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Toyota GR HV Sports concept revealed

Gazoo Racing-influenced hybrid sportscar to be showcased at upcoming Tokyo Motor Show; will feature H-pattern automatic gearbox.
1 min read11 Oct '17
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Toyota has announced that it will debut a hybrid sportscar at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, called the GR HV Sports, which will feature a unique H-pattern automatic transmission.

The images released by Toyota reveal a Targa-topped two-seater that looks to be based on the carmaker’s GT86 coupe, but adds an electric drivetrain featuring a six-speed automatic that drives the rear wheels.

The automatic transmission can also be used as a traditional manual via a button beneath the car’s gear knob cover. It enables the driver to control the car’s automatic shifts by physically moving the lever through the H-pattern gate.

The Japanese manufacturer has confirmed that the hybrid powertrain used on the concept uses hardware from Toyota’s World Endurance Championship racing car, the TS050 Hybrid. However, they are yet to reveal details about the combustion engine.

The GR HV Sports concept further highlights the ongoing co-development with BMW of the new Z4/Supra, both of which are also expected to feature a hybrid in their respective line-ups when they arrive in 2018.

In addition to the sporty concept, Toyota will also have the Tj Cruiser concept SUV, the Crown concept sedan and the next-gen Century luxury sedan at its stall at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show scheduled to being on October 25, 2017.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport facelift will get hybrid variant

Luxury SUV to get petrol-electric option along with mild facelift next year.
2 min read11 Oct '17
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The current Discovery Sport.

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Volvo begins assembly operations in India with XC90

First locally-assembled SUV rolls out of Volvo Trucks’ plant near Bengaluru; further models on SPA platform slated for local assembly.
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Ferrari boss confirms seriousness in developing SUV

Ferrari head Sergio Marchionne responded to recent speculation of a Ferrari SUV, suggesting that a utilitarian vehicle will happen "Ferrari style".
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The GTC4Lusso is currently Ferrari's most practical model, though that would change with the introduction of the SUV.

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Jaguar Land Rover developing weather adaptation system

Weather forecasting technology adapts cars to changing conditions by autonomously modifying settings from heating to traction control.
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Mahindra KUV100 NXT facelift price, variants explained

Refreshed Mahindra hatchback comes with five trim levels and two engine options – an 82hp, 1.2-litre petrol and a 76hp, 1.2-litre diesel.
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