Toyota Proace Electric brings quiet EV driving to work life
The Toyota Proace Electric is a practical work van built for professionals who need to enter low emission city zones without losing everyday usefulness. It shares its platform with Stellantis vans, but adds Toyota’s support, including warranty and service confidence. The tested long double cab worker version can carry a crew while still offering around 6 cubic meters of cargo space, with a rear area prepared for racks, tools, and roof equipment. Inside, the cabin is simple, roomy, and easy to clean, with hard plastics, strong visibility, many storage compartments, and physical controls for climate, audio, and windows that remain easy to use with work gloves. On the road, the electric drive makes it quiet and calm, though tire noise from the cargo area is still noticeable and performance is modest, especially with a full load. The 75 kWh battery gives around 300 km real range, making it best for daily routes of 100 to 150 km. Payload, towing, and floor modification limits mean it cannot replace every diesel van, but for city based trades, it is a useful electric tool.
2026-09-10T06:35:56Z
Rare BMW Z3 restored from leaks to auction-ready
This video follows DriveTribe’s Trading Up project as the team takes on a rare Velvet Blue BMW Z3 with a 2.0-liter straight-six engine and prepares it for auction. The car needs several fixes, including a rocker cover gasket leak, fresh oil, a new air filter, a replacement soft top, suspension upgrades, and new brakes. After the mechanical work, the team cleans the interior, refreshes the engine bay, polishes the headlights, and sends the car for a full respray to restore its rare color. The finished Z3 becomes a cleaner, sharper, more desirable roadster, with the auction sale set to fund the next step toward their 500-hp supercar goal.
2026-09-04T12:06:56Z
2015 Scion FR-S - review & test drive
The 2015 Scion FRS (similar to the Subaru BRZ) is a two door RWD coupe with a 2.0L boxer 4 cylinder producing 200 HP. It features a Torsen limited slip differential, a sport tuned suspension, and 215/45 R17 summer performance tires. It's a light weight, purpose built vehicle weighing in just over 2,800 lbs with the automatic transmission. This video will take a look at the exterior, engine and drivetrain, wheels, tires, suspension, interior, features, as well as a quick test drive and summary of the fuel economy and performance.
2026-08-27T18:40:54Z
Range Rover electric can wade 900mm of water, climb 45° slopes and add 200km range in 10 mins
Orders open: The Range Rover Electric is Range Rover’s first fully electric SUV, with orders now open in several markets. In the UK, prices start at £154,070 for the Autobiography short-wheelbase version, while the US starting price is $138,000. The SUV is built at JLR’s Solihull plant alongside Range Rover models with combustion, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Twin motors: The Range Rover Electric uses two 260kW permanent-magnet electric motors, one on each axle, producing a combined 405kW, or up to 542hp, and 850Nm of torque. JLR says the torque figure is higher than that of any previous Range Rover. The SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph (0-97km/h) in as little as 4.3 seconds and from 50-75mph (80-121km/h) in 2.7 seconds. Battery boost: Power comes from a 118.5kWh lithium-ion battery with 344 prismatic cells arranged in a double-stack layout. The battery uses an 800-volt electrical architecture with split-charging capability and supports peak DC charging of 350kW. Range Rover quotes a maximum WLTP range of 372 miles (599km), while the US EPA rating is up to 333 miles (536km). 22-minute charge: With a 350kW DC fast charger, the Range Rover Electric can charge from 10% to 80% in around 22 minutes. JLR says it can add up to 125 miles (201km) of EPA-rated range in 10 minutes when charging at its maximum rate. The 800-volt system also supports split charging, allowing the vehicle to use 400-volt charging infrastructure. Faster traction: The Range Rover Electric uses Integrated Traction Management to control motor response in as little as 50 milliseconds. JLR says this is up to 100 times faster than an equivalent combustion-engine system. Intelligent Driveline Dynamics can vary rear-axle torque from zero to 100% to help maintain traction. The system is designed to provide precise control across different road and off-road surfaces. 900mm wading: The electric SUV can wade through up to 900mm, or 35 inches, of water. Single Pedal mode allows it to pull away on slopes of up to 33 degrees and complete rolling climbs of up to 45 degrees. A twin-chamber air suspension system and a lower centre of gravity than combustion-powered versions are designed to improve stability, while the vehicle retains 450mm of wheel articulation. Tested worldwide: JLR says the Range Rover Electric completed more than 1.5 million kilometres of physical testing and over 250,000 hours of virtual testing. Development included testing in temperatures as low as -40°C in Arjeplog, Sweden, the Dubai desert and JLR’s Eastnor Castle facility in the UK. More than 300 patent applications have also been filed for technologies developed for the vehicle. Battery tracking: The SUV uses JLR’s ThermAssist heat management system to manage temperature across the battery, electric motors, electronics and cabin. The company says it can add up to 25 miles (40km) of range and reduce heating energy use by 40% in relevant conditions. A Battery Digital Twin monitors more than 900 diagnostic data points, while over-the-air updates support predictive maintenance. Made in UK: Range Rover Electric production takes place at Solihull using the same vehicle architecture and production line as combustion, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. JLR has trained 9,000 employees at the plant for electrification, with another 1,500 trained across the wider West Midlands operation. Its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton produces the battery packs and electric drive units. Versions and rivals: The Range Rover Electric is available in short- and long-wheelbase forms, with Autobiography, SV, SV Black and SV Ultra specifications depending on the market. It competes with electric SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology and BMW iX3, while its price and positioning also bring it close to luxury combustion SUVs such as the Bentley Bentayga. The First Edition is offered in Belgravia Green, Santorini Black and Varesine Blue, with Light Cloud Ultrafabrics and Kvadrat interior materials.
