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The tri-motor EV will have over 1,000 horsepower. Rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring confirmed. The 205-inch-long sedan won’t have a rear window. It’s already been a little over a year since Jaguar hit the reset button with the outlandish Type 00. The striking concept that set the internet ablaze with its distinctive proportions and controversial marketing campaign still hasn’t transitioned into a production model. However, the company is easing the wait with fresh teasers ahead of a full reveal scheduled for late summer. New images show the unnamed model undergoing cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle at temperatures as low…

Bentley Motors revealed a new off-roader during the FAT Ice Race at Zell am See. Called the Bentayga X Concept, it has been enhanced with off-road capabilities and uses a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that sends power to permanent four-wheel drive via an eight-speed transmission. The Concept X seems to be built for the FAT Ice Race, as it features a rugged look, the track width increased by at least five inches (120 mm) to enhance stability, and its ride height raised by over two inches (55 mm) so that the car can have a foot of ground clearance and…

Kia Australia says the pint-sized Picanto city car isn’t going anywhere, with the brand’s local product boss committing to the budget hatchback for years to come.Speaking with CarExpert, general manager for product planning at Kia Australia, Roland Rivero, said the local arm won’t follow its New Zealand colleagues in ditching the brand’s smallest model, reiterating its vital role in the Australian lineup.”Picanto will be with us for many years yet. That’s as much as I can say,” Mr Rivero said. “We love Picanto. It’s great for our brand, it’s a great entry point into Kia here in Australia.”CarExpert can save…

We’ve known for a while that BMW would tweak its V8 engine to comply with Euro 7 emissions standards. What we didn’t know, however, was that meeting these stringent regulations would require the “S68” to lose power. Starting next month, the M5 will sacrifice 40 horsepower on the combustion-engine side. The change occurs even before the new emissions and exhaust regulations come into force in 2027.To compensate for the lost Bavarian-bred horses, M upgrades the electric motor to match the previous combined output: 717 hp. Similarly, the XM Label sticks with 737 hp, derived from a weaker twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8…

Audi’s entire lineup will get a new grille design inspired by the Concept C.    The new grille stands out with its vertical styling.    Audi will tweak the grille to fit different vehicle segments.    The Audi Concept C introduced a new design language for the automaker with one key signature feature: a narrow vertical grille. It’s a new styling element that will soon be featured on every Audi model.    Massimo Frascella told Auto Motor und Sport (subscription required) in an interview that the grille will proliferate across the lineup. However, Audi says it will tweak the styling to best…

Almost 568,576 Hyundai Palisade SUVs are being recalled for a problem with the third-row side curtain airbags failing to deploy and keep the passenger safe in a crash. From the documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall covers Palisade models manufactured between 2020 and 2025 and seems to be the same Palisade that was also on a previous recall because of seatbelt-related issues last year in September. According to the recall document, the Palisade sidebars may fail to secure third-row passengers’ heads during the crash. NHTSA had notified Hyundai that a 2025 Palisade model failed…

The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale as the range-topping plug-in hybrid supercar, and the Prancing Horse brand claims the new car makes gains in engine output, aerodynamics, cooling, braking control systems, and driver interface.The 849 Testarossa is priced at $932,648 before on-road costs, with the 849 Testarossa Spider retailing for a cool $1,015,589. Both prices are up from the SF90 and SF90 Spider, which were priced at $846,888 and $957,700 before on-road costs, respectively.The new supercar’s design is unmistakably related to the F80 and the 12 Cilindri, bringing Ferrari’s new design philosophy to light across more models.…

After pitting the M5 Touring against the RS6 Avant a couple of weeks ago, Edmunds is at it again. This time, instead of racing wagons, they lined up a pair of coupes for a head-to-head showdown. In one corner sits a standard BMW M4 Competition with rear-wheel drive. In the other, a Ford Mustang Dark Horse fitted with a supercharger kit for extra oomph.The stock M4 relies on the tried-and-tested S58 engine, a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six producing 503 hp and 479 lb-ft. The Mustang Dark Horse’s 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is naturally aspirated from the factory, but this particular example was…

Lexus has confirmed it will end LC coupe and convertible production at the end of the 2026 model year.   Lexus discontinued the LC Hybrid last July. The sports car first went on sale for the 2018 model year.   Pour one out for the Lexus LC. The company confirmed that it will discontinue it V8-powered coupe and convertible following the 2026 model year. In an emailed statement to Motor1, a Lexus spokesperson told us:   ‘The Lexus LC 500 will officially be discontinued after the 2026 model year. Lexus constantly evaluates its model mix and strategy to optimize product…

Recounting the last day of the Huayra being built was almost years back; the Italian-manufactured car was retired to make room for the Utopia. Surprisingly, Huayra is back as Huayra 70 “Trionfo” and serves as a tribute to Horacio Pagani’s 70th Anniversary. Its life began back in 2011 when it succeeded the Zonda and lastly confirmed to have a 2024 model. In the New revealed Huayra, everything is new except for its doors and window frames, which have been carried over from the standard car. The new features include dual-point headlights that look like they are derived from the Pagani…