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The Fan Car Shatters Top Gear Track Record

When the Aston Martin Valkyrie broke the production car record at the Top Gear test track, I mentioned that the McMurtry Spéirling had a real chance to claim the outright record. Fast-forward just two weeks later, and the one-seater EV insanity is indeed the new undisputed king. At long last,…

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Tesla Just Released a Much Cheaper Cybertruck

Amid tariff chaos and sharply declining sales, Tesla has announced its latest version of the Cybertruck. This is the Long Range single-motor trim, slotting in as the base model for the lineup. It doesn't exactly have a base-model price tag, though. With destination fees included, it still costs $71,985.

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Brembo and Michelin Are Changing How Cars Stop

Supergroups are always cause for excitement. When legends join forces, the possibilities seem endless. And so it is with Brembo and Michelin, leaders in their field, teaming up to make cars stop better, and possibly a bit more.

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Thieves Sneak 900 Engines Out of Kia Factory Over Five Years

Organized crime junkies, your next fix has arrived. Thieves somehow managed to sneak over 900 engines out of a factory in India over the course of five years, with police describing the operation as an inside job. And no one seems to knows how they pulled it off.

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The Ford Mustang GTD Is Back at the Nürburgring

Ford has returned to the Nordschleife where it made history last year. On August 7, 2024, the Mustang GTD broke the record for the fastest American production car around the Green Hell after crossing the finish line in 6 minutes and 57.6 seconds. When the Blue Oval announced the lap…

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Toyota Muscles Up the GR Yaris With Beefy Body Kit

It’s been about five years since the GR Yaris came out. The hot hatch underwent a facelift in early 2024, but as it turns out, Toyota is still finding ways to improve its diminutive performance car. For 2025, the feisty subcompact car gains a body kit of six items. By…

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This Year’s Easter Jeep Safari Concepts Look Back, Not Forward

It’s almost time for Jeep faithful to descend upon the rock canyons of Moab, Utah, for the annual Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) pilgrimage. Despite recent shakeups at parent company Stellantis, Jeep is still participating in the event with seven drivable concept cars. Interestingly, they’re all Wranglers and Gladiators, predominantly with…

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Dead in the US: Volvo S90

Volvo Car USA will stop importing the S90 sedan over a growing trade war between the US and China, Automotive News reports.

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Screens Are Bad: Audi Recalls 44,000 Cars Over Defective Gauge Clusters

Technology works great, until it doesn't. A total of 44,387 Audi owners are learning that the hard way right now, as they could look down and find their digital driver display is no longer working. The recall affects several models, and it could spontaneously blink out while parked or on…

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2025 New York Auto Show: What to Expect

It's April. In the automotive world, that means the New York Auto Show. It's true that auto shows aren't the bastion of debuts they once were, but 28 automakers are signed up for this year's show. And a few of them will be pulling the covers off something new.

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The BMW Skytop Is Going Into Production. Here's Our First Look at the Prototype

BMW confirmed in October plans to make a production version of the Skytop, a concept first shown at Villa d'Este earlier in 2024. The company is only making 50 examples, and they're all already sold out. Now, we get to see a prototype of the 8-Series-based targa sports car for the…

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The BMW 3 Series Is Getting a Major Makeover. Here's Everything We Know

Get ready for a tidal shift in the world of BMW. Neue Klasse is here, and it’s not just for electric vehicles. The minimalist design seen on the new iX3 SUV means that a new 3 Series sedan with the same language isn’t far behind.

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German Luxury Automakers Are Struggling in China

After decades of riding the sales gravy train, legacy premium brands face a harsh new reality in China. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche had a rough 2024, and the start of this year has been even more brutal. The posh trio saw double-digit declines in the first quarter, with Zuffenhausen taking…

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The Bronco Sport Sasquatch Does Its Big Brother Proud: Off-Road Review

There are two types of off-roading. The first is the kind marketers want you to think you’ll do; rock-crawling with recovery ropes, winches, and shovels. It’s done at dedicated off-roading parks by people who treat it as their main hobby. On a statistical level, though, it barely exists.

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This Is Mazda's Tesla Model Y Rival

Mazda is fast-tracking its EV expansion by leaning on its Chinese partner. After launching the EZ-6 last year, the sedan’s SUV counterpart has now been revealed on the Weibo social media platform. The EZ-60 is also coming alive courtesy of a tie-up with Changan, a state-owned automaker. Their 50:50 joint…

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Genesis Could Move Upmarket and Leave the G70 Behind

The Genesis G70 is the entry-level model of the luxury brand. It starts at a reasonable $43,850 for 2025, but Genesis might abandon it if the brand moves upmarket to focus on its larger, more luxurious models.

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Ford Fiesta STs Are Cheap as Hell Right Now

As an enthusiast, I'm always on the hunt. It's a sickness. Not one I'm terribly desperate to fix, mind you, but a sickness that's led to a garage full of half-broken race cars, a Trans-Am-style Camaro project, and a Honda XR500 that'd rather like to kill me.

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It Begins: Used Car Prices Are Going Up

You probably remember the insanity that occurred in the automotive market during the COVID panic and supply chain shortage from a few years ago. As new car supplies dwindled, used car prices went through the roof. Once markets stabilized, those costs came down. For the last two and a half…

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The World's Oldest SUV Is Still For Sale. The Sporty Version Is Less than $20,000

Update: Thanks to all the Motor1 readers who reached out to inform us that Ladas were indeed sold for a spell in Canada. That's something we weren't aware of, but you can bet we are now.

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There's a Reason Nissan Sells So Many Rogues: Review

Last year, Nissan sold 245,724 Rogue SUVs. That's a lot. The Rogue finished ninth in total sales in the US and third in SUV sales behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. And there’s a reason Nissan sells so many Rogues: It's a damn-good compact SUV.

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The Tesla Model Y Just Got a Huge Price Cut

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Exclusive: Willow Springs Ain't Closing

About 100 miles north of Los Angeles, deep in the dustiest corner of the Mojave Desert, is an iconic ribbon of tarmac: Willow Springs International Raceway. Founded in 1953, then stewarded by the late Bill Huth from 1962 until his death in 2015, the track was home for road racers…

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Canada Slaps 25% Tariff on Vehicles Imported From the US

Countries are beginning to retaliate against the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods. China slapped an 84-percent tariff on US-made goods on Tuesday in response to tariffs levied against the country earlier in the morning. Now, Canada has announced tariffs of up to 25 percent on vehicles imported from America.

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Kia Is Developing a More Powerful Gas Engine

By far, the biggest news to come from the 2025 Kia CEO Investor Day event was the announcement of a new electric pickup truck for North America. However, the Korean brand had another tidbit to share. It’s working on a new modular gas engine that will power ICE cars and…

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Kia Confirms Electric Pickup Truck for America

Although Kia has already ruled out bringing the polarizing Tasman to the United States, we’re still getting a truck. Instead of the gasoline and diesel workhorse, a fully electric pickup is coming to North America. The announcement was just made at the 2025 Kia CEO Investor Day event, during which…

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