The Latest Breaking News from Motor1

Update: This story has been updated with global sales data.

The ID. Buzz got off to a rocky start in the United States. Not only did it arrive in North America much later than in Europe, but its relatively skimpy range and high price also made it a tough sell. Although it hasn’t been outright canceled in the U.S., the…

A naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine will power Ford’s upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar when it returns to the series in 2027. It’s based on Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote and is a derivative of the engines that power the Mustang GT3 and GT4.

In the continuining sage of "Everything is Too Expensive" news, the average new-car transaction price hit a record high in December of 2025. According to Cox Automotive, car buyers paid an average price of $50,326 to get their new ride off the dealer lot.

There's an old saying in the motorsports world: "The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a large one." 

The "race cars for the road" cliche is dying. Not because of an ever-increasing effort to dull and maim road cars, but in fact quite the opposite. Machines like the new Mustang GTD and Porsche 911 GT3 RS are no longer race car copies; they are technically superior in a…

Stricter emissions regulations are widely regarded as the Achilles’ heel of large-displacement combustion engines. It’s especially challenging in the European Union, where the forthcoming Euro 7 standard is causing automakers significant headaches. However, BMW has taken precautionary measures to ensure its larger engines won’t be outlawed when EU7 comes into…

Ford has upped the ante with the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The automaker will release the car’s official power numbers and the price later in the year, right before deliveries begin this summer.  

Mercedes teased the S-Class’ massive facelift earlier this week, but there’s much more to come in 2026. We’ve now learned that the luxury sedan’s premiere on January 29 will be followed by the posh Maybach S-Class, featuring an even longer wheelbase and a V12 engine. Looking beyond the flagship, many…

BMW robbed us of a mid-engine supercar to build the XM instead, a decision met with immense criticism from fans of the fabled roundel. Sales numbers haven’t been encouraging either, as the plug-in hybrid SUV has consistently sat at the bottom of the rankings. In 2025, only 1,878 vehicles were…

Honda will soon roll out its updated logo. The refreshed H mark will first arrive on electric and hybrid vehicles. But it won't be long before the new look lands all across the entire brand.