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Here's What Happens When You Money-Shift a Volkswagen TDI Engine

The latest teardown video from the I Do Cars YouTube channel opens with a window to the soul of this Dieselgate-era Volkswagen engine. That's never a good thing, but it's just the beginning of the absolute carnage inside this 2.0-liter TDI diesel. And with everything torn apart, it's clear what…

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Someone's Already Turned the New Tesla Model 3 Into a Hearse

If you want your loved ones to whisk you away to your final resting place in silence, there’s a new hearse for sale made for just that. A heavily modified Tesla Model 3 is up for grabs in the Netherlands, with Derks Funeral Mobility asking a whopping €118,950 ($123,887 at…

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Renew Your Love for the WRC With These Wild Scenes From Monte Carlo

The World Rally Championship is back. The Monte Carlo rally kicked off this week, marking the beginning of the 2025 WRC season. Videos emerging from the stages so far prove one thing: the top level of stage rally is as wildly entertaining as ever.

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Watch This Silver Ferrari F40 Shoot Flames on the Dyno

Even by modern standards, the Ferrari F40 is a seriously powerful car. Rated from the factory, its twin-turbo V-8 made 471 horsepower, enough to send the 3,000-pound supercar past 200 mph—the first road car to ever do so. This silver example is even more powerful, if these dyno results are…

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Miata 35th Anniversary Is Priced Right, But Good Luck Finding One

Mazda unveiled the 35th Anniversary MX-5 Miata last year, giving us a look at how the company plans to celebrate 35 years of the world's greatest roadster. Now we have details for the version you can buy in the States. There's good news and bad news.

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Audi RS7 Will Lose Its V-8 for Hybrid V-6: Report

Another powerful V-8 could soon exit the car scene. Audi is working on a new RS7, still serving as the brand's high-performance flagship. But when it arrives, there might be two fewer cylinders under the hood.

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The GMC Acadia Is a Few Foibles Away From Excellence: Review

Here’s the thing. There’s a lot to like about the newest GMC Acadia—literally. The current generation is way bigger than the old one, which makes it a better choice for larger families. It has a comfortable interior with nice tech. It looks good. And the price isn’t bad for all…

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Dodge is Looking for 'Badassadors' to Promote Its Cars

Remember Dodge's cheeky Chief Donut Maker gig from 2022? It seems the automaker is up for more non-traditional representation from enthusiasts with a new "Badassador" program. The search for new brand ambassadors kicks off at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction.

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Hackers Were Able to Remotely Hijack and Track Certain Subaru Models

Subaru's Starlink multimedia technology debuted in 2016. It's the software suite that runs everything from the infotainment system to navigation and a plethora of modern conveniences we generally love in cars. Such systems can be lucrative targets for hackers, and with the breadth of systems accessible through Starlink, a malicious…

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The Honda-Nissan Merger Won't Include Mitsubishi: Report

A month ago, Honda and Nissan signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential mega-merger that would create a single new holding company. Although the joint press release didn't include Mitsubishi, a separate document released the same day mentioned a second MoU signed by all three Japanese brands. Mitsu…

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Volkswagen Fears Colossal Emissions Fine is Coming

The VW Group has put its immensely costly Dieselgate scandal behind it, but it's still facing an uphill battle to meet emissions regulations. For 2025, the European Union is lowering CO2 targets by approximately 15% compared to 2021 levels. For each gram above the threshold, automakers must pay €95 ($98).…

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Audi Made an Electric Off-Roader With Portal Axles

These images might look like they come from a generative artificial intelligence program, but they're the real deal. Audi has engineered a bonkers off-roader based on one of its many unassuming electric SUVs. This wild one-off concept started as a Q6 Sportback E-Tron, and then it received a complete makeover,…

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The Jetta Is Average—But It's Still Better Than Most Crossovers: Review

