Modern turbocharged cars are getting quieter, smoother, and more efficient, and one familiar sound is disappearing with them: the boost whistle and blow-off “whoosh” that once made even ordinary performance cars feel more dramatic.
As the automaker develops its own hybrid system around the upcoming Skyactiv-Z engine, company officials say the goal is to combine fuel efficiency with immediate and comfortable acceleration.
Tesla’s much-anticipated second-generation Roadster will not debut this spring as planned. The public demonstration of the car, which features a rocket-inspired thruster system developed in collaboration with SpaceX, has been postponed to August or later, according to sources familiar with the project.
The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas enters its second generation with updated styling, a revised turbocharged engine, improved fuel-economy ratings, and a redesigned cabin.
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette range introduces a new 6.7-liter LS6 V8 while maintaining a three-engine strategy designed to give each model a specific character.
The changes are expected to focus on the plug-in hybrid version, with a larger battery aimed at significantly increasing electric-only range.
Stellantis is making a bold bet on the future, announcing a $70 billion plan and 60 new vehicles by 2030. Among them, Chrysler could finally shake off its quiet years with the launch of the Arrow and Arrow Cross, set to join the recently revealed Airflow.
Hyundai is lowering the entry price of the 2026 Tucson Hybrid by adding new front-wheel-drive versions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the summer sale of E15 gasoline, a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol, in a move aimed at helping lower fuel prices. While the fuel can be cheaper at the pump than standard E10 gasoline, available data indicate that the financial benefit for drivers may be limited due to lower fuel economy.
Inspired by lessons from Toyota’s hydrogen race program, the latest hot hatch gains chassis upgrades, exclusive components, and a more focused cabin.
The BYD Yangwang U8 is famous for floating on water, but a new video highlights another strength: its ability to tackle challenging off-road terrain.
Audi CEO Gernot Döllner has reignited speculation about the return of the R8 by describing the idea of a new model related to the Lamborghini Temerario as a “good idea.”
BMW is expanding its use of artificial intelligence through a partnership with Mistral AI aimed at improving crash simulations and other engineering tasks.
GMC has revealed two Hummer X concept vehicles, a truck and an SUV, created to test new technologies, manufacturing methods, and design ideas.
The automaker did not identify the vehicle, but the image has prompted speculation that it could be linked to the future of the Jeep Renegade.
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