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Toyota and BMW to co-develop sports car

Discussion in 'Auto News' started by |-Goku-|, Jun 29, 2012.

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    If you are any other carmaker, this is really not what you want to hear on a Friday morning: The industry's 800-pound gorilla and one of its most profitable brands are joining forces. If you are an enthusiast (or environmentalist), however, the would-be products of this collaboration may have you cheering like a Miami Heat fan.

    While details are admittedly scarce, the notion of BMW and Toyota throwing in on a sports car has us tickled, especially considering how well the Japanese giant's liaison with Subaru to produce the BRZ and Scion FR-Shas turned out. The other aspects of this just-announced BMW-Toyota agreement - a fuel cell system, powertrain electrification and lightweighting technology - make the project sound even more like the stuff of dreams. The expansive partnership builds on a deal between the two automakers brokered in March to collaborate on next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

    Count us among those waiting with bated breath to see whether they come true.

    For more details, scroll down to read BMW's official press release.
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    BMW and Toyota to partner on sports car and EV tech originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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    This will be interesting!
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    This pairing does absolutely nothing for me.
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    Just read this a couple days ago. My question is which is the 800 pound gorilla?

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