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Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? GWM shocks the auto world … at least it’s a PHEV!

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Just when we thought the V8 was dying a slow death, up pops China’s GWM with a bent eight plug-in hybrid, destined for its Tank, Cannon and future luxury brands. litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with a PHEV backup will propel GWM into an exclusive prestige club. Few vehicles utilise a V8/PHEV combo, and theyre all top tier.

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Aston Martin Delays First EV, Will Sell PHEVs Into The 2030s

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This means power for future plug-in Astons will come from a combination of AMG V8 and its own V12 engines aided by electric motors.

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To the gates of Valhalla! Aston Marton joins the plug-in hybrid hypercar club with astonishing mid-engine beast – it will even travel 14km on electricity alone!

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The hybrid hypercar battle has heated up even more with confirmation of the outrageous performance capability of the first plug-in Aston Martin. Boasting a combined 794kW and 1100Nm, the Valhalla is also Astons first series production mid-engined supercar. 2025 Aston Martin Valhalla.

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

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Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Nellemann is one of Europe’s oldest auto distributors, with ties going back to Nash and Morris, and at present time Kia, Jaguar and Aston Martin.

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Aston Martin eyes G-Class, Defender rival | Autocar Professional

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Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4×4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender , our sister publication Autocar UK can reveal. Autocar UK has heard that a build run capped at 2,500 units is possible for the Aston 4×4, in a bid to preserve exclusivity.

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ICE age to continue! Lamborghini backs a long-term future for high-performance hybrids, says Aussie customers aren’t asking for EVs

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READ MORE: Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV review: the green way to enjoy a $1million V12? Lamborghini Revuelto plug-in uses a 607kW/725Nm V12 plus three 110kW electric motors. Lamborghini soon retires its stalwart Huracan junior supercar (along with its iconic V10 engine) to be replaced with the Temerario V8 plug-in hybrid.

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Wanted for Australia! New BYD super-brand Leopard shows off 4×4 and supercar concepts

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Said to be based on BYD’s Dual Mode Off-road (DMO) monocoque architecture that has been created for electrified SUVs, we expect the Bao 8 to come with an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain. The new models were previewed this week by BYD subsidiary Fang Cheng Bao – or Leopard – ahead of the Beijing show. Measuring in at 4.7m