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 Striking lines, smooth surfaces, and eye-catching quattro blisters – with its Q4 e-tron , Audi is taking the next step in the evolution of its electric models’ design language. The compact SUV brings the lines that the Audi Q4 concept demo car introduced at the beginning of 2019 to a production model. This is the responsibility of Audi’s toolmaking team, which translates the designers’ ideas into production and their emotionality into sheet metal with the utmost precision. Precision down to a thousandth of a millimeter when designing and building the tools, in fact – which is why toolmaking plays such a crucial role in Audi’s high standards of quality. Whether viewed from the front, side, or rear, the Q4 e-tron captivates onlookers from every angle thanks to its expressive SUV design . The side panel of the coupe derivative, which brings the lines of the July 2020 demo car into a production model, is a prime example of just how complex the vehicle is to manufacture. Major challeng...

 At a joint online event organized by Toyota Gazoo Racing and Subaru Corporation , Toyota presented the new, currently not yet orderable and not yet homologated Toyota GR 86 for the first time. Alongside the Toyota GR Supra and the Toyota GR Yaris, it is the third model in the Toyota GR range. The no longer available Toyota GT86, of which more than 200,000 units have been sold worldwide, will get a successor. Toyota expects the new Toyota GR 86 to be the lightest four-seater coupe in its class . The reason for this is weight savings such as the use of aluminum for the roof and body parts. The torsional stiffness increased by around 40 percent ensures more dynamic handling and steering properties. Aerodynamic elements such as the front air ducts and the side skirts also help the Toyota GR 86 achieve top values ​​in handling and stability. The dimensions of the new Toyota GR 86 , however, remain largely identical to the Toyota GT86 . The new Toyota GR 86 will be launched in Europe so...