The future of V8-powered cars may be coming to a sudden (if expected) end. Just 5% of cars are purchased with optional V8 engines anymore, and big strides are being made in turbocharging and small displacement engines. Ford has its line of EcoBoost engines, which it says will eventually be available in 90% of its lineup. GM is throwing its hat into the turbocharged, EcoBoost-like ring as well.
The General is said to be working on a twin-turbo version of its 3.0 liter V6 engine, which should make its debut in the upcoming Cadillac XTS. So… is it still going to be a hybrid?