2026-09-02T05:17:42Z
Can this tiny 0.6L Suzuki beat the Mazda MX-5?
Mike Fernie introduces Drivetribe’s new project car, a tiny Suzuki Cappuccino named Yuki. With a 660cc turbocharged three-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, and a lightweight Kei car body, it delivers a very different kind of fun compared with bigger sports cars. The team plans to upgrade the suspension, brakes, tyres, and engine output from 63 HP toward 100 HP, with one main question in mind: can this small Japanese roadster become a cheaper, lighter, and more entertaining alternative to the Mazda MX-5?
2026-09-14T07:23:36Z
Richard Hammond reunited with his 530 HP Subaru
This DRIVETRIBE video follows the return of Richard Hammond’s Subaru Impreza WRX STI V-Limited after a major restoration and performance rebuild. The car has its original blue look restored after the old livery was removed, with body repairs, refreshed wheels, repaired rust, and a V-Limited front splitter. Under the hood, the Subaru receives a full engine rebuild with a 2.1L stroker setup, forged parts, a larger turbo, upgraded cooling, new exhaust, coilovers, and brakes. The result is a dramatic jump from 280 HP to 530 HP before the car is finally handed back to Hammond.
2026-09-11T07:08:12Z
Toyota launches go-kart with 215cc engine for kids and adults, fits in a minivan
Toyota’s new kart: Toyota’s motorsports brand GAZOO Racing (GR) has launched the GR KART, an entry-level racing go-kart designed to make motorsport more accessible to children and families. The kart went on sale in Japan on September 10, 2026, at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of ¥385,000 (approx ₹2.3 lakh), including consumption tax. It is designed exclusively for closed-course driving and competition. Under ¥4 lakh: The GR KART is aimed at people who want to start karting but may find the cost of buying, transporting, storing and maintaining a racing kart difficult. Toyota says the new model combines a relatively accessible price with features intended to reduce ownership and maintenance requirements, allowing beginners to start and continue karting with fewer practical hurdles. Fits in a minivan: The kart measures 1,820 mm in length, 1,160 mm in width and 670 mm in height, with a 1,045 mm wheelbase. It weighs 83 kg and has a 215cc engine. Its dimensions allow it to be transported without disassembly in Toyota’s Noah or Voxy minivans. It can also be stored upright without draining the petrol or engine oil. Stores upright: Toyota has used an engine-oil catch tank, a diaphragm-type carburettor without a float chamber and a specific fuel-filler orientation to enable upright storage. These features allow the kart to remain upright with fuel and engine oil inside while helping reduce the possibility of leaks. The carburettor is also designed to reduce the effect of fuel-level changes caused by lateral g-forces. One kart, family: The driving position can be adjusted using sliding pedals and a tilting steering wheel, both operated with one-touch mechanisms. The setup accommodates drivers between 135 cm and 185 cm tall, allowing children and adults to use the same kart. For racing, a separate weight box can hold up to 15 kg of ballast and has a provision for fitting a transponder. Less maintenance: The GR KART uses a belt-drive system with an automatic tensioner, removing the need for periodic belt-tension adjustment. The engine also has a built-in self-charging battery, so owners do not need to install or separately charge another battery. A primer pump draws fuel into the carburettor before starting, reducing the preparation required before driving. Built to last: Toyota has fitted the kart with a rust-resistant stainless-steel rear axle shaft and internal metal fuel lines in the fuel tank to reduce deterioration caused by petrol. The GR KART is manufactured by the Gamagori GR KART Workshop in Aichi Prefecture. Toyota says the workshop applies Toyota Production System principles while working to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs. Safety features: The kart has a bumper designed to reduce the possibility of another kart riding onto its rear tyre during a collision. Rear hub stopper pins are intended to prevent the rear hub from coming loose. Toyota has also paid attention to the seat design, including an area for placing hands when getting in or out and a shape intended to shield hands from the hot muffler. Throttle safeguard: Toyota has also specified a particular method of securing the accelerator cable to help prevent the throttle from unintentionally remaining open. The company says these safety and durability measures are intended to make the kart easier for beginners to use. The GR KART has one seat and is designed for closed-course driving, rather than use on public roads. 43 locations: The GR KART is initially being sold through selected kart tracks and GR Garage locations in Japan, with further expansion planned. As of September 9, there were 36 participating kart-track locations and seven GR Garage locations. Toyota’s chairman Akio Toyoda, who races under the name Morizo, has previously expressed a desire to make motorsport more accessible, with karting serving as an entry point. App for drivers: Toyota is also supporting the kart through its dedicated GR app, which provides information and classroom-style learning content before driving. Users can register through the app and obtain and manage a driver passport. The passport can be used as proof of eligibility for sports driving at participating kart tracks, although some races require additional licences. However, the GR KART cannot be registered for public-road use or fitted with road-use number plates.
2026-09-10T06:02:48Z
