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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept that debuted at the Japan Mobility Show recently probably isn’t going to be the MR2 successor everyone has been hoping it would be. With the above representing a singular example of what has become an industry cliche, one could be forgiven for thinking the Toyota FT-Se Concept would suffer a similar fate.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

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While the Model Y dropped back from the incredible high of 5560 sales and second outright in June , it was still only beaten in the sales race by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes and the cheap and cheerful MG ZS SUV. Hybrid mainstay Toyota remains the top-selling brand in Australia head of Mazda and Ford.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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“It might not seem that long ago, but Toyota launched the Prius hybrid about 25 years ago,” Steven Elek, head of CR’s data analytics program, stated. Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC insider.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Lotus Eletre – the reinvention of Lotus is starting with a large Porsche/Lamborghini-fighting performance with 600km of range. Look out Porsche Macan! Audi RS e-Tron GT. Due in 2022.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. Its body length (4855mm) is similar to a Toyota Camry’s, while the long wheelbase of 2950mm, while 50mm shorter than an Ioniq 5, offers excellent cabin space. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive. Challenging.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

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But I’m also curious to see how Toyota fights back in the EV space. On paper it’s nothing special, but given the might of the company and the desire for Toyota to protect its top-selling sales patch, the arrival of Toyota’s first EV will be a big moment. I’ll chuck the Toyota bZ4X onto the wish list as well.

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Look out MG, BYD, Ora! Hyundai Inster sub-$40,000 electric SUV in Australia next year

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inch screens covers driver display and infotainment; front seats and steering wheel are heated, there’s navigation, wireless phone charger and a Porsche-like drive mode selector on the steering wheel. A brace of 10.25-inch

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