen as a valuable resource. Porsche, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Innovation, eFuels company HIF Global, and MAN Energy Solutions, is exploring the integration of a DAC facility into the eFuels pilot plant ...
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