Alfa Romeo is preparing to give the automotive world an early glimpse into its future with a dramatic new concept car at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Described by the Italian brand as a car created for the Alfista who still believes driving should be an emotional experience, the new concept promises to showcase Alfa Romeo’s design philosophy and the creative potential of Stellantis’ premium sports brand.
The new Alfa Romeo concept car will make its world debut during the 2026 Paris Motor Show, where it will serve as a statement of intent for the brand’s future. While Alfa Romeo is keeping the car’s technical specifications and production prospects under wraps for now, the company says the concept represents a particularly pure expression of its identity.
For Alfa Romeo, that identity has always extended beyond simply building fast or stylish cars. The company sees the automobile as something capable of creating an emotional connection between driver and machine, and its latest concept has been developed around taking that relationship to an even higher level.
A New Alfa Romeo Designed Around Emotion
According to Alfa Romeo, the new concept is aimed at drivers who continue to value the experience of being behind the wheel. Rather than treating the automobile purely as a means of transportation, the concept embraces driving as an emotional and sensory experience.
That philosophy is deeply rooted in Alfa Romeo’s heritage. From legendary sports cars to modern performance models, the Italian manufacturer has traditionally placed design, driving dynamics and character at the center of its products.
The new concept appears intended to carry that philosophy into the future.
Alfa Romeo describes it as a car in which craftsmanship, design and performance come together to create something more than the sum of its individual components. Attention to detail becomes beauty, while beauty is ultimately intended to generate emotion.
It is a familiar Alfa Romeo formula, but one the company says has been reinterpreted for a new generation.
Italian Craftsmanship Meets Performance
The concept car draws inspiration from three fundamental elements: Italy, sportiness and the color red.
The first is Italian craftsmanship. Alfa Romeo points toward the country’s long-established tradition of sartorial excellence and refined aesthetic design as a source of inspiration for the new vehicle.
That influence is expected to be visible in the concept’s attention to proportion, detailing and overall presentation. Rather than pursuing design purely for aerodynamic or technological reasons, Alfa Romeo says the car is intended to demonstrate how craftsmanship can become an integral part of the emotional experience.
Sportiness forms the second pillar of the concept.
For Alfa Romeo, performance is not simply about horsepower or acceleration figures. The brand describes sportiness as a constant pursuit of dynamism and driving pleasure, suggesting that the concept has been conceived around the interaction between driver and vehicle.
The third element is perhaps the most recognizable of all: red.
Red has been closely associated with Alfa Romeo and Italian performance cars for generations, and the color remains an important part of the brand’s visual identity. Alfa Romeo says it represents both performance and passion, making it a natural component of a concept intended to express the emotional side of driving.
A Glimpse Into Alfa Romeo’s Future
Although Alfa Romeo has not yet revealed the concept’s full technical specification, the company is positioning the car as an important expression of its future design and brand direction.
The project is also significant because it showcases what Alfa Romeo describes as the full creative strength of Stellantis’ premium sports brand.
That could make the Paris debut more than simply another concept-car unveiling. It will provide an opportunity to see how Alfa Romeo intends to balance its historic emphasis on Italian design and driving emotion with the technological and strategic demands of the modern automotive industry.
The company is clearly aware that its most loyal customers expect more than an attractive body and impressive technology. The emotional character of an Alfa Romeo remains central to the brand’s identity.
This concept is designed to reinforce exactly that point.
Alfa Romeo Concept Car Debuts in Paris
The new Alfa Romeo concept car will be displayed from October 12 through October 18, 2026, at Hall 4 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition center.
Alfa Romeo will officially unveil the concept during its press conference on October 12 at 10:55 a.m. CEST.
For enthusiasts, the unveiling should provide the first opportunity to see how Alfa Romeo is translating its traditional combination of Italian craftsmanship, sporting character and emotional design into a new-generation concept.
The company is promising a car that is unmistakably Italian and unmistakably Alfa Romeo, while simultaneously looking toward the future with what it describes as ambition and boldness.
The biggest questions remain unanswered for now. Alfa Romeo has yet to reveal whether the concept previews a future production model, what powertrain lies beneath its bodywork, or how closely the finished design might resemble a potential road-going vehicle.
Those answers may come when the covers finally come off in Paris.
For now, one thing is clear: Alfa Romeo wants its next chapter to be defined not only by technology, but by the emotional connection between car and driver that has helped make the Biscione one of the most distinctive names in automotive history.
