RAD stands for Rivian Adventure Department. The team consists of Rivian designers, engineers and adventure enthusiasts. RAD is a Skunkworks division that aims to push the boundaries of what Rivian vehicles can achieve. Since its launch in 2009, Rivian has aggressively challenged its production and prototype vehicles. The department responsible for these efforts finally has […]
HP Tuners has unlocked the engine control module of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. A ZR1 with this tune made 1,180 horsepower and 1,094 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels. The ECU upgrade is available starting at $1,499. HP Tuners has unlocked the engine control module (ECM) of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Despite General Motors […]
Maserati sales have fallen by 58 percent in just two years. Only 11,127 vehicles were delivered last year. US tariffs and weak demand in China are among the causes. Stellantis has quite a few brands that are struggling in today’s hyper-competitive automotive industry. The conglomerate has even had to deny reports of delisting or selling […]
Porsche’s new flagship SUV won’t be electric. It will reportedly move to a new platform and offer V6 and V8 engine options. The SUV will likely also have a plug-in hybrid option. At one point, Porsche was all about electrification, with ambitious plans for an electric-heavy lineup of sports cars, sedans and SUVs. But as […]
Ruf only built one Porsche 928 and turned it into a 928R. The builder started with a body-in-white, so a real Ruf product. In total, this car has driven less than 1,600 miles. Pre-auction estimates put the value between $400,000 and $500,000. When Alois Ruf puts his name on a Porsche, we all know that […]
A YouTuber wants to put a 3.0-liter six-cylinder B58 turbo engine in the BMW i8. The sleek coupe came from the factory with a rear-mounted 1.5-liter hybrid powertrain with the electric motor in the front. The project requires the design of new subframes to accommodate the new drivetrain. The BMW i8 looked like a supercar, […]
The fuel cap on the driver’s side confirms that it is a PHEV. A yellow high-voltage sticker also indicates an electrified powertrain. Audi will likely keep the V8 and bring back the RS6 Sedan Shortly after the unveiling of the new RS5 Avant, Audi has been spotted putting the finishing touches to its bigger brother. […]
Originally created for Gran Turismo, the GTI Roadster later came to life. It has 503 hp from a V6 biturbo engine. Although it is a GTI, it has four-wheel drive, just like a Golf R. Volkswagen is blowing out 50 candles on the GTI anniversary cake by revisiting some of its most notable cars and […]
The new RS5 models combine a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 with an electric motor. Total system power: 630 hp and 825 Nm. The 25.9 kWh battery pack provides a significant weight loss compared to previous models. Electric range: 54 miles. Mercedes-AMG and BMW M already offer plug-in hybrids, and now it’s Audi Sport’s turn to launch […]
A new Polestar 4 version will be released later this year. The next generation Polestar 2 will be launched in early 2027. The compact Polestar 7 will debut in 2028. The Polestar 6 roadster will be launched later. Polestar has had a solid 2025, with retail sales up 34 percent to 60,119 vehicles. Today the […]