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Christopher Smith

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Motor1.com Classic Land Rover Defender Restomod Goes Electric With Tesla Power

Classic Land Rover Defender Restomod Goes Electric With Tesla Power

E.C.D. Automotive Design adds a single Tesla motor for 450 horsepower and a 220-mile range.
By Christopher Smith 15 February 2022
Motor1.com Rolls-Royce Spirit Of Ecstasy Gets Aerodynamic Redesign For EV Future

Rolls-Royce Spirit Of Ecstasy Gets Aerodynamic Redesign For EV Future

The latest interpretation is unveiled on the figurine's 111th birthday.
By Christopher Smith 10 February 2022
Motor1.com 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Price Starts At $59,495, Tops $76k

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Price Starts At $59,495, Tops $76k

It's significantly more expensive than the non-electrified model.
By Christopher Smith 02 February 2022
Motor1.com Chrysler Airflow Cabrio Rendering Is A Cool Convertible Crossover

Chrysler Airflow Cabrio Rendering Is A Cool Convertible Crossover

It makes you forget all about the Murano CrossCabriolet.
By Christopher Smith 22 January 2022
Motor1.com Ford's Pre-Christmas EV Tweetstorm Is A Weird Menagerie Of Memes

Ford's Pre-Christmas EV Tweetstorm Is A Weird Menagerie Of Memes

Seagulls giving TED Talks about charging stations?
By Christopher Smith 30 December 2021
Motor1.com Hyundai Allegedly Closes Its Combustion Engine Development Center

Hyundai Allegedly Closes Its Combustion Engine Development Center

The rumor comes amid a major shakeup in Hyundai management.
By Christopher Smith 27 December 2021
Motor1.com Hyundai Unveils Weird 'Droid' Mobile EV Platform With Baby Stroller On Top

Hyundai Unveils Weird 'Droid' Mobile EV Platform With Baby Stroller On Top

It's a small multi-use mobility solution that will appear a CES.
By Christopher Smith 27 December 2021
Motor1.com Mercedes-AMG One Spy Shots Catch F1-Infused Hypercar Nearly Camo-Free

Mercedes-AMG One Spy Shots Catch F1-Infused Hypercar Nearly Camo-Free

It should finally reach production next year.
By Christopher Smith 21 December 2021

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Motor1.com Porsche Imagines World Full Of Pink Taycans Because Why Not?

Porsche Imagines World Full Of Pink Taycans Because Why Not?

Renowned photographer Tomek Makolski offers an interesting take on the Taycan.
By Christopher Smith 11 December 2021
Motor1.com 2023 Polestar 3: This Is How It Could Look

2023 Polestar 3: This Is How It Could Look

Our exclusive, unofficial rendering peels away the camouflage to reveal a snazzy SUV.
By Christopher Smith 09 December 2021
10:57 Motor1.com BMW XM Concept Gets Production-Ready Makeover In Unofficial Rendering

BMW XM Concept Gets Production-Ready Makeover In Unofficial Rendering

A few tweaks morph this M-branded monster into a road-ready crossover.
By Christopher Smith 08 December 2021
Motor1.com Infiniti Teases Concepts, Pledges To Be Mostly Electric By 2030

Infiniti Teases Concepts, Pledges To Be Mostly Electric By 2030

Mostly, but not entirely.
By Christopher Smith 07 December 2021
Motor1.com Ford Mustang Aficionado Cruises Woodward In Mach-E, World Doesn’t End

Ford Mustang Aficionado Cruises Woodward In Mach-E, World Doesn’t End

Parked outside Ford's historic Model T factory, everything became clear. Or partly cloudy at least.
By Christopher Smith 29 November 2021
01:31 Motor1.com Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tucson Will Appear In 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tucson Will Appear In 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

Even Peter Parker needs a ride sometimes.
By Christopher Smith 29 November 2021
14:59 Motor1.com Wild Square Body Chevy C10 Trades V8 For Twin Tesla Electric Motors

Wild Square Body Chevy C10 Trades V8 For Twin Tesla Electric Motors

An all-wheel-drive Chevy truck with 4,000 pound-feet of torque never sounded so quiet.
By Christopher Smith 13 November 2021
Motor1.com Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Sees Fewer Choices, Higher Prices For 2022

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Sees Fewer Choices, Higher Prices For 2022

Stellantis is cutting the fat from Chrysler's minivan.
By Christopher Smith 02 November 2021
SEMA Show Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets Shelby Treatment For SEMA

Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets Shelby Treatment For SEMA

It joins two other decked-out Mach-E models in Ford's booth.
By Christopher Smith 29 October 2021
01:18 Motor1.com Watch BMW iX Drive Itself Around Looking For A Charge And Wash

Watch BMW iX Drive Itself Around Looking For A Charge And Wash

At least it doesn't have glowing red headlights.
By Christopher Smith 19 September 2021
00:31 Motor1.com CyberLandr Truck Camper Prototype For Tesla Cybertruck Revealed

CyberLandr Truck Camper Prototype For Tesla Cybertruck Revealed

Too bad there isn't a production Cybertruck to test it out on.
By Christopher Smith 16 September 2021
IAA MOBILITY BMW Shows iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Amid Sea Of BEVs In Munich

BMW Shows iX5 Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Amid Sea Of BEVs In Munich

BMW will build a few examples, but you can't buy one.
By Christopher Smith 07 September 2021
IAA MOBILITY Is Porsche Hiding Its New Electric Concept Car In Plain Sight?

Is Porsche Hiding Its New Electric Concept Car In Plain Sight?

A new teaser image features a never-before-seen silver racer next to a 919 Street backdrop.
By Christopher Smith 03 September 2021
Motor1.com Electric RV Concept With Range-Extending Rotary Engine Isn't A Mazda

Electric RV Concept With Range-Extending Rotary Engine Isn't A Mazda

Motorhome manufacturer Knaus Tabbert likes rotary engines, too.
By Christopher Smith 02 September 2021
Motor1.com Audi Grandsphere Concept Teaser Previews Sleek Electric Sedan

Audi Grandsphere Concept Teaser Previews Sleek Electric Sedan

The second of Audi's new tech-infused mobility concepts will debut on September 2.
By Christopher Smith 28 August 2021
Motor1.com President Biden Calls Dibs On Being One Of First To Drive Electric Corvette

President Biden Calls Dibs On Being One Of First To Drive Electric Corvette

He's not kidding.
By Christopher Smith 14 August 2021
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