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Toyota has built a proper supercar, and it is not messing about. The GR GT is a twin-turbo V8 hybrid grand tourer, and after years of teasing, it is finally heading for production.A New V8At its heart is Toyota's first 90-degree V8, a 4.0-litre twin-turbo unit paired with a singl
The car that kick-started the EV age has reinvented itself. The third-generation Nissan Leaf has dropped the frumpy hatchback look and reemerged as a sharp little electric crossover.From Hatch to CrossoverThe old Leaf always looked a bit awkward. The new one is a proper subcompac
BMW's best-selling SUV is all-new, and it is trying to be everything to everyone. The fifth-generation X5 is the first BMW designed from day one to take five different powertrains in one body.Pick Your PowerThe same X5 shell will house petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, fully electr
Mercedes does not usually mess much with the S-Class mid-life. This time it went all in. The refreshed flagship has around 2,700 changed parts, making it the biggest update the luxury sedan has ever had.A Bolder FaceThe grille is now 20 percent larger, with a star-pattern insert
Rivian has been promising a cheaper, smaller electric SUV for years. It is finally here. The R2 started reaching customers in June, and it might be the most important car the company has ever built.Smaller, Cheaper, SmarterThe R2 is a midsize electric SUV that slots below the big
One of the most revered names in modern motoring is back. Lexus has revived the LFA, and this time it is electric. The LFA Concept points to a battery-powered successor to the V10 legend.A Legend RebornThe original LFA, built from 2010 to 2012, is remembered for one of the greate
McLaren has finally built the car enthusiasts waited a decade for. The W1 is the successor to the legendary P1, and it completes the bloodline that started with the mighty F1.The Third 1McLaren reserves the number one for its ultimate cars. The F1 defined the 1990s, the P1 helped
The ute millions rely on just got a full reboot. Toyota has launched a completely redesigned Hilux, starting in Japan.A Tougher LookToyota built the new Hilux around a design theme it calls Cyber SUMO, inspired by the stance of two sumo wrestlers squaring up. Translation: it look
Citroen is reviving one of the most beloved names in motoring. The 2CV is coming back, and this time the tin snail runs on electrons.An Icon, ReimaginedThe original 2CV put post-war France on wheels with cheapness, simplicity and charm. Citroen says the new one chases the same va
Kia has an electric people-mover now. The Carens Clavis EV is the brand's first made-in-India EV, and it is built around family duty.Two Batteries, Real RangeBuyers pick from a 42 kWh or a 51.4 kWh pack. The smaller one is good for about 404 km, the bigger one targets 490 km on a
Bentley's big limousine has gone electrified, and it did not lose a step doing it. The new Flying Spur Speed swaps the old W12 for a hybrid V8 and comes out swinging.V8 Plus VoltsThe Ultra Performance Hybrid pairs a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with a permanent-magnet electric motor t
Audi is dusting off a cult name for its cheapest electric car yet. The A2 e-tron revives a badge last seen in 2005, this time as the entry point to the whole range.Why the A2 Name MattersThe original A2 was an aluminium, aerodynamic oddball ahead of its time. Reviving it signals
Audi's go-anywhere wagon is back, and for the first time you can plug it in. The fifth-generation A6 allroad lands with a raised ride, a wider body and a plug-in hybrid option.Wider, Taller, MeanerThe new allroad is 11 centimetres wider than before, riding on alloy wheels up to 2
Imagine stepping into your brand-new vehicle on a freezing winter morning, hitting the button for the heated seats, and seeing a pop-up on your dashboard: “Your premium warmth subscription has expired. Please insert $5 to continue.” It sounds like a dystopian nightmare, but it is
