A camouflaged prototype of the new Audi RS6 was involved in a minor crash test at the Nordschleife. The performance wagon slammed into the tire wall, but was able to slowly drive off and leave the track. The new RS6 is expected to debut later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles. From …
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 …
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, …
Volkswagen confirms that development of the ninth-generation (Mk9) Golf is well underway. The new Golf will draw design inspiration from the Mk4 Golf. Volkswagen will offer the Golf with BEV, PHEV, and standard combustion powertrains, though the platforms will differ depending on the powertrain. A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a …
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 …
Audi’s Five-Cylinder Not Dead Yet? Europe Might Get Hybrid Version Audi could hybridize the five-cylinder engine to keep it on sale in Europe. The 2.5-liter five-cylinder does not meet Europe’s new emissions regulations. Audi’s five-cylinder engine is dead in Europe. Emissions regulations have made it difficult for the automaker to continue offering it …
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 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 …
Jeep will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later this year. The previous one had an air suspension, skid plates, and a limited-slip differential. The new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will likely feature Jeep’s new, 324 -horsepower Hurricane 4 Turbo engine. Jeep has announced it will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later …