Over the last year, automakers have solidified plans to keep the combustion engine alive for the foreseeable future. Many expect the powertrain to power new cars into the next decade, with Mercedes-Benz's head of product management and global training predicting that the V8 will be around for another decade.
In an interview with CarExpert, Klaus Rehkugler said that the V8 “remains very popular in North America and the Middle East.” When he lived here, he said he was proud to say he drove a V8 and believes there are plenty of customers who want one. He told the publication:
