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Adrian Padeanu

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Motor1.com It's Official: Nissan Is Working on a New Silvia Sports Car

It's Official: Nissan Is Working on a New Silvia Sports Car

Work has started on a third sports car, but a production version has still yet to be approved.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 6 2024
Motor1.com BMW Will Launch A Hydrogen Car In 2028

BMW Will Launch A Hydrogen Car In 2028

It's teaming up with Toyota to make it happen.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 5 2024
Motor1.com Volvo Admits Defeat, Won't Go Fully Electric by 2030

Volvo Admits Defeat, Won't Go Fully Electric by 2030

New target: plug-in hybrids and EVs should account for 90-100% of sales.
By Adrian Padeanu Sep 4 2024
Motor1.com The Electric Porsche Panamera Won't Kill The Gas Car

The Electric Porsche Panamera Won't Kill The Gas Car

The two will peacefully coexist for many years.
By Adrian Padeanu Aug 27 2024
Motor1.com VW Claims the Electric GTI Will Be More Fun To Drive

VW Claims the Electric GTI Will Be More Fun To Drive

Volkswagen boss touts superior chassis and suspension compared to the gas GTI.
By Adrian Padeanu Aug 5 2024
Motor1.com Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Reportedly Planned

Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Reportedly Planned

Honda and Nissan are already working together and it looks as though Mitsubishi is about to join them.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 29 2024
Motor1.com Mercedes Bricks The AMG One PHEV If The Engine Is Turned Off Prematurely

Mercedes Bricks The AMG One PHEV If The Engine Is Turned Off Prematurely

It happens if the V-6 is shut off six times in a row before it reaches the optimal temperature.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 23 2024
Motor1.com This Is The Most Powerful Porsche Panamera Ever

This Is The Most Powerful Porsche Panamera Ever

The pricey Turbo S E-Hybrid arrives alongside a new GTS.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 18 2024
Motor1.com Porsche Is Taking a Huge Risk

Porsche Is Taking a Huge Risk

The gas Boxster, Cayman, and Macan account for a third of Porsche sales. Soon they'll be gone.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 10 2024
Motor1.com Dead: The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman

Dead: The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman

The duo won't be around by the end of 2025, and the Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 9 2024
Motor1.com You Can Buy A New Toyota Mirai For Half The Price

You Can Buy A New Toyota Mirai For Half The Price

Not convinced yet? You can even get it with zero percent financing for 72 months.
By Adrian Padeanu Jul 7 2024
Motor1.com Mercedes Is Spending Big Money On Gas Engines Again

Mercedes Is Spending Big Money On Gas Engines Again

"A lot more" is being invested in the S-Class compared to a usual facelift.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 28 2024
Motor1.com This Is Our First Look At Ferrari's New EV

This Is Our First Look At Ferrari's New EV

Complete with comically fake exhaust tips.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 27 2024
Motor1.com This Tiny EV Destroyed A Mercedes-AMG One Track Record

This Tiny EV Destroyed A Mercedes-AMG One Track Record

It was 14.1 seconds quicker around Hockenheim.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 20 2024
Motor1.com The Electric Ferrari Could Cost Over Half A Million Dollars

The Electric Ferrari Could Cost Over Half A Million Dollars

Another EV is reportedly in the works.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 20 2024
Motor1.com The New Fiat Grande Panda Proves Fun Designs Aren't Dead

The New Fiat Grande Panda Proves Fun Designs Aren't Dead

It comes with a choice of hybrid or electric power.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 14 2024
Motor1.com The First Electric Ferrari Will Deliver An 'Authentic' Noise

The First Electric Ferrari Will Deliver An 'Authentic' Noise

But what is left after you remove the combustion engine?
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 11 2024
Motor1.com VW Will Spend Billions of Its EV Development Budget on Gas Engines

VW Will Spend Billions of Its EV Development Budget on Gas Engines

A full third of its nine-figure EV budget will be used to keep gas engines relevant as the switch to EVs slows.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 8 2024
Motor1.com Subaru Explains How Its New Hybrid Boxer Engine is Better

Subaru Explains How Its New Hybrid Boxer Engine is Better

Production of the next-gen hybrid powertrain starts this fall.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 7 2024
Motor1.com BMW Might Make an Electric M3 Wagon

BMW Might Make an Electric M3 Wagon

But an electric M3 sedan will be out first.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 6 2024
Motor1.com Nissan Has Stopped Spending Money On New Gas Engines

Nissan Has Stopped Spending Money On New Gas Engines

It's going all-in on EVs.
By Adrian Padeanu Jun 3 2024
Motor1.com Fiat Reverses Course, Puts Gas Engine Back Into 500

Fiat Reverses Course, Puts Gas Engine Back Into 500

The latest 500 is purely electric but Fiat will install a combustion engine from 2026.
By Adrian Padeanu May 29 2024
Motor1.com Volkswagen And Renault Won't Build An Affordable EV Together

Volkswagen And Renault Won't Build An Affordable EV Together

The Twingo is still happening, just not with VW's help.
By Adrian Padeanu May 24 2024
Motor1.com The Jeep Avenger 4xe Gets Four-Wheel Drive and Lifted Suspension

The Jeep Avenger 4xe Gets Four-Wheel Drive and Lifted Suspension

The Jeep you can't have in the US finally has what all Jeeps should: Four-wheel drive.
By Adrian Padeanu May 23 2024
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