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After record sales in 2024, Volvo plans to launch five new or updated models in 2025 Two of the vehicles are expected to be the EX30 Cross Country and ES90 Volvo will follow up in 2026 with the first EVs based on the next-generation SPA3 platform Volvo, in a recent press conference outlining its financialContinue reading “Volvo plans five-model product blitz in 2025”

Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled its second special-edition SL 63 in as many years, designed exclusively for the U.S. market. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Manufaktur Golden Coast follows in the footsteps of last year’s Big Sur edition, paying homage to the beauty of the American West Coast. Developed by Mercedes’ Manufaktur personalization…

Extended-range electric powertrains for large SUVs and trucks are coming, says Ford CEO Ford developing body-on-frame platforms with support for multi-energy powertrains Reports point to the technology not being ready before 2027 Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that the automaker is developing extended-range powertrains for its large electric…

Jaguar is working on three ultra-luxury EVs to replace its current lineup The first will be a four-door grand tourer, debuting in late 2025 and ushering in the new JEA platform The grand tourer was previewed in 2024 with the Type 00 concept Jaguar is redefining its identity, evolving into an ultra-luxury car brand toContinue reading “Jaguar spied testing production version of Type 00 concept”

A Cadillac Optiq-V looks to be coming soon to join the Lyriq-V Upgrades will likely include more power, bigger brakes, and a V-specific sound No change is expected for the Optiq’s standard 85-kwh battery Cadillac has just launched its first V-Series performance electric vehicle in the form of the 2026 Lyriq-V midsize SUV, which isContinue reading “2026 Cadillac Optiq-V coming to rival Tesla Model Y Performance”

A piece of Corvette royalty will soon be offered to the public The car is considered the first purpose-built General Motors race car It is being offloaded by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, and is estimated to sell for between $5 million and $7 million One of the most significant Corvettes in history will beContinue reading “1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Project XP-64 heads to auction”

Kalmar has revealed a Safari-style conversion for the 997-generation Porsche 911 Upgrades include Kevlar composite parts and a ride height that extends to over 8.0 inches Kalmar says it won’t develop Safari-style conversions for any 911 generation beyond the 997 Danish performance marque Kalmar, known for its bespoke Porsche 911 restomods, has…

Subaru’s sixth-generation Forester has gained Wilderness and Hybrid models The Forester Wilderness features 9.3 inches of ground clearance and 3,500 pounds of towing capacity The Forester Hybrid introduces a next-generation hybrid powertrain developed with Toyota The Subaru Forester was redesigned for the 2025 model year, but the rugged Forester…

An electric Cayenne based on the PPE platform is due for launch in the next 12-18 months An electric Cayenne Coupe variant is also coming, a prototype for which has been spotted Gas and plug-in hybrid Cayennes will live alongside the electric generation Porsche is out testing prototypes for an electric Cayenne, and the latestContinue reading “2028 Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV spied for first time”

A prototype for a hardcore version of the Ferrari 296 has been spotted The car is expected to feature increased horsepower and reduced weight Ferrari typically launches such hardcore models near the end of a product line’s lifecycle Ferrari engineers have been spotted testing a hardcore version of the 296 supercar. Such hardcore models, referred…