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Mercedes Adds Emotion to EVs with Simulated V8 in Upcoming AMG Sedan

Mercedes-AMG has stirred excitement in the electric vehicle world with a newly released teaser video showcasing its upcoming high-performance electric sedan — a direct competitor to the Porsche Taycan. While specific details remain under wraps, one standout feature already drawing attention is the inclusion of a simulated V8 engine sound and gear-shifting experience, promising to inject some emotional thrill back into silent EV performance.

Electric vehicles have long proven their worth in terms of raw speed and efficiency, but many enthusiasts have lamented the lack of visceral engagement — particularly the absence of engine sound. To address this, a growing number of automakers are exploring synthetic audio enhancements to bridge the sensory gap between traditional combustion power and modern electric drivetrains.

Mercedes-Benz is no stranger to this trend. Its electric G580 model already features the “G-Roar” sound system, designed to mimic the deep rumble of a V8 engine. According to early driver impressions, the system substantially enhances the overall driving experience by restoring some of the emotional feedback typically associated with high-performance vehicles.

The upcoming AMG electric sedan is expected to follow in those footsteps, possibly expanding and refining the synthetic sound technology even further. Though Mercedes has yet to reveal technical specifications or a model name, the teaser suggests a bold new step in the brand’s electrification strategy.

Industry insiders speculate the official debut could come as early as August, setting the stage for a showdown with Porsche’s well-established Taycan — currently one of the benchmarks in the luxury electric performance segment.

As the automotive world continues to evolve, Mercedes-AMG seems determined to prove that electrification doesn’t mean the end of excitement — it just means finding new ways to create it.

Source: Mercedes-AMG

Farewell to the V8: Jaguar Ends an Era with Final F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition

In a symbolic and emotional farewell to a defining chapter in its performance legacy, Jaguar is officially retiring its iconic V8 engine. As the British marque turns a new page toward electrification, its last hurrah for the mighty eight-cylinder will come in the form of the F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition—a special, limited-production SUV destined exclusively for Australia.

The move marks the end of an era for Jaguar, whose deep ties to performance V8s span over 15 years. This transition is no surprise. Electrification has been steadily steering the brand away from traditional combustion engines, with the upcoming Type 00 electric grand tourer acting as a symbol of this bold new direction. But before fully embracing the future, Jaguar is giving its V8 a proper send-off—complete with power, exclusivity, and no small measure of nostalgia.

A Nod to Mad Max

The phrase “the last V8” might evoke scenes from George Miller’s dystopian Mad Max, where muscle cars ruled the wasteland. And while the movie’s supercharged Ford Falcon was fictional, Jaguar’s final V8 is very much the real deal.

The F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition is powered by Jaguar’s 5.0-liter supercharged V8, delivering an exhilarating 575 horsepower. It launches from 0 to 100 km/h in just four seconds and can reach a top speed of 286 km/h—performance numbers that ensure the V8 goes out with a bang, not a whisper.

An Australian Exclusive

In a move that echoes its cinematic inspiration, Jaguar has chosen Australia—the land of the kangaroos and, coincidentally, Mad Max’s home turf—as the exclusive market for this final V8 edition. Only 60 units of the F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition will be produced, each priced at 182,235 Australian dollars (around €103,000).

The vehicle will be available in four distinct color options: Sorrento Yellow, British Racing Green Gloss, Icy White Gloss, and Ligurian Black Satin. A Black Exterior Pack, 22-inch wheels, black roof rails, and Ultimate Edition badging round out the aggressive visual enhancements.

Inside, the SUV is equally performance-focused, featuring Ebony semi-synthetic leather sports seats and carbon fiber trim—a cockpit built for speed with a touch of elegance.

The Road Ahead: Electric Ambitions

With this final combustion-engine performance model, Jaguar closes the chapter on its V8 legacy. The brand is now fully focused on its electric future, previewed by the recent unveiling of the Type 00 concept. Expected to debut as a four-door electric GT later this year, the Type 00 hints at Jaguar’s ambitions to climb into the ultra-luxury stratosphere—directly competing with the likes of Bentley and Maybach.

This strategic pivot is more than a technological shift—it represents a redefinition of Jaguar’s identity in the 21st century.

Source: Jaguar

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Aston Martin will continue to offer V8 and V12 engines after 2030

At the beginning of 2024, Mercedes announced that it will continue to offer ICE and hybrid cars after 2030, it seems that Aston Martin has chosen the same path. The CEO of Aston Martin has stated that the company will continue to offer cars powered by V8 and V12 engines, at least until the middle of the next decade.

Aston Martin has planned the premiere of its first electric car for 2025, it will not happen. Although the British manufacturer already has a built platform for four previously planned models that will use only electricity, the British car company decided to delay their arrival due to weak demand.

The CEO of Aston Martin Lawrence Stroll claims that the key role in the survival of internal combustion engines is played by advanced plug-in hybrid systems that meet the new Euro 7 standards, so it is clear that the partial electrification of Aston Martin models has delayed the arrival of electric options.

Also, Aston Martin continues its partnership with the German company AMG, whose well-known and proven V8 and V12 engines supported by hybrid systems will still be used in Aston Martin models. The previously mentioned hybrid option with a V6 engine that was planned to power the Valhalla supercar will be replaced by a V8 engine.

“We are confident that there will always be more customers who want an Aston Martin with an internal combustion engine and we will make them as long as we are allowed to,” Stroll said.

Source: Aston Martin

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