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Recent Examples of V-8
The Chargers don't have a V-8 under the hood.
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
At its heart sits a bespoke 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, but this is paired with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by a 4.4-liter M Twin Power Turbo V-8 and a plug-in hybrid 18.6 kW battery providing 25 miles of pure electric range and combining for 717 horsepower.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
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Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
At its heart sits a bespoke 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, but this is paired with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque.
—Jeremy White, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
It’s powered by a 4.4-liter M Twin Power Turbo V-8 and a plug-in hybrid 18.6 kW battery providing 25 miles of pure electric range and combining for 717 horsepower.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2026
Shifting plans Many of the new efforts go against Stellantis’ previous plans to discontinue gas V-8 vehicles amid more stringent fuel economy regulations and penalties.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for V-8
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The coupe was followed by the 812 GTS in 2019, a retractable-hardtop version that delivers the same deliriously addictive performance in convertible form.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
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Electric SUVs The Polestar 4, the fourth model from the Swedish EV maker, resembles a Tesla Model Y with its swoopy, coupe-like design but the drive quality immediately distinguishes it from its competitor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Or in the unassuming Chinese mansions found down nondescript alleys of car parts and old lanterns in central Talat Noi.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lopez sped along Savannah streets, with the ICE agents in pursuit, until colliding with another car driven by a schoolteacher at a busy intersection.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Apartments and condos are available for retirees to rent at a low price, and most residents get around on motorbikes or golf carts, saving the expense of an automobile.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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As automobile production transformed Detroit into one of the wealthiest industrial cities in the country, fortunes made in manufacturing financed the construction of grand estates throughout neighborhoods such as Palmer Woods and Boston-Edison.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The district attorney's office said the purchases included a family trip to Disney World, an Outer Banks vacation rental, country club membership fees, limousine service, purchase and installation of a hot tub at Fantuzzo's home and payment of local and state property taxes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Larger still are the Ravel Suites, at 505 square feet, and feature a living room with pull-out bed, complimentary laundry services, and private limousine transfers.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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This pause could mean savings for consumers in certain product categories though tariffs on motor vehicle parts and imports are still in effect.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The first, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance auto festival, is slated to run Friday through Sunday, April 24-26, for its 20th year.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Like many in the auto industry, Sonic Automotive is warning that sooner or later, prices will rise or automakers will start cutting features to stabilize costs.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The driver of the sedan ran off before police arrived, police said.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The hatch may not be as popular at the K4 sedan, which is an automotive tragedy.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Entrance is free, though a map will cost you about three pesos, so just show up and start wandering the mini walkways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ali Jadallah / Anadolu via Getty Images The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA academy and a new 20,000-seat national stadium, FIFA said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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“V-8.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/V-8. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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