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Has Pirelli Finally Figured Out How to Beat Michelin?

For years, Michelin has been the go-to tire manufacturer for OEMs and individual shoppers looking to improve grip and handling. The Pilot Sport 4S, released all the way back in 2017, remains a dominant force in the segment, delivering superior performance in virtually every scenario. But it's no longer the…

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Ford Already Has 40 Recalls This Year

We are just a few weeks into spring, and Ford already has a truckload of recalls in the US for 2025. From January 1 through April 18, the automaker has posted no less than 40 recalls. That includes a brake recall for 123,611 F-150s, Expeditions, and Lincoln Navigators we covered…

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No One Is Buying New Cars in Russia

New car sales in Russia are falling off a cliff. Data from the Association of European Businesses (AEB) shows March 2025 sales down a whopping 45 percent compared to the same month last year, with automakers selling just 83,000 vehicles last month in the country. Sales for the quarter are…

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How Ferdinand Piëch Invented the Bugatti Veyron

A legend of the automotive industry, even six years after his death: Ferdinand Karl Piëch, born in Vienna on April 17, 1937, was fascinated by technology from an early age—a passion that would define his entire life. He studied mechanical engineering in Zurich and began his career at Porsche, where…

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Mazda's New EV Has a Range-Extending Gas Engine, But It's Not a Rotary

The EZ-60 doesn’t look like your typical Mazda SUV, and that’s because it’s not really a Mazda. This upcoming Tesla Model Y rival is closely related to the Deepal S07, a product of Changan, Mazda’s joint venture partner in China. After official images revealed the design earlier this month, technical…

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Volkswagen Built a New Sedan in an SUV World

Volkswagen may be the people’s car, but it’s a bit confounding that the quintessential mainstream German automaker no longer sells a gas sedan in Europe. That’s not to say the traditional body style has vanished entirely from VW’s global lineup. The Jetta is still available in the United States, and…

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Spy Shots: 2026 Honda WR-V Spotted Testing for Brazil

The next-generation Honda WR-V is coming to the Brazil. Want proof? Check out these spy shots taken by Motor1.com Brazil's Assistant Editor, Thiago Moreno, while driving along the Bandeirantes Highway, near the capital of São Paulo. The prototype, still heavily camouflaged, reveals a bit of what we can expect from…

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Ford Recalls F-150 and SUVs for Dangerous Brake Problem

Ford has a problem with brakes on over 100,000 F-150 pickup trucks, Expeditions, and Lincoln Navigators. It affects older vehicles from 2017 and 2018, and it could lead to reduced brake function. If left unchecked, it could ultimately lead to brake failure. Since that constitutes an obvious safety risk, Ford…

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Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

It was a huge deal when, in 2008, Nissan announced that the then-new R35 GT-R set a sub-7:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was a time that beat the almighty Porsche 911, and it caused something of a crisis in Stuttgart. The next GT-R, whenever it comes, and in whatever…

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Subaru's STI Plans Ditch Gas Engines Altogether

Subaru killed the WRX STI in 2022, reportedly due to fast-shifting emissions regulations. Despite the company saying it wouldn't produce an STI-badged car based on the current-generation WRX, the car returned this year, albeit with a CVT, and only in Japan. There's still hope for the STI's return for the rest of…

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Why Nissan Thinks Tariffs Are a Golden Opportunity

Back in the dark days of the 2008 financial crisis, Rahm Emmanuel, then an advisor to Barack Obama, famously said "[n]ever allow a good crisis go to waste." Tariffs are a crisis for automakers, but one in which Nissan sees an upside.

