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Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own. With that, Nissan aims to eke the most efficiency out of its new hybrid powertrain as possible. … Read more
Nissan has a new Heritage Edition available for the 2026 Z sports car—and it looks sharp. Unfortunately, this latest makeover is just a visual upgrade, but it harkens back to the Z’s past with a touch of GT-R influence in the Midnight Purple paint. Nissan adds bronze 19-inch RAYS wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler with … Read more
If reports are to be believed, there could come a day when a BMW engine powers a Mercedes. But while the rumor mill speculates on such an unholy alliance, the two German luxury automakers remain fierce rivals. The man in charge of design at the three-pointed star didn’t hold back when asked to share his … Read more
There’s a trend among automakers to adopt a minimalist design approach by reducing creases and sharp edges. Just look at the new BMW iX3, for example. But SEAT’s Cupra brand is heading in the opposite direction, considering sharp lines define its cars. The radically styled Tindaya concept showcases massively intricate bodywork on the largest vehicle … Read more
Hyundai waited for all the other brands to unveil their new cars at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich before pulling the wraps off the Concept Three, ensuring rivals wouldn’t steal its thunder. What is it? A glimpse into the future of a smaller Ioniq model, with a design that channels futuristic Veloster vibes. Even … Read more
Polestar has officially pulled the wraps off its new flagship, the 2026 Polestar 5, a sleek four-door electric Grand Tourer that stays true to the striking Precept concept first shown in 2020. Designed to take on high-performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S, the Polestar 5 combines Scandinavian minimalism with serious power … Read more
Screens are everywhere, and automakers love them. In recent years, companies have gone overboard with third screens designed to placate bored passengers, including in the new GLC. But if you don’t spend the big bucks to upgrade the displays in the latest crossover, you’ll be reminded that you cheapened out. The new GLC comes standard … Read more
With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer. Markus Schäfer, the brand’s tech boss, … Read more
Crossovers and SUVs may reign supreme in most parts of the world, but wagons still matter in Europe. Since 2016, the growing popularity of the Octavia Combi and Superb Combi has made Skoda the best-selling brand on the continent in this segment. With the Vision O concept, the Czech automaker, part of the Volkswagen Group, … Read more
Even though the G-Class nameplate is nearly 50 years old, it remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic vehicles. Now, the German automaker is looking to build on that legacy with a new model—unofficially dubbed the “Baby G”—set to arrive sometime in the next year. Since its initial announcement in 2023, the Baby G has been … Read more