Remember the Eurocopter X³? It broke the record in 2013, achieving a mind-blowing 255 knots (472 km/h) with its unique hybrid configuration. The program was momentarily paused when Eurocopter rebranded to Airbus Helicopters in 2014. Then, in 2017, the Racer—which stands for Rapid And Cost-Effective Rotorcraft—a direct evolution of the […]
If your dream SUV is part rocket, part recliner, and part mobile charging hub, Audi has just answered your overly specific prayers. Meet the 2026 Audi Q5 e-hybrid quattro and Sportback e-hybrid quattro—a plug-in SUV duo that promises up to 62 miles (100 km) of silent, emissions-free cruising before the […]
This vehicle here which flies and drives is called the Switchblade. But don’t worry—Miles Mayhem’s V.E.N.O.M. isn’t behind it. The company responsible is a U.S.-based aerospace startup called Samson Sky. While it shares the same name as Mayhem’s ride of choice, the Samson Sky Switchblade isn’t a VTOL that turns […]
If you’ve ever wanted a luxury car that whispers spa day while rocketing from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, Bentley’s latest High Performance Hybrid lineup is basically your dream on four wheels. Joining the Continental GT, GTC (that’s the convertible), and the Flying Spur is a fresh V8 […]
BYD’s luxury car brand, FangChengBao, recently made headlines with an SUV that can launch an imaging drone. The FangChengBao Bao 8 [CH] (Bao or 豹 means leopard, by the way) is a luxury off-road hybrid SUV available in a standard or Drone Edition. In collaboration with DJI, the Bao 8 […]
BYD has unleashed its latest creation, the Shark—a plug-in hybrid pickup truck that’s here to make waves in the automotive world. With a name like “Shark,” one might expect it to have a taste for other pickups on the road. And with its impressive specs, it just might. Under the […]
Honda is ready to rewrite nostalgia with an electrified twist as the beloved Prelude makes its triumphant return to U.S. showrooms late next year. The sixth-generation Honda Prelude, revealed as a hybrid-electric concept at the Japan Mobility Show in 2023, brings back the sporty two-door coupe with modern sensibilities. For […]
Huawei’s venture into the automobile industry has always been an intricate tale. Unlike Xiaomi, which plunged headfirst into building cars, Huawei opted for a different route. Rather than focusing on car manufacturing, the tech giant zeroed in on the “smart” side—HarmonyOS, cutting-edge hardware, and enabling features like autonomous driving. To […]
Mercedes-Benz never actually had a shooting brake—at least not in the traditional sense. Usually, a shooting brake is a sleek blend of an estate car and a coupe. But in recent years, shooting brakes have embraced truer coupe styling with only two doors, making the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG […]
The Hyundai Sonata is back in 2024, sporting a bolder, more aggressive look that’s bound to turn heads. At least it did manage to turn mine (head). How else do you think we feature it here? Anyhoo… with its long hood, wide front end, and all-around sleeker design, it’s like […]
Lamborghini has officially decided that speed limits and your comfort zone are both optional with the new Temerario. This twin-turbo V8 hybrid supercar doesn’t just replace the Huracán, it sends it into early retirement with a pat on the back and a whisper of, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”