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We Spotted the New BMW X7 Testing in Germany

The IAA Mobility Show in Munich is over, but the surprises didn't stop at the convention doors. En route to the Bavarian capital, the director of Motor1 Italy, Lorenzo Curatti, photographed a still heavily camouflaged BMW prototype driving on public roads.

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One Hyundai Design Boss Is Fed Up With Light Bars: 'I've Seen Enough'

Lighting is one of the most talked-about design elements on modern cars. From split headlights and illuminated logos to the increasingly common light bar, there's plenty of fodder to go around. But not everyone is a fan.

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The Honda N-One E Is A Tiny EV With A Lot Of Range

It doesn’t have a huge battery, but it's so small that it doesn’t need one to go far and outclass its main rival in Japan.

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Data Doesn't Lie: Drivers Still Want Volume Knobs

Glance inside most modern cars and you'll notice something is missing—buttons and knobs. Some automakers have embraced screens and decided that digging through menus at 70 miles per hour is worth the saved space. Others have gone further, turning physical controls into touch-capacitive buttons and sliders. But that sort of…

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Revenue from seatbelt fines spikes 1,400% in NSW as AI cameras peer into 140m cars

Exclusive: Isabel was fined three times in one week in Sydney. ‘I was like, there’s been some kind of malfunction,’ she said

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What Porsche's Active Suspension Does (And Doesn’t) Do

Like a lot of people interested in vehicle dynamics, I’m fascinated by active suspension. That is, an automotive suspension capable of generating its own force, regardless of external (road) input. It gives engineers total control over how a car moves, and the implications for ride and handling are profound.

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Is This the Toyota GRMN Corolla?

Back in March, Toyota teased us with a spicy GR Corolla wrapped in the usual Gazoo Racing camouflage. We spotted vented fenders and a larger rear spoiler, which led us to believe it could be a range-topping GRMN version. If these new images are anything to go by, that assumption…

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Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: 'Terrible to Operate'

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises…

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US Tariffs Deal Stokes 'Monster' Pick-up Fears In Europe

Considered powerful, heavy-duty vehicles by their fans and dangerous gas-guzzling "monsters" by detractors -- could large pick-up trucks, long a staple on US roads, be about to roam in greater numbers across Europe?

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50 Absurd Things Car Mechanics Have Seen While On The Job

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'This Is The Right Strategy': Why Scout's CEO Doesn't Need Car Dealers

The Scout Terra truck made an unexpected appearance at Europe's largest auto show, and the brand's CEO said he's not worried about car dealers.

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The Audi RS6 EV Is Dead On Arrival

Automakers are in a tough spot. Electric vehicle adoption isn't progressing as quickly as many had expected, prompting companies to reassess their strategies. Several manufacturers have already canceled planned EV projects—and the latest casualty appears to be the Audi RS6 E-Tron.

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The Ford Focus Could Return—Yes, As an SUV: Report

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

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The Mercedes-AMG E53 Is the Cheapest Performance Wagon In America

Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers…

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Audi Explains Why Its Five-Cylinder Engine Is Dying

We're sad to report that Audi’s inline-five is not long for this world. It has already disappeared from the TT and RS Q3, both of which have been discontinued. The RS3 is now the sole-surviving RS model with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, but its days are numbered. In about two years,…

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The New Nissan Sentra Makes an Early Debut

Nissan gave us a taste of the next-generation Sentra when it teased several future models at the end of March. That’s when we saw the new Leaf alongside a group of cars hiding in the shadows. By then, spy shots of a prototype had already confirmed the company’s commitment to…

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As Tesla Model Y L Orders Cross 120,000 In China, Supply Exhausted Until November

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) six-seater Model Y L is reportedly sold out in the Chinese market amid the company's poor sales in multiple regions.

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This Is What the Updated Toyota Corolla Will Look Like

Update: This story has been updated with new images from MIIT. Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan's age is starting to…

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Audi's New Sport Cars Won't Be a TT Successor: 'It Will Not Have the TT Name'

Audi is introducing a new sports car soon. It’s not a successor to the TT or R8, but something entirely different based on the new Concept C. While it will be electric, the new sports car will reportedly have the software necessary to trick you into thinking you’re driving a…

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Toyota Is Making New Parts for Its Most-Beloved Four-Cylinder Engine

Toyota’s 4A-GE four-cylinder is a legend. This twin-cam, four-valve 1.6-liter engine found a home in many of Toyota’s best performance cars of the 1980s, the AE86 Corolla and AW11 MR2 being the most notable. Toyota Gazoo Racing, which offers reproduction parts for many classic Toyota models, just announced it’s making…

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BMW iX3 Vs. Mercedes GLC EQ: Which Next-Generation EV Is Better?

These are the two most important EVs to ever come out of Germany. But they’re not created equal and are more different than you think.

The Ferrari Testarossa is back as a new hybrid supercar

Ferrari’s SF90 replacement is here, and it has a legendary name

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'Myth:' BMW Says Apple CarPlay Isn't As Popular As You Think

Studies show that most car buyers won’t even consider a new vehicle unless it includes Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Despite this, some automakers still aren’t convinced that smartphone mirroring should be standard in every new model they produce.

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‘Fundamentally Wrong’: The Growing Controversy Over Europe’s Gas-Car Ban, Explained

Europe's automakers unveiled a big electric push at IAA Munich. Behind the scenes, many are fighting to save gas and diesel engines ahead of a 2035 EU ban.

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Why Mid-Engine Cars Handle So Well: Motor101

Even if you have only a passing interest in cars, you know the fast ones usually have their engines behind the driver. When handling is a priority, putting the engine behind the passenger compartment, but ahead of the rear axle, is ideal.

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