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Toyota Supra with manual gearbox

The fifth generation Supra is currently only offered with the ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. However, it has long been rumored that the Toyota Supra will be available in combination with a manual transmission, which the latest information confirms.

This news should delight fans of traditional solutions who do not want a fast Japanese two-seater with automatic transmission. According to some predictions, a 6-speed manual transmission will be offered in the Supra with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine. This could be expected if we consider that BMW offers the same gearbox with the Z4 model that uses the same engine.

Toyota will soon present a special edition Supra GRMN powered by a BMW M3 / M4 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with 473 hp (348 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, and a more powerful version with 503 hp (370 kW) ) and 479 lb-ft (659 Nm) of torque.

Source: Toyota

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2022 VW Amarok

After a long wait, Volkswagen has finally set a date for the arrival of the production version of the electric van ID. Buzz. The presentation of this model will take place on March 9. It won’t be the only VW model to arrive this year, as the world premiere of the new Amarok is also expected in the coming months.

We’ve seen a few teasers over the years, and now new ones have emerged that offer a slightly better view of the pickup. Massive plastic protection of the wheel arches, winter tires and a suspension that allows it to move with ease on uneven terrain are just some of the features of the new model. which, according to Volkswagen, will be bigger.

The Amarok will be built on an upgraded T6 platform, increasing the vehicle’s dimensions by 100 mm in length and 40 mm in width compared to its predecessor. It will be offered with a variety of diesel engines, including the powerful V6 TDI, and depending on the market, other engines will be on offer as well.

Source: Volkswagen

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Updated FIAT 500X

FIAT is among the few car companies that have presented updated editions of their existing models these days. This time, the Turin company decided to undergo a refreshing treatment once again with the compact crossover model FIAT 500X.

At the front, above the one-piece radiator grille, instead of the current FIAT inscription, there is now a stylized number 500. For the European market, the crossover will be equipped with newly designed rims and will be offered in combination with soft-top (Dolcevita), which will be available with Cross and Sport equipment packages.

The basic equipment kit brings 16-inch alloy wheels and a Uconnect 4 multimedia system controlled via a 7-inch display, as standard.

When it comes to propulsion, the 500X will be powered by two turbocharged petrol engines (FireFly) with mild hybrid technology. These are the 1.0-liter FireFly Turbo engine with 120 hp (88 kW) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque, and the 1.3-liter FireFly Turbo engine with 150 hp (110 kW) and 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) torque. The Stellantis group has already confirmed that the 500X will soon be offered in a fully electric version.

Source: FIAT

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