At January’s Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) unveiled Toyota’s latest chapter in hybrid racing technology — the newest edition GT300 specification Prius, which is no ordinary gas-sipping hybrid. Built in partnership with APR Racing, the GT300 will compete in Japan’s exciting Super GT Series for the fifth year.

The Super GT Series is a grand touring racing venue that began in 1993. The cars are divided into two groups: GT300 and GT500 (cars with no more than 300 and 500 horsepower). With both groups of cars on the track at the same time, the racing is dicey and highly entertaining.

This new GT300 joins the other race-spec Toyota hybrid, the TS040. It is a more advanced hybrid racer that competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

It Looks Like The New Prius—Sort Of

Every element of the GT300’s bodywork is custom-fabricated in carbon fiber, though TRD and APR Racing were careful to retain the all-new 2016 Prius’ profile and styling cues. The racecar has the same intriguingly shaped front grill, spaceship-like headlights and air intakes. In back, the taillights are the same as those used on the standard Prius. Other than those elements, the track-only car’s aerodynamic package was designed according to Super GT regulations and was built using computational fluid dynamics technology.

The Japanese builder has added center-locking alloy wheels tucked under absolutely massive fender flares, a deep bumper with a big air vent and a dry carbon front splitter. Side skirts, a rear

Stripped down to go fast

diffuser and an oversized wing help generate drag and adhesion to the track surface, especially around high-speed corners. All told, the racecar is much lower and considerably wider than the regular-production hatchback it’s loosely based on.

Inside, the driver sits in a specifically designed bucket seat and faces a multifunction steering wheel crafted out of carbon fiber and a digital information display that replaces the instrument cluster. Other than an added full roll cage, all equipment is removed to make the racing Prius as light as possible.

Vroom, Vroom

This steroidal Prius racer dumps the production model’s 1.8-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine in favor of the 3.4-liter ‘RV8K’V-8 race engine. The engine’s designation is derived from “racing V8,” using the RV8 prefix that has served a large number of Toyota racing machines, including the Le Mans-competing TS040.

The naturally aspirated 90-degree V-8 features an aluminum block and head along with a dual overhead camshaft design with four valves per cylinder. The engine is detuned from the original 600 horsepower to meet GT 300 regulations of 300 horsepower.

As you might expect from the photo, the big V-8 is not under the hood. Instead, it’s a mid-engine layout with the race engine mounted between the B-pillars and rear axles, delivering torque to the rear wheels via a sequential six-speed manual gearbox.

Of course a Prius can’t be a Prius without a hybrid powerplant. Toyota’s latest Hybrid Synergy Drive system from the 2016 street car is employed, but is relocated to the passenger footwell for better weight distribution. Also borrowed from the new Prius is the electric motor, though with minor modifications to make it racetrack ready. The electric drive system receives its power from a small lithium-ion battery.

Racing Away

A Prius with a different goal

The race team is fielding two Prius racecars in the 2016 season. Hiroaki Nagai and Kota Sasaki pilot the No. 30 car, while Koki Saga and Yuichi Nakayama share driving duties in the No. 31 car.

APR Racing and TRD tweaked the newest GT300 in preparation for the Super GT season opener at Japan’s Okayama International Circuit on April 9 and 10. APR is one of the most successful championship teams in the Super GT300 class, and last year campaigned the outgoing Prius GT300. In that first race the two Prius finished 12th and 14th, one lap off the winning pace. In the second race of the season at Fuji, one Prius finished ninth while the second car fell to 20th in the hotly contested field.

Commenting on his time racing last year’s GT300 Prius, Koki Saga said: “The hybrid system reached a certain maturity with the previous model and now we have the new model, which has [become the] strongest machine APR have ever had. We won twice last year… so our goal this year is to win three times and get the championship.” They have five more races this year to try to make that mark.

