BMW’s next-generation M3 is testing ahead of a market launch around 2027 The next M3 will offer the choice of gas or electric powertrains The electric M3 will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and feature a quad-motor powertrain BMW is fully embracing electric mobility, a commitment that will soon extend to dedicated M carsContinue reading “2028 BMW M3 EV spied testing with quad-motor powertrain”
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2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time
Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted forContinue reading “2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time”
2025 Alfa Romeo Intensa Special Series brings two-tone treatment
Alfa Romeo is adding a second special series across its three-vehicle lineup for the 2025 model year. After announcing the Tributo Italiano special series in late 2023, Alfa Romeo announced the follow-up series, dubbed Intensa, at the 2025 Brussels auto show. Like the Tributo Italiano series, the Intensa series brings unique cosmetic touches to…
A Mercedes S-Class Coupe might take aim for Bentley and Rolls-Royce
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe could make a comeback as the automaker looks to move further upmarket. First spotted by Car and Driver, a pair of trademark filings with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) show coupe versions of the current-generation S-Class, known internally as the W223. Mercedes discontinued the coupe body…
Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900
In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a runContinue reading “Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900”
2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia loses trim levels, gains Tributo Italiano limited edition
The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan lineup shrinks from three grades to one for 2025, but gains a new limited-edition model. A single trim level replaces the previous Sprint, Ti, and Veloce grades. The Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model already departed earlier this year with a Super Sport special edition. That means the only available powertrain is…
Ram 1500 REV electric truck reportedly won’t have 500 miles of range
Ram has reportedly canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, is said to be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram’s electric version ofContinue reading “Ram 1500 REV electric truck reportedly won’t have 500 miles of range”
Ram 1500 REV electric truck won’t have 500 miles of range
Ram has canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, will be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram’s electric version of its 1500 pickupContinue reading “Ram 1500 REV electric truck won’t have 500 miles of range”
Ineos Grenadier back in production
Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed at the vehicles’ plant in Hambach, France. Production was paused last September after the Grenadier’s seat supplier, Recaro Automotive, ceased production in July due to insolvency. Italian seat manufacturer…
Manthey ups performance of 991-gen 911 GT2 RS for $113,140
Manthey-Racing has a new upgrade package for the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS The upgrades focus on the aerodynamics and chassis, rather than the powertrain Manthey has also launched a similar upgrade package for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, offered from 2018-2020, is already among the fastest production cars…
