McLaren has been teasing the idea of a performance SUV for several years, but now it may finally become a reality. According to a new report, the British supercar manufacturer’s first high-riding performance vehicle is set to debut in 2028, complete with a hybrid V-8 powertrain. The report, published by Automotive News, cites details from … Read more
Honda has done well with its current four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that powers the Accord, Civic and CR-V, but buyers who want one of the automaker’s midsize models have had to deal with only a V6 powertrain as the option. Honda recently announced that it will introduce a new hybrid V6 system for its larger models, … Read more
Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving hybrid and EVs. Automakers and independent firms are always researching new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One potential method of making hybrids better involves the use of supercapacitors. Yes, I also wish I typed “flux … Read more
Mazda revealed two concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 that offer a peek at the brand’s potential future styling and the technology that may lie beneath. Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro said the automaker “envisions a future where the more kilometers you drive, the more you help reduce CO2.” The cars are called … Read more
The Alfa Romeo Tonale isn’t that old, but the automaker is already giving the compact SUV a makeover for 2026. While not much has changed visually, something is missing under the hood—the hybrid option. The 2026 Tonale will come with just a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces the same 268 horsepower and 295 … Read more
The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer marks a major evolution for Jeep’s flagship SUV. With a sharper design, simplified lineup, new powertrains—including America’s first range-extended electric vehicle (REEV)—and a lower starting price under $65,000. A Unified Lineup and a New Identity For 2026, Jeep is simplifying its lineup by bringing the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer under … Read more
Renault’s decision to buy Dacia at the end of the 1990s has proved to be a masterstroke. Once a laughingstock of the automotive industry, the Romanian automaker has flourished over the past couple of decades. The Sandero was Europe’s best-selling car overall in 2024 and has been the most popular model among retail customers since … Read more
Significant changes are happening at Stellantis. The automaker has new leadership that is attempting to salvage a lackluster product portfolio, which includes canceling projects. The Ram brand has already killed the electric 1500 REV, and now the automaker is canceling the long-promised Jeep Gladiator 4xe hybrid. A Stellantis spokesperson said in a statement shared with … Read more
If you haven’t checked out our latest episode of the Concept We Forgot series, we focused on Toyota’s obscure GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II. Developed over a decade ago, it was a mid-engine attempt at creating a fun, electrified vehicle. However, it never materialized into a production model. The same can be said about the … Read more
It was 2017 when Mark Fields, Ford’s CEO at the time, announced a hybrid Mustang. Since then, there have been rumors and reports of an electrified Mustang—and the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV—but no production Mustang hybrid. Now, we know that Ford is at least working on a hybridized Mustang. The news comes to us from Ford Authority, which … Read more