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Next-gen ZF 8-speed to help FCA electrify its lineup
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles last week inked a deal with ZF for one of the biggest orders of automatic transmissions in the German firm's history. Normally the purchase of automatic transmissions wouldn't warrant an article but the ZF deal could provide insights into what FCA has planned for future versions of the beloved Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars. FCA has ordered a fourth-generation version of ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission, designed for rear- and all-wheel-drive applications. The 8HP first arrived on the scene in 2008 and versions of the transmission can be found in a...
BMW will reportedly replace i8 with new sports car based on Vision M Next
BMW just introduced an updated version of its i8 plug-in hybrid sports car for 2019, which means the automaker will soon need to think about a successor. It turns out BMW won't introduce another generation of the i8 but will instead go with a more exciting offering based on the recently revealed...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran June 27, 2019
Mitsubishi reportedly plots Evo XI twinned with next Renault Megane RS
A new Evo with a 341-horsepower mild-hybrid powertrain is reportedly on the table.
Officers weigh in on 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility
Police officers weigh in on the new hybrid Ford Interceptor Utility, based on the new 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid
Robert Duffer June 26, 2019
BMW accelerates electrification, expects 25 models with a plug by 2023
The BMW Group will have 25 electrified cars on sale by 2025 and more than half will be EVs.
BMW Vision M Next concept heralds plug-in performance at M division
BMW's latest concept is a 600-horsepower plug-in hybrid with 62 miles of electric range.
WRC will go hybrid from 2022
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed the introduction of hybrid cars to the World Rally Championship.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe likely to spawn hybrid model with more than 800 hp
Spy photos reveal Mercedes is testing a plug-in hybrid version of its AMG 4-Door Coupe that could make more than 800 horsepower and offer 31 miles of electric range.
Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the 986-hp hybrid hypercar the LaFerrari should have been
Ferrari's newest flagship is a plug-in hybrid hypercar with a V-8 and trio of electric motors.
Ferrari releases first photo of hybrid supercar set for May 29 reveal
Ferrari has a new supercar with 986 horsepower, or 36 more than the LaFerrari.
New hybrid Ferrari supercar may boast AWD
A new report out of Germany says Ferrari's upcoming hybrid supercar will have an all-wheel-drive system enabled by its hybrid system, with two electric motors on the front axle and one in the transmission.
2020 Audi Q5 55 TFSI revealed as first of Audi's next-gen plug-in hybrids
After years of promises, Audi is finally ready to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of its core models globally. They will feature the automaker's next-generation plug-in hybrid powertrain, and the first of them was confirmed on Tuesday as the Q5 55 TFSI e. Others will include A6-, and A7- and...
Get a taste of the explosive acceleration of the new hybrid Ferrari
Ferrari will launch a new hybrid supercar on May 31, and the performance is expected to eclipse that of the LaFerrari.
McLaren spied testing new hybrid
A tester for McLaren's next hybrid car has been spotted.
Mercedes estimates plug-in hybrids and EVs will be half of sales by 2030
Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced the ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2039. That's 20 years away or less than three product cycles, which for an automaker the size of Mercedes is a short time to transform its entire operations. Key to reaching the goal will be expanding the number of...
Opel's first plug-in hybrid is a 300-horsepower crossover
The new Grandland X Hybrid4 is the first model in a future fully electrified Opel lineup expected to be complete by 2024.
AMG 53 deep dive: Mercedes-AMG's straight shot at hybrid performance throws a few curves
The AMG 53 Series looks to the past for its future in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. In addition to the CLS-Class, E-Class, and upcoming GLE-Class, the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that defines AMG 53s is likely to appear in nearly every Mercedes model soon. Related to the inline-6 found in the 450...
Aaron Cole May 7, 2019
Porsche reportedly plans electric 718 sports car by 2022
Porsche is developing an electric 718 sports car for launch around 2022, Autocar reported on Tuesday. Prototype 718s with electric powertrains are being developed alongside one with a hybrid powertrain, the British publication has learned from Porsche CEO Oliver Blume. "We have prototypes of...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran April 23, 2019
Volvo adds 415-hp Polestar Engineered option for V60, XC60
Sean Szymkowski April 4, 2019
Polestar may be a standalone brand within Volvo Cars these days, but the former performance arm is still working its magic on various Volvo models. The latest models to receive the Polestar Engineered option are the V60 wagon and XC60 SUV, Volvo announced on Wednesday. The Polestar Engineered option is designed for the range-topping T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid powertrain. It features a supercharged and turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 on the front axle and an electric motor on the rear axle to create an all-wheel-drive system. Compared to the standard T8 Twin Engine powertrain, this setup...
Ford files to trademark "Mustang Mach-E" name
A new trademark filing points to a likely name for Ford's upcoming Mustang hybrid. The automaker has filed with the European Union Property Rights Office for the rights to the name "Mustang Mach-E." All Ford Mustangs first discovered the trademark fling and reported it on Tuesday. Motor Authority...
Puritalia returns with 965-horsepower Berlinetta GT
Niche Italian sports car marque Puritalia made a name for itself earlier this decade with the introduction of the 427 roadster, a lightweight sports car with a Ford V-8 that we imagine Carroll Shelby might have built had he grown up in the hills around Modena. Now Puritalia is back with a hard-top...
BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid due in US in 2020
BMW didn't have much in the way of surprises at this week's 2019 Geneva International Motor Show, but the automaker did roll out a new plug-in hybrid version of the X3. The vehicle is badged an xDrive30e and packs the same powertrain as the new 330e sedan. A 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 works...
Audi readies A8, A7, A6 and Q5 plug-in hybrids for Geneva auto show
After years of promising, Audi is finally ready to roll out plug-in hybrid versions of its core models globally. The automaker on Monday announced that plug-in hybrid versions of the Q5, A6, A7 Sportback and A8 will be presented next week during the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The cars...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran February 25, 2019
SEAT's Cupra performance brand readies Formentor SUV concept
Spain's Cupra performance brand will present a concept at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show potentially previewing a new model in the works. Cupra for years has served as the performance arm of SEAT, a mainstream brand from Spain owned by the Volkswagen Group, but in 2018 it was transformed...