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 …
Toyota took its time venturing into electric vehicles. While competitors poured billions into the technology, the Japanese automaker did the opposite, focusing on hybrids instead. But as the automaker launches several new cars in 2026, full electric vehicles are clearly part of Toyota’s future game plan. This year, the C-HR will return as an EV, …
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 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. …
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 …
Geely has made a combustion engine that achieves 48.4 percent thermal efficiency. It is a record for combustion engines. The hybrid powertrain can achieve 105 miles per gallon. China’s star in the automotive sphere is more than rising—it’s soaring to the very top. It’s enough that traditional automakers are getting concerned about the technological and …
Nissan confirmed to Motor1 that the R36 GT-R won’t be fully electric. It’ll likely use a hybrid twin-turbo V6 instead. The company says there isn’t a market for electric sports cars at the moment. It’s been a big week for fans of the Nissan GT-R. During our visit to the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, …
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said, ‘There were many mistakes” with Infiniti. The automaker learned Infiniti does not need a dedicated architecture to succeed. The executive said the brand needs at least 5 models before it can begin to grow. Infiniti is in the rebuilding stages. The luxury brand has struggled in …
The current-generation BMW M5 has been around for a couple of years, putting its 717-horsepower hybrid powertrain to work. It’s a supercar disguised as a sedan (or wagon) that will receive a facelift for the 2027 model year. This won’t just be a light touch-up, though. As seen in the spy video published on Carspotter …
Nissan’s struggles have been well documented, but CEO Ivan Espinosa has a plan to turn things around. At this year’s “Nissan Vision” outlook event at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, the automaker shared new details on how it plans to right the ship. As with many things in 2026, it all starts with artificial …