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Jacob Oliva

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19:04 Motor1.com EV-Converted Honda Civic EG Hides Something That Enthusiasts Want

EV-Converted Honda Civic EG Hides Something That Enthusiasts Want

A tuner in Bangkok has a solution for EV hopefuls who don't want to let go of gearboxes.
By Jacob Oliva 11 May 2023
05:37 Motor1.com Watch Rimac Nevera Casually Go Beyond 200 MPH On The Autobahn

Watch Rimac Nevera Casually Go Beyond 200 MPH On The Autobahn

The task was pretty menial for the electric hypercar, even on public thoroughfares.
By Jacob Oliva 10 May 2023
20:48 Motor1.com Mercedes-AMG EQS Drag Races BMW i7, Porsche Taycan For German EV Supremacy

Mercedes-AMG EQS Drag Races BMW i7, Porsche Taycan For German EV Supremacy

Which of these all-electric sedans is the quickest to the quarter mile?
By Jacob Oliva 08 May 2023
05:13 Motor1.com See Tesla Model S Plaid Spar With 1,400-HP Audi R8 At Drag Strip

See Tesla Model S Plaid Spar With 1,400-HP Audi R8 At Drag Strip

Can the Tesla Model S Plaid ever be beaten in a drag race?
By Jacob Oliva 29 April 2023
Motor1.com Polestar Bringing Saab Plant Back To Life For Expanded R&D

Polestar Bringing Saab Plant Back To Life For Expanded R&D

The Swedish R&D center was used for powertrain development by Saab and then by NEVs.
By Jacob Oliva 28 April 2023
00:44 Motor1.com Catch Mercedes-Benz EQG On The Move While Testing On German Roads

Catch Mercedes-Benz EQG On The Move While Testing On German Roads

The all-electric G-Class will likely debut by the end of the year.
By Jacob Oliva 24 April 2023
Motor1.com Here's Why The Polestar 4 Doesn't Have A Rear Glass Window

Here's Why The Polestar 4 Doesn't Have A Rear Glass Window

The crossover EV has a glass roof that extends all the way over the head of its rear passengers.
By Jacob Oliva 19 April 2023
00:15 Motor1.com VW ID.7 Final Teaser Offers A Peek Into The Cabin Hours Before Debut

VW ID.7 Final Teaser Offers A Peek Into The Cabin Hours Before Debut

The all-new Volkswagen ID.7 will make its global debut on April 17.
By Jacob Oliva 16 April 2023

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Motor1.com Bugatti Baby II Championship Will See Adults And Kids Racing In The UK

Bugatti Baby II Championship Will See Adults And Kids Racing In The UK

The race will happen across three of the UK’s most iconic automotive and motor racing locations.
By Jacob Oliva 13 April 2023
Motor1.com Early Design Sketch For GMC Sierra EV Shows An Edgy, Muscular Truck

Early Design Sketch For GMC Sierra EV Shows An Edgy, Muscular Truck

The production version retained many defining elements but the proportions are different.
By Jacob Oliva 08 April 2023
Motor1.com Audi Q6 E-Tron Rendering Unwraps Close-To-Production Prototype Teaser

Audi Q6 E-Tron Rendering Unwraps Close-To-Production Prototype Teaser

Here's an unofficial look at the upcoming Q6 E-Tron before its debut this year.
By Jacob Oliva 03 April 2023
Motor1.com Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance Tuned To 880 HP By Mansory

Mercedes-AMG GT63 S E Performance Tuned To 880 HP By Mansory

Mansory got its hands on one of the most powerful AMGs outside the One hypercar.
By Jacob Oliva 25 March 2023
Motor1.com Isuzu Elf Gets First Big Makeover Since 2007, Now Has An EV Version

Isuzu Elf Gets First Big Makeover Since 2007, Now Has An EV Version

The seventh-generation model receives advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control.
By Jacob Oliva 21 March 2023
Motor1.com Rivian Chief Engineer Charles Sanderson Returns To McLaren As CTO

Rivian Chief Engineer Charles Sanderson Returns To McLaren As CTO

Sanderson was McLaren's head of software development before he left for Rivian in 2018.
By Jacob Oliva 18 March 2023
Motor1.com Cadillac Lyriq V-Series May Have Leaked Via Brand's Accessories Website

Cadillac Lyriq V-Series May Have Leaked Via Brand's Accessories Website

Cadillac hasn't exactly shunned the possibility of a Lyriq V-Series.
By Jacob Oliva 17 March 2023
Motor1.com BMW Neue Klasse With Hydrogen Power Already In The Works

BMW Neue Klasse With Hydrogen Power Already In The Works

It's still in the early stages of the project, with BMW looking at a clever packaging solution.
By Jacob Oliva 14 March 2023
01:15 Motor1.com Ford Lightning Headlines Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure Expansion

Ford Lightning Headlines Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure Expansion

The new expansion introduces a variety of features, including a new location called Sierra Nueva.
By Jacob Oliva 13 March 2023
Motor1.com Tesla Model Y Gets Sporty Transformation From German Tuner Irmscher

Tesla Model Y Gets Sporty Transformation From German Tuner Irmscher

An extensive amount of work was done to this tune to make this Tesla look aggressive.
By Jacob Oliva 12 March 2023
Motor1.com GM Defense Signs MOU With UAE To Develop Electric Military Vehicles

GM Defense Signs MOU With UAE To Develop Electric Military Vehicles

The MOU covers advanced technologies such as fuel cells, power generation, and connectivity.
By Jacob Oliva 06 March 2023
14:43 Motor1.com Hummer EV Faces Ford Raptor R, F-150 Raptor, Ram TRX In A Drag Race

Hummer EV Faces Ford Raptor R, F-150 Raptor, Ram TRX In A Drag Race

Are electric super trucks the future of high-performance vehicles?
By Jacob Oliva 24 February 2023
Motor1.com Rolls-Royce Boss Says Future New Models Will Be EVs

Rolls-Royce Boss Says Future New Models Will Be EVs

CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos mulls over the brand's electric future, with ICE-powered ones still to be offered for several years.
By Jacob Oliva 24 February 2023
18:02 Motor1.com Can Tesla Model X Plaid Beat ICE-Powered Super SUVs In A Drag Race?

Can Tesla Model X Plaid Beat ICE-Powered Super SUVs In A Drag Race?

Versus the Urus Performante, Cayenne Turbo GT, AMG GLE 63, and X5 M, where will you put your money?
By Jacob Oliva 23 February 2023
Motor1.com VW ID.3 Facelift Teaser Shows Updated Taillights Ahead March 1 Debut

VW ID.3 Facelift Teaser Shows Updated Taillights Ahead March 1 Debut

VW's firstborn child in the ID series is getting a refresh and it's happening soon.
By Jacob Oliva 18 February 2023
Motor1.com Ford, Red Bull Working On A New EV That's

Ford, Red Bull Working On A New EV That's "Strategically Important"

Ford CEO Jim Farley said so in an interview, though it's still open to interpretation.
By Jacob Oliva 17 February 2023
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