In 2024, I drove some 30-odd vehicles, enough for most of them to blend together into a hazy mush. There are exceptions, of course, but the infinite sea of gray SUVs is almost indistinguishable in my memory. But as a city dweller, they almost all suffer from the same problems:…

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Ford Recalls 272,000 Vehicles for Bad 12-Volt Batteries—Again

Ford is stepping into 2025 with a sizable vehicle recall. This one involves 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick models, 272,817 units all total. There's a potential problem with the 12-volt underhood battery where it could suddenly fail, possibly causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Also, the auto stop/start system…

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The Mustang Shelby GT350 is Back, But Not From Ford

Fresh off the announcement that Ford and RTR were collaborating on a hopped-up EcoBoost Mustang, we now have a new Shelby GT350 in the mix. It's very different from the last one, however. For starters, Ford isn't involved in the project. This is all Shelby—with some help from a Michigan-based…

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Nissan's Small Electric SUV Is Dead On Arrival

Update: Nissan confirmed to Motor1 in an email that this recent news will not affect the next-generation Nissan Leaf. The new Leaf is still scheduled to debut this year. The story has been updated accordingly.

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The New Cadillac Lyriq-V Is Quicker Than a Blackwing

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V will be the brand’s quickest vehicle ever when it hits showrooms later this year. The automaker revealed the high-performance electric SUV last October but didn't provide any concrete details like horsepower or acceleration. Today, Cadillac is finally sharing that info.

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Nokian's New Ultra High Performance Tire Doesn't Care About Snow

There's some fresh news in the world of tires, and it might surprise some of you. Nokian, best known for its line of snow tires, has a new ultra-high-performance all-season tire in the mix. It's called the Surpass AS01, and it has "tenacious grip" according to the Finland-based company. It's…

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Toyota's US Dealers Want a New Yaris

Toyota killed the Yaris hatchback and sedan in the United States following the 2020 model year. However, the subcompact model received a fourth generation in other markets, complete with a high-performance version from Gazoo Racing. In addition, a Yaris Cross joined the lineup, and Mazda slapped its badge again for…

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GM Could Sell Rebadged Hyundai Commercial EVs in America

Little news about the Hyundai-General Motors collaboration has surfaced since the two brands signed an unexpected Memorandum of Understanding last September. A couple of months after the partnership was announced, the Korean business newspaper Pulse reported that Hyundai could slap its badge on GM trucks. What could GM possibly get in return? Hyundai's electric commercial…

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Fiat Tops Stellantis Sales for the Fourth Consecutive Year

14. That's how many automakers are under the giant Stellantis umbrella. In 2024, Fiat sold the most cars yet again. It's the fourth consecutive year that the Italian marque delivered more vehicles than any other brand from the automotive conglomerate. That's despite the fact shipments last year dropped by about…

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Polestar Says Its Cars Are Too 'Modest' for America

Polestar has had its fair share of problems recently. The automaker ousted founding CEO Thomas Ingenlath amid massive sales declines and has been struggling to get new product out the door. But newly appointed CEO Michael Lohscheller believes one of Polestar's biggest issues—at least in America—is the way its cars…

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The Land Rover Defender Octa Is Going Racing

With 626 horsepower under the hood, the Land Rover Defender Octa is plenty fast. Whether it's fast enough to bring home racing trophies remains to be seen, but Land Rover is going to try nonetheless. Starting in 2026, the off-road brand will race largely stock Defender Octas in the FIA…

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Confirmed: Ram's Mid-Size Pickup Is Happening

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis will get his wish. Stellantis confirmed with Motor1 today that the brand is building a new mid-size truck model. However, the automaker declined to provide further details.

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Cupra Needs To Bring Cars, Not SUVs, To America

Seemingly out of nowhere, Volkswagen decided to bring one of its European brands to America. But instead of granting a US visa to the better-known Skoda or SEAT marques, the higher-ups chose the newcomer, Cupra. Cupra has been in the VW Group since 2018, but the name has been used…

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