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Toyota Says Next-Generation Hybrids Will Use 15% Less Fuel

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-29 12:24 | News | 0 Comments

Toyota has released new details about its next-generation hybrid strategy, including a projected 15% reduction in fuel consumption compared with today’s equivalent hybrid vehicles. The automaker...

1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Fire Command Import Listed for $29,995

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-29 08:47 | News | 0 Comments

A retired Japanese emergency vehicle is offering a distinctive take on the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series. The 1997 Land Cruiser GX Fire Command was listed in Georgia for $29,995, with 39,129 miles,...

Toyota Crown Signia GT-S Concept Adds Aggressive Styling and a Five-Inch Drop

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-29 07:47 | News | 0 Comments

Toyota is bringing a heavily modified Crown Signia to the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where the one-off GT-S Concept will combine dramatic bodywork, upgraded suspension and larger brakes with...

Toyota Mule May Preview a New Multi-Powertrain SUV Platform

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-29 04:47 | News | 0 Comments

A heavily modified SUV prototype may offer an early look at Toyota’s next vehicle architecture, which is designed to support electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Although the test...

New Alpina 7-Series Prototype Shows Amber DRLs and Distinctive Design

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-28 15:24 | News | 0 Comments

BMW-owned Alpina is developing a new luxury sedan based on the updated 7-Series, and fresh spy images provide an early look at the model’s styling changes. The prototype was photographed near BMW’s...

Toyota’s Mid-Engined GR Yaris Prototype Takes on a More MR2-Like Shape

by SAPER News Desk | 2026-10-28 14:24 | News | 0 Comments

Toyota’s mid-engined GR Yaris racing prototype has evolved into a design that more closely resembles a traditional sports car, strengthening speculation that the project could preview a future...

Stellantis Patent Describes EV Battery Quick-Release System That Could Move the Car Away

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 18:24 | News | 0 Comments

A newly published patent from FCA US describes an emergency system that could disconnect an electric vehicle’s high-voltage battery and use its 12-volt battery to move the vehicle away from the separated pack.The patent, titled “High-Voltage Battery Quick Release...

Next-Generation Polestar 2 Targets BMW i3 With New Platform and 800-Volt Architecture

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 17:24 | News | 0 Comments

Polestar is preparing to unveil a second-generation Polestar 2 next year, positioning the electric sedan against the BMW i3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric in Europe’s premium EV market. The redesigned model is expected to bring a new platform, updated styling and...

Tesla Patent Offers a Detailed Look at a Possible Next-Generation Roadster

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 16:24 | News | 0 Comments

A Tesla patent for an active rear wing may provide the clearest look yet at the company’s long-delayed next-generation Roadster, although the vehicle shown in the filing is not identified as the production model.The patent illustrates a low-slung, two-door sports car...

New York Man Sentenced for Using Stolen Identity to Finance a 2021 Corvette

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 15:24 | News | 0 Comments

Lei Zhou has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison after using stolen personal information and a forged check to acquire a 2021 Chevrolet Corvette. Federal prosecutors say the transaction was part of a broader scheme involving at least six luxury vehicles...

2027 Hyundai Tucson Revealed With New Hybrid Powertrains and Radical Design

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 14:24 | News | 0 Comments

Hyundai has fully revealed the redesigned 2027 Tucson in New York City, introducing a dramatically different exterior, a revamped cabin, and new hybrid powertrain options. The fifth-generation SUV will be offered in multiple configurations, with availability and...

2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Review: Strong V8 Value, Until the Options Add Up

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 13:24 | News | 0 Comments

The 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 remains one of the most entertaining three-row SUVs available, pairing a 475-horsepower 6.4-liter V8 with useful towing capability and predictable handling. Its aging cabin and high option prices, however, make the value proposition far...

Rocketeer Fits a 304-HP Ford V6 Into the Mazda MX-5 NC

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 11:24 | News | 0 Comments

British specialist Rocketeer has expanded its Mazda MX-5 engine-swap work to the NC generation, installing a naturally aspirated Ford V6 while preserving the sports car’s original bulkhead, subframe, and 50-50 weight distribution. The NC-generation MX-5 was produced...

GM and LG Confirm Spring Hill Plant for Next-Generation LMR EV Batteries

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 10:47 | News | 0 Comments

General Motors and LG Energy Solution are moving ahead with plans to produce lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for electric trucks and full-size SUVs. Their Ultium Cells joint venture will manufacture the batteries at its Spring Hill, Tennessee,...

Saleen Teases Limited-Production SR Widebody Mustang Amid New Fundraising Effort

by SAPER News Desk | Oct 1, 2026 10:01 | News | 0 Comments

Saleen is developing a new widebody Ford Mustang upgrade kit that revives the company’s SR nameplate, previously used during the 1990s and early 2000s. The project, called the Saleen SR Widebody, was previewed in an Instagram teaser and is expected to be produced in...