Ford Racing has created a new, more powerful version of the Mustang Cobra Jet EV; the Cobra Jet 2200. The 2200 in the name refers to the 2,200-horsepower output. Ford set a quarter-mile time of 6.87 seconds, which is an EV record. Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, …
Mitsubishi will recall over 100,000 Outlander SUVs. They could have liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail due to corrosion. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 SUVs. The vehicle could have corroded liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. It …
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili says the ‘world is not ready everywhere’ for EVs. The upcoming Giulia and Stelvio will have EV and hybrid options. Quadrifoglio models will live on with electrification. Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and …
The Corvette ZR1X has set two new lap records. It has set record laps at Sonoma Raceway and NCM Motorsport Park. The ZR1X is a hybrid that makes 1,250 horsepower. The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has set two more track records. While it may no longer be the American king of Nürburgring—that honor goes to …
Stellantis is apparently shifting focus to brands that “really matter.” Future investments could center around Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat. None of the 14 automakers part of Stellantis is facing retirement, at least for now. When Stellantis was created in 2021 following the PSA-FCA mega-merger, Carlos Tavares vowed to keep all 14 brands and secure their …
The Audi Q4 no longer has dedicated buttons for the climate settings. The optional passenger screen is the largest Audi has ever offered. Bidirectional charging is now supported. Audi has made marginal improvements to the charging power and range. Audi’s desirable Concept C promises a return to form with more physical buttons and less reliance …
The production-ready Freelander 8 modernizes the original Freelander design. Freelander is a standalone brand created by Chery and Jaguar Land Rover. The Freelander 8 sits on a platform that supports EVs, PHEVs, and range-extending EV drivetrains. It’s barely been a few weeks since the Freelander Concept 97 broke cover in China, and now the production version is ready …
It celebrates the brand’s 10th anniversary and showcases a new direction in design and engineering. The sporty grand tourer features dramatic proportions, adaptive aerodynamics, and a tech-focused interior. It targets extreme performance, with a 0-62 mph time of around 2.0 seconds. At the Beijing Auto Show, Chinese automaker Lynk & Co unveiled its first supercar …
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Lamborghini Miura SV. This 1972 Miura SV was restored by Lamborghini’s Polo Storico division. The restoration process took more than three years from start to finish. Against the backdrop of Rome’s timeless architecture, the first edition of the Anantara Concorso Roma—La Dolce Vita delle Automobili—took place …
Winners of the Car Design Award 2026 include Jeep, Genesis, and Renault. The Audi Concept C won the concept car award. The new Renault Twingo the won production-car category. As is tradition, Milan Design Week also hosts the Car Design Award 2026, an award created in 1984 by Auto&Design magazine and revived in 2016 after a long hiatus. The …