The new Dodge Charger is rewriting the rules of the American muscle car without abandoning the attitude, performance and driver involvement that have defined the nameplate for more than six decades.
For the latest generation, Dodge has taken an unusually broad approach to performance. The new Charger is available with fully electric Daytona powertrains as well as the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter Hurricane SIXPACK inline-six engine. That means buyers can choose between instant electric performance and traditional internal-combustion muscle, while both versions share the same basic mission: deliver serious acceleration, aggressive driving dynamics and unmistakable Dodge character.
Built around Stellantis’ STLA Large platform, the next-generation Dodge Charger combines a new generation of propulsion technology with all-wheel drive, sophisticated chassis hardware, advanced drive modes and an extensive suite of performance-focused electronics.
The result is a Charger designed not simply to replace the previous generation, but to redefine what a modern American muscle car can be.
Dodge Charger SIXPACK Brings Twin-Turbo Straight-Six Power
While the electric Daytona models represent Dodge’s move into high-performance EVs, the SIXPACK-powered Charger is likely to attract traditional muscle-car enthusiasts who still want an internal-combustion engine.
Under the hood is the 3.0-liter Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline-six, offered in standard SIXPACK and higher-output SIXPACK H.O. configurations.
The engine features a deep-skirt cast-aluminum block, forged-steel internal components and high-pressure 350-bar direct fuel injection. Dual overhead camshafts with fully independent variable valve timing are combined with dedicated water-to-air charge-air cooling systems to improve throttle response, power delivery and thermal management.
The flagship Charger Scat Pack uses the 550-horsepower SIXPACK H.O. engine, making it the most powerful production version of the Hurricane engine currently offered.
It produces 531 lb-ft of torque and is engineered to deliver substantial torque across a remarkably broad portion of the rev range. Dodge says the engine delivers 88 percent of peak torque at 2,500 rpm and more than 90 percent between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm.
Twin counter-rotating turbochargers are used to reduce turbo lag while balancing airflow through the engine.
2026 Dodge Charger R/T vs. 5.7 HEMI
The new Charger R/T SIXPACK doesn’t simply replace the previous HEMI-powered R/T. According to Dodge’s performance figures, it significantly increases both power and straight-line performance.
The comparison is striking.
The previous 5.7-liter HEMI R/T produced 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 13.5 seconds.
The new Charger R/T SIXPACK raises those figures to 420 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque. Its 0-60 mph time drops to 4.6 seconds, while the quarter-mile improves to 12.9 seconds.
That means the SIXPACK R/T adds 50 horsepower and 73 lb-ft of torque while cutting half a second from the 0-60 mph sprint.
Dodge Charger R/T SIXPACK Performance
420 horsepower
468 lb-ft of torque
0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds
Quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds
For Dodge, the important point is that the move away from the HEMI doesn’t mean a reduction in performance.
Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK Makes 550 Horsepower
At the top of the gasoline-powered Charger range sits the Scat Pack SIXPACK.
Its 3.0-liter twin-turbo Hurricane H.O. produces 550 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. That represents a significant increase over the outgoing 6.4-liter HEMI-powered Scat Pack.
The previous 6.4-liter HEMI Scat Pack generated 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of 4.2 seconds.
The new Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and completes the quarter mile in 12.2 seconds.
Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK Performance
550 horsepower
531 lb-ft of torque
0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds
Quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds
The result is an internal-combustion Charger that is quicker and more powerful than the HEMI model it replaces.
For outright performance, the electric Charger Daytona Scat Pack sits above the SIXPACK models.
The Daytona Scat Pack produces 670 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds. Dodge quotes an 11.5-second quarter-mile time.
Those figures place the Daytona Scat Pack firmly in the territory of serious performance machinery.
Its electric powertrain is built around a 400-volt architecture incorporating a high-voltage battery, front and rear electric drive modules and sophisticated power electronics.
The battery has an installed capacity of 100.5 kWh and a peak discharge capability of 550 kW. Dodge says the system is specifically engineered to provide maximum available battery power during a quarter-mile run.
Unlike many performance EVs that rely exclusively on outright electric motor output, the Charger Daytona also incorporates hardware designed to make the car feel more like a muscle car.
100.5-kWh Battery and Dual Electric Motors
The electric Dodge Charger uses front and rear electric drive modules to provide all-wheel drive.
The front unit incorporates a front-wheel-end disconnect designed to reduce drivetrain losses when full front-axle propulsion isn’t required. At the rear, a mechanical limited-slip differential is used to improve traction and performance.
