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Motor1.com BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

BMW iM3 Trademark Hints At High-Performance EV

It's a significant sign pointing towards the electric future for BMW's M division.
By Christopher Smith Nov 29 2023
Motor1.com 2023 LA Auto Show: Here Are All The New Vehicle Debuts

2023 LA Auto Show: Here Are All The New Vehicle Debuts

Several automakers will unveil new or restyled models at the show, which opens to the public on November 17.
By Christopher Smith Nov 9 2023
Motor1.com The Electric Dodge Charger Could Have Nearly 900 HP: Report

The Electric Dodge Charger Could Have Nearly 900 HP: Report

Dodge already confirmed its range-topping Charger Banshee EV muscle car will have power on par with the present-day Hellcat.
By Christopher Smith Nov 2 2023
Japan Mobility Show The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept Is An Electric Cyberpunk SVX

The Subaru Sport Mobility Concept Is An Electric Cyberpunk SVX

The swoopy, futuristic coupe debuted with a six-rotor aircraft called the Air Mobility concept.
By Christopher Smith Oct 25 2023
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Japan Mobility Show This Tiny Electric Toyota Truck Could Be the Maverick's Worst Nightmare

This Tiny Electric Toyota Truck Could Be the Maverick's Worst Nightmare

A concept for now, the EPU is a look at things to come.
By Christopher Smith Oct 21 2023
Motor1.com The 2024 Honda Hydrogen Fuel-Cell CR-V Has A Plug-In Battery, Too

The 2024 Honda Hydrogen Fuel-Cell CR-V Has A Plug-In Battery, Too

Prototypes were recently spotted testing on public roads in Japan and the US ahead of a debut next year.
By Christopher Smith Oct 6 2023
Motor1.com Audi RS6 E-Tron Spied With Wide Fenders, Pizza-Sized Brake Rotors

Audi RS6 E-Tron Spied With Wide Fenders, Pizza-Sized Brake Rotors

The flared body doesn't look production-ready, but it suggests there's big horsepower driving the wheels.
By Christopher Smith Sep 26 2023
Motor1.com Ford Doesn't Want UK To Delay 2030 Combustion Engine Ban For New Vehicles

Ford Doesn't Want UK To Delay 2030 Combustion Engine Ban For New Vehicles

A bump to 2035 matches the EU deadline, but Ford's UK boss says the delay undermines the EV transition.
By Christopher Smith Sep 21 2023

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Motor1.com Nissan Ariya Nismo Is Happening, Prototype Spied Testing At The Nurburgring

Nissan Ariya Nismo Is Happening, Prototype Spied Testing At The Nurburgring

We see more aggressive bodywork, and the Michelin Pilot Sport tires are impossible to miss.
By Christopher Smith Sep 19 2023
Official Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Sets EV Altitude Record At 17,569 Feet

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Sets EV Altitude Record At 17,569 Feet

The ascent started over 700 feet below sea level in China and ended in the Tibet region.
By Christopher Smith Sep 15 2023
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Motor1.com Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Spied For The First Time, Could Be S6 In Disguise

Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Spied For The First Time, Could Be S6 In Disguise

It looks quite similar to the A6 Avant E-Tron concept we saw in March 2022.
By Christopher Smith Sep 15 2023
Motor1.com Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Spied For The First Time, Could Be S6 In Disguise

Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Spied For The First Time, Could Be S6 In Disguise

It looks quite similar to the A6 Avant E-Tron concept we saw in March 2022.
By Christopher Smith Sep 14 2023
Motor1.com Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Spied For The First Time, Should Debut In 2024

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Spied For The First Time, Should Debut In 2024

Expect a dual-motor all-wheel drive system to accompany a more aggressive exterior for the sporty EV.
By Christopher Smith Sep 6 2023
IAA MOBILITY Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept Revealed, Previews Future Electric Hot Hatch

Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept Revealed, Previews Future Electric Hot Hatch

Based on the ID. 2all, it has retro gauges, black trim, and an AR windshield that displays race track layouts not unlike a video game.
By Christopher Smith Sep 3 2023
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IAA MOBILITY Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class EV Teased Ahead Of September 3 Debut

Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class EV Teased Ahead Of September 3 Debut

It previews future Mercedes models using the MMA platform, and you can see it at the 2023 Munich Motor Show.
By Christopher Smith Sep 1 2023
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Motor1.com Most Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Buyers Choose V6 Over Electric Powertrain

Most Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Buyers Choose V6 Over Electric Powertrain

There is still time for that to change, as production won't begin until June 24, 2024.
By Christopher Smith Aug 31 2023
Motor1.com Next Dodge Charger Will Have Twin-Turbo I6, Daytona Trim Is EV Only: Report

Next Dodge Charger Will Have Twin-Turbo I6, Daytona Trim Is EV Only: Report

Dodge previously confirmed the next-gen Charger and Challenger would be all electric, but combustion rumors won't die.
By Christopher Smith Aug 29 2023
Motor1.com Ford CEO Says

Ford CEO Says "Nah" To Electric Mustang Coupe, "Yeah" To Hybrid

Speaking to Bloomberg, Jim Farley stated a hybrid pony in the next 10 years is possible.
By Christopher Smith Aug 25 2023
Technology $130K Cadillac Escalade IQ Doesn't Offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

$130K Cadillac Escalade IQ Doesn't Offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

General Motors announced in March that its future EVs won't have compatibility for the popular feature, and that includes the Escalade.
By Christopher Smith Aug 10 2023
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00:46 Motor1.com Tesla Cam Catches Triumph TR7 Tire Blowout And Crash On Highway

Tesla Cam Catches Triumph TR7 Tire Blowout And Crash On Highway

The driver was reportedly okay after this dramatic, scary spinout caused by an exploding rear tire.
By Christopher Smith Aug 9 2023
Motor1.com GMC Hummer EV With EarthCruiser Overlanding Upfit Will Debut This Month

GMC Hummer EV With EarthCruiser Overlanding Upfit Will Debut This Month

A new teaser image shows the luxury electric truck with a large pop-top camper shell.
By Christopher Smith Aug 3 2023
Motor1.com GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree

GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree

GM will closely review NHTSA's new proposal, which calls for strict fuel economy improvements on light and commercial trucks.
By Christopher Smith Jul 28 2023
Official Stellantis, Samsung SDI To Build A Second Battery Plant In The US

Stellantis, Samsung SDI To Build A Second Battery Plant In The US

The location is still under review, but once finalized, production could begin in 2027.
By Christopher Smith Jul 24 2023
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Goodwood Festival of Speed Watch Hyundai RN22e Crash Hard At Goodwood After Missing Turn

Watch Hyundai RN22e Crash Hard At Goodwood After Missing Turn

There were apparently two people in the car, and both walked away. The prototype, however, looks seriously damaged.
By Christopher Smith Jul 13 2023
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