--- title: "Mitsubishi Engineers ‘Dream’ About a New Evo: TDS" date: "2025-11-12" modified: "2025-11-12" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/mitsubishi-engineers-dream-about-a-new-evo-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Mitsubishi Engineers ‘Dream’ About a New Evo: TDS ![Mitsubishi Lancer Evo]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Light, tight, and right, *TDS* combs the Internet for the latest automotive news from around the globe and gathers it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone and the second is just being started, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Currently spending the week with the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S and am finding it to be a mixed bag with a lot of things consumers have claimed to want, like it just feeling like a normal gas-powered car (or Grand Cherokee in this case), but also missed opportunities to take advantage of a (supposed) clean-sheet electric vehicle platform. 💭 According to an engineer, Mitsubishi hasn't given up on the idea of an Evo reboot, "[have a dream]()," and have the tools at their disposal should a green light be given; but while it would likely have to be a hybrid or electric, the automaker doesn't even currently make the Lancer upon which the Evo was previously based. 🙋‍♂️ The looming debut of the Toyota GR GT, and subsequently the Century coming to the U.S. market, is raising a lot of questions as to [how exactly the automaker will both market and distribute the vehicles](), one of which seemingly won't wear a Toyota or Lexus badge. 🤖 Waymo's Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis are [now testing on the road](). ⚠️ Volvo's head of safety has come out in favor of [creating one set of safety regulations]() for both the U.S. and Europe that blend the strictest of standards for both areas of the globe. ⚙️ GM has directed thousands of its suppliers to [scrub their supply chains of parts from China](). 🏁 The [2026 Goodwood Revi]()[v]()[al race schedule]() has been released in full. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()