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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Mazda is still considering a new rotary sports car Concepts such as the Iconic SP are intended to gauge interest In a production car, the rotary engine would drive the wheels There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and Mazda’s rotary engine ambitions. Although the MX-30 crossover with a range-extending engine failed to […]
Gernot Döllner says Audi doesn’t need a truck, at least not now. An Audi version of the upcoming Scout Terra is not planned. A cool SUV is more likely. Audi is known for thinking outside the box, and the quirky A2 is probably the best example of Ingolstadt’s willingness to experiment. There was also a […]
The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts with updated styling, new technology and more powerful engines. A new V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft provides surprising performance in the luxury flagship. Updated screens and rear-seat technology modernize the already high-tech cabin. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon. For more than 70 years, it has been the favorite choice […]
The RS5 will be Audi’s first plug-in hybrid RS model. Expect a V6 engine under the hood. The new RS5 will be available as a liftback and station wagon. When Audi outlined its plans for 2026 a few months ago, it conveniently left out what will arguably be its most exciting product. In addition to […]
The identity card. Era 9X is a six-seater SUV with a 1.5-liter engine that works as a generator. It has a 65.2 kWh battery, good for 400 km. It is the first VW to use a new design language. The missing piece of Volkswagen’s electrification puzzle is now in place, as the company introduces its […]
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 – […]