Auto Futures Digest

EV Launches & Tech

• 🔥 Ferrari Luce EV Debut: Maranello's first EV, the 2027 Ferrari Luce, delivers 1,035 HP from four motors on an 800V...

• Russell traded paint repeatedly with teammate Antonelli in Canada before a battery failure ended his race, as the 19-year-old claimed victory and a...

Italian brands split on electrification strategy.

• Abarth 500e offers 155 hp, 7-second 0-62 mph sprint and 164-mile WLTP range in a compact FWD...

Early EVs like the Mercedes EQS offer strong used value after steep depreciation, with 2023–2025 models at $50k–$75k delivering 300+ mile real-world...

The 2026 BMW M5 Touring PHEV pairs its twin-turbo V8 with electric power for serious output and a 25-mile EV-only range plus regenerative braking.

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AC charging efficiency can drop to 73%, with chargers reporting 14.3 kWh while the car only receives 10.5–11.2 kWh.

• Real formula matters: charging...

Jay Leno's nostalgic drive in a 1958 BMW Isetta 300 reveals how this Italian-designed microcar—originally from a refrigerator maker—rescued the...

McLaren's MCL-HY returns the brand to Le Mans in 2027, building on 1995 and 1966 victories to pursue the motorsport Triple Crown alongside F1 and...

EV Tech Breakthroughs

• 🔥 Sodium Battery Mass Production: CATL signed a 60GWh contract for sodium batteries, the largest in history, as a...

• Xiaomi's single-piece casting: 9,100-ton Hyper Die-Casting machine forms the underbody in under 90 seconds, eliminating 800+ welds and cutting...

High-performance internal combustion remains a passion point, blending raw ownership thrills with extreme engineering resilience.

• Viper SRT-10...

• Fiat 500e charms at £20k with city-friendly handling and under-200-mile range, but tight rear space limits it as a second car.
• Audi A5 Avant PHEV...

Three fresh projects highlight how enthusiasts tackle restorations differently:

• Classic Mopar revival: 1970 Super Bee stripped for blast with AMD...

F1 Sprint and Energy Rules

• Montreal Sprint Qualifying: Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosts its first F1 sprint race this weekend as the third of six...

• 350 V8 with TH350, headers, Flowmasters and dual exhaust delivers authentic muscle car sound and power
• 25,553 miles (unverified), power disc...

Semi-solid-state cells are shipping now to light trucks and eVTOL prototypes, hitting 350 Wh/kg cell density with better thermal stability than...

Engine swapping thrives as a core DIY tradition, with builders tackling complex projects through trial, error, and late-night wrenching.

• E46...

FIA's 6.0 MJ energy harvest cut and Montreal's first sprint race create a unique technical and strategic weekend.

• Lowest qualifying energy limit...

The 2027 Bentley Continental GT S strikes a rare balance as a weekend escape pod, delivering 671 hp hybrid thrust with serene, floating composure...

Enthusiasts are embracing gritty, hands-on rust repairs across scales.

• Dodge Dart projects involve carpet removal, grinding rust, and MIG-welded...