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Toyota has introduced the bZ Time Attack concept. It features an upgraded powertrain with 402+ hp. EV has an aggressive body kit and stripped interior. The refreshed 2026 Toyota bZ offers up to 338 hp (252 kW / 343 PS), which is a massive 124 hp (92 kW / 126 PS) increase over its terribly named predecessor. That power boost lets the top-spec model range-topping variant to rocket from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.9 seconds and travel 278 miles (447 km) on a single charge. To highlight that newfound performance, Toyota is bringing out the bZ Time Attack concept. Set to debut at the SEMA Show next week, the track-focused model features an aggressive body kit with a prominent front splitter and new side skirts. They’re joined by extended fenders, a sporty rear diffuser, and a massive rear wing. More: Toyota Slashed Thousands Off New Base bZ, But Raised It For Other Trims Besides the body kit, the crossover has been lowered 6 inches (152 mm) while its track has been expan...

Mugen offers a bodykit, titanium exhaust, and brake upgrade kit. Tuner revealed pricing and availability for the Group B package. Total cost of upgrades exceeds the Civic Type R’s price in Japan. The Honda Civic Type R may have bowed out of Europe, but it still thrives elsewhere, including Japan, where it shares showroom space with the Prelude hybrid coupe. For those craving extra drama, Mugen now offers a tuning package that brings sharper looks, stronger brakes, and a louder exhaust. More: Mugen Dials Up The Drama For New Prelude Coupe The Group.B bodykit made its first appearance at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, following last year’s concept debut. Now, Mugen has detailed pricing and market availability for every part. The cost of these upgrades can nearly double that of Japan’s hot hatch , signaling they target hardcore enthusiasts with deep pockets. What’s in the Kit? At the front, modifications include a front bumper extension with a prominent splitter, a ...

Toyota confirmed a new V8 powertrain now in active development. The twin-turbo V8 will power future GR and Lexus performance cars. Toyota’s powertrain boss said it will come in multiple versions. Toyota isn’t quite ready to say goodbye to gasoline. The brand that made hybrid tech mainstream still has a soft spot for the mechanical rhythm of pistons and exhaust notes. Now it’s doubling down, confirming development of a brand-new V8 engine that will sit at the core of its next performance flagship, the Toyota GR GT3 supercar. And that’s not all, as a closely related version of the same engine will also feature in the production model of the Lexus Sport Concept, tying together two of Toyota’s most ambitious projects in recent memory. It’s A Brand New V8 From the early stages of development, it was suspected that the GR-branded flagship model would be powered by a hybrid V8. Toyota recently teased us with an audio clip of the engine’s rumble , and a senior executive has n...