--- title: "Ferrari Will Continue Developing V6, V8, and V12 Engines: TDS" date: "2025-10-17" modified: "2025-10-17" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-will-continue-developing-v6-v8-and-v12-engines-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # Ferrari Will Continue Developing V6, V8, and V12 Engines: TDS ![Ferrari F80 engine hero]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Light, tight, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and puts it all in one place. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence along with a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone and it's definitely time for a second, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Still in the 2026 Subaru Solterra and am experiencing some CarPlay glitches, which is ironic because my parents and cousin have all complained about CarPlay issues in their vehicles (which aren't Subarus) in the last few weeks. ⛽️ During its Capital Markets Day, Ferrari's Chief Research and Development Officer, Ernesto Lasalandra recommitted the automaker to gas-powered cars, saying, "We continue to develop our V6, V8, and V12 engines," while noting the automaker will keep pushing for higher power output and still be compliant with emissions regulations. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Porsche said it's [talking with Michael Leiters to take over as CEO](); Leiters is the former CEO of McLaren, former CTO of Ferrari, and was previously at Porsche for 13 years, including a stint as the project manager for the Cayenne. 🏭 [Production is back online]() at Jaguar Land Rover plants following the devastating cyber attack. πŸ”‹ The [BMW i3 Neue Klasse sedan is set to debut]() next year with about 400 miles of range and the automaker's next-generation design. πŸš— The [refreshed Nissan Altima debuted]() for global markets, which it's known as the Teana outside the U.S., and it looks sharp; though the updated sedan is probably not returning to the U.S. despite the global update. πŸ’» The auto industry is [panicking about another possible chip shortage]() thanks to an issue with Chinese-owned chip maker Nexperia. 🚨 Ford [recalled nearly 625,000 vehicles]() due to seatbelt and rearview camera issues. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()