NEW TOYOTA MR2 AND FJ CRUISER CONCEPTS AND OTHER NEWS! WEEKLY UPDATE

EV Channels Review

This weekly update covers a significant announcement from Toyota and Lexus regarding their future EV strategies, including a $70 billion investment and plans for 30 new electric models by 2030, with Lexus aiming to be EV-only by 2035. Key concepts revealed include potential successors to the MR2 (Sports EV concept), FJ Cruiser (Compact Cruiser EV), and Tacoma (Pickup EV). The reviewer highlights the potential for Toyota to lead in electrifying trucks and compact SUVs. Lexus also showcased concepts like the electrified Sport concept, inspired by the LFA, with impressive hypothetical specs (0-60 in low 2s, 435-mile range). Other news includes Honda's Civic Type R spy shots, Mazda's handling improvements for the 2022 Miata, Ford's Bronco Everglades details, Audi's S1 Hoonitron for Ken Block, GMC's electric Sierra Denali tease, Chevrolet's electric Silverado production delay, next-gen Dodge Challenger/Charger rumors of a six-cylinder engine, BMW's electric 3 Series (i3 eDrive 35 L) for China, the next-gen Mini Cooper S spied uncamouflaged, and details on the 2023 Genesis G90. A potential high-performance Genesis G70 project appears to be canceled, which the reviewer laments as a missed opportunity to compete with M cars.