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Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnershipContinue reading “2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport body-on-frame SUV spied”

Alpina has unveiled the B8 GT Hommage Burkard Bovensiepen The tuned BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe packs 625 hp and will hit 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds Alpina plans to build just 99 examples German performance marque Alpina agreed in 2022 to have its brand acquired by BMW in a deal that will see BMWContinue reading “Special Alpina B8 GT marks transition to BMW takeover”

Elaphe has a new in-wheel electric motor that can be used for hybrids or EVs Elaphe previewed the motor at 2025 CES in the Italdesign Quintessenza concept car The motor delivers a continuous 268 hp and peak 342 hp Legendary Italian design house Italdesign, now owned by the Volkswagen Group, showcased an updated version ofContinue reading “Italdesign Quintessenza hides 1,000-hp of Elaphe in-wheel electric motors”

The Lexus RC bows out after the 2025 model year An RC F Final Edition celebrates the coupe’s run Pricing for the 2025 RC starts at $47,620, including destination Lexus has introduced Final Edition versions of the RC and its high-performance RC F flagship, signaling the upcoming end of production for the sleek coupes, expectedContinue reading “2025 Lexus RC is final version of svelte coupe”

Polestar is working on a small SUV to be called the Polestar 7 The 7 will be built in Europe and replace the 2 as Polestar’s entry-level vehicle Polestar will launch the 5 midsize sedan and possibly the 6 sports car before the arrival of the 7 Swedish electric performance brand Polestar made several majorContinue reading “Polestar 5 lands in 2025, Polestar 7 announced as small SUV”

Lexus has introduced Final Edition variants of the RC and its high-performance RC F flagship in Japan, marking the upcoming end of production for the svelte coupes, expected in November. The RC, which first launched in 2013, is among the oldest models in Lexus’s current lineup. As of now, similar Final Edition offerings for otherContinue reading “Lexus RC and RC F Final Editions launched in Japan”

Porsche may launch a new generation of the gas Macan Electric Macan sales are off to a good start but long-term performance is uncertain Porsche sees continued high demand for gas engines in luxury segments The slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles may result in Porsche reversing its decision to offer its second-generation Macan…

The Honda CR-V will be updated for the 2026 model year Among the updates will be a rugged CR-V TrailSport model The smaller Honda HR-V will also be updated for the 2026 model year An updated Honda CR-V debuts later this year as a 2026 model, and Honda has confirmed it will feature a ruggedContinue reading “2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport arrives soon as part of refresh”

Rolls-Royce is celebrating the year of the dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar The automaker has revealed special-edition Phantoms with dragon motifs throughout The cars are the first special editions in the Phantom nameplate’s centennial year This year is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese zodiac calendar, and Rolls-Royce is celebrating with…

A Chrysler electric midsize crossover expected to start production in 2025 has been put on hold Chrysler is still pressing ahead with an electric Pacifica minivan The current Pacifca will also be updated and followed by a separate crossover and a model inspired by the Halcyon concept Chrysler has halted development of an electric midsizeContinue reading “Chrysler halts development of electric crossover planned for 2025”