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The New Mercedes S-Class Has Stronger Engines And Extra Stars

Mercedes is off to a strong start in 2026 by sharing key details about its upcoming S-Class facelift. The flagship is undergoing the largest mid-cycle update in its history, receiving about 2,700 brand-new or updated parts. That amounts to more than half of the car being reengineered for the second…

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The Rookie's Guide to Formula 1 Terms: F1 Jargon Explained

So you've binged Drive to Survive, and now you're ready to fully immerse yourself in the world of Formula 1. Welcome to the grind. From waking up at 2:00 AM to watch a practice session to living in Charles Leclerc's pain every weekend, get ready to clear your weekend schedule.

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These Luxury Car Brands Were The Top Sellers In 2025

BMW outsold every other luxury brand to become America’s best-seller in 2025. The German automaker sold 388,897 vehicles last year, a 4.7 percent increase. Lexus was the country’s second-best-selling luxury brand, with 370,260 cars sold.

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The 2026 Shelby Super Snake Is An 830-HP Monster Mustang

Shelby has unveiled its 2026 Super Snake—the most powerful Mustang in its lineup. Based on the current Mustang S650 platform, the Super Snake produces over 830 horsepower from its 5.0-liter V8 engine with the optional supercharger system. The Super Snake’s standard output remains unchanged from a stock Mustang GT at…

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What Do We Drive? Inside The Motor1 Staff Garage

In case you hadn’t heard, we here at Motor1 dot com like cars. We write about them, drive them, and frequently offer our unsolicited opinions about them. Of course, one of the biggest questions we always get is: "What do you actually drive?"

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This Is The Cutest Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R You'll Ever See

You probably couldn't tell by looking at it, but this isn't a real R32 Nissan Skyline. I know, shocking. Japanese tuner Rocket Bunny turned a Suzuki Twin—a short-lived Kei car sold only in Japan from 2003 to 2005—into a miniature Nissan Skyline R32. And it's absolutely adorable.

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AI, Affordability, And America: What Will The Auto Industry Look Like In 2026?

Welcome to 2026, glad you could make it. As we close the chapter on a tumultuous year riddled by high prices and political uncertainty, we’re holding out hope that 2026 is a much better one for the auto industry all around. Fingers crossed.

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After Trying BMW's New iDrive, People Don't Want The Rotary Dial Back

The iDrive dial has been a staple of BMW interiors since the 7 Series (E65) debuted in 2001. However, it’s quietly fading away. You might not have noticed, but it has already disappeared from all compact models. On top of that, the 2027 iX3 ushers in an even more simplified…

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Dealers Hype The Audi Q9: 'That Soccer Mom Vehicle' We Need

Better late than never, Audi is about to enter the full-size luxury SUV segment. From the Range Rover and BMW X7 to the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator, essentially all major competitors already have products in this class. Some 20 years after archrival Mercedes launched the GL-Class, the Q9 will…

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The First Volkswagen With A Range-Extending Engine Is A Massive SUV

The missing piece of Volkswagen’s electrification puzzle is now in place, as the company is introducing its first EV with a range-extending gasoline engine. The ID. Era 9X hails from China via the local VW-SAIC joint venture and serves as a production-ready version of last year’s ID. Era concept.

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Our Favorite Porsche Show Is Going To Japan

Luftgekhühlt has quickly become the show for Porsche lovers. The event, which started in Southern California over a decade ago, has now hosted gatherings across the US and ventured into Europe. But the show is set to take a big leap this year with the announcement of Luft Tokyo.

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The Car Brands You'll Recognize On The F1 Grid In 2026

If you've recently tuned out of Formula 1 because it felt like dirty air was being talked about more than overtakes, then it might be time to rekindle the love. This 2026 season represents a new chapter—a factory reset for both the powertrain and aerodynamics, with the focus now turning…

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The Genesis G70 Might Not Be Dead Yet: Report

We thought the Genesis G70 was dead. But the company has reportedly completed emissions and noise certifications in Korea for a second facelift of the G70 sedan. The new testing allegedly coincides with the automaker improving the vehicle’s safety to comply with stricter crash regulations.

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Audi's New F1 Boss Is A Real Gearhead. Here's Why That Matters

Audi is officially joining the grid for this year's Formula 1 season. But while the German marque is known for its precision engineering, the team won't be led by a squeaky-clean strategist who's afraid of getting his hands dirty.

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Mazda Launches A New Electric Crossover For Europe With Chinese Roots

Mazda has unveiled a new electric crossover for Europe. It’s called the CX-6e, and it’s the European version of the company’s China-built EZ-60. Mazda launched the model at the Brussels Motor Show in Germany today, and it goes on sale later this year.

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The Defender Octa Is Land Rover At Its Best: Review

The Land Rover origin story begins with a tale of basic machines. Ostensibly tractors with off-road capability courtesy of a four-wheel-drive system, Land Rover soon grew into a brand for those obsessed with the idea of "adventure."

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Dead: Chrysler And Jeep's Plug-In Hybrids

Stellantis has pulled the plug on its plug-in hybrid program in North America—pun intended. The automaker will instead focus on other forms of electrification, such as regular hybrids and range-extended vehicles.

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The Nissan Z Is Already Getting A Facelift

The Nissan Z may only be about three years old, but the sleek sports car is already getting a subtle makeover. The refreshed Nissan Z—known as the Fairlady Z in Japan—made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off a revised front end and a lovely new paint color.

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The New Kia EV2 Is A Boxy Little EV With A Quirky Design

The glory days of traditional auto shows are long gone, but that doesn’t mean automakers are completely ignoring the few remaining events. Kia has chosen the 2026 Brussels Motor Show to roll out the newest entry point in its ever-growing electric vehicle range. The EV2 becomes the brand’s sixth model…

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Honda Visually Beefs Up The New Prelude

Italdesign’s reimagined NSX is the most interesting Honda at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, but the Japanese automaker itself has some juicy news to share as well. Through its global racing division, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), it has given the new Prelude a racy makeover. Additionally, the Civic Type R…

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Italdesign Brings Back The NSX With Honda's Blessing

It’s only been a month since Pininfarina gave the first-generation NSX a makeover, and now another fabled Italian design house is sprucing up the mid-engined supercar. This time, Italdesign has worked on the modern version manufactured between 2016 and 2022. Premiering today at the Tokyo Auto Salon in Japan, the…

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Nissan's New Nismo Hot Hatch Has An Unusual Powertrain

Nissan recently announced plans to double its Nismo performance-car lineup to 10 models over the coming years. At the ongoing 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's showing its commitment to hot hatchbacks. While the Aura Nismo RS concept might come as a surprise to some, it’s not without precedent. There's already a non-RS version…

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This Isn't The New Subaru WRX STI. It's Another Concept

Well, after a week of teaser videos previewing what we thought would finally be a production WRX STI, Subaru unveiled this in Japan instead. Another concept.

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This Hardcore Toyota GR Yaris Was Designed For The Track

Just when you thought the global GR Yaris couldn’t get any cooler, Toyota went and debuted this. It’s called the GR Yaris Morizo RR—a limited Yaris designed for the track. It made its world debut at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.

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Toyota Might Debut A Special Sports Car Tonight: Watch The Livestream

Toyota officially spun off Gazoo Racing as a standalone brand this week, following the reveal of the GR GT late last year. The Tokyo Auto Salon kicks off this weekend, and GR is holding a press conference where, rumor has it, the company might unveil a special mid-engine sports car.

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