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--- transportation:cars [2024/07/17 22:17] – [Hino] timb
+++ transportation:cars [2026/05/11 04:10] (current) – [Toyota] timb
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 ===== Elio =====
+== Elio Motors ==
+https://www.eliomotors.com/
 == Elio Motors Announces Elio-E, the Electric Version of Its Non-Existent Three-Wheeler ==
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 https://www.thedrive.com/news/39609/hondas-now-selling-the-worlds-first-production-car-with-level-3-self-driving-tech
+== The Japanese Four-Cylinder Engine Is So Reliable It's Still In Production After Almost 25 Years ==
+Honda Accord K20 Engine
+Nikesh Kooverjee - 1 December 2025
+The Honda K series engine is arguably the most renowned drivetrain in the Japanese automotive community, and for good reason. Honda's compact four-cylinder engine has consistently managed to balance performance, reliability, and efficiency, making it a popular option among many enthusiasts, especially those in the tuning world. Beyond its street appeal, Honda prioritizes this engine for multiple applications across its ICE and HEV lines.
+Most brands have committed to phasing the ICE out in favor of electrification, but Honda remains committed to its gasoline-driven powertrains, with the K-Series being the star of its future strategy. It's a well-rounded and balanced configuration that the Japanese brand has built with longevity in mind, which is why it's still going strong after almost 25 years.
+https://www.topspeed.com/reliable-japanese-four-cylinder-engine-still-in-production/
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 https://jalopnik.com/the-hyundai-casper-is-the-coolest-12-000-car-ive-ever-1847681997
+==  Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 customers to pay for cybersecurity patch in baffling move ==
+Usama Jawad (@UsamaJawad96) - Aug 11, 2025 11:58 EDT
+Over the past few years, technology has been integrated into the automotive market in major ways, not just in the manufacturing process, but also in terms of the consumer experience. A recent example is Samsung and Tesla collaborating on developing high-end technologies. Now, Hyundai has made the rather baffling decision to charge customers for a cybersecurity patch.
+In recent years, there have been reported instances of Game Boy-like handheld devices being used by thieves to hack into the locking mechanisms of several electric vehicle models. In the UK, Kia, Hyundai, and Genesis EVs have been targeted with this sophisticated hardware which apparently cracks wireless protocols used in the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Genesis GV60.
+The Verge now reports that Hyundai is offering a security patch for this issue through software and hardware upgrades to Ioniq 5 customers. This fix is being offered as "optional" for £49 ($65) on the company's website in the UK, although a similar offer does not seem to be available in the U.S.
+This decision is a bit baffling because Hyundai is seemingly asking customers to pay for its own lapse in security. It's also frustrating because the car isn't that old, it's an EV after all, built according to modern global standards.
+https://www.neowin.net/news/hyundai-wants-ioniq-5-customers-to-pay-for-cybersecurity-patch-in-baffling-move/
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 https://www.engadget.com/kia-ev6-free-charging-electrify-america-173016135.html
+===== Subaru =====
+== ‘I Bet You Didn’t Know This:' Woman Discovers This Little-Known Perk to Driving A Subaru. Then Her Order Comes in the Mail ==
+'That’s such a cute cult.'
+Nina Hernandez - Jun 17, at 9:00pm ET
+A long-time Subaru driver is delighted to receive a package in the mail with the badges for the newest member of her automotive family.
+TikTok user Addie Beckman (@addie.beckman) posted a video to show off the badges she just got in the mail for her new Subaru Outback. She explains, “I’ve only ever driven Subarus, and I just got my third one. And they’re the best cars for a lot of reasons, but one of the reasons is you get these little badges, and they’re completely free.”
+https://www.motor1.com/news/762991/subaru-badge-of-ownership-program/
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 https://gizmodo.com/toyota-will-introduce-its-first-all-electric-vehicles-i-1846244615
+==== Crown Signia ====
+== Skip entry-level luxury SUVs—this Toyota makes more sense ==
+Adam Gray - May 6, 2026, 5:31 PM EDT
+The Toyota Crown Signia lands in a pretty interesting spot that a lot of entry-level luxury SUVs struggle to hit. It’s comfortable, well-built, and loaded with tech in a way that feels more premium than you’d expect at this price.
+It’s the kind of SUV that could easily wear a Lexus badge and no one would really question it. At the same time, it still brings all the usual Toyota strengths—strong reliability, lower running costs, and efficient hybrid power.
+Toyota’s done this kind of thing before, especially with models like the Land Cruiser that felt more luxury than mainstream despite the badge. For buyers who care more about how a car feels to live with than what’s on the grille, the Crown Signia ends up being less of a compromise and more of a smarter call.
+https://www.howtogeek.com/toyota-crown-signia-luxury-alternative/