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2024 Toyota GR Yaris

According to information coming from Japan, Toyota is preparing a new version of the most powerful B-segment car, the Toyota GR Yaris. The company did not confirm information about the car, whose arrival is expected by the end of the year.

The Toyota GR Yaris was premiered in 2020, and is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 261 hp (192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km/h).

However, according to new information, the new version should be more powerful. It will be powered by the same 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine but with 300 hp (221 kW) and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. Power will be sent to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The new GR Yaris should receive a new bumper design, revised suspension, new brakes and a stiffer body, as well as a larger spoiler and a larger central screen in the cabin.

Source: Best Car

News

2024 Huawei Aito M9

After 2021 when Huawei presented its first car, the ARCFOX Alpha S, developed in cooperation with the BAIC group, now the all-electric Aito M9 is coming to the market soon. It is expected to be officially presented next year, and pre-orders are open at a price of around 63,900 and 77,100 euros.

The Aito M9 is 5,239mm long, 1,999mm wide and 1,800mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,110mm, ensuring a spacious interior for passengers and luggage. The exterior design is based on “supreme simplicity and purity” and is adorned with aerodynamic intakes and a modern design of headlights that are seamlessly integrated. The rear is somewhat simpler, with less sharp lines, and the Aito logo is positioned above the taillights.

The interior will suit technology lovers, it is equipped with Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4.0 cockpit, with three screens, as well as Huawei’s in-car entertainment system AI Intelligent Cystal. For the first time, Huawei used its digital assistant Xiaoyi, which ensured a seamless and interactive user experience. Crystal is still part of the Huawei Sound system. The spacious interior is equipped with six seats that can be adjusted to different configurations and accommodate up to 6 passengers.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Aito M9 will be available in two versions, EV and ERV. The all-electric version will have four-wheel drive with two electric motors with a total power of 530 hp (390 kW), manufactured by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. (CATL). The ERV will be powered by a 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine (112 kW) in combination with two electric motors (165 and 200 kW) with a total power of 662 hp (487 kW).

Source: Huawei

Tuning

BMW M4 Competition upgraded by DarwinPRO Aerodynamics

DarwinPRO Aerodynamics is a tuner specialized in extreme body kits, and this time they showed their skills on one of the best cars of the Bavarian company, the BMW M4 Competition.

The first thing that will be noticed when looking at the car is the pink color, which may not appeal to many, but it was the personal choice of the car owner. A lot of carbon fiber components like the $2,500 hood, $2,150 rear wing, side skirts, front splitter, side wings and mirror cup are installed, giving the car more downforce. There are LED daytime running lights reminiscent of those on the BMW M4 CSL, which set a new lap record at the Nurburgring a few weeks ago.

The tuner didn’t change anything under the hood. The BMW M4 Competition is powered by a 3.0-liter biturbo S58 engine with 503 hp (370 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via an 8-speed M-Steptronic automatic transmission.

Source: DarwinPRO Aerodynamics

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BMW M4 Competition upgraded by DarwinPRO Aerodynamics