Rumormill: Possesses Toyota scrapped the planning from the FT-86?

About which could be still... odd. Less than the legal reason being the terribly long story short. Japan's
Vacation Autos is reporting that Toyota possesses determined to
scrap the planning from the therefore a lot lovely much beloved FT-86. Carry out not be concerned, the
FT-86 plus its rear-wheel drive, straightforward, reasonable, sporty self isn't always in
danger. Toyota had three competing designs to figure price and feature
picked one that they liked better in comparison to the automobile we tend to saw in Tokyo.
That is his or him or her right and privilege.



This new artwork is reportedly the work of a Northern American
design team sometimes called Calty Design Appear around, beating out
Toyota's alternative Ecu and Japanese proposals. The european team
is accountable for the FT-86 concept we actually suffer from seen so far. Bother is,
we haven't any concept what this new vehicle appearance though if and that we favor
the simplest way the concept looked. FT86club.com encompasses a rendering of what the
new car can seem to be posted these. But once more,
who knows? Especially as Holiday Autos does not strike united states because the
a good amount of trustworthy of sources. We'll attempt and do a little digging in keeping
you posted. Tip of the floppy fedora to Cameron!

Report: NHTSA turns the legal watch towards electronics though source up of Toyota troubles

Reports from multiple news retailers cite sources inside the legal National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration who clthe legal the governing body could be
currently shopping back to electrical problems the legalause the source for

2009 Lincoln MKX AWD

I don't mind the styling of the Lincoln MKX and its corporate cousin, the Ford Edge, but the MKX doesn't really look like I expect a Lincoln to look. Instead, I see it simply as an Edge in fancy eveningwear. I think part of the problem is that, when the MXK was created, Lincoln's renaissance was just in its infancy. And even though there have been lots of new products, the brand has lacked a coherent design language until, arguably, this year. Styling cues are now shared across the MKS sedan, the MKZ sedan, the upcoming MKT seven-seat crossover, and even the C concept from this year's Detroit auto show, but the MKX is the odd man out.The MXK does share some of its interior design themes with another Lincoln, though, and that would be the big Navigator SUV. Both vehicles sport symmetrical, dual-cockpit-style instrument panels with squared gauges that are an homage to the legendary Continentals. The dashboard is another retro throwback, because it feels nearly as hard as the stamped-steel panels used in the 1960s. Ford used a slightly softer plastic on the upper region of the center stack, which is nice, but then chose a harder, sharply edged plastic right where you rest your kneecap.The MKX certainly is comfortable to drive, however. Although the 3.5-liter V-6 is a bit coarse at higher revs, it moves the MKX along fairly well, and the six-speed automatic shifts quite smoothly. The three inches of snow I trekked through one morning never posed a problem, although it's not terribly difficult to break loose the rear axle. Stability control, of course, is standard.All in all, the MXK is a competent luxury crossover, but I can't say the Lincoln does anything or offers anything that a fully loaded Edge doesn't. Put me in an Edge Sport with Ford's Sync connectivity system, and I'd be just as happy.
[Via: Automobilemag ]
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Mission One electric motorcycle boasts 150 MPH top speed, extreme price tag

The Mission One EV electric sports bike got a proper unveiling at this week's Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) conference, and boy does this baby exude power. Mission Motors says the motorcycle's got an 150 MPH top speed and 100 foot-pounds of torque at any point between 0 and 6,500 RPM. That's a good deal faster than the Electric Motorsport GPR-S, which tops out at a now-paltry 100 MPH. The lithium-ion battery keeps it running for 150 miles, and charge time is targeted for under 2 Hours at 240V (8 Hours at 120V). Its stylish form factor comes from famed industrial designer Yves Behar. Yeah, we're excited, too, but here's the part where you flinch: the deathly silent super-scooter will first show up in 2010 with a 50-unit limited edition run costing $68,995 apiece. A more affordable model will be announced sometime this summer. If you've got a need for this much muted speed, be prepared to mortgage a house or two.


[Via: Autoblog Green ]
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