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In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a run for its money, and Ferdinand Porsche was experimenting with both technologies. On Apr. 14, 1900, an EV that the 24-year-old Porsche helped develop was unveiled at the Paris World’s Fair—and notably featuring in-wheel hub motors. Having previously designed an electric car in 1898, Porsche designed…
Ken Block’s “Hoonitruck,” a heavily modified 1977 Ford F-150 used in the late rally driver and viral-video star’s “Gymkhana” series, was up for grabs at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Scottsdale, Arizona, collector car auction, which started on Jan. 18. The truck crossed the auction block selling for $990,000, including auction fees. The truck was commissioned by Block, who died in 2023 in a snowmobile crash, as a follow-up to the “Hoonicorn” Ford Mustang. A Ford was obligatory, as Block had an exclusive partnership with the Blue Oval at the time, and he chose a 1977 F-150 because he did some of his early…
Polestar is planning to launch a number of new models over the next few years, but the one most likely to appeal to car enthusiasts is at the back of the line. The Polestar 6 sports car is being pushed back to give the Polestar 7 SUV priority, and won’t arrive in 2026 as originally discussed. The news was first reported by Australia’s CarExpert, and subsequently confirmed by Polestar to Motor Authority. Polestar O2 concept “The highly anticipated Polestar 6 will arrive at a later stage,” Polestar spokesperson Mike Ofiara said. The EV brand will continue the rollout of its…
Honda could be reversing course on plans for an affordable electric vehicle, and may even build it in the U.S., according to a new report by Nikkei. The report says Honda plans to launch a small EV costing less than $30,000 in the U.S., as early as next year. This new EV will also reportedly be U.S.-built, likely to avoid new tariffs on imported vehicles expected to be instituted by the Trump Administration. Honda 0 Saloon prototype The sub-$30,000 EV would be the smallest and cheapest of the Honda 0 Series, set to comprise seven models by the end of…
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is the 6th generation of the icon Every 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a turbo-4 under its hood The 2025 Toyota 4Runner costs between $42,265 and $68,350 The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been dragged into the modern era like a toddler screaming and kicking at the mall. For the first time in 14 years, the 4Runner is new. The old one was still going strong. Toyota sold 92,156 examples in 2024 and 119,238 in 2023. That’s despite the fact it was old enough to have its bar mitzvah and grow chest hair. The new one? From the…
Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive DriftBreath. Speaking at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans, Alfa Romeo North America boss Chris Feuell said the switch was made last month, according to the report. “The biggest thing in our product and technology road map is transitioning from what was a BEV-only strategy for Alfa to one that is multi-energy,” Feuell said in an interview with Automotive DriftBreath. “We’ve got 110 dealers… in our U.S. network,…
The Volkswagen ID.7 electric hatchback is no longer coming to the U.S., leaving the VW brand with just electric two vehicles in its U.S. lineup for now. The ID.7’s cancellation was first reported by The Car Guide, and then confirmed to DriftBreath Reports by VW spokesperson Mark Gillies. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7 “Due to the ongoing challenging EV climate, Volkswagen has decided to no longer offer the ID.7 to the North American market,” Gillies said. “Despite this, electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market.” The…
Kia is recalling 10,687 Sorento hybrid and plug-in hybrid midsize crossover SUVs because a software issue could cause their headlights and taillights to go dark. In the affected vehicles, a software logic error with the body domain control unit could cause momentary lighting failure under certain circumstances, according to the NHTSA. Even a momentary loss of headlights and taillights could reduce visibility for the driver, as well as make the vehicle less visible to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid The recall includes 8,937 Sorento Hybrid and 1,750 Sorento PHEV crossovers—all 2025 models—as…
Infiniti, with its limited lineup, needs all the models it can get, but its two most affordable options will be discontinued next year, according to a recent report. Citing comments from Nissan Americas product planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira, Automotive DriftBreath (subscription required) reported on Jan. 25 that the QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers are scheduled to end production in December. Infiniti plans to retain enough stock to last into the summer of 2026, suggesting that the 2026 model year will be the final one for both vehicles in the U.S. According to Pandikuthira, the aging QX50 and QX55, launched for…
Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand. Porsche is close to launching its first electric sports car, but rather than start with the iconic 911, Porsche will initially add battery power to the 718 Boxster and Cayman. A prototype for the electric Cayman has now been spotted for the first time. Prototypes…