If you are of a certain age, rear-wheel drive cars were the norm and was all you ever drove. The enjoyment of driving a rear-wheel drive car grew with more and more hours behind the wheel, especially if you were driving a sporty car. The auto market is now dominated by front-wheel drive cars, with only trucks and a few cars being pushed rather than pulled.

Clean Fleet Report recently reviewed the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata noting it is the lowest priced two-seat rear-wheel drive convertible sports car on the market. Well, let me introduce you to the 2016 Scion FR-S, which is the lowest priced rear-wheel drive sports coupe on the market. You want performance and handling with a fixed roof? Then the Scion FR-S is the car for you. Oh, and you can still pull down 30 mpg on the highway (and 34 mpg in the automatic model)!

The 2016 Scion FR-S is powered by a 2.0-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder boxer engine, producing 200 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque. The boxer design is a horizontally opposed engine invented by Karl Benz (he ultimately of Mercedes-Benz) in 1896. In recent automotive history it has been used by, among others, Porsche, Volkswagen and Subaru, the later of which shares a platform with the Scion FR-S with its BRZ.

Clean Fleet Report’s FR-S was equipped with a six-speed manual (a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is optional) which was EPA rated at 22 city / 30 highway/ 25 combined mpg. Our week in the FR-S saw 294 miles of 75-percent highway and 25-percent city driving and an average of 26.6 mpg, meaning, even in a sporty car that loves to run high in the rev band, it is possible to get respectable fuel economy.

The FR-S, weighing-in at 2,758 lbs. is among the lightest cars we have tested. In comparison, the aforementioned MX-5 Miata weighed a comparatively lean 2,332 lbs. While this 400+ pound difference may seem to give the MX-5 a performance edge, especially when cornering, the FR-S (which also has a rear seat) makes-up for the weight disadvantage by pumping-out an additional 45 hp. Scion also offers their tC sporty coupe that is fun to drive, but not quite in the same class as the MX-5 or the FR-S.

The six-speed manual in our FR-S was designed for aggressive shifting and loves being high in the rev band. The torque is meh at low rpms in each gear, but becomes much better when taking the FR-S up to the 7,500 redline, where this boxer engine likes to hang-out—and also where the fun and spirited driving lives.

The FR-S has good road manners at freeway speeds with little wind noise, probably in part due to the low 0.27 coefficient of drag. But where the FR-S really shines is cornering. The electric power steering did not reduce the road feel as much as others we have tested. When combined with the MacPherson strut front, double wishbone rear and stabilizer bars at both ends, vehicle stability and traction control (and the Michelin high performance 215/45R17 tires), the handling was crisp, agile and very, very fun. Braking was as hoped for with ventilated front and rear discs, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution and brake assist.

Scion says the FR-S “has fierce exterior looks and high-octane styling.” Exuberance aside, I think the FR-S is a sharp-looking car with a stance that welcomes/invites/urges/demands you to drive it

fast. The low-slung front end is highlighted by fog lights and angular projector-beam halogen headlights leading to a swept back windshield and a rapidly declining roofline, which is topped by a color-keyed shark fin antenna. The rear window drops down to a very short trunk lid, ending with a tasteful and attractive spoiler. The back-end has horizontal LED taillights and cool-looking chrome-tipped exhaust tips integrated into a wind-channeling lower bumper that also houses one of the most uniquely-designed CHMSL’s (third brake lamp—center-high mounted stop lamp) and back-up light set-up.

Clean Fleet Report was driving what Scion calls the Series 2.0 FR-S, of which only 1,000 units will be built. The subtle, but nice, changes for 2016, which Scion says creates an “experience (that) remains all about the driver,” have resulted in a clean and simple interior that grabs your eye with very attractive heated, black leather and Alcantara (aka Ultrasuede) seats with camel-color accents. This color combination was carried through to the door panels (which also had carbon-fiber look-and-feel inserts) and the heated, leather-trimmed steering wheel. The center armrest, seats and dash had accent topstitching (and even an embroidered FR-S logo on the dash) and very minimum, tasteful use of aluminum. The gauges were set at perfect eye level with the rev-programmable tachometer being the largest, right smack dab in the middle of the cluster.

