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2026 Range Rover Sport SV Carbon

The new Range Rover Sport SV Carbon has arrived, and if you thought the standard SV was already a well-tailored battering ram, this one has been put on a strict carbon-fibre diet and told to dress only in the most exquisite materials possible. It’s essentially Range Rover’s performance flagship… but now it’s wearing a bespoke, carbon-weave dinner jacket.

It completes the line-up alongside the “just fast” Range Rover Sport SV and the black-tie-optional SV Black. But the Carbon edition? That’s for people who enjoy the finer things — like forged wheels the size of manhole covers, exhausts wrapped in stealth-spec carbon, and an optional bonnet that looks like it’s been pinched straight off a Le Mans prototype.

The standard fit is a Forged Carbon Exterior Pack, which wraps the Active Quad Exhausts in carbon detailing that’s so sultry, it’s practically whispering in Italian. If you prefer your fibres arranged with military precision, there’s the Twill Carbon option, complete with its signature diagonal weave — the sort of thing that would make a Swiss watchmaker weep with joy.

The wheels? A dainty 23 inches across, forged for lightness, and hugged by Anodised Black brake calipers. Want to go full lunatic? You can spec ultra-lightweight carbon-fibre wheels — which are essentially like fitting a supermodel’s ankles to a rugby player. And if stopping is as important to you as going, Carbon Ceramic Brakes are on the menu, in Blue, Yellow, Carbon Bronze, or Black. Pick the colour that best complements your yacht.

Inside, it’s less “cabin” and more “boutique hotel lobby that happens to move very, very fast.” There are four interior themes, from Windsor Leather in shades like Ebony or Rosewood/Ebony, to a leather-free option made from Ultrafabrics™ — presumably for the type of owner who also demands their champagne be ethically sourced. Carbon detailing spreads across the dashboard and even the back of the seats, because who wants to look at boring plastic when the valet opens the door? Moonlight Chrome accents and SV-branded illuminated treadplates are also there, because of course they are.

And yes — under the bonnet, there’s carbon too. The SV engine cover sits above a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid that coughs up a staggering 635PS and 800Nm. Top speed? 180mph. That’s supercar pace, except this thing has the road presence of a private jet taxiing through traffic. The trick 6D Dynamics Suspension — with hydraulic interlinked air suspension, pitch and roll control — means it corners like something much smaller, much lighter, and much angrier.

Then there’s the Body and Soul™ Seat technology. It doesn’t just play music — it lets you feel it. You don’t just hear Beethoven’s Fifth; you become Beethoven’s Fifth. It’s like your seat’s giving you a private concert while you annihilate a B-road.

Range Rover says the SV Carbon is the “ultimate expression of lightweight performance.” Translation? It’s a Range Rover Sport that’s been to the gym, the spa, and the tailor — and now it’s ready to steal your parking spot while looking better than you ever will.

The new model will make its world premiere on 13 August at Range Rover House during Monterey Car Week.

Source: Land Rover

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AMG’s Electric SUV Hits the ’Ring – 1,341 hp of Silent Thunder

Affalterbach’s next big thing is here — and it’s massive. Not in size (though it’s hardly a shrinking violet), but in ambition. Earlier this summer, Mercedes-AMG lit the fuse on its all-electric future with the GT XX four-door coupe concept — a bright orange bullet hiding a colossal 1,341 hp (1,360 PS / 1,000 kW) under its skin. Now, the same recipe is being baked into something taller, meaner, and arguably more market-friendly: an SUV.

And if you’re wondering how seriously AMG is taking it — the prototype is already tearing up the Nürburgring.

Spy Game on the Green Hell

Our spy shooters caught the camouflaged two-row EV pounding the 12.9 miles (20.8 km) of Germany’s most unforgiving asphalt. AMG’s engineers were in full stealth mode, sometimes sneaking in and out through obscure access points along the track — either to dodge lenses or to keep unflattering lap times from leaking. But this time, there was no hiding; the prototype took every one of the ’Ring’s dozens of bends head-on.

The shape? Less blocky SUV, more steroid-fed crossover — think Lamborghini Urus or Ferrari Purosangue rather than a Bentayga or Cullinan. It rides low, with flush door handles, frameless glass, and an air-suspended stance that drivers will be able to raise or drop at will.

