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Motor1.com Elation Freedom Announced As 'First Luxury EV Hypercar' Made In US

Elation Freedom Announced As 'First Luxury EV Hypercar' Made In US

1,427 horsepower, $2 million price tag, you know the drill.
By Christopher Smith 21 November 2020
Motor1.com Current Hummer EV Design Will Change Some Before Entering Production

Current Hummer EV Design Will Change Some Before Entering Production

The recently revealed truck is reportedly "98 percent" production ready.
By Christopher Smith 31 October 2020
18:39 Motor1.com GMC Hummer EV Really Makes The Same Torque As A Heavy-Duty Pickup

GMC Hummer EV Really Makes The Same Torque As A Heavy-Duty Pickup

11,500 pound-feet is a wheel rating, not combined output at the motors.
By Christopher Smith 26 October 2020
Motor1.com GM Didn't Plan A Hummer Revival For Its New GMC-Branded EV

GM Didn't Plan A Hummer Revival For Its New GMC-Branded EV

It just sort of happened that way.
By Christopher Smith 25 October 2020
Motor1.com GMC Hummer EV's WTF Mode Does A Weird Song And Dance Before Launching

GMC Hummer EV's WTF Mode Does A Weird Song And Dance Before Launching

"Watts to Freedom" gets you to 60 mph in three seconds, but not without some pre-launch gimmicks.
By Christopher Smith 25 October 2020
Motor1.com GMC Hummer EV Has Better Approach, Departure Angles Than Jeep Wrangler

GMC Hummer EV Has Better Approach, Departure Angles Than Jeep Wrangler

Its four-wheel steering can turn in opposite directions, too.
By Christopher Smith 24 October 2020
Motor1.com Audi RS E-Tron Poses With R8 LMS Family At Spa In Latest Teaser

Audi RS E-Tron Poses With R8 LMS Family At Spa In Latest Teaser

Aude reckons the future of racing is electrifying.
By Christopher Smith 24 October 2020
Beijing Motor Show Great Wall Ora Futurist Concept Looks Like A Weird EV Mustang Sedan

Great Wall Ora Futurist Concept Looks Like A Weird EV Mustang Sedan

The retro Chinese sedan could go into production.
By Christopher Smith 05 October 2020
Beijing Motor Show Hongqi E-HS9 Is China's New Six-Figure, All-Electric Luxury SUV

Hongqi E-HS9 Is China's New Six-Figure, All-Electric Luxury SUV

If Lincoln, Hyundai, and BMW had a weird SUV baby, this might be it.
By Christopher Smith 04 October 2020
Motor1.com First Rolls-Royce Electric Vehicle Coming This Decade: Report

First Rolls-Royce Electric Vehicle Coming This Decade: Report

It's certainly a wide-open timeframe.
By Christopher Smith 26 September 2020
11:42 Motor1.com Massive Ford F-450 Dually EV Off-Roader Isn't What You Expect

Massive Ford F-450 Dually EV Off-Roader Isn't What You Expect

It dwarfs all other 1:10 scale radio-controlled trucks.
By Christopher Smith 20 September 2020
Motor1.com McLaren Sports Series Plug-In Hybrid Spied Prowling The Streets

McLaren Sports Series Plug-In Hybrid Spied Prowling The Streets

The electrified 570S replacement is still an enigma.
By Christopher Smith 13 September 2020
Motor1.com Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Isn't Sold Out After All

Ford Mustang Mach-E First Edition Isn't Sold Out After All

We still don't know how many are planned.
By Christopher Smith 02 September 2020
Motor1.com Electric McLaren Senna Cabrio Costs $582, But There’s A Catch

Electric McLaren Senna Cabrio Costs $582, But There’s A Catch

If we're honest, legroom is an issue here.
By Christopher Smith 19 August 2020
Motor1.com Joe Biden Mentions 200-MPH EV Corvette In Interview, But Which One?

Joe Biden Mentions 200-MPH EV Corvette In Interview, But Which One?

Could be a comment on rumors, specific GM plans, or an electric 'Vette that already went beyond 200.
By Christopher Smith 10 August 2020
Motor1.com Teslas Create More Joy For Owners Than Any Other Brand: Report

Teslas Create More Joy For Owners Than Any Other Brand: Report

Too bad its J.D. Power ranking is unofficial.
By Christopher Smith 24 July 2020
48:14 Motor1.com Porsche Taycan Documentary Shows How The Electric Sedan Is Made

Porsche Taycan Documentary Shows How The Electric Sedan Is Made

You've never seen the Taycan like this.
By Christopher Smith 16 July 2020
Motor1.com Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Standard Hands-Free Self-Driving On Most Trims

Ford Mustang Mach-E Has Standard Hands-Free Self-Driving On Most Trims

Ford is clearly going after Tesla with its sporty EV crossover.
By Christopher Smith 25 June 2020
Spy Shots Mercedes-AMG PHEV One Spied From Afar, Still In Development

Mercedes-AMG PHEV One Spied From Afar, Still In Development

Building an F1-powered hypercar for the road isn't easy.
By Christopher Smith 24 June 2020
Motor1.com 2021 Audi E-Tron GT Spied Looking Production Ready In Sharp Images

2021 Audi E-Tron GT Spied Looking Production Ready In Sharp Images

The waiting game continues.
By Christopher Smith 05 June 2020
Motor1.com VW ID.4 GTX High-Performance EV Spied For The First Time

VW ID.4 GTX High-Performance EV Spied For The First Time

We see a few aggressive body changes on this very black prototype.
By Christopher Smith 01 May 2020
Motor1.com Audi E-Tron GT Prototypes Caught On Video Not Making Much Sound

Audi E-Tron GT Prototypes Caught On Video Not Making Much Sound

The development of Tony Stark's EV sports sedan continues.
By Christopher Smith 29 April 2020
Motor1.com Lincoln Cancels Rivian-Based EV SUV, Considers 'Alternative' Model

Lincoln Cancels Rivian-Based EV SUV, Considers 'Alternative' Model

The partnership remains strong, but Coronavirus killed the original plan.
By Christopher Smith 29 April 2020
Motor1.com Ford Mustang Mach-E Renderings Show A Slammed And Sporty EV

Ford Mustang Mach-E Renderings Show A Slammed And Sporty EV

This version of the electric crossover wants nothing to do with ground clearance.
By Christopher Smith 23 April 2020
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