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I have to respectfully disagree there. The C-HR is a crossover/CUV. It’s LOOKS like it should have come standard with AWD and a turbo 200hp+ engine in all BASE models but it’s still a crossover/CUV nonetheless that looks nothing at all like an AE86 Trueno and has none of that classic car’s...

I don’t think it’s possible to detune the C-HR’s anemic engine any more, lol. I guess they could adapt everything from the GR Yaris’ 1.6L I-3 turbo to the C-HR’s 1.8L I-4 but that would cost more money I’d think? All that has been hinted at so far (in the GR Yaris thread) is that the driveline...

The GR Corolla with the same drivetrain as the GR Yaris should be coming. Apparently is not a project Tada was on but it was an all in house Toyota project in gestation for many years as a rally car first which then got the green light for a production version. A70 mentioned that there will be...

I would hope it’s not until after model year 2030.

^^ This. A GRMN manual would be fantastic but that’s more likely to be a DCT. A 6-speed manual is more likely on the 258hp 2.0L since it requires the least amount of additional R&D. But of course any of us who are interested just want a 6MT on any version of the 3.0L I-6 no matter what that...

At long last I sure hope so.

I was just coming here to post a similar article on this from Jalopnik: https://jalopnik.com/next-gen-bmw-m2-will-get-two-versions-as-bmw-tests-limi-1842220623 What I'm gathering is that: A) A RWD, 2-door BMW "M2" will continue into a new generation. B) It will share the platform and R&D with...

I mean, if you happen to like a New Beetle chassis there's only one engine that's better for it than a 2JZ :D

An ad for used New Beetles?

^^ It had better be a regular model even if it's low volume per year (which it almost certainly will be) compared to the regular GR Supras. But not so low that every year it's utterly impossible to find one for sale. The first year will probably be sold out within hours of it officially going...

Your guess is as good as mine on that or what the actual GRMN power figure will be. But it’s likely getting some DCT 7-speed transmission, an even more advanced rear diff, some carbon body panels, significantly lowered weight from the GRs, different suspension tuning and we know that Toyota...

I still don’t think the jury is out on whether or not the GRMN Supra will be 430hp-ish like the GT4 or significantly higher than that. However the presumed $85k MSRP for it is no big surprise. We’d been speculating on a price point right around there almost two years ago. Also, it’s right in...

This is a very pragmatic guess on my part but if the next STI were to get 400hp stock it might come in the form of a hybrid of some design. Not like a Prius mind you but something like what it is now but with electric motor boost set into the driveline calibrated for the extra power first and...

I agree with you in theory but other than the FA20 D4-S engine when has Subaru made another 100hp/liter naturally aspirated engine all on their own? Honda used to do that but not Subaru who have always gone to turbocharging. And Subaru is pretty good with turbos at this point. I completely...

The question is how will they get to 240hp and improve the torque and stay within the required emission and fuel consumption requirements *without* a turbo. As the current 86 stands I was quite happy with the modest power backed by its 6-speed M/T. But I also owned a similar class of small...

^^ I have heard about that and no matter what the drivetrain is, if they stick to the small, light as possible and bare-bones driving experience the 914 or 550 formula it will be great. Long ago I was lucky enough to experience some time in both a 914 and an extremely close to accurate 550...

Promising GR86 news in that article so far. Also... a “significantly lower priced” and non-luxury “serious off-roader” 5-seat-only Land Cruiser on the way? That’s also promising news. The current generation Land Cruiser for the U.S. is WAY too big and way too much of a luxury barge. Nothing...

The EV push is ongoing and will continue. It’ll be different but fundamentally I take more issue with the huge unnecessary dash screens, bulbous crossover shapes, design choices and autonomous tech that de-emphasize the role of the singularly focused driver. I want a couple of last gen great...

I can see a way of doing a hybrid FR RWD small sportscar LIKE an 86 that just isn’t called an “86”. Mild hybrid 86 can still keep a 6-speed manual from a pure engineering perspective. The next year Miatas are getting such a system. A full hybrid type engine can work IF it’s set up for...

I mean... for a low volume sports car to not just get one of the existing 1.6-2.4L turbo boxer engines would be a shame to come so soon. But if this little car, turbo or naturally aspirated, isn't even given a 6-speed manual option? Well then that sure would kill off any remaining interest in...