For internal combustion engine cars, different level of trims usually comes with different type of engine. This may not be the same case for electric cars, since there is no “number of cylinders” term for electric motor.

Besides offering electric motors with different output rating, automobile manufacturers now has more options in marketing their products. For Toyota, it is reported they are planning to roll out two types of batteries in the new Prius, which will be redesigned next year as a 2016 model.

For the 2016 Prius, the base models will come with the nickel-metal hydride battery, while upper trim variants will be equipped with the lithium-ion battery...

Here we get the latest Acura NSX concept photos from the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

From the photos taken we can even see the NSX will use carbon ceramic brakes (CCB). Please do not be surprised that the NSX concept is wearing the Honda badge, that is because Honda does not sell Acura brand in Europe, the Acura corresponding models will be branded as Honda in those markets.

Check out the below gallery for more details.

Yes you see it right: this is not the Nissan Juke, it is called “Infiniti ESQ”, a new model based on the Juke, which Nissan specially made for the Chinese market at this moment. Below are some latest spy shots.

It looks odd that Infiniti borrows the exterior/interior of the Nissan Juke in such a direct manner. The reason why Nissan doing this, according to our insider source, is because Nissan want to participate in the compact CUV market in China as soon as possible. Infiniti does plan to bring in the QX20, which is still under development and need another 1 – 2 years to complete...

Today we got some leaked photos of the long-wheel-base Cadillac ATS, as shown below.

We can see there is an “ATS L” badge in the trunk lid and “Shanghai GM” logo on the right hand side. The ATS-L has a 3.35-in longer wheel base than the standard version (with total wheel base = 112.6 in).

Two engines will be offered, and they are all based on the same GM 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder engine. The lowered output version has 223 hp, and the high output version is the same as the one we saw for the US market, which has 272 hp.

Volvo has released the engine spec for the redesigned 2015 XC90, here are engines offered:

D4 single turbo diesel engine: 190 hp, 295 lb-ft torque
D5 turbo+supercharged diesel engine: 225 hp, 347 lb-ft torque
T5 single turbo gas engine: 254 hp, 258 lb-ft torque
T6 turbo+supercharged gas engine: 320hp, 295 lb-ft torque
T8 turbo+supercharged gas engine for front axle, electric motor for rear axle, plug-in hybrid combined power: 400hp, 472 lb-ft torque

All engines will be paired to a 8-speed automatic transmission sourced from Aisin...