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Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover said the company’s new electric platform is not designed to accept hybrid setups or gas engines, per a report by Autocar.Glover also revealed that he hit 160 mph on a test track in the 986-hp top-of-the-line version of the upcoming I-type grand tourer.According to Glover, the design will remain remarkably similar to the dramatic Type 00 concept revealed last year.Jaguar’s rebranding and plans for an electric grand tourer—previewed by last year’s Type 00 concept—have been polarizing, but there’s no going back for the British automaker. In an interview with Autocar, Jaguar’s managing director Rawdon Glover explained why the brand must commit to EVs and divulged a few more details about the upcoming electric GT, which might adopt the name I-type.Jaguar’s Future Is Electric OnlyOther automakers have reacted to cooling growth rates for EV demand by postponing or canceling plans for new electric models. For example, earlier today Maserati confirmed it’s ditching the MC20 Folgore electric supercar project. But Glover said that “there is no flexibility” for Jaguar since the Jaguar Electric Architecture that will underpin its entire future lineup cannot support hybrid or gas powertrains. JaguarA prototype for the electric Jaguar four-door grand tourer.”We made the decision back in 2021 to have an electric architecture dedicated to us,” he explained. “There isn’t the opportunity to put a V-8 into it or something else.” Glover expressed confidence in the EV market, however, stating that “a lot of things will change” over the next decade and that “EV will be the right platform for us and the powertrain of choice” for the market. “Advancements in technology and infrastructure are going to make a big difference,” he predicted.Lofty Power and Price In regards to the car itself, Jaguar’s head honcho said he had driven the range-topping version of the I-type on the test track at up to 160 mph. Autocar reported this variant produces 986 horsepower, and Glover described it as the “most fun I’ve had” while serving atop the brand. “It was stunning in terms of its speed, its acceleration, its performance, but also how it delivered the power with a real sense of character,” he said. Despite the heady power figures, the I-type will not be designed as a sports car. Instead, Glover sees it as a car that “you can drive confidently at pace for extended periods and still come out feeling great.”While the GT car will ride on the new dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture, Glover confirmed it will share its electric motors and battery with other JLR models. “Economically, there’s no way around that,” Glover conceded. We wouldn’t be surprised if some of the I-type’s components are shared with, say, the upcoming Land Rover Range Rover EV.Illustration by Avarvarii|Car and DriverA render of how the production version of the I-type could look.The design won’t be a significant departure from the Type 00 concept, although the production car will sprout a second pair of doors. “There is strong lineage” between the concept and production models, most notably with the proportions, long hood, front fascia, and the taillight graphic, which consists of a series of horizontal lines that Jaguar is calling the “Strikethrough.” The Type 00 concept’s cabin has a pair of large screens that could completely fold out of sight, and perhaps something similar could reach production, as Glover said that the car won’t be “bombarding the driver with technology.”While Jaguar had previously said the electric GT would hit the road in late 2026, Autocar now reports the Jaguar will be revealed by the end of this year and start production in the middle of 2026. We had previously expected the starting price for the I-type to be around $200,000, but it could end up being significantly lower, with Glover quoting a price of roughly $128,000. Jaguar’s GT will be the first of three new models, with the next two debuts expected to be a large sedan and an SUV.More on Jaguar’s FutureCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Maserati has officially canceled plans for an electric MC20 Folgore supercar.The MC20 Folgore was originally announced in 2020 and was supposed to finally be launched in 2025.A tri-motor powertrain would have churned out at least 700 horsepower, but now the MC20 will continue exclusively with its twin-turbocharged V-6 powertrain.UPDATE 3/6/25, 2:25 p.m.: This story has been updated with a statement from a Maserati spokesperson.Once known for the roar of V-8 engines, Maserati has spent the past couple of years transitioning away from internal combustion and toward an all-electric future. But one element of those plans has now been scrapped after Stellantis recently canceled a roughly $1.5 billion investment in the brand. Maserati had aimed to introduce the MC20 Folgore, an electric version of its slinky supercar, this year. Instead, as first reported by Autocar, the MC20 Folgore has been officially canceled. MaseratiMaserati first announced its intention to create an electric supercar way back in 2020 when it first revealed the gas-powered MC20. At the time, the Italian automaker said an electric version would arrive shortly after the V-6-engined car went on sale and would pack a 700-hp tri-motor powertrain. But when the MC20 finally hit the streets for the 2022 model year, there was no news about the Folgore version.Last year, Maserati gave us an update on the MC20 Folgore, revealing that it would be launched in 2025. But that project has been thrown in the scrap heap, with the company saying that the decision was “due to a perceived lack of commercial interest.” Maserati further explained that “Market studies for the super sports car segment and especially for MC20 customers has demonstrated that they are very keen on driving powerful ICE engines” and that they “are not ready to switch to BEVs for the foreseeable future.”Autocar also reported that, instead of the Folgore, Maserati will give the gas-powered MC20 a thorough update that could include some of the upgrades found on the MC20 GT2 Stradale.The cancellation of the MC20 Folgore as well as the retraction of funding by parent company Stellantis calls into question Maserati’s greater transition toward electrification, as well as the health of the brand as a whole. Last year, Maserati confirmed that the MC20 Folgore would be followed by a large electric SUV in 2027 and an electric successor to the long-running Quattroporte sedan, which had been delayed to 2028 from its originally scheduled 2024 launch. Given the setbacks Maserati’s EVs have already experienced, however, it wouldn’t be terribly surprising for the plans that Maserati announced last year to have already shifted.StellantisThe Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is related to the Maserati MC20.Another interesting factor in the news of the MC20 Folgore’s death is the status of the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, which shares its bones with the MC20. While the first gas-powered 33 Stradale was delivered last fall, the Alfa Romeo was also supposed to come with an electric version with 750 hp and a 240-mile range. However, with only 33 units of the supercar being built worldwide, it’s unclear if Alfa Romeo will follow through on the investment needed for only a handful of electric 33 Stradales.More on MaseratiCaleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan. More

Volvo has shown us our first sneak peek of the upcoming EX60 electric crossover, which is set to make its debut in 2026.When it shows up, the EX60 will launch Volvo’s SPA3 platform which the company says will allow for cheaper and more efficient cars.The EX60 will be a new electric compact crossover that sits alongside the internal-combustion XC60 in Volvo’s lineup.Volvo has given us our first glimpse of the upcoming EX60, which will be an electric equivalent to the brand’s incredibly popular XC60 combustion model. The car was announced last September, but this is the first time the automaker has shown any preview of the design.The teaser came just before the 25-minute mark of Volvo’s recent ES90 electric sedan launch video (shown below). It shows what looks to be a nearly fully covered clay model and the brand’s instantly recognizable vertical taillight design. Previous claims from Volvo indicate that the new model is slated to arrive sometime in 2026.When it arrives, the EX60 will debut Volvo’s SPA3 production architecture, which is set to succeed the SPA2 platform underpinning the new Volvo EX90 and ES90. This incoming platform is meant to be completely modular, allowing for smaller and larger vehicles to be built on the same platform and, in turn, reduce production costs. Volvo claims that one of the other defining features of SPA3 will be its structural battery packs that will further reduce weight and cost. Little surrounding the EX60 is set in stone at this point but we expect it to roughly match the gas version’s dimensions while taking styling cues from the rest of Volvo’s EV lineup. As with the XC90 and EX90, we expect the electric 60 will be considerably more expensive than the traditional model—with pricing likely starting in the ballpark of $60,000. More on VolvoJack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1. After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf. More