The combination gives the Daytona strong acceleration while allowing Dodge to balance performance with efficiency.
Standard all-wheel drive is central to the Charger formula, regardless of whether the car is powered by electricity or gasoline.
Fratzonic Exhaust Gives the Electric Charger a Voice
Dodge knows that sound is an important part of the muscle-car experience.
That’s why the Charger Daytona uses the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system, a distinctive acoustic system designed to give the electric muscle car its own performance soundtrack.
The system uses two passive radiators to generate a unique sound profile and varying levels of intensity.
The SIXPACK models take a more conventional approach, using a performance-tuned active exhaust with electronically controlled dual-mode valves. Exhaust character changes according to the selected Drive Mode, giving the turbocharged six-cylinder Charger a more aggressive personality when the driver wants it.
All-Wheel Drive With Rear-Wheel-Drive Capability
One of the most interesting elements of the new Dodge Charger is the way it combines all-weather usability with traditional muscle-car behavior.
All-wheel drive is standard, but SIXPACK models also offer on-demand rear-wheel-drive functionality.
At the push of a button, the system can send 100 percent of available torque to the rear wheels.
That gives the Charger two distinct personalities. It can behave as a stable, confidence-inspiring all-wheel-drive performance car during everyday driving, then transform into a rear-driven muscle machine when the conditions and driver demand it.
Charger Line Lock Enables Tire-Warming Burnouts
Dodge has also retained the kind of performance technology that muscle-car buyers expect.
Line Lock is standard on the Charger Scat Pack and available on the Charger R/T when equipped with the Performance Handling Group.
The system locks the front brakes while disconnecting the AWD transfer-case clutch packs and removing torque from the front axle.
The result is the ability to spin the rear tires while keeping the front wheels stationary, allowing the driver to clean and warm the tires before a launch.
It is an unmistakably Dodge feature, designed for controlled performance use rather than ordinary street driving.
Adaptive Suspension and Performance Chassis
The new Charger isn’t relying on straight-line acceleration alone.
Its chassis uses a multi-link front suspension and fully independent integral-link rear suspension. The architecture is designed to provide improved steering feel, stability and cornering performance.
Adaptive damping technology uses sensor inputs and dual-valve control to vary the vehicle’s response depending on the selected driving mode and conditions.
That allows the Charger to move between a more comfortable road-going setup and a sharper configuration designed for high-performance driving.
Brembo Brakes Bring Serious Stopping Power
The Charger Daytona Scat Pack receives the largest brake package ever installed on a Dodge vehicle.
The system uses 16-inch Brembo vented rotors with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.
The objective isn’t simply to provide strong initial braking performance. The hardware is also designed to resist brake fade during repeated high-speed use.
The Charger SIXPACK Scat Pack also receives six-piston Brembo front calipers, reinforcing its position as a genuine performance car rather than simply a powerful sedan or coupe.
Dodge Charger Drive Modes
The new Charger gives drivers extensive control over how the vehicle behaves through multiple Drive Modes.
Depending on configuration, the available modes include:
Auto
Eco
Wet/Snow
Sport
Custom
Track
Drag
Auto provides a balanced setup for everyday driving, while Eco prioritizes efficiency with rear-biased torque delivery, smoother gear changes, lighter steering and quieter exhaust operation.
Wet/Snow Mode uses a balanced 50:50 front-to-rear torque distribution to improve traction on low-grip surfaces.
Sport Mode sharpens steering feedback, gear changes and propulsion response while opening the active exhaust valves.
Custom Mode allows drivers to configure multiple vehicle characteristics according to their preferences.
The Daytona Scat Pack adds Track and Drag modes, allowing the car to be configured specifically for circuit driving or straight-line acceleration.
Launch Control and Race Prep
The performance technology goes considerably deeper than selectable drive modes.
Launch Control allows drivers to configure engine speed according to surface conditions while brake pressure is maintained. This enables the twin turbochargers to build boost before the brake is released.
Once the launch begins, torque is managed across all four wheels to maximize available traction.
On Daytona Scat Pack models, Dodge also offers Drift/Donut Mode, which creates a rear-biased propulsion configuration and allows drivers to select from three levels of traction-control intervention.
Race Prep functions are also available on Daytona models, with separate battery-temperature management strategies for drag racing and circuit driving.
PowerShot Adds 40 Horsepower
The electric Charger Daytona also gets a temporary performance boost through PowerShot.
When activated, the system adds 40 horsepower for 10 seconds.
It is designed to provide an immediate burst of additional performance, giving the driver another tool when maximum acceleration is required.
