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Lamborghini Walks Back Urus EV, Plans Hybrid Instead

Lamborghini is joining the chorus of other carmakers delaying the launch of new electric vehicles. The brand’s CEO has revealed in a recent interview that the next-generation Urus will retain a plug-in hybrid powertrain as the automaker postpones the launch of the battery-electric version, which might not arrive until 2035.

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The Mercedes EQS Is Struggling—And Its Radical Design Might Be Why

Mercedes-Benz's design chief says that the EQS was launched a decade too early, admitting that the brand's flagship EV may have been way ahead of its time.

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Europe’s Favorite Cheap SUV Is Going Electric

The Dacia Duster proved that cheap doesn’t have to mean bad, but can it make it as a pure electric vehicle?

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Ferrari Admits It Made a Mistake When It Deleted Real Buttons

When Ferrari showed the Amalfi last night, we were pleased to see that the Roma’s successor received a more powerful V-8 without resorting to a hybrid setup. Another highlight is inside, where the “entry-level” Prancing Horse now features a redesigned steering wheel with physical buttons and a proper start button.…

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Lancia Is Bringing Back the Delta HF Integrale

Stellantis is attempting something of a comeback with Lancia. Left for years to languish, Lancia recently launched a new Ypsilon hatchback, and soon, it'll revive the Gamma and Delta nameplates. Thanks to its unprecedented rally success, the Delta Integrale is one of Lancia's best-loved cars, and soon, it too will…

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'10 Years Too Early:' Mercedes Says Futuristic EQS Styling Is Hurting Sales

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the negativity surrounding the design of Mercedes’ flagship electric car seems nearly universal. I must be in the minority because I don’t think the EQS looks bad, especially in real life. Sure, it doesn’t have the presence of an S-Class, but…

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Copying Homework: Mercedes Will Use Fake Gearshifts in AMG Supercar

Mercedes-AMG knows that making an electric car exciting is no easy task. Many manufacturers have tried, but only a precious few have succeeded. So the German brand is copying homework in hopes of winning over internal combustion faithful.

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Mercedes-AMG Admits The Four-Cylinder Hybrid 'Failed to Resonate' With Buyers: Report

Mercedes-AMG has gone on record to announce it’s developing a new V-8 engine, but ghosts of the past still haunt the offices in Affalterbach. The latest chapter in the four-cylinder C63 saga involves a senior company official admitting the electrified 2.0-liter engine didn’t catch on with buyers. Speaking under the…

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Volkswagen Swears Buttons and Knobs Are Coming Back

Volkswagen interiors reached their peak in the 2010s, when the cars had just the right blend of buttons and screens. At the turn of the decade, minimalism reared its ugly head as Wolfsburg decided it was a good idea to integrate access to most functions into the screen. The dreaded…

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Audi Changes Its Mind. Will Make Gas Cars For Another 10 Years

Next Monday, June 23, will mark three years since Audi pledged to launch its final gas-powered cars in 2025 and transition to selling only EVs starting in 2026. At the time, the Volkswagen Group’s luxury brand also vowed to end production of combustion engine vehicles by 2033. While it left…

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Tesla is secretly testing new versions of its Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance – here’s what to expect

Tesla could be poised to launch updated versions of its fiery Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance EVs.

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This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production

The British VarEVolt battery has been granted the certification needed so it can be manufactured on a large scale, meaning more EV makers can use them in their cars.

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'Extreme-Right Totems': Tesla Owners Go To Court Over Musk's Politics

Plus, General Motors infuses $4 billion into U.S. production, and Volkswagen considers a smaller electric van after the ID. Buzz.

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BMWs Will Look Very Different Very Soon

BMW's next era of design starts with the iX3 electric SUV, which is scheduled to debut before the end of the year. But it won't be the only vehicle in the Bavarian brand's lineup to get the Neue Klasse look. According to Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk, every BMW…

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The Lotus Emira Could Ditch Its V-6 for a V-8

The Emira might be the last great Lotus you can buy, but it might get even better before production is supposed to cease in 2027. In a recent earnings call, Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng said that the brand is "currently investigating the feasibility of the V-8."

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The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Might Be Back as a Hybrid

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS is coming back. The automaker recently teased an "additional flagship model" that will supposedly "raise the bar even further in the sports car segment," and a new Autocar report suggests the car is, indeed, the fifth-generation GT2 RS.

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Volkswagen EVs Are About To Get Cheaper, Thanks To New Batteries

Volkswagen has been trying to adjust its EV aspirations. It may have stumbled out of the gate with the middling ID.3 and ID.4, and its flailing software arm, but it really is trying to right the ship here. It’s partnered with Xpeng and Rivian for better in-car software, while continuously…

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The Recon Will Be Jeep's 'New Defender,' Says Exec

Jeep has a bevy of new product on the horizon, starting with the Compass—which may or may not make it to the US—and soon to be followed by the Recon. Originally scheduled to debut in 2024, the new Recon should finally show up later this year. And Jeep executives are…

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BMW Keeps Hinting at an Electric 3 Series Wagon

BMW will soon launch the next-generation 3 Series. The automaker will offer the model as a fully electric vehicle for the first time, selling it alongside a stylistically similar gas version. BMW has already confirmed it’ll reveal the sedan shortly after the iX3 electric SUV debuts in September, and it…

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This 'Damn Sexy' Mercedes Design Will Shape Future Cars

It’s the dawn of a new design era at Mercedes. Taking a page from BMW’s book, the three-pointed star is unifying styling across its expansive lineup. Whether gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric, future models will share the same design language. Just as today’s electric CLA looks nearly identical…

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Ford ‘Would Love’ To Have ST Or RS Variants Of Its EVs

Ford’s ST and RS badges, which made a name for themselves thanks to the fantastic Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS, could come back with a vengeance—and an electric punch.

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Hyundai Won't Raise Prices Over Tariffs, But Kills Free Maintenance

Tariffs threaten to increase the price of new cars, but not every automaker will pass the costs to the consumer. Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said this week the company will not increase its prices to offset tariff costs. But changes are coming to the company's dealership experience. Hyundai is allegedly…

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Nissan is back to its bold best with new EV lineup that's led by a third-generation Leaf – and yes, it's an SUV

Nissan has revealed that it's planning a third-generation Nissan Leaf, along with an electric update of the popular Micra and Juke models for Europe.

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The retro EV resurgence is in full swing, as Citroen confirms the iconic 2CV will return with batteries

Following Renault's successful reboot of the R5, Citroen is the latest European carmaker to reveal plans to go retro.

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Lamborghini’s EV Will Be Its Most Powerful Model Ever

Lamborghini is still set on launching its first electric vehicle by 2030, and it could have up to 2,000 horsepower on tap when it arrives. That’s what Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume said in a recent interview, revealing that the EV will ride on a special platform developed by Porsche…

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