At 4.9-inches off the ground, getting into the driver’s seat takes a combination of bending, squatting and leg swinging. Not that any of this is difficult, but, if you are used to hopping into and out of a SUV, you will be learning a few new skills with the FR-S. Once in the driver’s seat, which offers ample support, there are manual adjustments for the tilt and telescoping steering column to find a comfortable driving position. Scion classifies the FR-S as a 2+2, meaning that it is designed for two front passengers and, in a pinch, the seat could–if absolutely necessary–have rear passengers…the smaller, the better. The one-piece rear seatback folds flat, offering additional stowing space along with the small trunk.

The eight-speaker Pioneer audio system with built-in tweeters and a separate two-channel amplifier to drive the door-mounted woofers, was controlled through a seven-inch color touch screen

display along with the AM/FM/CD/MP3 HD radio featuring Aha and Pandora. The infotainment system was also equipped navigation, USB ports, iPod connectivity, Aux-in jacks, Bluetooth streaming audio, hands-free telephone and voice recognition. There are no steering wheel-mounted controls, so all changes for the audio system are on the touch screen.

The 2016 Scion FR-S comes standard with an extensive list of safety features starting with six airbags, rear-view backup camera, tire pressure monitoring system, cruise control, remote keyless entry, push button start/stop, power door locks, windows and outside rearview mirrors, carpeted floor mats and dual zone automatic climate control.

The 2016 FR-S has earned a US Government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, where 5 Stars is the highest safety rating, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the FR-S a “Good” safety rating.

Base pricing for the 2016 Scion FR-S with the six-speed manual is $25,305 and $26,405 for the six-speed automatic. Clean Fleet Report’s FR-S Release Series 2.0, with options, had a MSRP of $30,005. All listed pricing does not include the $795 delivery, processing and handling fee

The 2016 Scion FR-S comes with these warranties:

Basic – Three-year/36,000-mile

Powertrain – Five-year/60,000-mile

Roadside Assistance – Two-year/24,000-mile

Corrosion Perforation – Five-year/Unlimited mile

Factory Scheduled Maintenance – Two-year/25,000-mile

Clean Fleet Report is a fan of rear-wheel drive sports cars. We gave the convertible Mazda MX-5 Miata high marks and now feel the 2016 Scion FR-S earns that accolade for a fixed-roof sports car. You can spend much, much more for sports cars than these two, but the fun-per-dollar equation will be significantly higher.

If you have not heard the news, 2016 is the last model year for the Scion brand. Toyota has decided to fold three of the Scion nameplates, iA, iM and FR-S under the Toyota name. Sometime in the fall of 2016, the FR-S becomes the 2017 Toyota 86, which is already the global name for this car. Toyota promises the 86 will have modest but noticeable changes over the current FR-S, which means that for the balance of 2016, Scion dealers might be motivated to deal on the FR-S. No promises, of course, but if you are looking for a fun, sporty, fuel-efficient sports coupe for under $30,000, then the Scion FR-S should be first on your shopping list.

No thanks to the extensive efforts of Ferrari's engineers to keep all prototypes of the Enzo's replacement (codenamed F70) safe from prying eyes, there's a lot of speculation about what Maranello's next top model will look like.

Independent artist David Williams from Sydney, Australia, whom we first heard about this past June through his Ferrari 365 Turin design concept, took a good look at Ferrari's test cars and put his imagination to work to create his own vision of the F70.

Before we let you check out Williams' well-executed renderings in the gallery below, we'll remind you that the new F70 is slated to debut before the end of the year and go on sale in 2013.

The rear wheel-drive flagship from Maranello will sport a hybrid powerplant linking a mid-mounted 7.3-liter V12 naturally aspirated V12 rated at around 800-horses to a dual-clutch transmission and a pair of electric motors with about 120hp for a total system output in excess of 900 ponies.

