Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition

The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition is a special variant that pays homage to Japan's renowned Hakone Turnpike. This edition features a distinctive Ridge Green exterior, complemented by 18-inch satin bronze-finished alloy wheels and a color-keyed duck-tail spoiler. Exclusive Hakone badging further accentuates its unique design.

Under the hood, the Hakone Edition is powered by a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder boxer engine, delivering 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Performance enhancements include Brembo® brakes and SACHS® dampers, ensuring precise handling and braking capabilities.

Kia Soul EV :Motor Trend Car

Frequently, the Soul EV must tick all of the boxes, electric car buyers want to check. Previously a bit of an oddball in gas form, the Soul EV is sporting a more aerodynamically clean exterior design with its grille replaced by a charging port, new headlights and bumpers, and flat-faced wheels.
Knowing full well who buys EVs, Kia loaded the Soul EV's interior with eco-friendly and techy gizmos it hopes its buyers will love. The Soul EV facial appearance a unique instrument cluster and an Appleesque white interior trim, and it uses a custom description of Kia's Uvo infotainment system.

Google's New Car Lacks A Steering Wheel (And Brakes)

Google gave us an update on its driver less car project Tuesday, posting video and images of people trying out its self-driving car. The tech company built three prototypes from scratch, creating compact cars that look like they're on an extreme no-options diet. For now, their top speed is 25 mph.

The latest version of Google's driver less car was shown off in a blog post Tuesday. The company says its goal is improving road safety and transforming mobility for millions of people.

NPR's Aarti Shahani took a ride in one of the prototypes — you can see how that went in her story for Morning Edition today.