The Terrano returns with a plug-in hybrid powertrain at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. Nissan will launch a production version in 2027. Besides China, the off-road SUV will also be sold in other parts of the world. While we’re patiently waiting for Nissan to bring back the Xterra, another nameplate is coming out of retirement. …
The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric debuts as a sleeker, more aerodynamic version of the Cayenne EV. It delivers up to 1,156 horsepower, making it the most powerful production Porsche to date. Built on an 800V platform with fast charging, it recharges from 10–80% in ~16 minutes. Porsche is entering the next phase of its EV …
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,196 hybrid models because they could lose power while driving. The DC-DC converter could fail due to a fault in the boost control software. JLR does not have a remedy for the issue and is currently developing a fix. Jaguar Land Rover North America has issued a …
Reports say Ford was paying $800 in licensing fees for every Shelby Mustang sold. Between the Shelby GT350 and GT500 models alone, Ford paid an estimated $30 million in licensing fees. It’s unclear if the Shelby name will return on the current S650 model. Look at the current Ford Mustang lineup, and you might notice …
Project Endgame will be the final Gunther Werks-produced Speedster. The heavily reworked 993-based Porsche 911 features an 840-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter flat-six. The theme is heavily inspired by Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame. Gunther Werks has revealed its latest build: a 993-based Porsche 911 that’s been fully transformed into a wild one-off twin-turbocharged Speedster. This wicked roadster has been …
The Horse Powertrain X-Range C15 Direct Drive promises to convert EVs to hybrids. The engine lies flat to optimize packaging. It can be had in 94 horsepower or 148 horsepower variants. If you’ve ever wanted to convert your electric car into a gasoline hybrid, you’re in luck. A company called Horse Powertrain has invented just …
The Morgan Supersport 400 uses an uprated BMW inline-six engine. It has 402 horsepower and weighs as much as a Miata RF. Output is routed to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It’s been a little over a year since Morgan launched the Supersport, and it’s already giving the rear-wheel-drive sports car a …
The BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase is not only bigger, but also more upscale. It gets thicker rear seats with a more generous recline. The front passenger seat comes with a leg rest. China’s long-wheelbase tradition may have started with sedans, but SUVs have also been stretched to maximize interior space. The first Neue Klasse model …
BMW has developed a separate version of the i3 for the Chinese market. It has a longer wheelbase for extra legroom in the back. The i3 L doesn’t have the global model’s pop-out door handles. BMW’s sales in China have been on a slippery slope for the past few years, but the luxury brand aims …
Ford CEO Jim Farley said he’s no longer paying attention to Tesla. He notes that the company does not have an updated vehicle. Ford is benchmarking itself against BYD, China’s best-selling automaker. For the last decade or longer, Tesla has set the bar for electric vehicles. Even though the brand has been …