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Lincoln will revive the Corsair as a hybrid-only model for 2027, importing it from a China plant with standard all-wheel drive and a 305-hp hybrid powertrain linked to the Nautilus. The refreshed crossover gets styling tweaks and a refined interior (including 24-way seats on higher trims), starts around $48,790 including destination, and orders are open as Lincoln shifts more production plans toward eventual U.S. assembly by 2030.
Lamborghini’s Revuelto SV upgrades the flagship hybrid with 1,065 hp from a 6.5L V12 plus three electric motors, a bigger 7.3 kWh battery, and extensive carbon-fiber weight savings to improve consistency and aero; it gains 80% more downforce, a redesigned front bumper and rear wing, 30% faster transmission shifts, and a new Pilota mode, delivering 0–62 mph in 2.4 seconds and an electric-only range of about 10 miles, with pricing expected to start around $750,000.
Lamborghini unveiled the Revuelto SV, a limited-edition hybrid variant of its V12 Revuelto that becomes the company's fastest and most powerful car, delivering over 1,050 hp from a V12 plus three electric motors, accelerating from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.4 seconds; production is capped at 1,963 units with a starting price of $741,172, and it features sharper aerodynamics, a tuned suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, a track-ready Pilota Mode, and a racecar-style interior.
Lamborghini unveils the Revuelto SV, a 1,050bhp V12-hybrid with a larger 7.3kWh battery, three electric motors and aero upgrades that deliver 80% more downforce, a 0–62 mph time of 2.4 seconds and a top speed over 214 mph. Limited to 1,963 units, it features Pilota drive mode, centerlock wheels, carbon components and an enhanced braking system guided by a 6D sensor to improve stability and braking performance.
Ford previews a Porsche Panamera-sized four-door Mustang prototype with a sub-$40,000 base price and 0-60 mph under four seconds, possibly including a hybrid option and reportedly better rear-seat space than the Panamera; the automaker also tees up a new affordable small SUV starting around $25,000 (gas and hybrid) due in 2029, though its final design and name aren’t finalized.
Road & Track compares the 2024 Corvette ZR1X, a 1,250-hp hybrid with a front electric motor, to Porsche’s 918 Spyder, noting electrification as the modern path to extreme performance. The ZR1X adds 186 hp from its front motor to a 1,067-hp twin‑turbo V‑8 for a 2.1-second 0–60 mph time (and a higher weight/cost), while the 918 delivers 887 hp with a 12-mile EV range and a more visceral, engine-centered experience (0–60 in about 2.5 seconds). The Corvette is easier to live with and more engine‑centric, whereas the 918 set the hybrid performance standard that helped shape today’s electrified exotics. Prices highlight the gap: about $252k as tested for the ZR1X vs. roughly $845k MSRP for the 918. The piece presents the ZR1X as a glimpse of Corvette’s electrified future built on lessons from the 918’s legacy.
The 2027 Kia Seltos is a larger-but-still-subcompact SUV that starts at $24,990 (plus delivery), with three powertrains including a 2.0L/147 hp base engine and a 1.6L turbo AWD option for the SX/X-Line; the hybrid arrives in Q4 next year. It offers a roomy interior, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, strong cargo space (27.8 cu ft, up to 64.2 cu ft with seats folded), and practical features, though the ride can be firm and road noise audible. LX AWD adds about $1,700, while a well-equipped SX can approach $38k with options.
BMW’s next M3, due in 2028, is testing with a mild-hybrid version of its updated twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, while adopting Neue Klasse styling and a grille-less front. A manual gearbox could stay “as long as possible,” despite engineering challenges. Power figures are expected to remain in the current range (roughly 473–523 hp) with improved efficiency, and the interior is set to feature large screens.
New genome analysis shows Salvinia molesta is a diploid hybrid, not the previously assumed allopentaploid, causing meiotic mispairing and preventing sexual reproduction; instead, the fern spreads clonally by fragments that become genetically identical plants, forming dense mats that disrupt freshwater ecosystems. This clonality could make management more predictable and potentially reduce time and costs to restore affected lakes and ponds.
Honda plans to reboot the Element as a hybrid crossover in 2029, produced at Honda's Ohio plant with a target of about 100,000 units in year one. The new Element is expected to emphasize boxy practicality like the original, though exact features are unconfirmed, likely using a Civic Hybrid–style powertrain with a CVT, and priced between the HR-V and CR-V at roughly $26,000–$28,000 to appeal to a global market.
At the 2026 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, JR Hildebrand piloted a 1,250-hp hybrid Corvette ZR1X to win the production class and set a new hybrid-production record on the 12.4-mile, 156-turn ascent, finishing in roughly 9:30.7—about 23 seconds faster than the previous production-car benchmark of 9:53.740 set by a Porsche 911 Turbo S. The day also saw Romain Dumas post the fastest overall time in an EV-based Ford Mustang Mach-E at 8:18.202, but Pikes Peak production rules may exclude hybrids, so the Corvette's status as an outright production record is debated.
Hyundai is developing the third-generation Kona for the 2028 model year, previewed by spy shots that suggest a boxier, less quirky design with sharper A-pillars and revised lighting. The new Kona is expected to offer multiple powertrains—ICE, hybrid, and all-electric—with a possible range-extender, and will ride on Hyundai’s K3 platform with the Pleos Connect infotainment system.
Alpina’s Bovensiepen 05 GT transforms the BMW M5 Touring into a 789hp hybrid wagon, delivering 811 lb-ft, a 0-62 mph time under 3.6 seconds, and a 190 mph top speed; styled by Frank Stephenson with classic Alpina cues, it rides on 21-inch forged wheels, uses a lightweight Akrapovic exhaust, and features a luxurious Alcantara/leather interior, with a price just under €200,000 in Germany.
This piece surveys Porsche's most important engines across its history, tracing the journey from the iconic air-cooled flat‑6 that defined the 911 to the era of water‑cooled and turbocharged power, highlights the notable flat‑4 and V8s (including the 928 and Cayenne), and showcases racing‑bred units—like the Carrera GT’s V10, the Le Mans‑dominant flat‑12 and 919’s V4 hybrid—while also noting tech transfers to modern road cars and the ongoing push for high performance with efficient packaging.
Audis new Nuvolari hypercar, unveiled in Cap d’Antibes, packs 1,001 hp and a 215+ mph top speed in a limited 499-unit run, and has sparked speculation it could underpin a future factory GT3 program as Audi pivots from the R8 LMS GT3 toward low‑volume road cars built for the race track, potentially on a shared platform with Lamborghini Temerario; no official GT3 plan has been announced.