Drive Experience Recorder by Cosworth
Dodge has also embraced the growing trend of recording track and drag-strip sessions.
The Drive Experience Recorder, developed by Cosworth, is available on Charger Daytona Scat Pack models equipped with the Track Package.
The system combines video, audio and vehicle telemetry into a single performance record.
A forward-facing 1080p camera records at 60 frames per second, while an integrated microphone captures the sounds of the drive.
Performance data can be synchronized with the footage, allowing drivers to analyze launches, laps, acceleration and other aspects of vehicle performance after a session.
Performance Pages Put Charger Data in the Driver’s Hands
The Charger also offers Performance Pages that display real-time vehicle information.
Drivers can monitor acceleration times, gauges, g-force and propulsion-system behavior.
Combined with the Drive Experience Recorder, the system effectively turns the Charger into a rolling performance-data center.
For enthusiasts who regularly visit a drag strip or racetrack, these features provide considerably more information than a traditional muscle car ever could.
Inside the New Dodge Charger
The next-generation Charger combines its performance-oriented exterior with a high-tech cabin.
A 16-inch instrument cluster and central touchscreen form the centerpiece of the digital interior, while an available augmented head-up display projects important information directly into the driver’s field of view.
A dedicated drive-mode control provides quick access to the car’s different performance personalities.
The interior also features 64-color Attitude Adjustment lighting, with dynamic animations designed to respond to vehicle events and reinforce the car’s performance character.
Despite the technology, Dodge has maintained a driver-focused layout intended to keep important controls accessible while driving.
Hidden Hatch Makes the Charger More Practical
One of the cleverest aspects of the new Charger is its “hidden hatch” design.
Although the car maintains the visual proportions and attitude of a performance coupe, the rear opening provides access to a large cargo area.
The Charger seats five passengers and offers up to 1,064 liters of rear cargo capacity.
That makes the new muscle car considerably more practical for everyday use than its exterior might suggest.
Dodge has also emphasized rear passenger space, with best-in-class rear legroom intended to make the Charger useful as a daily driver rather than a weekend-only performance machine.
Advanced Driver Assistance Technology
The new Dodge Charger is also equipped with a comprehensive collection of driver-assistance and safety technologies.
Available systems include Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Vulnerable Road User Detection, Active Lane Management, Active Driving Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go.
Blind-spot monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection is also available, alongside ParkSense front, rear and side parking assistance.
Additional systems include Traffic Sign Recognition and Drowsy Driver Detection.
The Charger can also be equipped with a 360-degree Surround View Camera, front tire-to-curb visibility, automatic front-camera activation during parking and Turn Signal Active Blind Spot View.
The latter displays the relevant blind-spot area on the central screen when the driver activates the turn signal.
The New Charger Is More Than an EV or Gasoline Muscle Car
Perhaps the most significant change with the next-generation Dodge Charger is that there is no longer a single definition of what a modern muscle car has to be.
The Daytona models demonstrate what Dodge can do with electric propulsion, using massive instantaneous torque, sophisticated all-wheel drive and high-voltage electrical architecture to deliver extreme acceleration.
The SIXPACK models take a different route, using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six to deliver more horsepower and torque than the HEMI engines they replace.
Both approaches are built around the same philosophy: performance should be felt from behind the wheel.
That distinction matters because Dodge isn’t simply trying to make the Charger faster. It is attempting to preserve the emotional appeal of the muscle car while adapting the formula to a rapidly changing automotive industry.
McLaren is preparing for one of the biggest transformations in its modern history, with the Artura and GTS set to leave production over the next two years as the British supercar manufacturer prepares an expanded new-generation lineup.
The planned changes follow McLaren’s recently announced £500 million investment strategy, which is designed to accelerate the development of new models, powertrains and technologies. According to reports, two of the company’s three core production models will be phased out by the end of 2028.
The first to disappear will be the McLaren GTS, with production expected to wind down during 2027.
McLaren GTS Heads for Retirement
The GTS arrived in 2019 as McLaren’s answer to the growing demand for a more comfortable and spacious alternative to its hardcore mid-engine supercars. Built around a carbonfibre structure and powered by a twin-turbocharged V8, the two-seat grand tourer combined McLaren’s performance-focused engineering with greater everyday usability.
The GTS has occupied a different niche from McLaren’s traditional supercars, competing with models such as the Aston Martin DB12 and Ferrari Amalfi.
However, its successor could take McLaren in a significantly different direction.
