Renault Clio enters its sixth generation
The Renault Clio returns with its sixth generation, building on its status as the most successful French car ever. Produced in Turkey, it continues to focus on efficiency and sustainability, using a high share of recycled materials throughout the car. Slightly longer and wider than before, the new Clio offers a more confident stance and improved driving feel. Inside, it features a modern layout with two 10-inch screens, more progressive steering, optional Alcantara trim in the Esprit Alpine version, and an available Harman Kardon sound system. Practicality remains a key strength, with a 390-liter trunk in petrol versions and 310 liters in the hybrid, both benefiting from a lower loading sill. Engine options range from efficient petrol units to a full hybrid system delivering strong performance and low fuel consumption. With prices starting around €20,000 and rising to under €30,000 for a fully equipped Esprit Alpine, the Renault Clio continues to combine popularity, everyday usability, and strong value in the small car segment.
2025-12-26T18:35:14Z
MK6 GTI cosmetic mods and Toyota 86 Hakone edition overview
A detailed breakdown of the modifications includes Golf R Euro R20 LED taillights with a rear fog light for $750 from ECS Tuning, an OEM European headlight switch with a working rear fog and Auto positions for $80 from USP, and a Boldsport Auto headlight kit for light-sensing auto headlights in the Auto position for $100 from ECS. It also features LED interior lights from SuperBrightLeds, including red foot lamps for approximately $50, an ECS hatch pop kit for remote-control hatch access for $80, S2T paddle shifters for $225, yellow PIAA plasma ion H8 fog lamps for $50 from ECS Tuning, and Euro front door puddle lamps priced between $20 and $50. The total cost for these cosmetic upgrades, without wheels, amounts to $1,355, with an additional $1,000 spent on wheels. Filming was done with a Panasonic GH5 with V-LOG in 4K and a Panasonic 12-60mm lens, while editing occurred in Final Cut Pro X. The 86/BRZ/FRS has been around for nearly a decade, and this year, Toyota released a signature edition in British Racing Green known as the Hakone Edition, paying homage to the famed Japanese road. The video provides an overview of design changes, such as new tan and Alcantara seats, tan stitching on the steering wheel, the 86 logo embroidered on the passenger side of the dash, and a standout feature, the Hakone green and black spoiler on the trunk lid. Video editing was done on a 2012 MacBook Pro 15” Retina and a 2013 Mac Pro “trashcan.” Some links in the description may redirec...
2025-12-24T04:45:40Z