General Motors might have made a considerable investment in electrification, but the American automaker is still spending money to keep the V-8 engine alive. Earlier this year, GM announced it would spend $888 million to develop a sixth-generation V-8, and now a new report allegedly reveals the displacements. According to GM Authority, GM will offer the new … Read more
Axial flux motors are still a fledgling technology, but they’re quickly becoming the go-to choice for some high-performance hybrid systems. Thanks to their minimal weight, compact design, and impressive power outputs, companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have already integrated them into some of their latest road cars. Porsche could be next. According to a patent … Read more
The newly revived Prelude has barely been out a month, but Honda just revealed a racing version. Set to enter competition next year, the Prelude-GT is Honda’s new challenger for the top-level GT500 class of Japan’s Super GT series. It may look like the new Prelude, but this is a very different beast underneath. Like … Read more
Last year, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS went hybrid in pursuit of more power without increasing emissions. Now, the almighty Turbo is doing the same—and the effects are profound. With 701 horsepower, a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds, and a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time 14 seconds faster than its predecessor, the 2026 Porsche 911 … Read more
Enthusiasts were quick to criticize Mercedes-AMG for softening the second-generation AMG GT, and with good reason. The front-engined sports car has become a much larger, heavier 2+2, morphing more or less into an SL coupe. To the dismay of purists, there’s even a four-cylinder version now. But the original model never truly died; it only … Read more
Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the “M177” engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports sedan is not reverting to V-8 power. However, a newly developed, large-displacement combustion engine is in the works for a late 2027 release. It’s a “next-generation, high-tech electrified V-8” intended for performance … Read more
There’s a new Lamborghini in town, and it’s called Fenomeno. Based on the flagship Revuelto, it gets the most powerful V-12 ever offered by the brand, along with hybrid assistance and striking looks described as a new “design manifesto.” Lamborghini calls it a “few-off,” with just 29 units destined for production. Unlike Lamborghini’s normal production … Read more