Porsche unveiled a hybrid powertrain for the 911 as part of the current 992 generation’s mid-cycle refresh. It launches in the 911’s GTS grade but will eventually spread to more grades, including the Turbo. 2025 BMW 3-Series BMW unveiled an updated 3-Series. It’s actually the second round of updates for the current generation of BMW’s…
A recently discovered Ford patent filing details an EV battery swapping system with an unusual design. Most battery swapping systems to date are designed to work with floor-mounted battery packs, but a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May, and originally filed by Ford in 2018, discusses drive-up…
Ford released the first full image of its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will have 6,000 pounds of downforce at 150 mph The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck appears to be in it to win it at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb The Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will generate massive amounts of downforce…
The Mustang GTD’s suspension can change from firm to soft in 15 milliseconds Pushrod-actuators for the suspension are straight out of race cars The dampers, carbon fiber body, active aero, and supercharged engine all make for a $325,000-plus Mustang The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is being developed as the ultimate track-focused Mustang, using knowledge honed…
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the first electric car entering production for the automaker Jeep said the Wagoneer S will go over 300 miles on a charge Pricing starts at $71,995, but less expensive models will come Jeep’s been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries for…
BMW M is developing a quad-motor electric powertrain that will be the exclusive domain of the BMW go-fast division. And a big power number won’t be the only star of the show. The development also extends to a chassis control system that will take advantage of the powertrain’s ability to precisely direct power where it…
The Optiq enters Cadillac’s EV luxury lineup as the starting point and will slot beneath the Lyriq At only about $4,500 less than the Lyriq, the Optiq aims for buyers seeking smaller footprint Despite its size the Optiq packs a 33-inch curved screen, AWD, and 300 miles of range Growth in EV demand may be…
Audi’s Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but missing from the lineup was the fire-breathing RS Q8 variant. It turns out development of the updated RS Q8 is still happening, as a camouflaged prototype has just been spotted testing at the Nürburgring. Given the thin camouflage gear it was wearing, the debut is likely…
An updated BMW 3-Series arrives in showrooms later this year as a 2025 model. The update is the second for the current compact sedan, which arrived for the 2019 model year and was given its first update for 2023. 2025 BMW 3-Series The latest update mirrors changes made to the related 4-Series for 2025. At…
BMW used the past weekend’s 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to debut the Concept Skytop, a two-seat sports car with a V-8 engine that BMW’s design chief says may just reach production. Automotive News (subscription required) reported that Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design, said at the concept’s debut that while the car…
