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Toyota is preparing an eighth-generation Celica performance coupe. The new model is expected to share underpinnings with the Corolla. It will likely feature a hybrid turbo 2.0-liter engine and an AWD layout. Toyota is tirelessly working on an expanded Gazoo Racing lineup designed to attract the attention of driving enthusiasts. With the return of the Celica having been officially confirmed , the latest reports draw the image of a front-engine AWD coupe with a hybrid powertrain that could share its underpinnings with the next Corolla. The Celica Sport, as it is being referred to, (although Toyota has also trademarked the GR Celica moniker) will be joined by a mid-engine sports car that could revive the MR2 moniker. The automaker is also developing new generations of the GR 86 and GR Supra positioned under the GR GT flagship supercar. More: Toyota’s New MR2 Might Arrive In 2028 Without A Single Toyota Badge According to a new report by...

Mazda drops the 2.0-liter MX-5 in the UK for the 2027 model year. The remaining 1.5-liter gains 5 hp, reaching a modest 134 hp. Fresh 2027 safety kit includes rear crossing alert across the range. The ND-generation of Mazda MX-5 has been around for more than a decade now, but it still remains the go-to choice for those in the market for a light, fun, and affordable sports car. While the current MX-5 looks mostly the same as it was when unveiled in 2015, minor updates continue to be made across the range, including in the UK. To keep selling the MX-5 through the 2027 model year, Mazda has been forced to drop the old 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G engine, meaning a less powerful 1.5-liter Skyactiv-G is now the only option. European emissions regulations killed off the 184 PS 2.0-liter in 2024, and now the UK has followed suit. ...

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Fermín Aldeguer for the next two seasons of the MotoGP World Championship, extending the collaboration with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer until the end of the 2028 season. Over the course of his first two seasons in the Premier Class, the Spanish rider has demonstrated his talent, speed, and confirmed all his potential as one of the most promising young riders on the international motorcycling scene. Ducati has thus decided to strengthen its commitment to Aldeguer, placing him at the centre of its long-term sports strategy. As part of this agreement, Fermín Aldeguer will race with the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, a key benchmark structure within the Ducati family in MotoGP. This renewal confirms Ducati’s confidence in the Spanish rider’s qualities and his potential for growth, with the goal of becoming one of the main key players in the future of MotoGP. Claudio Domenicali (Ducati CEO) “Fermín perfectl...

The Korean-spec Hyundai Palisade gains model year updates. It is available in a taller and more luxurious High Roof variant. Local lineup also gains stealthy Black Ink and rugged XRT trims. Hyundai has launched a few model year updates for the Palisade in South Korea, expanding the flagship SUV lineup and improving the standard equipment. The headline act is the introduction of the new High Roof variant, serving as the most spacious and luxurious member of the range. The new model takes a clear cue from the Kia Carnival minivan which is also available in High Roof configuration . By extending the roofline upward by 240 mm (9.4 inches), Hyundai has created a much roomier interior while maintaining an overall height of 2,005 mm (78.9 inches), ensuring it can still clear standard underground parking structures. More: Hyundai’s One-Off Palisade Isn’t For Sale, And That’s A Shame The Palisade High Roof is visually distinguished by the bo...