Under the Skin: Shared DNA with the GT XX

You won’t see the final face yet — AMG’s keeping the front-end design under wraps — but don’t expect it to look like your neighbour’s electric GLC. The GT XX sedan concept reimagined AMG’s Panamericana grille with a glowing outer frame and unlit vertical bars, and there’s a good chance this SUV will borrow that signature.

Beneath the bodywork, the SUV shares the AMG.EA platform with the XX, as well as Yasa’s cutting-edge axial flux motor technology. Powertrain specs remain locked in AMG’s vault, but the smart money says there will be two- and three-motor variants. The top dog? Almost certainly the full 1,341 hp hit from the XX.

For context, that’s nearly double the output of Ferrari’s Purosangue and its 6.5-litre V12. Sure, the AMG won’t have the Maranello howl, but it won’t be a whisper, either. AMG is developing a synthesised soundtrack — potentially replicating the rumble of a V8 — and simulated gearshifts to make the experience more visceral.

Launch Date and the Bigger Picture

We’ll see the finished product in 2027, one year after the sedan version lands. And make no mistake — this isn’t just an SUV with a big battery. It’s AMG declaring war in the hyper-SUV segment, fusing EV tech with the kind of drama that petrolheads assumed would vanish in the electric age.

The only question is whether the world is ready for a 2.5-tonne missile that can outgun almost anything on the road, yet creep silently past your local café.

Source: Mercedes-AMG; Photo: SHProshots

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Nissan Expands Electrified Lineup in China with New Plug-In Hybrid Sedan N6

Nissan continues to broaden its portfolio of electrified vehicles in the Chinese market with the introduction of a new plug-in hybrid sedan, the N6, set for local production by its joint venture partner Dongfeng. While at first glance the N6 might be mistaken for the brand’s all-electric N7 sedan, the two models serve distinct roles in Nissan’s electrification strategy.

The N6 is slightly smaller than the N7 and, crucially, features a plug-in hybrid powertrain rather than a fully electric setup. The N7 has already gained strong traction in China, enough to justify an international rollout planned for next year, but the N6 aims to appeal to buyers looking for a balance between electrification and the flexibility of a gasoline engine.

Though Nissan has yet to officially reveal the N6, recent filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology have shed light on its design and specifications. Sharing much of the N7’s modern design language, the N6 offers subtle but notable differences. The front end features a reshaped lower section of the split LED headlights, more closely integrating with Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille. From the side, the sedan boasts a sharper greenhouse profile and refined body lines, retaining flush door handles — a sleek detail commonly found in contemporary EV and hybrid vehicles.

The rear of the N6 distinguishes itself with simpler full-width LED taillights and a more conventional rear bumper that discreetly hides the exhaust pipe, marking a clear departure from the fully electric N7’s design cues. Both models will likely feature illuminated Nissan badges on the front and rear, underscoring their modern, tech-forward appeal.

Dimensionally, the N6 measures 4,831 mm in length, 1,885 mm wide, and 1,491 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. This places it slightly smaller than the N7 — which boasts an additional 100 mm of wheelbase — but roughly in the same size category as the discontinued Nissan Maxima, a familiar nameplate for buyers seeking a midsize sedan.

While interior photos have yet to surface, the N6 is expected to share much of the N7’s minimalist and tech-rich cabin environment. That likely means a clean dashboard dominated by a 15.6-inch free-standing infotainment display, a large digital instrument cluster, wireless charging pads for smartphones, and a modern two-spoke steering wheel.

Under the hood, the N6 utilizes a 1.5-liter gasoline engine developed by Dongfeng, producing 95 hp (76 kW / 97 PS). This is paired with a single electric motor rated at 87 hp (65 kW / 88 PS), combining for a total system output of 208 hp (155 kW / 211 PS). In line with Nissan’s latest e-Power technology, it is expected that the electric motor drives the wheels directly, drawing energy from a lithium iron phosphate battery pack — though the exact battery capacity remains undisclosed.

The Nissan N6 is slated to debut in China later this year. With the N7 confirmed for international expansion (outside of North America), the N6 plug-in hybrid may also find its way to overseas markets. Regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and select European countries are potential candidates for the N6, aligning with Nissan’s global electrification ambitions.

Nissan’s dual approach with the N6 and N7 highlights the brand’s strategy to cater to diverse electrified vehicle preferences, balancing pure electric innovation with the pragmatic appeal of hybrid versatility.

Source: Nissan