Thanks to David Williams and Bruno R. for the shout out!

Design Credits: David Williams

It’s another episode in the rotary saga; this time taking place at the sidelines of the Concorso d’Eleganza where Mazda showcased their stunning RX Vision concept.

Mazda’s design director Kevin Rice spoke to Top Gear about the design philosophy that the company wants to follow. “If you look at the Ferrari 275 GTB or the Ferrari 330, and all those Italian cars through the late 50s, 60s and 70s, they were very pure, very clean and very exciting,” he says. 

“The modern world is busier and more exciting, but we respect those values of purity and beauty. They were valid then, and – if nobody else wants to do it – we want to resurrect those values,” Rice added. 

This is why the company brought the RX Vision to one of the most exclusive classic car events in the world, to showcase their will to bring back a cleaner and effortlessly beautiful design language and the positive feedback caught them off guard.

“We were overwhelmed with the reaction to the RX Vision,” says Kevin. “Inside Mazda, we all love the car, but to see the reaction of the people here at Villa – car fanatics of the highest level – and for them to be impressed has kind of shocked us. In a good way.”

When asked when Mazda will finally green-light the concept for production he simply smiles and says that they would love to build it, implying that it’s not that easy for them. What makes it difficult is of course the rotary powertrain. As is, the concept car doesn’t feature any running gear as it’s just a design study.

“Nobody else would have developed the rotary engine,” says Kevin. “We thought we could get something good out of it, which we did, but we never stopped developing it. We didn’t just leave it with the RX-8. In the back rooms at Mazda, we’re still developing it, and when the world’s ready to buy another rotary, we’ll be ready to provide it." 

The Japanese company has officially admitted in the past that they have a small dedicated engineering team working on the rotary engine for the past eight years, looking for a breakthrough. 

The increasingly stricter emissions standards combined with Mazda’s limited budget might not be enough to bring back the rotary engine. Some people believe though that if enough fans demand their rotary power back, Mazda will do them the favor.

Photo Renderings Copyright Carscoops / Josh Byrnes

Arguably one of the stalwarts of the crossover sector, Honda’s CR-V has been the sensible family choice since its inception back in 1995. It may not be one of the most exciting vehicles on the market, however it does most things fairly well and a minor redesign for the 3rd-gen model in 2015 has helped keep it competitive. 

Nevertheless that doesn't mean Honda is sitting back and watching its product become stale, as recently spotted test mules and reports indicate than an all-new redesigned CR-V is just around the corner. So let’s peel back the camouflage and take an illustrated look at what to expect. 

Honda-cautious styling

As with the departing CR-V, initial impressions are that stylists have again played it safe - which is to be expected for one of Honda’s volume-selling models. There is clear brand DNA with Honda’s ‘winged’ grille and intersecting LED headlamps - just think of a Jazz on steroids. Partial scollops cut into the lower front doors, whilst large fender flares and strong shoulder lines exude a more sharper appearance. Rear styling is curiously similar toMitsubishi’s Challenger/Pajero Sport SUV, with a rear pillar up-kink and vertical tail lights. 

Earthdream powertrains

Four-cylinder petrol engines will dominate the line up; so cue either a 1.5-liter turbo or a normally aspirated 2.4-liter as per the current CR-V. There have also been whispers of a plugin hybrid version; a 2.0-liter, four cylinder mated to a couple of electric motors would serve as an eco-conscious choice for buyers. 

European markets are expected to still be offered a diesel variant - whether this is a carry-over unit is yet to be confirmed. Front wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission will be standard, with all wheel drive an option. 

New underpinnings and bigger footprint 

The next CR-V will be based on the latest modular Civic platform, growing in size, allowing for improved interior packaging and potentially both 5 and 7-seat configurations. Interior styling and materials are to get a boost in perceived quality - not that the current car is bad, it just lacks flair. A plethora of new driver-assist and tech goodies will appear, as will a redesigned infotainment system. 

