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BMW continues the testing of its M Hybrid V8 Hypercar, for participation in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2024. During its most recent test at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium, the BMW M Team WRT charted some valuable insights into the vehicles performance capabilities.The tests were performed by a total of eight BMW M works drivers, who shared a variety of testing duties with both the M Hybrid V8 and the BMW M4 GT3 EVO. Seeing the most time behind the wheel of the M Hybrid were drivers Nick Yelloly and Marco Wittmann, particularly due to their experience from the race outings of the LMDh prototype in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2023.Specific goals for the testing of the carbon-black M Hybrid included optimizing systems and performance, as well as allowing the t...

Lotus has unveiled its first-ever Hyper-GT model, the Emeya, a four-door vehicle designed to set a new standard for luxury and performance in the electric vehicle market.The company's CEO, Feng Qingfeng, announced the launch in New York City, stating that the Emeya combines Lotus' rich heritage with intelligent performance and the latest technologies, pushing the boundaries for how a luxury EV should look and perform.The Emeya boasts advanced aerodynamic features, including an active front grille, rear diffuser, and rear spoiler, combined with a low center of gravity, designed to enhance stability and set a new standard for ride and handling excellence in the GT segment. The car also features an electronically controlled air suspension system that adjusts the vehicle automatically to ensur...

Toyota has unveiled an all-new Century, a premium vehicle that has dominated Japan's chauffeur-driven market since 1967, this time, as an SUV.BMWThe new model, set to launch later this year, blends traditional Japanese design aesthetics with modern technical elements for an elevated driving and passenger experience. At its core, Toyota says that the Century has always embodied "omotenashi," the Japanese spirit of hospitality but with evolving needs in the chauffeur industry, Toyota's development team introduced this new model under the theme "The Chauffeur" -- with the design catering to passengers using their travel time for rest or online meetings.At the exterior, the Century reflects a "stately grandeur," showcasing both horizontal and vertical design features, drawing inspiration from ...