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2026 Kia K4 Hatchback: This Is It

Last year, Kia pleasantly surprised us by confirming the new K4 Hatchback was US bound. Now, it's here. Kia pulled the wraps off the production 2026 K4 Hatchback at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, and confirmed US sales will begin later this year. Who said the hatchback…

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The Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition Looks Cooler, Accelerates Quicker

Everyone loves black trim. How many cars do you see per day with aftermarket black badges? I see plenty. Kia knows, so it's adding its Nightfall Edition trim to its flagship EV9 three-row electric crossover. And unlike most appearance packages, this one actually comes with a tangible performance boost.

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2026 Trailseeker Is the EV Subaru Thinks Americans Want

Subaru's second-ever electric car is here. Meet the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, a rugged SUV with standard all-wheel drive designed to sit above the existing Solterra.

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2026 Subaru Solterra Gets More Range, Tesla Plug. But That Design...

Subaru's first electric vehicle is getting a makeover for 2026. The Solterra, which Subaru co-developed with Toyota, will arrive later this year with new styling, a bigger battery, more power, and a new XT trim.

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Mercedes G-Class Goes Retro With Plaid Seats And '80s Green Paint

Mercedes revealed on Wednesday plans to put a retro-inspired G-Class into limited production. Dubbed the "Edition Stronger Than the 1980s," the special G-Wagen evokes styling reminiscent of the original SUV from the Eighties, with vintage colors, black trim, different lighting, and unique badging.

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Genesis Must Build This Luxury Off-Roader

Genesis is at it again, making promising concepts that leave us hoping for a production version. Recent efforts have revolved around a stunning coupe and convertible G90 duo, whereas the new X Gran Equator is radically different. The concept debuts this week at the New York Auto Show, making us…

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The V-8 Nissan Armada Is Not Dead Yet

They don’t make them like they used to? Oh, but they do! Nissan launched the Y62-generation Patrol (Armada in the United States) back in 2010, and yet the full-size SUV is still alive and well in 2025. Although the Y63 is out and about in North America, its predecessor soldiers…

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The Next Lexus ES Is Coming Soon

The current-generation ES has been around for seven years, and despite facelifts in 2021 and 2024, the midsize luxury sedan is starting to show its age. Thankfully, Lexus is almost ready to unveil the eighth-generation model. As with the outgoing version, the official debut will take place in China, where…

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer Overland Edition Is the One You Want

The Jeep Wrangler is the ultimate street-legal off-roader, but it's also pretty small. If you want to take the entire family rock-crawling, Jeep has a new solution: the 2025 Wagoneer Overland Special Edition. Built to go adventuring, it gets a handful of truly useful upgrades, including new tires, skid plates,…

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Miata and Mustang Are Among the Last Affordable Convertibles

The Mazda MX-5 Miata and Ford Mustang represent the end of a very fun automotive era. If you're looking for a classic front-engined, rear-wheel-drive open-roof sports car in America that won't destroy your bank account, here are your only choices.

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Mazda's New Rotary Is 'Feasible for Production'

Mazda's rotary revival plans are one step closer to reality. The company is planning a two-rotor engine for America, and now, engineers are confident it'll be able to pass today's strictest emissions regulations.

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Europe's Carbon Fiber Ban: Here's What's Really Happening

Carbon fiber won't be banned in Europe after all. Our colleagues at Motor1 Italia confirmed on Tuesday with the European Parliament the lightweight material has been removed from a proposal that would have it banned for use in automobile construction by 2029. Thank goodness.

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The Lucid Gravity Is An Engineering Achievement: First Drive Review

Perhaps for the first time in history, someone has accurately described a three-row crossover as being “Scandi flickable.” For those who don’t speak Rally English, the Scandinavian flick is an old rally technique where, to get a car sliding in a corner, you huck it in the opposite direction first,…

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2026 Audi A6 Sedan: This Is It

It may seem like every other new debut is a crossover, but the faithful sedan isn’t giving up without a fight. Western luxury brands flourished while the three-box formula was at its peak, helping the likes of Audi, BMW, and Mercedes fund their SUV lineups. Even though sedan sales have…

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is Almost Here (Update)

Update: Hyundai has dropped more teasers of the Ioniq 6 N ahead of its debut next month at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Mazda Will Put a Bigger Engine in the Next Miata

People tend to criticize cars that have been around for many years, but the MX-5 is an exception. Although Mazda has been selling the ND Miata for a decade, you won’t find many enthusiasts ready to move on to the next generation. It’s understandable, considering new cars tend to be…

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This 'Most Blown Up' Hemi V-8 Has More Holes Than a Donut Shop

No two blown engines are the same. What makes this one stand out isn't what you see, but the entire rotating assembly, which no longer wants to rotate.

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Here's How Japan's Automakers Will Keep Gas Engines Alive

Combustion engines aren’t dead yet. Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, and others are doing all they can to keep them alive. It’s been nearly a year since the three announced a partnership to accelerate internal combustion engine development. Now, they'll provide vehicles running on a synthetic fuel blend to transport guests during…

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Ford's 'Employee Pricing for All' Is Packing Showrooms. But It Could Backfire

In the wake of the Trump administration's 25-percent tariffs on cars and car parts made outside of the United States, Ford implemented a program called "Ford Motor Company: From America, For America." It unlocked employee pricing for all through June 2, affording customers the same discounts normally reserved for those working at…

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Volkswagen GTI: No Manual, But You Can Play Pac-Man Now

Video gaming in cars is nothing new. Ever since thin TV screens became a thing in the 2000s, companies have offered all kinds of ways for passengers (those immune to road sickness, anyway) to pass the time with games. The ever-expanding sea of in-car apps has also brought gaming to…

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Lexus Has a 'Young People Problem'

Automakers love to tout their young buyer bases. A few years ago, Dodge claimed it had the youngest customers in the business. In March, Ferrari said that 40 percent of its new clients were under 40. Companies want to appear hip and cool, and many don’t want to muck up…

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Superbike-Engine Miata Sounds Even Better With a Turbo

We love a good engine swap. Our favorite, at the moment, is this Mazda MX-5 Miata that's been equipped with the inline-four from a Honda CBR1000RR, courtesy of the Reed Make Car YouTube channel. The project just got a whole lot more interesting as of this weekend, though, thanks to…

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Tesla Stops Taking Model S and Model X Orders in China

Tesla will no longer let customers in China order the Model S or Model X. The automaker’s consumer website for the country continues to list the two electric vehicles, but it doesn’t provide a way for people to order either, like it continues to do for the Model 3 or…

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Europe Wants to Ban Carbon Fiber (Updated)

Update 4/15/2025: The EU Parliament confirmed to Motor1 Italia carbon fiber won't be banned after all. Check out our full update right here.

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It's Getting Worse: Mitsubishi Stops Shipments to US Dealers

Mitsubishi has joined a growing list of foreign automakers who have paused shipments to United States dealers in response to the Trump administration's 25-percent tariff on automobiles.

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