Competitive crossover alternatives

One of the current class-leaders; Mazda’s CX5, offers good looks and nimble handling, however it can’t match the Honda in sales. Then there is Ford’s equally impressive Escape, Hyundai’s Tucson, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav 4 and Subaru’s ageing Forester. 

The CR-V is expected to launch in 2017 worldwide, with North America getting it as an MY2018. 

Final thoughts; would you consider Honda’s next CR-V over the competition? Share your views in the comments below.

It has been a half decade since the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf launched the major manufacturer plug-in car market and as other vehicles have followed more are pending.

The present list of U.S. alternative-energy vehicles covered by HybridCars.com’s monthly sales Dashboard reveals 11 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and 12 battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

At the end of last year the count was nine PHEVs, and 13 BEVs. Respective market share presently for PHEVs is 0.24 percent, whereas last year it was 0.34 percent. BEVs are now at 0.41 percent and last year they were 0.39 percent.

Noteworthy also is there are some models no longer for sale like the Honda Fit EV, and new ones like Tesla’s Model X and the 2016 Chevy Volt just now coming on the scene.

Before you get depressed over less than scintillating results, bare numbers do not reveal the whole picture for a market brewing with several positive factors.

The Leaf, Volt and others that came after have plowed tough and resistant traditional gas-car mentality ground. The worst of those days may be past as some antagonistic media have calmed down and consumers have gained greater familiarity with the idea of plug-ins.

2016 Volts are rolling. Also looked forward to next year are 2017 models for 39 states next year which are not getting the 2016s.

That speaks to the demand side, even if many are still on the sidelines. As for the supply side, you can thank regulators around the world for holding carmakers’ feet to the fire.

Meanwhile the single-most daunting bottleneck – battery costs – appears to have dropped faster than expected, and this could mean more affordable cars sooner than later.

As people also ponder the slow road to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and the long-term prognosis for diesel after the September VW emissions scandal, there may be around a dozen new plug-in cars here in 2016 and this list will focus on half of them.

These six are ones closest to mainstream price or otherwise aiming for mass-market appeal. They may thus make the biggest dent in shifting the paradigm and that is why they matter though all plug-in cars offer some greater or less contribution to the market.

2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV

Second in EV range only to the Chevy Volt, Hyundai’s plug-in version of its redesigned Sonata Hybrid is due soon and priced from $34,600.

Our local media fleet already has the Sonata PHEV for journalist loans, and we’ll be getting one to test mid January. Having already driven it in Southern California, we can tell you its 27-miles EV range is attainable and tops Ford Energi siblings’ 19-rated miles nicely.

Credit a larger battery for the midsized front-wheel-drive car that resorts to regular 40 mpg hybrid operation when the battery depletes to a low state of charge.

Power, roominess and comfort are all within the realm of the others in this competitive family sedan class. Of the midsized five-passenger cars out there, this one will have the highest EV range, and that is what it is all about.

2017 Chrysler Town & Country PHEV

Not actual car, but spy photos of the AWD 2017 minivan can be seen here.

Chrysler’s plug-in hybrid had been anticipated sooner than 2016 and while it may not get here till fall, and will likely be low volume and on the upper end of the price scale, its biggest significance is it breaks the ice.

No, not “ICE” as in internal combustion engine, though you might say that as well. We mean it dives into the family minivan market where even Toyota and its hybrids such as ones it sells in Japan have feared to tread.

Aside from the $81,200 and up Tesla Model X electric crossover, the minivan market boasts EPA numbers in the lower 20s, but this plug-in hybrid may help push that boundary higher.

If it goads other carmakers to follow, even if it is a tepid first attempt by a maker not known for hybrids or exceptional fleet fuel economy, it will have accomplished something more significant.

Second-Generation Toyota Prius PHV

The plug-in version of Toyota’s all-new Prius is believed to be on track for 2016.

Unknown is the EV range, an Achilles heel for the outgoing model which ceased production June this year.

