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One German Automaker Vows To Keep the V-12 Alive
Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer a V-12 engine into the next decade, but details about the powertrain remain a mystery. Here’s what we know.
This Tiny Engine Fits In a Briefcase. But It Could Boost Your EV's Range by Hundreds of Miles
Horse Powertrain has a new, briefcase-sized combustion engine designed to serve as a range extender for electric vehicles. Here are the details.
Petrolicious Film Friday: Amalgam Collection's Amazing Miniature Legacy
Petrolicious, the creator of quality, original films and articles for classic car enthusiasts, has released its latest video, featuring the amazing miniature world of the Amalgam Collection.
The Hyundai Elantra N Will Live To See Another Generation
Hyundai is working on the next-generation Elantra sedan, and it’ll likely have a bigger engine when it arrives. Here’s what we know.
Ford Performance Has a New Name
Ford Performance is becoming Ford Racing, to better reflect the company's motorsport ambitions.
The Mazda CX-90 Is Slightly More Expensive for 2026
Mazda updates its three-row CX-90 for the 2026 model year, and it gets a slight price hike alongside new equipment.
The New 911 Turbo S Debuts Today: Watch the Livestream
The most powerful 992 debuts today, and we expect it to sport a new hybrid powertrain. Watch the reveal event right here.
The ID. Cross Shows VW Is Serious About Bringing Back Buttons
The ID. Cross concept is a preview of Volkswagen's cheapest electric SUV. The front-wheel-drive EV goes on sale in 2026 with a refreshingly boxy look.
This Is the New 911 Turbo S—Porsche's Most Powerful 911 Ever
Porsche took the Carrera GTS’s hybrid system and added another electric turbocharger for more power than any 911 before.
This Gorgeous Rolls-Royce Restomod Hides A Quiet Secret
This Rolls-Royce Corniche by Halcyon packs modern amenities, including an entirely new powertrain that's a far cry from the V-8.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Goes Electric. And It Has Some Impressive Stats
Mercedes-Benz introduces the new GLC with EQ Technology, which packs a 94.0-kilowatt-hour battery with up to 483 horsepower.
Audi's New Sports Car Won't Have a Gas Engine
In a statement to Motor1, Audi denies reports that the 2027 sports car will get a combustion engine. We also learn there will be just one body style.
The 2026 Honda Prelude Is Here. We Got An Early Look
While other automakers have abandoned the front-wheel-drive coupe formula, Honda is doubling down with the new 2026 Prelude. We got an early look at the new coupe.
Mercedes Is Finally Making a New G-Class Cabriolet
Mercedes is teasing a G-Class convertible with a shadowy image hinting at substantial changes over its predecessor. It may even have rear doors.
Mercedes-AMG Launches Its Most Powerful Customer Race Car Ever
Mercedes-AMG is launching the GT2 Edition W16 as a track-only machine with 818 horsepower and not much weight. The lightweight machine is limited to 30 units.
The Honda Prelude Already Has an Aftermarket Kit from a Legendary Tuner. And It Looks Great
Mugen Motorsports is working on a body kit and sports exhaust, and already has a line of accessories for the 2026 Prelude, Honda's new hybrid coupe.