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The Kia K4 Transcends the Rental-Car Stereotype: Review

Cars are about to get a lot more expensive. Thankfully, affordable vehicles like this Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo still exist—and they’re still really good. With a sticker price of $31,465 fully loaded (for now), this Kia might soon be all the car you can afford. But it’s also quite possibly…

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Hyundai: We Want More Buttons In Your Car

SangYup Lee, head of Hyundai and Genesis design, knows the difference between a designer and a stylist. The latter puts a hat on the work of engineers, while the former thinks about how a product is going to be used. It's aesthetics, yes, but also functionality. Which is why he's…

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Florida Speeders Beware: There's a New C8 Corvette Cop Car

Police cars aren’t really cars anymore. SUVs dominate law enforcement fleets, but that doesn’t mean officers are limited to driving family vehicles with fancy lights and liveries. Police departments dabble in enlisting the occasional sports car, especially those they seize from criminals. The Florida Highway Patrol is the latest to…

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Takes Manual Nürburgring Record

As promised, Porsche set a new Nürburgring lap record for manual-transmission cars with the new 911 GT3. Factory driver Jorg Bergmeister managed to set a lap time of 6:56.294 in a six-speed 2025 911 GT3. That not only crushes the old manual-transmission Nürburgring lap record, it also beats the previous…

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Mini Changes Course, Won't Abandon Gas Engines

It feels like I’ve written this headline a dozen times, but with the names of other automakers instead. One by one, lofty EV goals are toppling like dominoes. We’ve seen brands get swept up in the zero-emissions hype, boldly declaring deadlines to phase out combustion engines, only to quietly walk…

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2026 Volvo S90 Finally Revealed—Here’s What’s New

Update: In a statement to Motor1, a Volvo spokesperson confirmed that the 2026 S90 won't be sold in the United States or Europe: "We currently plan to offer the new S90 in China plus a small number of other key Asian markets."

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The Lexus LS Is Not Dying

Lexus dropped a teaser yesterday for the next-generation ES, confusingly calling the luxury sedan a “global flagship model.” That got us wondering: What does this mean for the LS? Is Lexus preparing to retire its long-running full-size sedan? We reached out to the company for clarification, and representatives from both…

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The Subaru Trailseeker Will Dust Your STi

Just when you thought 2025 couldn't get crazier, say hello to the fastest-accelerating production Subaru ever. "Praise be, they brought back the WRX STI," you might be thinking. But there are no STI badges—or WRX badges, even. It's the Subaru Trailseeker, an electric crossover SUV with an eye toward off-roading. It's…

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A Genesis G90 Coupe Might Actually Happen

Genesis stunned us with the X Gran Coupe and X Gran Convertible concept cars. Based on the flagship G90 sedan, the two-door concepts previewed a new direction for the Genesis brand. Now the brand's chief creative officer, Luc Donckerwolke, says at least a G90 coupe is a real possibility for…

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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Has More Power Than the GTI

The Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line finally has the power to live up to its name for 2026. The people's brand graced its crossover with a notable horsepower bump through modifications made to its existing turbo inline-four. Newly redesigned without a third row, the third-generation Tiguan is also lighter and more…

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Nissan Considering a New Xterra, Gas Engine and All

A few weeks ago, Nissan confirmed it's bringing an Xterra-inspired EV into production. But what about bringing back the real thing? Burly off-road SUVs have enjoyed a massive jump in popularity since the Xterra ended production in 2015, and that fact has not gone unnoticed at Nissan. They're working hard…

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New Audi R8 'Not on the Road Map,' Says VW CEO

If you were holding out on your next supercar purchase for a new Audi R8, you're going to be waiting for a long time. Kjell Gruner, Volkswagen Group of America's new CEO, confirmed there are no plans to revive the legendary all-wheel drive supercar.

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Ram Is Planning 25 New Products in 18 Months

Ram didn't have a great year in 2024. With tariffs causing general chaos in the auto industry, 2025 isn't looking that great, either. But the company is pushing hard to bring more choices to customers, and Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis recently emphasized just how strong that push will be. In…

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Hennessey Just Built the Most-Powerful Gas Production Car Ever

While much of the automotive industry is focused on the electric revolution, Hennessey Special Vehicles still believes the combustion engine can evolve. The bespoke builder has partnered with Ilmor Engineering to create the world’s most powerful production-spec internal combustion engine ever. It makes a ridiculous 2,031 horsepower.

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