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7NEWS
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Next-generation Toyota Supra could spawn Lexus and Mazda coupes
The current BMW Z4 -based Supra is nearing the end of its run, but Toyota is already planning a successor, and it could have a Lexus sibling. According to Best Car, Toyota is preparing a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. This mill in naturally aspirated form will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission for the third-generation GR86, which is expected to debut in 2026. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Following on from this, possibly in 2027, will be sixth-generation Supra, which will have a hybrid drivetrain with a turbocharged version of the 2.0-litre engine. Power will be sent to the rear wheels via either an eight- or 10-speed automatic transmission with a built-in electric motor. Like the current Supra, the new model will be strictly a two-seat affair. The related Lexus coupe will, however, have 2+2 seating for a dash of extra practicality, and to provide an extra point of difference. The Lexus might also be offered as a convertible. With production of the RC set to conclude in November, and the aging LC believed to have no direct successor, this new Lexus coupe is being referred to internally as 'LC+RC Integrated Sports'. It's unclear what the new coupe will be christened, but Lexus may revive the SC nameplate or go with something new. If it does decide to resurrect the SC name, it would follow in the footsteps of the original SC (above), which was based on the contemporary 'A80' Supra (below). The two cars even shared their base engines: a 3.0-litre naturally-aspirated straight six. They did however diverge for high power variants, with the Supra featuring a twin-turbo six, and the SC borrowing the 4.0-litre V8 from the LS sedan. Toyota is investigating whether it can shoehorn Mazda's straight-six engine into the new Supra's rear-wheel drive platform. If it can cram the six-pot from the CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 SUVs into the engine bay, the Japanese magazine believes there's a chance of a Mazda-badged variant.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Manual BMW Z4 Won't Die Because Too Many People Have Good Taste
Despite the fact it was initially rumored to be discontinued in October of this year, the G29 BMW Z4 is going to live on for a while longer. This is wonderful news for people who appreciate good styling, lots of horsepower, a manual transmission and — most importantly — a convertible roof. A new report from BMW Blog suggests that BMW will end most Z4 production in March of 2026, however, the U.S.-spec M40i (and its six-speed manual transmission) will live on for a bit longer. One of the outlet's trusted sources on the Bimmer Post forum said the Z4 in its M Performance trim will soldier on in the U.S. for an additional two months — until May of 2026. That same source also claimed that this is when the final U.S.-spec Supra will be built. Extending the Z4's life isn't a total surprise. As more enthusiasts look for analog options, deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 rose by 4.2% to 2,436 units when compared with the same time last year, according to BMW Blog. Sales of the Z4 jumped by 13.1% in 2024 after BMW made the manual available in the U.S., Motor1 reports People year for rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission. I get it. The Z4 M40i is one of the few BMWs you can still buy with a stick shift, joined only by the M2 and base versions of the M3 and M4. Read more: No Spare? No Problem. Here's What Every Car Should Carry In Case Of A Flat Despite this good news, it's not looking like the Z4 will be around forever. Right now, there's no plan for a successor to the little two-seater. It's not exactly a surprise. Sure, it's selling OK, but convertible sales continue to fall and the enthusiast market is shrinking. Toyota has said there will be a next-generation Supra, but BMW doesn't intend to join up with the Japanese automaker for its own version of the car. So, if you're the type of smart person who wants a manual Z4, you better act now. Just make sure you've got some deep-ish pockets. A turbocharged 2.0-liter Z4 sDrive30i — which only comes with an automatic — starts at $56,175. If you want the manual, you've got to jump up to the M40 with its 382-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. That's going to set you back $71,825. If you have the means, I do suggest picking one up. However, if you don't, I'd be willing to part with my manual 2007 Z4 3.0SI for just a fraction of that price. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Motor 1
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
BMW to Keep Making Z4 Because People Keep Buying Them: Report
The BMW Z4 might be sticking around for longer than expected. The German roadster was rumored to bow out in October 2025, though a report dating back to 2023 suggested production had been extended to March of next year. Now, a new rumor claims Z4 production has been stretched even further, to May 2026—but only for American-market cars. BMW Blog , citing a trusted source at the Bimmerpost forums, says production of the US-specification Z4 M40i—the only trim available with a manual transmission—has been extended another two months. The source doesn't cite a reason for the extension, but we can make a couple of educated guesses. Photo by: BMW USA Sales of the Z4 jumped by 13.1 percent in 2024 after BMW finally made the manual transmission available in the United States. A spokesperson confirmed to Motor1 earlier this year that the stick shift "absolutely" contributed to the Z4's sales growth. "The response has been wonderfully enthusiastic," they said. Upon seeing the increase in sales, BMW likely decided to keep the Z4 around for a bit longer. And with the manual expected to disappear from the company's lineup entirely by 2030, the company potentially predicts sales will continue as buyers snag the very last manual Z4s before they're gone forever. The same Bimmerpost source claims May 2026 is also when production of the Toyota Supra will end. Avid enthusiasts will know the Supra and the Z4 share a platform, and are built on the same assembly line by Magna Steyr in Austria. So that makes sense. But while Toyota has already confirmed a replacement for the outgoing Supra, BMW has made no such promise. With sales of sports cars and convertibles declining every year, we wouldn't be surprised to see the company discontinue the car for good, at least in its current form. Our advice? If you want a manual Z4, grab one while you still can. Because time is running out. More on the Z4 Here's Why The Manual Z4 Is BMW's Best Car Right Now Every Manual Car You Can Still Buy in 2025 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Bloomberg
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
The Key to Teenagers' Lost Confidence Is a BMW Racetrack
I made a vow 22 years ago, while slaloming a BMW Z4 convertible between traffic cones — my jaws clenched, my shirt drenched with sweat, my knee bruised from shoving it against the car door. Invoking whatever Car Gods preside over the BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, I swore: If I survive and have offspring, I'm making them take this class before they get their license. My three days at BMW's driving school — on a racetrack rather than regular roads — forever changed the way I drove. I was 33 at the time, and no one had taught me the basic physics of operating a motor vehicle. That might be why I'd gotten into three accidents and received two speeding tickets within my first year of having a license. Perhaps I wouldn't have slammed into that concrete divider on the Long Island Expressway at 70 miles per hours if someone had explained the difference between video games and a 1984 Oldsmobile station wagon. At BMW, I learned how to approach a curve, correct oversteering, avoid target fixation and adjust my side mirrors so there's no blind spot.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
BMW driver killed in crash on M25 near Orpington
A BMW driver has been killed in a crash on the M25 near Orpington, Kent Police said. A silver BMW Z4 was being driven towards Sevenoaks on the clockwise carriageway between Junctions 3 and 4 at around 9.55pm on Friday when it left the motorway. The vehicle left the busy road on the nearside before returning to stop on the carriageway. The car was then involved in a collision with a blue Nissan Note that had been travelling in the same direction. Emergency services rushed to the scene where the driver of the BMW, a man in his 30s, was confirmed to have died. Kent Police said his next of kin has been informed. The force is now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the fatal collision. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway and anyone who saw what happened or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicles prior to the crash has been asked to contact Kent Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit.