If it’s more than 11 miles, and indicators are it could be as high as low 20s, it will add that to a 52-56 mpg car known for reliability, utility, resale value, and could be a real winner if they price it right too.

The new Prius is about as quick as the old one with 0-60 mph maybe around 10 seconds give or take, but road manners have significantly tightened up with the Toyota New Global Architecture chassis and rear double wishbone suspension.

Toyota may also roll out wireless charging for this, though details on this and more are yet to be announced.

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Another assumed-to-be hugely important vehicle is the all-wheel-drive true SUV with over 20-some miles range by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV has already been the most popular plug-in vehicle in Europe, leads in the top three cumulative best global sellers list without U.S. help, and like the Town & Country, introduces a new segment of vehicle to the plug-in fleet that Americans want.

Mitsubishi says it should have the redesigned vehicle here as soon as April or maybe by this summer.

The company has been on the rocks however, and its U.S. dealer network and market presence are weak. Those reasons contributed to stories that batteries were in short supply, but while there were days Mitsu may have wondered if it would not pull out of the U.S., this product is otherwise solid.

It’s part of broader plans the automaker says it will implement to electrify its models, and meanwhile it will represent the first quasi truck-based SUV when other automakers have let that market go by as they offered plug-in cars only.

The Mitsu thus could also along with more-certain regulations help to open up the oyster shell that is the U.S. market to more plug-in trucks.

2016 Kia Optima PHEV

A sister to the Hyundai Sonata PHEV, the Kia Optima is a plug-in version of its nicely redesigned Optima Hybrid.

With the same 9.8-kwh battery as the Hyundai, it will thus share honors tied at second-highest 27-mile EV range.

Due to go on sale after the second half of 2016 the car is part of a five-year plan with which Kia says by 2020 it aims to become the preeminent maker of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Similarly powered with a 2.0-liter hybrid powertrain, and midsized, the roomy Kia will slot in well within the class.

2017 Chevy Bolt

Concept shown at Detroit last January. Spy shots can be seen here.

Will the Bolt be here this time next year? Maybe if hints by GM’s North American President Mark Reuss mean what they might.

At any rate, the company says its “200 mile” range EV priced around the upper 30s for a net price just a tick below $30,000 after $7,500 federal tax credit is due next year.

This vehicle’s price and specs make it arguably the most significant new plug-in car on the radar. Tesla is expected as soon as March to show what its Model 3 will look like, and Nissan does not have a next-gen Leaf known in the works so soon either.

Rhyming with the Volt, the Bolt addresses range anxiety another way – by giving more than double the range of other EVs in this present price point. Only Tesla’s 70-kwh Model S is in this ballpark, and that large luxury performance car is nearly twice the price.

While the Bolt still won’t meet the needs of some who demand yet more range, it presents a huge leap forward.

In two weeks at the CES in Las Vegas it will be revealed in pre-production form, just a year after its world debut last year in Detroit.

Plug-in electrification is one way for automakers to improve their fleet mpg and emission scores, and this fact has not been lost on numerous manufacturers.

Among models which may carve a niche into respective segments are plug-in hybrid BMW 3-Series and 7-Series, a Mercedes E-Class, Audi A4 PHEV, and maybe even a VW Passat assuming the diesel emission crisis does not slow plans, said Michigan analyst Alan Baum.

Possible also could be a Nissan eNV200 van, and a long shot might be the plug-in hybrid version of the Cadillac CT6, which is aimed first at China, and expected to get here eventually.

And while the 2016 Ford Fusion Energi is already in place, Ford has said in Detroit in January it will show the next-generation of this plug-in hybrid. Next to nothing is known about the next Fusion Energi including its launch date. The cars that we listed were there because more is known of them, but this is also one to keep an eye out for.

What’s more, we might also have just as well mentioned the Tesla Model X which for all intents and purposes won’t see the bulk of deliveries start until the new year. That vehicle delayed three times was on our list for 2014 and 2015 and has officially begun production.

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