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Toyota takes on VW, Tesla with 'human-centric' EV

Instead of a grille, the front of the bZ4X has sensors, lights and aerodynamic elements in a distinctive "hammerhead" form.
Instead of a grille, the front of the bZ4X has sensors, lights and aerodynamic elements in a distinctive "hammerhead" form.
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By:
Luca Ciferri
April 19, 2021 01:20 AM

Toyota is touting the "human-centric" features of its bZ4X Concept car that will be crucial in helping the automaker to catch up with rivals such as Volkswagen Group that are ahead in the push to electrify their lineups.

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