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
The Porsche 911 Turbo S has gone hybrid, and unsurprisingly, it’s very quick. With 701 horsepower alongside significant chassis and aerodynamic tweaks, Porsche claims a 14-second improvement over its previous Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time. Porsche factory driver Jörg Bergmeister piloted the new Turbo S to a 7:03.92 around the German track. As the Nürburgring recommends, … Read more
Porsche has unveiled the new 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s the most powerful production 911 ever built. With a new twin-turbo T-Hybrid powertrain delivering 701 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, the latest Turbo S raises the bar for performance while keeping the comfort and usability … Read more
Honda has officially brought back one of its most iconic nameplates with the debut of the 2026 Honda Prelude. Set to arrive at dealerships later this fall, the sixth-generation Prelude is a stylish two-door sports coupe that combines Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain with the chassis hardware from the Civic Type R. Hybrid Power with Civic … Read more
A major innovation in the automotive world comes from Romania: production has begun on the world’s first, mass-produced liquified petroleum gas (LPG) direct-injection engine. Signing off on this first is Horse Technologies, a company specializing in the development of low-emission propulsion systems, which was born out of a joint venture between the Renault Group and … Read more
The Volvo XC70 has returned as a long-range plug-in hybrid, boasting sleek Scandinavian design and a host of advanced technologies. This new Volvo XC70 will be built using the brand’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform and has been designed specifically to meet growing demand for plug-in hybrids in the Chinese market. The exterior of the … Read more
The guy in charge of Bentley is a hardcore car enthusiast. In his previous job at Porsche, Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser led development of the 918 Spyder, ran the Motorsport department, and took over as chief of the 718 and 911 lines. Walliser took over the CEO job at Bentley last year, and he’s already making … Read more
The Jeep Cherokee is back and it’s making a big statement for 2026. Jeep has completely redesigned its midsize SUV with more space, more tech, a hybrid powertrain, and the off-road capability the brand is known for. The 2026 Cherokee will arrive at dealerships in late 2025, starting at $36,995 including destination. For the first … Read more
The Jeep Cherokee took a brief hiatus in 2023 as the automaker prepared its successor. Now, after some much-needed time off, it’s back. The all-new 2026 Cherokee is larger than the model it replaces, offering more standard technology and a hybrid powertrain. It arrives as a crucial addition to Jeep’s lineup, aiming to make a … Read more