Toyota is apparently going to show a hybrid concept of the new Yaris, with the name Yaris HSD Concept, at Geneva. It seems a bid odd to me, as Chief Engineer Yamamoto Hirobumi was asked during the launch in Japan whether Toyota plans to bring out a hybrid version of the new Vitz, and the answer was no (earlier post). It could be that the hybrid version will not be sold in Japan...?
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Yet another scoop on future Honda NSX
OK, so here we go again... following the last scoop on the NSX and S2000 successors (earlier post) almost one month ago, BC has published another rendering of the future NSX. I hope I will be able to get the new BC issue soon and provide you with more info.
Web preview of new Honda Fit Shuttle
Honda has launched a website featuring info on the new Fit Shuttle (earlier post), which is scheduled to debut in March. A hybrid version will be available as expected.