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The KEI-01 will be built in Indiana and sold only to fleets from the second half of 2027. It is right-hand drive, uses a 660cc three-cylinder engine with four-wheel drive, and is capped at 25 mph under federal low-speed-vehicle rules. Toyota says limited retail sales could follow.
Supplier Horse Powertrain confirms the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 makes 670 horsepower and 590 lb-ft on its own. Lotus says the full hybrid system will total at least 986 horsepower through an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The car, codenamed Type 135, is due to launch in 2028.
Kelley Blue Book puts October's average transaction price at $51,109, up about 2% from a year earlier. Full-size pickups averaged about $68,000, and mid-size SUVs became the highest-volume segment. EV prices averaged about $56K, nearly 3% lower than last October.
A dashboard projector and laminated glass with holographic optical elements create images on the windshield that Mercedes claims stay visible in direct sunlight. Driver and passenger can be shown different content. The Drive's Stephen Edelstein argues the feature puts more potential distractions in front of drivers.
Doug DeMuro sold his blue-and-white Ford GT for $540,000 on Cars and Bids and bought a Heritage edition, one of 343 built, with 19,000 miles. He says he never liked the old car's colors and expects Heritage values to keep rising.
Nick Jaynes bought a sun-faded 1979 International Scout II sight-unseen and found its steering, brakes, suspension and transmission worn out. Repairs came to over $13,000 before he sold it at a loss. He advises an independent inspection and a parts-availability check before buying any patina vehicle.
Top Gear walks around the mid-engine, rear-drive Magma GT concept, which has no rear window and rides on staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels. The channel reports rumors of a small twin-turbo V8 with electric assistance and about 800 horsepower. It says the car feels close to production.
The four-door concept has coach doors with no B-pillar, inflatable seat bolsters and eight physical controls that drivers can reassign. Its design will inform the next Polestar 2, due in early 2027, and the Polestar 7. Polestar is banned from selling new cars in the US.
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