However, no one of the three automakers has an idea to solve these problems. Yet, don’t worry since Toyota’s motorsports partner namely Gazoo Racing has a briliant plan to address the matters. Gazoo Racing’s idea is presented in its new concept version of the European market GT86 Sports FR.

In order to improve the vehicle’s power, the engineers of Gazoo Racing had already equipped the GT86 with a supercharger and a turbocharger, 2.0 liter flat four cylinder. The unit is able to churn out a total power from 200 horses to 315 ponies or 320 PS and from 205 Nm or 151 lb- ft to 421 or 310 lb- ft of peak torque. the flat four then mated to a revamped six- speed manual gearbox that transfers the power into rear wheels.

The tuning is continued with a developed, wider body aero kit that covers new front and rear fenders and bumpers with matching side skirts and a large rear wing. The vehicle is now riding on 18-inch alloy wheels mounted in 245/40 tires front and 265/35 rear. The rear- wheel drive sports coupe also has been completed with updated brakes and suspension.

Moving inside the car, we will notice the new racing steering wheel is now available with no airbag. The japanese tuning house also has equipped the car with new gauges, a couple of racing bucket seats up front and the removal of the rear seat bench plus the extra of a roll cage.

Although the GT86 Sports FR gets alot of changes, the car’s weight has only improved by nearly 30 kilos or 66 lbs for a total weight of 1,280 kilos or 2,280 lbs.

Gazoo Racing has not said any sentence yet whether it will take the concept for production or not, but the company has already introduced limited edition production versions of its concepts, the GRMN Toyota Yaris 180hp for example.

The GT86 Sports FR Concept will have its global debut on the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race this weekend.

Dubbed as the Pixis Epoch, the car is actually produced by the Daihatsu division but it is sold under the Toyota brand. Just the same with other keis, the Pixis Epoch is empowered by a 660cc engine. the unit then coupled to a continuously variable transmission driving that transfer the power into either front wheels or all four. A stop- start system that works to reduce CO2 emission and fuel consumption is offered for both configurations. As the result, both emission and fuel efficient returned at below the Japanese government’s regulation. The fuel consumption is figured at 30.0 km/l, while the CO2 emission is returned at 86 g/km.

The Pixis Epoch is measured at 3,395 mm or 133 inches long, 1,475 mm or around 58 inches wide and 1,500 mm or nearly 59 inches tall. Although having relatively small dimension, the vehicle offers a pretty spacious interior room.

The Pixis Epoch is presented as daily transportation vehicle with high fuel efficiency and offered in competitive pricing. The minivehicle is cost starting from just 795,000 yen to 1.2 million. It means that the Epoch is priced no more than $15k and less than $10,000. The company will produce the Epoch in a large number that will be sold across up to 200 Toyota showrooms nationwide.

The Epoch will be offered with eight lovely colors including Cotton Ivory. It features low and flowing lines that approach to outstanding aerodynamic performance. the interior of the car that is able to accommodate four adults, on the other hand, features high- quality components. Inside the car also appears plenty simple and functional interior storage spaces and features, including hook that is placed in front of passenger seat for bags or other goodies.

Compared to the famed SUV’s top trim- level such as the Limited that is cost at $25,530, the company is set the new RAV4 EV in almost twice price. It is offered at an MSRP $49,800 excluding the federal tax. The electric RAV4 will have arrived on some selected markets, summer this year.

The Tesla- developed driveline is coupled to an electric motor with a battery mounted low and to the center of the car that is good for a total output of 154 horses or 115 kW.

The owners of the front wheel drive- only electric SUV are able to choose a choice of two different drive modes, Sport and Normal modes. The company claimed when we select the Sport model, the electric car is able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph or 96 km/h in just 7.0 seconds sprint time, while reaching a top speed of 100 mph. on the other hand, in Normal mode, the car runs from standstill to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds sprint time, while hits maximum speed of 85 mph or 137 km/h.

Based on the company’s statement, the RAV4 EV has a charging time of nearly six hours on a 240 V or 40 A charger. The battery is 8 years or 100,000 miles or 160,000 km warranty. In addition the RAV4 EV also has a driving range of about a hundred miles or 160 kilos.

Not only get rid off the standard RAV4’s internal combustion engine and replace it with an electric motor and battery assembly, the Japanese company also has upgraded the vehicle’s exterior design in order to improve its coefficient of drag. The exterior tweaks cover the revamped front bumper, upper and lower grill, side mirrors, rear spoiler, and under body design. The SUV also features LED daytime running lamps and new exterior emblems in the signature blue hue that commonly used in other eco-friendly Japanese company’s models.

Moreover, inside the car, the company has applied ‘Neutron’ fabric into its seats inserts and door trim, redesigned instrument panel and an eight-inch touch screen along with navigation, telematics, and EV drive information and settings. Although the addition of some equipment, the company’s still retains the same EV’s weight.

In the next three years, Toyota is planning to build around 2,600 units example of the RAV4 EV. The production will be held at Tesla’s production facility in Palo Alto, California and for the final assembly, the RAV4 will be shipped to Toyota’s Canadian plant.

In summer, the RAV4 EV will have arrived on for California markets such as Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County and San Diego, while other cities will follow later on.

Bob Carter who is group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division stated that they convinced the RAV4 EV would catch the attention of new technology adpters, just like the first- generation Toyota Prius. He added that the electric vehicle was aimed for buyers who take the environment into account and appreciate performance. The company is now just waiting to see public’s reactions on the RAV4 EV.

In developing the new RAV4 EV, the Japanese automaker works in conjunction with Tesla motor as the supplier of its electric driveline, such as the battery, motor, transmission and power electronics. Before shipped to the company’s Canadian facility for the final development, the RAV4’s electric powertrains at the company’s production plant in Palo Alto.

The electric version of the RAV4 is measured at 220 lbs heavier than that of the V6 model. However, it retains the same acceleration number and time.

Knowing that in the past 1997 the Japanese automaker had manufactured an electric variant of the first generation RAV4 in the States, it means that the new RAV4 EV is indeed not the first production version. At that time, as much 1,500 unit examples of the electric SUVC were sold out in the U.S. and till this time, nearly half of them are still used.

So far, that’s all the information about the new RAV4 EV. However, it seems that the company will likely to announce the final product specifications of the RAV4 EV along with the markets where it will be launched and also possible the pricing soon. Therefore, you should stay tune in this web for any further information that will be published immediately.

You can take a look on some images provided on the gallery bellow showing the electric symbol on the lower part of the front door.

The Tacoma TRD T|X Baja Series is empowered by a 4.0 liter V6 engine that is paired to either a six- speed manual or a five- speed automatic transmission powers all models.

The Tacoma TRD T|X Baja is also available as an optional limited edition package on both the Tacoma Access and Double Cab 4×4 models that is cost for an MSRP of $5,015 minus a $650 Factory Credit that turns into a total price at $4,365.

Just the same with the TRD Off-Road package, the limited edition T|X Baja Series also brings some goodies such as the electronically controlled locking rear differential, Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and many other additional features.

The extras include BF Goodrich T/A KO tires (LT265/70R16) and bead-lock style off-road wheels in Gun-Metal Gray finish, TRD Cat-back Exhaust, increased front ride height of about two inches and the Baja Series graphics for the rear panels.