The Latest Breaking News from Motor1

Enthusiasts could argue that Alfa Romeo has been selling its soul to the SUV overlords since the Stelvio debuted a decade ago. The smaller Tonale and Milano crossovers also run counter to what the fabled Italian automaker traditionally stands for. A larger SUV to rival the Porsche Cayenne is expected…

For decades, the idea of a front-wheel-drive Jeep seemed unthinkable. That changed in 2006 when the Patriot debuted, sending power only to the front axle in its more affordable versions. The original Compass launched the same year with a front-wheel-drive setup in lower trims, followed in 2013 by the smaller…

It’s only Wednesday, but it has been a hell of a week for Nissan. Confirming some of our worst fears, the troubled Japanese automaker is axing as many as 20,000 jobs and shuttering seven factories. To slow down the hemorrhaging of money after losing $4.5 billion over the past year,…

Remeber Bollinger Motors? The last time we checked in on the EV startup, it was filing a lawsuit against UK-based Munro for patent infringement. Prior to that, the company decided to step away from plans to build its blocky B1 SUV and B2 pickup in favor of a large commercial…

Automatic stop/start is arguably one of the most annoying features of any new car. It essentially shuts off your engine for short periods as long as your foot is on the brake, while keeping basic functions like the air conditioning and radio still running. Once you let off the brake,…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday issued a "Do Not Drive" warning to the owners of precisely three Ford Broncos over loose suspension bolts that weren't properly tightened down at the factory. This could allow the front lower control arms to detach from the frame, increasing the risk…

Nissan just had its worst financial year in over two decades. The Japanese brand announced its final results for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), which ended on March 31. As expected, the numbers are down. Way down.

The entry-level Porsche Macan combines excellent driving dynamics with great quality (and the badge on the hood), which makes it hugely appealing to buyers. With a few exceptions where it was outsold by the larger Cayenne, the Macan is the most popular Porsche on the market.

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is the everyman's sports car. It's reliable and practical, and designed to be used every day without huge compromise. Yet, according to the latest study by iSeeCars.com, Miata owners barely drive their cars.

Slate, the startup electric carmaker with backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, revealed on Monday it has secured over 100,000 reservations for its affordable pickup truck. The refundable reservations cost $50 each, meaning Slate has raised over $5 million in reservation fees alone.

For a company so good at building crossovers, the Toyota bZ4X was never a huge mover. Maybe it was the confusing name, or maybe it was the lackluster range. For 2026, Toyota addressed both of those issues in hopes of getting its small EV on the right track.