The company has yet to reveal the precise composition of its future model range, but the front-engined architecture being developed for McLaren’s upcoming SUV could potentially underpin additional vehicles.
That raises the possibility of a future four-seat grand tourer with a more conventional front-engine layout, potentially giving McLaren a rival to cars such as the Bentley Continental GT.
Such a model would represent a significant expansion of McLaren’s product philosophy while allowing the company to move beyond the two-seat configuration that has defined much of its road-car history.
McLaren Artura Will Follow in 2028
The second major model scheduled to leave production is the McLaren Artura.
The V6 plug-in hybrid supercar is expected to remain in production until 2028, approximately six years after its original launch.
The Artura was conceived as McLaren’s response to the Ferrari 296 and represented a major technological step for the company. Its 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 was paired with an electric motor and battery system, giving McLaren a combination of internal-combustion performance and electrification.
Its introduction, however, was far from straightforward.
Development problems delayed the Artura’s launch, while the global semiconductor shortage created additional challenges for production. McLaren subsequently introduced a series of technical improvements and software updates that transformed the car into a highly capable and competitive hybrid supercar.
Today, the Artura is regarded as one of the strongest performers in its segment and has become an important contributor to McLaren’s production volumes.
Although McLaren does not publish sales figures for individual models, the Artura is understood to sell in broadly similar numbers to the V8-powered 750S.
The end of Artura production therefore represents more than the retirement of a single model. It marks the conclusion of McLaren’s first major modern attempt to combine a compact combustion engine with hybrid technology in a series-production supercar.
A New McLaren Supercar Is Already Taking Shape
McLaren has not officially confirmed a direct successor to the Artura, but the company has made it clear that two-seat, rear-engined supercars will remain central to its future lineup.
The manufacturer is also developing two bespoke hybrid powertrains for its next generation of supercars.
That could allow McLaren to move beyond the traditional V6 and V8 engine configurations that have defined its current range.
McLaren COO Michael Straughan has suggested that developing its own engines gives the company greater freedom when deciding what powertrains will be used in future models.
That flexibility could become increasingly important as McLaren attempts to balance electrification, emissions regulations and the performance expectations of its customers.
Reports have already suggested that one future McLaren supercar could arrive by 2028 with a twin-turbocharged hybrid V6 producing approximately 800 lb-ft of torque.
If accurate, that would give the new car substantially more torque than the current Artura.
The reported starting price is also expected to rise significantly, potentially reaching around £230,000—approximately £30,000 more than the Artura.
However, McLaren has not officially confirmed the model, its specifications or whether it will serve as a direct Artura replacement.
The 750S Is Also Approaching the End
While the Artura and GTS have defined two important areas of McLaren’s current range, the 750S is also approaching the end of its production cycle.
The V8-powered supercar remains available to order, but its roots stretch back nearly a decade to the 720S, which itself evolved into the 750S with additional power and extensive performance upgrades.
McLaren has not announced a specific production end date for the 750S.
However, the introduction of the limited-production 788HS provides a strong indication that the current-generation V8 supercar is approaching its final chapter.
Developed as a hardcore, track-focused special edition, the 788HS combines the extreme performance expected from McLaren with the exclusivity normally associated with a model’s final production phase.
That suggests the 750S may not remain in production deep into 2027.
A New Era for McLaren
The retirement of the GTS, Artura and eventually the 750S would leave McLaren with a dramatically different lineup compared with the one it sells today.
At the same time, the company is preparing to expand beyond its traditional two-seat supercars. Its forthcoming SUV will introduce McLaren to an entirely new segment, while the development of new front-engined and hybrid architectures could create opportunities for additional models.
The most significant change, however, may be underneath the bodywork.
McLaren’s decision to develop bespoke hybrid powertrains indicates that electrification will play a central role in its next generation of performance cars without necessarily replacing the internal-combustion engine altogether.
For enthusiasts, that could mean the next generation of McLaren supercars will continue to combine high-revving combustion engines with electric assistance, but with significantly greater flexibility in engine configuration and vehicle layout.
The Artura’s retirement in 2028 would therefore be less of an ending than a transition point.
McLaren is effectively closing one chapter of its modern product strategy while preparing a broader lineup designed to compete in more segments and operate with a wider range of powertrain technologies.
With the GTS expected to disappear first, followed by the Artura and eventually the 750S, McLaren’s current model family is entering its final phase.
What replaces these cars—and how far McLaren expands beyond the traditional two-seat supercar—will determine the shape of the British manufacturer’s next decade.
