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Mercedes Insists The S-Class Remains The Benchmark Even Though Demand Is Way Down

The harsh reality of 2026 is that luxury sedans aren’t selling particularly well, regardless of the badge. SUVs continue to lure customers away at the expense of the traditional three-box saloon body style. For high-end brands such as Mercedes, waning demand for this vehicle format isn’t the only issue.

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China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027

China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year

The Independent UK

Tesla Adds A Cheaper Model Y AWD In The U.S., Skipping The 'Standard' Badge

Well, that didn’t last long: the most affordable Model Y and Model 3 are no longer called “Standard.”

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Audi Admits It Shouldn't Have Changed Its Naming Strategy

Much like Mercedes rolled out a separate "EQ" lineup, Audi sought to create a clearer distinction between combustion-engine and fully electric models. The idea was for ICE vehicles to carry odd numbers, while EVs would use only even numbers. However, those plans were abruptly scrapped, though not before affecting the…

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'The car scared me': man facing jail for killing friend

Three seconds accelerating is all it took for a man to lose control of his modified "racing car" and kill his friend while demonstrating the vehicle's power.

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Is This The 2027 Corvette Grand Sport?

Chevrolet already has a wide range of options for C8 Corvette shoppers—from the base car on up to the wild ZR1X. One of the best versions, however, hasn't even arrived yet: the Corvette Grand Sport.

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Porsche Might Kill Its Electric Sports Cars: Report

Bad news (or good news, depending on who you are): Porsche might have to kill its electric 718 Cayman and Boxster projects. The automaker has a new CEO who took over on January 1, 2026, and he’s reportedly considering suspending development of the two sports cars.

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Porsche Wanted To Make An Electric Boxster. Now It May Just Kill It

The next-generation Porsche 718 was supposed to be EV-only. Then, Porsche announced a gas version. Now, it may kill the electric one entirely.

InsideEVs

China Just Banned One Of The Most Controversial Car Features Ever

China has officially banned hidden and concealed car door handles on electric vehicles in a world-first safety policy.

InsideEVs

If You Make Less Than $100,000, You're Probably Not Buying A New Car

New-car prices are higher than ever. The average transaction price just recently hit over $50,000 in December, and now the number of consumers who earn less than $100,000 is plummeting.

Motor1

How The Rich Are Ruining Classic Car Ownership For The Rest of Us

If there’s an affordable old car you’ve always wanted to buy, now is the time. In fact, stop what you’re doing and go buy it right now. Eventually, wealthy car enthusiasts will discover the vehicle you’ve always had your eye on, and by that point, you’ll no longer be able…

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The Aston Martin Vantage S Sharpens Its Edge: Review

I truly, deeply love the current Aston Martin Vantage. Yes, it is incredibly expensive, brutishly powerful, and knuckle-bitingly beautiful—but beneath all of that vanity is the mischievous heart of a driver's car. It answers an amygdalian primal call—it’s a bona fide scumbag in an Armani suit.

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Toyota's Mystery New Model Is A Three-Row SUV: First Look Inside

When Toyota teased “something new” last week, some assumed it was a pickup truck. However, the latest official preview confirms it’s a large SUV with three-row seating and a massive glass roof. The boxy family hauler features captain’s chairs in the second row, where passengers benefit from their own climate…

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The New Armored V12 Mercedes S-Class Will Take A Bullet For You

A new S-Class is always a big deal, even when it’s a mid-cycle update rather than an all-new generation. Mercedes blurred the line between a facelift and a next-generation model by changing more than half of the W223 sedan. That's over 2,700 parts in total. Much of the focus was…

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2026 Nissan Leaf 70 MPH Highway Range Test: Can It Beat Its EPA Rating?

The new Leaf is a huge improvement over its predecessor, and this highway range test proves it. But how much does the cold weather affect it?

This UK startup could fix the worst thing about electric cars

Hydrohertz says its battery cooling tech can significantly reduce charge time

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I drove the Infiniti QX80 for a week — here’s how it compares to other 3-row SUVs I’ve tested

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 is a 3-row full-size SUV with seating for up to 7 passengers.

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The Clever Engineering That Makes The Toyota GR GT So Special

The GR GT may have debuted just two months ago, but we here at Motor1 already got an early look at Toyota’s new sports car during the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. Toyota had lots of juicy hardware on display, including a full body cutaway that revealed the engine, gearbox, and…

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The Guardian - UK

Electric cars go mainstream as adoption surges across rich and developing nations

A wave of affordable Chinese-made EVs is accelerating the shift away from petrol cars, challenging long‑held assumptions about how transport decarbonisation unfolds

The Guardian - UK

UK new car buyers drive a bargain as average discount nears £6,000

Motorists benefit as industry offers deals of up to 18% off to attract buyers for petrol, diesel and electric models

Marie Claire

The EV That Proves Practical Doesn't Have to Mean Boring

A reboot of the 2022 408, the PEUGEOT's E-408 is a unique hybrid between a hatchback and an SUV with EV eco credentials

Motor1

Dead: Lexus LC

Pour one out for the Lexus LC. The company confirmed that it will discontinue it V8-powered coupe and convertible following the 2026 model year. In an emailed statement to Motor1, a Lexus spokesperson told us:

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Every Audi Will Get The New Grille

The Audi Concept C introduced a new design language for the automaker with one key signature feature: a narrow vertical grille. It’s a new styling element that will soon be featured on every Audi model.

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These Are The Most Reliable New Cars For The Money: Study

When shopping for a new car, two factors usually top the list: price and reliability. You want something affordable that will also last for years.

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The Different Types Of Hybrid Cars, Explained: Motor101

Buying a car in 2026 can feel like buying a complicated smartphone. Gone are the days in which you set a budget, chose a brand, picked a size—and Bob’s your uncle. Nowadays, you have to answer one very important question: What sort of powertrain would you like? Electric, hybrid, or…

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