Forget E: Lincoln opts for “Grand Touring” to denote electrified vehicles

Lincoln executives spent a lot of time deciding what to call the brand’s electrified vehicles, and the winning nomenclature might be unexpected: Grand Touring. Ford’s luxury division decided on the Grand Touring name for its electrified vehicles after much consideration and work with focus groups, Automotive News (subscription required) reported…

Porsche 911 hybrid at least four years away

Porsche will introduce a hybridized version if its staple 911 sports car, but don’t expect it for at least another four years. The 2020 911 Carerra models that debuted at the 2018 LA Auto Show will be at the forefront until Porsche adds hybrid technology no sooner than 2022, according to a report from Auto …

Dubai Police enlist Chevy Tahoe-based Giath SUV

Yet another toy has joined the Dubai Police Department’s garage. But unlike many of the garage’s patrol vehicles, this one is not a supercar. It’s a Chevy Tahoe. Not just any Tahoe, but what the department calls the “Giath,” and it’s one of the most advanced police vehicles on the planet, the department further boasted. …