Mid-Engine Toyotas, Corvette ZR1 Pricing & Tokyo Auto Salon/CES News! - The Gated Shift

01/13/25 • 20 min

From Japan to America, the automotive world has been buzzing with news this week, and The Gated Shift podcast is here to break it all down. We're talking about the potential game-changer of a mid-engined Toyota GR Yaris prototype, possibly a testbed for a new MR2. We'll also explore the track-focused madness of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Drift King Edition, revealed at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Then, it's on to the C8 Corvette ZR1, and the pricing that has everyone talking. Is it a supercar bargain? We'll discuss. We've also got details on the updated Tesla Model Y, a Canadian-spec Subaru WRX STI with some JDM goodies, and a roundup of other key announcements from CES 2024. Subscribe to The Gated Shift for your weekly injection of all things automotive!

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