January 2026
The January 2026 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, interviews and features, including:
The Prancing Horse goes electric :Ferrari has finally taken the plunge, recently revealing details of its first pure BEV, the Elettrica. While the while vehicle is yet to be launched, the Maranello outfit has led with the powertrain, which harnesses over a decade of experience with high-performance hybrids to bestow, it hopes, unrivalled dynamic qualities.
A symphony of cylinders :Turin-based engine builder, Italtecnica, has been busy encapsulating all of its learning from customer engine projects to present a purist’s dream, the Orion, a naturally aspirated, V12, which revs to 10,0000rpm. APTI delves into the beauty that lies beneath the skin of this featherweight hypercar engine.
Retrofit revolution : Demand for range-extended electric vehicles is booming in many markets, with manufactures keen to rapidly field customer models. Horse Powertrain, the Renault-Geely JV, has developed a compact and innovative ICE to meet this need, intended to be easily incorporated into existing BEV platforms.
Diversification drive : Changan Automotive has been pushing hard to improve it’s in-house powertrain expertise, resulting in some impressive ICE offerings. Mark Smyth spoke to Martin Joyce, the company’s principal technical specialist, to discover more about its journey.
On a roll : In-wheel motors appear to be on the cusp of adoption in series production vehicles. Wayne Ward investigates the pros and cons of their application, and outlines the considerations that need to be taken in their design.
Sustainable development : Circularity in the supply chain requires information sharing by players who many not usually talk to one another, from concept to aftersales and beyond. Trinity Francis explains.
