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 …
Porsche is teaming up with Pixar again with three custom 911s inspired by Toy Story 5. The one-off cars, built through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program, will debut at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on June 19, 2026. All three vehicles will be auctioned off, with proceeds going to multiple charities. Remember Sally? Not the actual Cars …
General Motors Brazil has revived the Sonic name for a new sub-compact crossover. There’s no official word on the powertrain yet, but the Sonic is likely to utilize a mild-hybrid setup with a three-cylinder engine. There’s little to no chance this model will arrive in the US market. The Chevrolet Sonic returns! Just don’t expect …
Nissan confirmed the new Xterra will start at under $40,000. Nissan Americas chairman Christian Meunier said the Xterra will have ‘everything you need and nothing you don’t.’ The SUV is expected to debut sometime next year before going on sale for the 2028 model year. Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people …
The Jetta X concept debuts this week at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s one of four Jetta models set to launch in China by 2028. Jetta will focus on affordable hybrid and electric vehicles. The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. …
The standard 2027 Mercedes C-Class has three separate screens. The passenger-side display is basically a digital photo frame. It becomes a touchscreen if customers step up to the Superscreen setup. When Mercedes launched the new CLA last year, I was curious to see how the base version looked without the third screen on the dashboard. …
Ford’s former EV boss shared an image of the company’s canceled three-row electric SUV on his LinkedIn page. Ford canceled the EV in 2024 due to falling demand. Ford says the EV is now a ‘research vehicle’ that is ‘informing’ its next generation of EVs. It’s been nearly two years since Ford …
The Dark Horse SC has 795 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque. Ford claims it was developed alongside the Mustang GTD and GT3 for track performance. The 5.2-liter V8 is hand assembled in Dearborn, Michigan. We’re in an era of abundant horsepower. It has never been easier to have horsepower figures that we could once …
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new electric hatchback for Europe. The EV has a front motor making up to 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Ioniq 3 features Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system, with buttons. Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. …