Mercedes has joined the ranks of manufacturers putting the brakes on electric cars, even promising to bring back V8s in a bid to win back customers.
The luxury giant has promised to introduce “a next-generation, hi-tech electrified V8” in premium models.
The cars rumoured to receive V8 power include a larger spiritual successor to the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe, a car that delivered thumping V8 grunt to thousands of muscle car fans.
The brand is not alone in reviewing its commitment to electric cars.
Porsche recently revealed plans to invest €800 million ($1.3b) in conventional combustion engines following slow sales for its electric cars.
The company is even rumoured to be working on a way to introduce petrol engines for the all-electric Macan SUV and battery-powered Porsche Boxster sports car currently under development.
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