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The Toyota Supra has always played a starring role in the annual SEMA show, an event dedicated to tuners and aftermarket parts, due to its God-like status among enthusiasts. Toyota gave the new fifth-generation model a star-studded debut by traveling to the 2019 edition of the show with no less than eight Supra-based builds in tow.
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Our favorite concept is the Heritage Edition model. It stands out visually with aerodynamic add-ons, custom lights on both ends, and a specific shade of red, but the real news is under the hood. The stock Supra’s 3.0-liter straight-six engine gains a bigger turbocharger, a new intake, and a bigger exhaust to produce 500 horsepower, which represents a healthy, 165-horse bump. Wider wheels, beefier brakes, and a redesigned suspension round out the changes made to the Heritage Edition.
NASCAR analyst Rutledge Wood led the team that built the Supra HyperBoost concept. It challenges the aforementioned Heritage Edition model with carbon fiber body kit, three-piece wheels with carbon fiber lips, and, significantly, a 750-hp evolution of the standard straight-six. Dialing in that much power was far more difficult than it sounds.
“To make more power, you have to outwit all of the technology. When you start to make significant gains, the ECM locks you out and goes into safe mode based on the torque sensors protecting the driveline. The car is so advanced, you have to outsmart it to build it,” explained Rick Leos, the project’s lead builder.
Another highlight is the 3000GT concept. It’s a racing-inspired tribute to the limited-edition evolution of the fourth-generation Supra unveiled in 1994. It gains a full body kit that adds bigger air vents chiseled into the front bumper, wider wheel arches, and a huge wing modeled after the one worn by the original car. 19-inch alloy wheels hang from a lowered suspension to give the 3000GT a more menacing look than the Supra found in Toyota showrooms. The cabin receives a pair of sport seats, and an upgraded sound system that includes Pioneer speakers. There are no mechanical modifications, the 335-horsepower straight-six remains, but it exhales through a custom-built exhaust system.
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Toyota’s Genuine Accessory team built the fittingly named Wasabi Concept to gauge customer interest in factory-built tuning parts. Painted bright green, it wears a splitter attached to the bottom part of the front bumper, a trunk-mounted spoiler, and a new exhaust. Some of these parts might reach production sooner or later, according to Toyota.
The Supra Performance Line concept is the work of Toyota Customizing & Development. Pelted where road and track intersect, it was developed with an eye on aerodynamic efficiency, so it gains add-ons that make it more stable at high speeds by adding downforce. They’re made with carbon fiber to keep weight in check. It’s the most low-key build of the bunch.
Finally, Toyota displayed the Supra that performs pace car duties at NASCAR events, the GR Supra Racing Concept it unveiled during last year’s edition of the SEMA show, and the track-ready Supra GT4 unveiled during the 2019 edition of the Geneva Auto Show. The Avalon — which is hardly one of Toyota’s most exciting models — interrupted the Supra-fest by unexpectedly morphing into a 330-horsepower race car.
Your guess is as good as ours when it comes to what’s next for Toyota’s SEMA stars. While it’s clear the Wasabi Concept might influence future production parts, and the pace car will remain exactly what its name suggests, the firm remained suspiciously quiet about what the future holds for the rest of the pack. We love the thought of a 500-hp Supra, and one with 750 hp would be downright epic, so we’re hoping they influence upcoming variants of Toyota’s born-again coupe instead of merely ending their days in a dark, dusty warehouse.
Jeep Compass EV breaks cover—but will it come to the U.S.?
Jeep just pulled the wraps off the all-new Compass EV, and while it’s an exciting leap into the electric future, there's a catch—it might not make it to the U.S. anytime soon.
This is a brand new electric version of the Jeep Compass, and being built on Stellantis' STLA platform—the same architecture underpinning models like the Peugeot E-3008 and E-5008—it looks much slicker and packs a lot more inside than previous versions of the Compass.
Let’s start with what’s cool: the new Compass EV is packing up to 404 miles of range on a single charge, a 74 kWh battery, and fast-charging that gets you from 20% to 80% in about 30 minutes. Not bad for a compact SUV with Jeep's badge on the nose.
There are two versions: a front-wheel-drive model with 213 horsepower and a beefier all-wheel-drive version with 375 horsepower. That AWD setup isn’t just for looks—it can handle 20% inclines even without front traction, and comes with extra ground clearance and better off-road angles. In short, it’s still a Jeep.
The design's been refreshed too, and inside you’ll find the kind of tech and comfort you’d expect in a modern EV—sleek, smart, and ready for both city streets and dirt trails.
But here’s the thing: even though production starts soon in Italy, Jeep hasn’t said whether the Compass EV is coming to America. And the signs aren’t promising.
Plans to build it in Canada were recently put on hold, with production now delayed until at least early 2026. Some of that might have to do with possible U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican vehicles—adding a layer of uncertainty to the whole rollout.
According to Kelley Blue Book, a Stellantis spokesperson confirmed that the company has “temporarily paused work on the next-generation Jeep Compass, including activities at” the Canadian plant that was originally meant to build the model. They added that Stellantis is “reassessing its product strategy in North America” to better match customer needs and demand for different powertrain options.
So while Europe and other markets are gearing up to get the Compass EV soon, American drivers might be left waiting—or miss out entirely.
That’s a shame, because on paper, this electric Jeep hits a lot of sweet spots. Let’s just hope it finds a way over here.
The writing was pretty much on the wall for the Cybertruck range extender last month when Tesla removed the option from its website. Now, it’s officially scrapped it and is refunding the $2,000 deposits that customers put down for the $16,000 battery pack.
“We are no longer planning to sell the range extender for Cybertruck," Tesla said in a message to customers on Wednesday, adding, "As a result, we will be refunding your deposit in full.”
Zoox recalls robotaxis after Las Vegas crash, citing software fix
Amazon's self-driving vehicle unit, Zoox, has issued a voluntary safety recall after one of its autonomous vehicles was involved in a minor collision in Las Vegas. The incident, which occurred in April 2025, led the company to investigate and identify a software issue affecting how the robotaxi anticipates another vehicle’s path.
The recall, affecting 270 Zoox-built vehicles, was formally filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Zoox said the issue has already been addressed through a software update that was remotely deployed to its fleet.
Zoox’s robotaxis, which operate without driving controls like a steering wheel or pedals, are part of Amazon’s entry into the autonomous driving space. According to Zoox’s safety recall report, the vehicle failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making an unprotected left turn, leading to a low-speed collision with a regular passenger car. While damage was minor, the event raised flags about the system’s behavior in complex urban scenarios.
Establishing safety and reliability remain key factors in the deployment of the relatively new autonomous ride-hailing technology. Alphabet-owned Waymo continues to lead the sector in both safety and operational scale, with services active in multiple cities including Phoenix and San Francisco. But GM’s Cruise and Ford/VW-backed Argo AI were forced to abandon operations over the past few years.
Tesla is also expected to enter the robotaxi race with the launch of its own service in June 2025, leveraging its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. While FSD has faced heavy regulatory scrutiny through last year, safety regulations are expected to loosen under the Trump administration.
Zoox, which Amazon acquired in 2020, says it issued the recall voluntarily as part of its commitment to safety. “It’s essential that we remain transparent about our processes and the collective decisions we make,” the company said in a statement.