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Toyota’s Hino Emissions Scandal Spreads In Japan As Light Truck Shipments Halted

The emissions scandal surrounding Hino has just grown to include more than 76,000 examples of the Dutro small truck. With the halting of the shipments of the model in question, Hino has paused roughly 60 percent of its vehicles this year alone. The company, which is part of Toyota, claims that its trucks haven’t exceeded emissions limits and that the false readings were reported due to negligence.

Mercedes-AMG Celebrates 55th Birthday By Building 5 Non-Homologated GT3 Racecars

Five hand-built examples of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 are being built in celebration of AMG’s 55th anniversary. While there’s the obligatory livery, badges, and plaques, the headline factor of this limited-to-five special is that the Edition 55 hasn’t undergone homologation. Although that precludes it from being entered into any FIA events, it also means that the 6.3-liter V8 doesn’t have to abide by the FIA’s rules and, as such, produces 650 hp (685 kW/659 PS) — 100 hp (75 kW/101 PS) more than the standard GT3 racecar.

Limited Run Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition And Adventure Competition Experience Return For 2022

The Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is making a return with another run of 220 examples being offered to U.S. customers and a further 30 reserved for Canada. Purchasing a Defender Trophy Edition also entitles its new owner to enter an off-road driving competition. The Trophy Edition builds on the 2023 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 X-Dynamic SE model and adds a number of visual and functional upgrades. Most notable is the special wrap and extended black package, but also included is the air suspension pack, off-road pack, advanced off-road ability pack, roof ladder, winch, and integrated air compressor.

New Toyota Sienta Debuts In Japan As A 3-Row Hybrid Minivan Based On The Yaris

The third-generation Toyota Sienta has been unveiled in its home market of Japan. Featuring three rows of seats, a spacious interior, and a new, cleaner design, the Sienta is based on the TNGA-B platform that also serves as the basis for the Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aqua. Prices start from ¥1,950,000 ($14,193) for the base model and rises to ¥3,108,000 ($22,620) for the flagship E-Four hybrid seven-seater.

Mini Unveils Pokemon-Inspired Special Edition Of Concept Aceman For Gamescon 2022

As part of MINI’s Gamescon 2022 announcement, the company announced that it’ll be showing off a special version of its latest electric concept vehicle. It’s thanks to a partnership with Pokemon, which brings Pikachu to life inside, allowing the character to take over the infotainment display and interact with the dashboard and door cards thanks to the Aceman’s advanced projection tech.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD Scooped Both Inside And Out

Our spy photographers have managed to snap the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD’s exterior and interior, albeit camouflaged. The exterior reveals Silverado HD design traits despite looking like it could be a GMC Sierra. The interior snaps show an enlarged 13.4-inch infotainment screen and a new dashboard design in what is evidently one of the more luxurious variants being prepared.

What Else Is Making The News

Ex-Twitter Executive Blows The Whistle, Alledging Serious Vulnerabilities

According to a whistleblower, Twitter has some significant security problems that could not only threaten user data but potentially threaten national security and democracy. Obtained by CNN and The Washington Post, the disclosure sent to Congress and federal agencies highlights “a chaotic and reckless environment at a mismanaged company,” allowing many of its staff to access central controls and sensitive information.

Gautam Adani, Asia’s Riches Man, To Buy New Delhi Television 

The Adani group has launched a hostile takeover of NDTV, with AMG Media Networks (a unit of Adani) indirectly taking control of just over 29 percent of the news channel. AMG said it was exercising those rights and also launching an offer to buy another 26% stake in the news organization, reports TechCrunch.