Mercedes AMG canceling 6.2-liter V8, unveiling new supercar in New York next month

By Trevor Dermody Published March 6, 2014

Keeping both motoring enthusiasts and company execs happy is no simple task. It would seem that new Mercedes-Benz AMG head Tobias Moers has already mastered the art, as he’s able to reveal info that delights fans without revealing too much.

In an interview with Motor Trend, Moers gave more information than most executives give in a whole year. Cheers, Tobias.

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Moers confirmed that the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 is done for, and the replacement will be revealed at the 2014 New York Auto Show. Moers made it clear that the replacement will not top the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8, which puts out 550 horsepower. Sad news indeed.

Speaking of New York, Moers also said that a new sports car, called the GT AMG, will also be unveiled at the auto show. The new sports car will feature a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 and will cost less than the gullwing SLS.

The news gets even better: AMG versions of the new S-Class Coupe will also make the trip to the Big Apple. Geneva’s not even over yet and I’m already chomping at the bit for New York.

Mr. Moers was also asked about the best-selling AMG in America, the G65. AMG’s captain said the group is working on bringing the 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 Stateside. AMG’s main obstacle to this is safety. But let’s face it; no matter how unsafe a V12-powered car is, you would drive it.

When asked about the possibility of a C- or E-Class with an AMG V6, Moers replied, “Why would you want a [six-cylinder]?” … Touché, Mr. Moers.

Finally, the head of the company said that AMG will continue to make a V12 as long as there is a market for the engine, but hinted that a plug-in hybrid might be needed to keep up with the times.

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Toyota unveils 2026 bZ: A smarter, longer-range electric SUV

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Toyota is back in the electric SUV game with the 2026 bZ, a major refresh of its bZ4X that finally delivers on two of the biggest demands from EV drivers: more range and faster charging.
The headline news is the improved driving range. Toyota now estimates up to 314 miles on a single charge for the front-wheel-drive model with the larger 74.7-kWh battery—about 60 miles more than the outgoing bZ4X. All-wheel-drive variants also get a boost, with up to 288 miles of range depending on trim.
Charging speeds haven’t increased in terms of raw kilowatts (still capped at 150 kW for DC fast charging), but Toyota has significantly improved how long peak speeds are sustained. With preconditioning enabled—especially helpful in colder weather—the new bZ can charge from 10% to 80% in about 30 minutes. Also new: Plug and Charge support for automatic payment at compatible stations and full adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), meaning access to Tesla Superchargers will be standard by 2026.
Under the hood, or rather the floor, Toyota has swapped in higher-performance silicon carbide components to improve efficiency and power delivery. The AWD version now produces up to 338 horsepower and sprints from 0–60 mph in a brisk 4.9 seconds.
Toyota didn’t stop at just the powertrain. The exterior has been cleaned up, with body-colored wheel arches replacing the black cladding, and a sleeker front fascia. Inside, a larger 14-inch touchscreen now houses climate controls, giving the dash a more refined and less cluttered appearance. There’s also more usable storage thanks to a redesigned center console.
With the 2026 bZ, Toyota seems to be responding directly to critiques of the bZ4X. It’s faster, more efficient, and more driver-friendly—finally bringing Toyota’s EV efforts up to speed.

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Cheaper EVs ahead? GM and LG say new battery cells are the key

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General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced a new phase in their ongoing partnership: developing a new battery cell chemistry that could significantly lower the cost of electric vehicles. The joint effort centers on lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) battery cells, a variation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) that’s gaining popularity for being more affordable and less reliant on expensive materials like nickel and cobalt.

This is a big deal because battery costs are still the single largest expense in producing EVs. According to GM and industry experts, LMFP cells could help bring the cost of electric vehicles close to — or even on par with — gas-powered cars. The goal? Making EVs accessible to a broader range of drivers without sacrificing range or performance.

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Waymo recalled 1,200 robotaxis following collisions with road barriers

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Waymo’s autonomous-car technology has made great advances over the years to the point where it’s now allowed to offer paid robotaxi rides in select locations in the U.S.

But the development of the technology is ongoing, and the robotaxi rides continue to gather valuable data for Waymo engineers to pore over as they further refine the driverless system to make it as reliable and efficient as possible. Which is why glitches will sometimes occur.