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After a year of spy shots and whispers about what was brewing in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Lamborghini Huracán’s successor has finally arrived: the Temerario. This isn’t just another V8 hybrid, folks. We’re talking a 907-horsepower, plug-in hybrid supercar with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 developed in-house by Lamborghini. It features a flat-plane crankshaft, that revs up to an astonishing 10,000 RPM. Now, it wasn’t long ago that Porsche too announced its juicy T-Hybrid system with the 992.2 911 Carrera GTS that packs an electrified turbocharger and an electric motor in the gearbox, but no plug-in option, making it a mild hybrid.

Like it or not, electrification is coming and Porsche like every other automaker out there, will need to adopt. But despite its expanding electric model lineup, (think electric Macan and the upcoming Cayman/Boxster EV and Panamera EV), the brand recently backtracked on its over-optimistic electric vehicle sales targets, and it appears that Porsche is once again committed to internal combustion engines for the foreseeable future. The Cayenne, for example, is expected to retain an internal combustion option until at least 2030. As for the 911, the T-Hybrid system introduced on the 992.2 Carrera 4 GTS, combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor and seems like a strategic move to extend the life of internal combustion engines for Porsche. But to me, it appears to be an excuse to delay the 911 EV. We all know that it will be the last model in Porsche’s lineup to go fully electric. Having said that, here’s why a compact 911, could serve as the base for both a smaller displacement combustion engine and an all-electric powertrain.

Remember how Jeremey pointed out at the end of Season 3 of The Grand Tour back in 2019, that although their studio format had come to an end, they would continue to produce their annual GT specials for a while? Well, this is it, the last one. The final time you’ll see Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May on The Grand Tour. They’ve just dropped a teaser of their upcoming annual special dubbed ’One For The Road’.

Not everyone is a die-hard E.V. enthusiast, like myself, and I have to admit the Porsche Taycan is very convincing. It looks unmistakably like a Porsche, and more importantly, it drives like one, too. But it’s not like it got off to a bad start. The Taycan, a practical four-door sedan that offers excellent luxury and driving experience, had its limitations when it came to the driving range.

When it comes to 911, there’s honestly so much choice. You can choose from a variety of trims, body styles, and powerplants and the possibilities are endless. But beyond the hype of GT this and Targa that, what about the entry-level Carrera? The 992.2 generation of the 911 is here and everyone’s buzzing about the 2025 911 Carrera GTS and its fancy T-Hybrid system. Sure, it’s got more power and all that jazz, but let’s not forget about the unsung hero of the 992.1 911 lineup: the base model Carrera. This is the one that most of us dream about, and despite prices on the upward trajectory over the past few years, the Carrera is the most attainable 911 and this latest model delivers the iconic sports car experience without breaking the bank (well, not too much).

Porsche’s iconic flat-six engines have echoed through the automotive industry for decades, but like most high-performance sports cars and supercars, hybridization is taking over the carmaker’s revered 911 lineup. The 2025 992.2 911 Carrera GTS is the first victim of this shift, boasting a brand-new 3.6-liter single-turbo flat-six, a step up from its predecessor’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six. But that’s not all - Porsche has thrown in not one but two electric motors. One is nestled within the eight-speed PDK transmission, and the other is cleverly integrated into the turbocharger itself, helping it to spool up even without enough exhaust gas pressure. The hybrid setup has resulted in a power boost of 59 horsepower and 29 pound-feet of torque, more than the outgoing 992.1 911 Carrera GTS.

Porsche, like many automakers, has been making big strides toward electrifying its model lineup. It has set ambitious goals for EV adoption, initially aiming for 80 percent of its new car sales to be electric by 2030. But here’s the thing: it’s not always as smooth as we hope in the automotive world.

The automotive world is buzzing with anticipation as two titans prepare to clash in the ultimate battle for supercar supremacy. In one corner, we have the all-new, rear mid-engined C8 Corvette ZR1, the most potent ’Vette ever to exist. With its twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 roaring with over 1,000 horsepower, this American-made monster is already causing a stir in Europe, proving that you don’t need a hybrid powertrain to deliver 1,000+ horsepower.

Porsche’s legendary 911 has always been the quintessential everyday sports car. Since its debut in the ’60s, it has effortlessly blended performance and practicality, proving that you don’t need to sacrifice thrills for everyday usability. Now in its eighth generation, the 992 911 continues this tradition, boasting even more power and refinement while remaining a surprisingly versatile daily driver.

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has made quite an impression among enthusiasts, thanks to Porsche’s spanking-new hybrid system that doesn’t have a charging port. Everything works in the background, making you believe that it’s a normal 911 with only a flat-six engine. But that’s not the case, you see. The latest 992.2 911 Carrera GTS features a brand-new 3.6-liter flat-six with a single electrified turbocharger. There’s another electric motor squeezed between the eight-speed PDK and the flat-six. Together, the hybrid powertrain churns out an amazing 532 horsepower and 449 pound-feet of torque.

The seventh-generation BMW M5 is here, and it’s packing a serious punch with a whopping 717 horsepower, roughly 100 more horses than before. This super-sedan is the most powerful in BMW’s stable, thanks to a new S68 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 and a powerful e-motor inside the eight-speed ZF automatic. But before you plan to start doing donuts in your driveway, there’s a catch: this beast has put on some serious weight due to all the electrical components.

The Porsche 911, an icon of automotive excellence, is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation. The 2025 911 Carrera GTS emerges as a trailblazer, the first-ever production hybrid 911 to grace the asphalt. This electrifying marvel heralds a new era, whispering secrets of the rest of the forthcoming 992.2 generation of cars, including the highly anticipated Turbo S.