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In a bold move that could reshape the auto industry, Japan’s biggest carmakers — Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru — have joined forces to develop three next-gen internal combustion engines optimized for carbon neutrality. These radical engines, including a hydrogen-fueled rotary from Mazda, a compact horizontally-opposed engine by Subaru, and a next-gen inline-3 from Toyota, promise cleaner performance without abandoning the visceral thrill of combustion.

The collaboration represents a pivot from battery-only strategies, combining low-emission fuel tech with traditional engine design. By integrating biofuels, e-fuels, and hydrogen into their roadmaps, these companies are betting that combustion can still thrive in a sustainable future. Japan is not giving up on engines — it’s reengineering them for the 22nd century.



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Eoinmack said:
Still don't know where the fu*k it is 🤣
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I haven't seen it but l imagine is after Naas the big Globe on the roundabout. From there the speed limit is 100 and a bit further you have relevantly new circle K petrol station on both sides of the road but the one towards dublin was build around covid times
 
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Volkswagen wants you to pay monthly… for horsepower you already own 🤯

Netflix gives you movies. Volkswagen gives you horsepower, but only if you pay up.

The German automaker has rolled out a subscription service for its all-electric ID.3 hatchback where drivers must pay to unlock power the car already has.

The ID.3 Pro and Pro S models leave the factory with 228bhp and 310Nm of torque sitting under the hood. But unless you hand over £16.50 every month, or a one-off £649 “lifetime unlock,” you are stuck with 201bhp. Your car has the power, you just cannot use it without paying extra.

Volkswagen claims this does not affect range or insurance since the car is already registered at 228bhp from day one. The brand calls it “flexibility,” giving buyers the option to upgrade later instead of paying upfront for a higher-performance trim.

Car fans are not buying the spin. BMW already took heat for charging subscriptions for heated seats, and Polestar offers a similar paid performance pack. Now VW is learning just how quickly the internet will roast anything that feels like a cash grab.

So here is the million-dollar question: are you cool with paying a monthly fee to unlock horsepower that is literally trapped in your own car, or is this just “microtransactions on wheels”?

Meanwhile, manual drivers are out here unlocking extra horsepower the old-fashioned way… by downshifting. For free.
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If they have remote access to your ecu, they can see if somebody is tampering with it or they can void your warranty. God l hate new cars with passion
 
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Toyota is set to introduce a V8-powered GR Supra for the 2026 Supercars Championship.

This track-only race car will feature a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine, the same one found in the Lexus LC 500 and RC F, but modified for competitive use.

Only six of these race cars will be built, with two fielded by Walkinshaw Andretti United and the others by Brad Jones Racing.
The car will sport a custom body kit with a more aggressive front splitter, wider fenders, and a large rear wing.
It will also be equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, slick tires, and heavy-duty AP Racing brakes, making it a formidable competitor against the V8-powered Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in the championship.

While the V8-powered Supra will make waves on the track, it won’t be available for public purchase.
The current production GR Supra, which uses BMW-sourced engines, is expected to end in early 2026, with no clear successor confirmed yet.
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