Toyota has brought its new flagship V8 supercar to the UK, before it goes on sale next year, a storming, 641bhp rival to the Mercedes-AMG GT and Aston Martin Vantage. The GR GT – named for Toyota’s Gazoo Racing performance division – is described as having been conceived as a “road-legal race car”. Indeed, the road-going and GT3-spec racing versions have been revealed simultaneously, reflecting the fact that they were engineered completely in parallel.
Toyota GR GT: A Road-Legal Race Car
The supercar made its public dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last week, but Autocar had a chance to get up close beforehand and check out all the important details. And – of course – hear that thumping V8 motor fire up for the first time. The main focus was on the car’s performance, with its 641bhp V8 engine and rear-wheel drive layout.
The GR GT is a significant departure from Toyota’s usual lineup, with a focus on performance and handling rather than practicality. The car’s design is aggressive and sleek, with a low-slung stance and wide tires. The interior is similarly focused on performance, with a minimalist design and a focus on the driver.
Source: Autocar
BYD’s New Qin Max EV with Flash Charging
BYD has spotted its new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging for the first time. The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” according to BYD. The new “Max” model will join BYD’s popular Qin lineup as a bigger sibling to the Qin L, a Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan.
Lu Tian, the general manager of BYD’s Ocean series, previewed the new Qin Max for the first time on its Weibo page. According to Tian, BYD “created a completely different B-segment fast-charging sedan for young people” with the Qin Max. The new model is the “super-sized ” version of the Qin family, positioned above the Qin L.
Source: Electrek
EV Prices Continue to Decline
EV prices have declined for the sixth straight month, with the average transaction price (ATP) for a new EV at $56,238 in June. This is down 4.5% from a year ago. The decline in EV prices is attributed to increased competition and decreasing production costs.
The ATP for a new vehicle overall in June – that’s EVs and ICE – was $49,758. This suggests that EVs are still priced at a premium compared to their gasoline-powered counterparts. However, the gap is narrowing, and EVs are becoming more competitive in terms of price.
Source: Electrek