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It’s nearly impossible to predict where the auto industry is headed in the next decade. Just a few years ago, many automakers made commitments to going full-EV. Now, hybrids are gaining in popularity once again, while fuel-economy standards have been effectively nullified in the US.

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Why You Should Buy a Volvo XC90 PHEV, Not a Lexus TX

Good three-row luxury SUVs aren’t hard to find, but only a few offer plug-in hybrid powertrains. The Volvo XC90 introduced its plug-in hybrid variant for the 2016 model year and has remained one of the top choices in the segment ever since.

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BMW Is Still Committed to Sedans: 'The Core of the Brand'

SUVs have dominated the American market for well over a decade, with half of the 20 best-selling vehicles in the US last year being SUVs. While many automakers have abandoned sedans in favor of more profitable crossovers, BMW isn’t ready to give up on the traditional four-door just yet.

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The 2026 Nissan Sentra Is a Sleeker, Smarter Civic Competitor. We Got an Early Look

The Nissan Sentra is a vital model for the brand. Soon, it will be the automaker’s entry-level offering with the company potentially discontinuing the Versa after the 2025 model year. As one of the few remaining affordable options for consumers, the Sentra receives a much-needed redesign for the 2026 model…

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The Electric Ferrari Looks Hilarious With Fake Body Panels

All the spy photos we’ve seen so far of the electric Ferrari have been misleading. That’s because Maranello had been testing its first EV using a mule fitted with Levante body panels. Those Maserati bits are finally gone, replaced by an even stranger camouflage.

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Bentley Sticking With Gas Engines Amid 'Dip In Demand for Luxury EVs'

Bentley was among the first automakers to enthusiastically announce plans to hop on the electric bandwagon. Five years ago, Crewe pledged to abolish combustion-engine cars by the end of the decade. Reality struck in 2024, when former CEO Adrian Hallmark revealed the company would continue selling plug-in hybrids beyond 2030.…

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Mercedes Plans New Entry-Level Car Because Volume Matters

It’s been a few years since Mercedes stopped selling the A-Class in the United States, but the baby Benz remains alive and well in other parts of the world. Citing strong demand in Europe, the three-pointed star has extended the life cycle of its entry-level car by two years, until…

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BMW Charts a New Design Direction: 'Way More Subtle' Cars Ahead

When did BMW’s design peak? There’s no definitive answer, but consensus usually falls somewhere between the 1980s and 2000s. Personally, I’d argue Albrecht von Goertz’s 507 Roadster with a factory hardtop from the late 1950s is the prettiest car ever to wear the roundel. Fast-forward to the 2020s, and shouty…

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The Highest and Lowest Gas Prices By State

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas is now under the $3-mark for the first time in four years. It’s now down to $2.94, according to data gathered from AAA. That’s down from the $3.08 average people paid last month, but the average doesn't reflect the significant…

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Willow Springs Gets Its First Major Improvements: 'We Are Excited to Preserve the History'

Willow Springs International Raceway's first improvements are complete. The track's new owner has renovated the Streets of Willow Springs road course and the kart track, laying down new asphalt on both to replace the old and cracked surfaces.

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The Cheapest Toyota RAV4 Isn't a Hybrid. And It Isn't for America

While we wait for the 2026 Toyota RAV4 to hit dealerships later this year—and for pricing to be announced—another interesting RAV4 variant has surfaced. It technically isn't even a RAV4 at all; it's called the Wildlander. Even though it looks mostly identical to the version headed to the US, this…

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Tom Matano, 'Father' of the Mazda Miata, Dies at 77

Update: The original version of this story said that Matano was 76. Motor1 has since confirmed that Mataon was 77 at the time of his passing. This story has been updated to reflect that.

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This Tiny Engine Could Save Internal Combustion. We Talked to the Company's CEO

Horse Powertrain, a global supplier of powertrain systems, unveiled its latest hybrid and combustion innovations at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this year. The company supplies parts for leading automotive manufacturers like Renault, Geely, Volvo, Proton, Nissan, and Mitsubishi.

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Audi Succeeds When It Leads

Audi is defined by the times it blazed its own path. The Quattro of the 1980s transformed the brand from a small, near-luxury marque to a technological innovator; the original, all-aluminum A8 showed that it could compete with BMW and Mercedes-Benz on equal footing; the TT showed the world it…

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New BMW X5: First Official Look

BMW knows variety is the spice of life, which is why it plans to sell the next X5 with nearly every type of drivetrain. Alongside the usual gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid versions, there will be this hydrogen fuel cell derivative co-developed with Toyota. But that’s not all; a battery…

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It's Happening: Porsche Confirms New Gas Boxster and Cayman

Porsche raised plenty of eyebrows in 2022 when it pledged to make the 718 fully electric at the expense of its gas models. While the EV Boxster and Cayman are still in development, Zuffenhausen has realized that eliminating the combustion engine outright would be a fatal mistake. The German sports…

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The Ram RHO Is Good. But a New TRX Would Be Better: Video Review

Street-legal Baja trucks are one of the best things human innovation has conceived in the last decade. Since the Ford Raptor practically started the segment, virtually every truck maker has a big, bro-ey, off-roader in its arsenal.

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Porsche's New Flagship SUV Won't Be Electric—At Least, Not Initially

Porsche is pumping the brakes, hard, on electric vehicles. Today, the company announced that it will tweak an upcoming three-row electric SUV, which will slot above the Cayenne. Instead of giving it a big battery, Porsche will launch it exclusively with a combustion engine and plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Genesis Wants a G-Class Rival: 'An Off-Roader Infused With the Spirit of Adventure'

There's a reason the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been around for nearly 50 years. The ever-popular off-roader is stylish, luxurious, and—most importantly—exceptionally capable. BMW already said it wants its own G-Class rival, and now Genesis reportedly wants in on the action too.

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Thanks, Tariffs: Volkswagen Prices Are Going Up for 2026

Volkswagen prices are going up on several models for 2026. While the automaker promised earlier this year to maintain prices in the face of tariff-related costs, VW only extended that guarantee through June. Now, as the automaker launches its 2026 lineup, some models are pricier than before. But not all…

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Here's Definitive Proof That the Lexus LFR Is a Hybrid

With a launch imminent, Lexus is hard at work testing its new sports car, the one we—and everybody else—have been referring to as the "LFR." Out on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, we were able to hear its V-8 burble distinctly. But these prototypes reveal another detail: The LFR is a hybrid.

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Hyundai Issued a Massive Recall for Nearly Every Palisade

Hyundai is recalling every first-generation Palisade because a small percentage of them might have defective seat belt buckles. The recall affects 568,580 units of 2020-2025 Palisade models—which, according to our math, is just about all of them

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How Michelin Uses Technology to Rethink Tire Manufacturing: Interview

Michelin has been at the forefront of tire technology since it introduced the first radial, the X, in 1946. The company has also been making and developing tires in North America since the mid-1970s, and for about a year now, Matthew Cabe has run Michelin North America.

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Audi's First, um, AUDI Model For China Is an Instant Hit

Audi’s namesake all-caps brand for China is actually off to a strong start. It took just half an hour for the newly founded AUDI to rack up more than 10,000 orders for its debut model. The E5 Sportback, which does without the iconic Four Rings, is the product of a…

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Lincoln Could Get Another Three-Row Crossover. And It Might Be Hybrid

Lincoln might not have the most extensive lineup, but it's a relatively strong one—and it might soon grow. Brand executives have allegedly told dealers that they'll soon have a new, additional model to sell, except there's no indication as to when it will arrive or what it might be.

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