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Toyota Supra has reached its end

At the beginning of 2024, BMW announced that it plans to stop producing the two-seater Z4, also known as the E85 in roadster form and E86 in coupé form. Now it appears that another manufacturer is retiring its sports car and grand tourer in 2026. It is the Toyota Supra, which was launched on the market by the Japanese manufacturer in 1978.

The reasons for this decision are the problems of the company Magna Steyr, which produces both sports cars in Austria. According to reports, this company is laying off 500 employees from the plant in Graz because the production of several models has either already ended or will soon end. Models like the BMW Seres 5 or the Fisker Ocean were also produced in this facility.

Toyota did not comment on this information, but Auto News investigated and found that the Supra could indeed end its life journey. “We’ve partnered with BMW and it’s been successful. We’re looking at what’s going to happen in the future. If we’re going to produce something, we’re going to figure out how to do it,” said Toyota North America Vice President Dave Christ.

Dave Christ did not specify whether production will be moved to another facility. However, the first option would be more likely because in the first three months of 2024, Toyota sold only 484 units of this model, which is a drop of 44.4 percent compared to the same period in 2023 (871 units).

Source: Auto News

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Refreshed Toyota Yaris Cross

In 2021, Toyota launched a subcompact crossover SUV, the Yaris Cross, which over time became one of the most popular vehicles in Europe. Now a refreshed edition of this model has arrived, which will now only be available with a hybrid powertrain.

The design of the Yaris Cross has not changed much, and the new thing is that customers can now choose new body colors, Urban Khaki and Juniper Blue. Toyota engineers have done everything this time to reduce noise and vibration. A dynamic engine mount was added to the left side of the engine, a resonator was installed on the intake pipe, the internal muffler was changed from a single-layer to a three-layer construction, another layer of felt was added to the upper hood muffler, and thicker glass.

Inside, the new patterned upholstery stitching and decorative lines on the dashboard and doors match the green body color. Also, Platinum Pearl White and Silver Metallic bi-tone colors are available as exclusive options. There are also screens that are among the largest in the class in terms of size, so they are available in 7 or 12.3-inch diagonals for the driver’s instruments and 9 or 10.5 inches for the multimedia touchscreen, depending on the equipment package. The 12.3-inch screen displays dials, information and graphics, and the driver can customize the display to suit their mood or type of journey with four style options: Smart, Casual, Sporty and Tough.

The biggest change is the Hybrid 130 option powered by a 1.5-L engine with 116 hp (85 kW) or 130 hp (96 kW). It sits on a set of exclusive new 18-inch dark grey/machined five-spoke alloy wheels.

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Refreshed Toyota Yaris Cross
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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition

In honor of 10 consecutive victories at the most famous rally, which has been held since 1979 (Dakar Rally), Toyota introduced a special edition of the Land Cruiser J300 model, the Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition.

The car was presented in the UAE and is based on the model Land Cruiser 300 Black Edition which is already available in this Gulf state. It is equipped with components from the Black Edition equipment kit, which includes a black radiator grille, underbody protection and a mudguard. A set of black and gray decals, which extend to the rear bumper, adorn the profile of the car and pay tribute to the Land Cruiser‘s motorsport heritage. It’s mounted on a set of black 18″ rims wrapped in 285/60R18 tires.

Inside, there’s a standard 9-inch infotainment screen, tri-zone air conditioning, wood accents, fabric seat covers and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition is powered by a turbocharged 3.5-L V6 engine that develops 415 hp (309 kW). Power is sent to all wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

It should be said that Toyota’s 10 consecutive victories refer to the series car category and not to the overall ranking.

Toyota Land Cruiser 10th Victory Edition costs $87,095.

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