Latest Updates Around The World
Jeep has removed its plug-in hybrids from its configurator. Stellantis has confirmed it is phasing out its plug-in hybrid program in North America, including the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV. The automaker will focus on mainstream hybrid and electric vehicles with longer range. Stellantis has pulled the plug on its plug-in hybrid program in North America – […]
Changan is developing a new rotary engine called the R05E. The new engine will be used specifically for the ‘low-altitude economy’. It produces 71 hp and speeds up to 6,500 rpm. Production will start in 2027. The Wankel rotary engine is the stuff of legends: a compact, powerful, ultra-smooth engine with a single triangular rotor […]
In March 2021, Volvo said it would go all-electric by the end of the decade. However, the lofty EV target was scrapped in September 2024, when the Geely-owned company said plug-in hybrids would stick around for a while beyond 2030. Despite cold feet, the Gothenburg-headquartered carmaker was adamant that the European Union should maintain its […]
When buying a new car, reliability remains one of the biggest deciding factors. No one wants to spend their time shuttling between repair shops and dealing with warranty claims, especially when coverage expires and repair costs start to mount. For many buyers, long-term reliability may even be more important than performance or technology. That’s why […]
The introduction of a new generation of a popular vehicle raises major concerns: how much more expensive will this version be? This is especially true for affordable SUVs like the Toyota RAV4. But don’t worry, RAV4 fans: Toyota’s ever-popular SUV is still very affordable for 2026. In fact, it’s a bit cheaper than last year’s […]
Internal combustion engines are far from dead and could be in production well into the next decade – and beyond. Over the past year, we’ve seen automakers recommit to gas engine production, among a host of others pushing the boundaries of technology. The latest innovative engine is from Boreham Motorworks, which is showing off its […]
It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems may soon be coming to an end. Honda has announced that it is developing a new V-6 engine that will serve as an integral part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system, an engine that will power its future large hybrid electric vehicles […]
Production of the Ford F-150 Lightning will remain paused for the foreseeable future. Following the devastating fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, the automaker will shift its production priorities, increasing production of the gas and hybrid F-Series in the first quarter of 2026. The automaker plans to build more than 50,000 […]
