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A lottery will decide who gets to drive the Toyota AE86

From October 17 to December 20, enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to rent one of the two special examples of the legendary Toyota AE86 model. It will be a rare opportunity for fans to get behind the wheel of an electric version of this model.

The interest is expectedly high, so the organizers of this event have decided to hold a lottery, and applications will be accepted until September 30. The lucky winners will also be able to talk to Toyota’s development team and learn about the vehicles and their performance. The Toyota AE86 will be available for rent every Thursday and Friday from October 17 to December 20 between 11:00 and 14:00, while on the same days the model with an internal combustion engine will be available between 13:00 and 16:00: 00 hours. The rental price will be around 140 dollars.

The electric Toyota AE86 is powered by an electric motor with 129 hp (95 kW) and 110 lb-ft (150 Nm) of torque. This electric version is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and weighs 1,070 kg.

The standard AE86 is powered by a naturally aspirated turbocharged engine with 272 hp (200 kW) and 118 lb-ft (160 Nm) of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It weighs only 980 kilograms, so it will definitely be fun to drive.

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Ford protects drivers from accidental drug trafficking

Drug trafficking is one of the major problems facing the United States, and often innocent drivers become mules without even realizing it. Ford is currently developing a system to help drivers protect themselves from such situations.

Early last year, Ford patented a system that can detect when someone is trying to hide drugs in a car. This system will check if the car has suddenly become heavier, listen for unusual sounds nearby, and even look for unusual GPS signals tracking the car. It will also monitor the driving style in case the car behaves differently when driving due to the extra weight. If it detects that something strange is happening, it will start recording what is happening around the car, which could help the driver as evidence if necessary. Border residents are the biggest victims of smuggling, and this technology could be of great help to them.

The system is still in the development phase and could quickly become the equipment of every Ford model, as it is now cameras, microphones and various sensors that help avoid collisions and warn the driver of fatigue.

Source: Ford

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Ford started production of Capri SUV in Cologne

A few days ago, Ford officially started production of its all-electric SUV, the Ford Capri, at a German plant. It is the second electric car that will be produced in this plant, and the other one is the Ford Explorer.

This is an important moment for the American manufacturer, which fell into a difficult situation with the too hasty decision to discontinue the production of ICE cars and become a fully electric brand. Now Ford has realized that the return of the ICE car is inevitable. Former head of the brand in Europe Martin Sanders, following the moves of other manufacturers, wanted Ford to take the best possible position in the EV market. However, his focus on Volkswagen was misguided. While the German company kept its strategy of selling ICE cars, Sanders hastened and discontinued the Fiesta and started preparations to do the same with the Focus in 2025. It was the wrong move, and perhaps the Explorer, which records good sales results, and Capri could be the light at the end of the tunnel.

The Capri is 4.63 meters long, is based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform and will be offered in two versions: Standard Range and Extended Range. The Standard Range is equipped with a 52 kWh battery, has rear-wheel drive, and the price starts at 44,950 euros. The Extended Range is equipped with a larger 79 kWh battery, has all-wheel drive and a starting price of 55,950 euros.

The plant in Cologne has a production capacity of up to 250,000 cars per year, and the goal is to increase production to 600 cars per day during two shifts by October.

Source: Ford