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Toyota is reportedly working on an SUV based on the IMV 0 platform, which underpins the affordable Hilux Champ truck introduced in Asia a few months ago. According to Autocar India, this SUV could bear the FJ Cruiser name, sparking the return of the long-running nameplate after its official discontinuation last year.
The Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has chosen the Kia EV9 as the World's Best Car for 2024. The announcement coincides with the International Women's Day on March 8, 2024. The EV9 succeeds last year's winner, the Kia Niro.
After a lengthy wait, Lotus Emira customers in the United States can finally have their British sports cars delivered. The delay was related to a delayed emissions certificate from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). However, that's no longer the case, with the Emira V6 receiving its certification recently (you can view the certificate here).
Stellantis has announced a new powertrain development investment equating to over $6 billion, with one of its biggest goals being the implementation of Bio-Hybrid technology. What is that, you ask? As the name suggests, it's a combination of electrification and flex-fuel engines running on biofuels like ethanol. This will include powertrains with plug-in hybrid functionality, those with dual-clutch transmissions, and fully electric vehicles.
Honda has announced that the MY2024 Honda Prologue will be eligible for the lucrative $7,500 tax credit incentive, reducing the price of the new electric crossover considerably and making it more appealing to customers.
Tesla France has introduced a new variant of the Model Y for commercial customers. While it looks like the best-selling car so many customers know and love, one significant difference becomes apparent once you're inside: there's no second row of seats.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new wallbox charger for customers in the United States after being available in Europe for some time, giving US-based EQB, EQE, EQS, and plug-in hybrid owners a convenient home charging solution.
Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis has confirmed that the Hellcat name will be forever associated with muscular supercharged V8s.