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Nissan's New Nismo Hot Hatch Has An Unusual Powertrain

Nissan recently announced plans to double its Nismo performance-car lineup to 10 models over the coming years. At the ongoing 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, it's showing its commitment to hot hatchbacks. While the Aura Nismo RS concept might come as a surprise to some, it’s not without precedent. There's already a non-RS version…

Motor1 · Jan 9

This Hardcore Toyota GR Yaris Was Designed For The Track

Just when you thought the global GR Yaris couldn’t get any cooler, Toyota went and debuted this. It’s called the GR Yaris Morizo RR—a limited Yaris designed for the track. It made its world debut at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.

Motor1 · Jan 9

Toyota Might Debut A Special Sports Car Tonight: Watch The Livestream

Toyota officially spun off Gazoo Racing as a standalone brand this week, following the reveal of the GR GT late last year. The Tokyo Auto Salon kicks off this weekend, and GR is holding a press conference where, rumor has it, the company might unveil a special mid-engine sports car.…

Motor1 · Jan 8

Is Mechanical Breakdown Insurance Better Than an Extended Car Warranty?

More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?

Kiplinger · Jan 8

BMW Killed The 6 Series Years Ago. But It Still Sold Two Cars In 2025

Every now and then, BMW likes to experiment with niche models, some stranger than others. The 6 Series Gran Turismo and the 5 Series–badged model before it were among the oddest, conceived as large hatchbacks for buyers with very specific tastes. These GTs were positioned as alternatives to the 5…

Motor1 · Jan 8

The Cheapest Mercedes Will No Longer Be Made In Germany

It was less than a year ago that Mercedes announced the A-Class would be discontinued as part of a decision to scale back its compact-car lineup. However, the company’s entry-level vehicle is getting a new lease on life, with production extended until 2028. It won’t carry the “Made in Germany”…

Motor1 · Jan 8

The Volvo EX60 Is Here To Show Tesla That There’s A New Range King

This is Volvo’s make-or-break moment, and the Swedish automaker is giving it all. The proof? 400 miles of range.

InsideEVs · Jan 8

Caterham's New Sports Car Is Coming To The US: 'We're Going To Take America Very Seriously'

Despite seeming like a shrinking segment, US sports car buyers could soon have a new, exciting option. Caterham plans to bring its upcoming Project V to the North American market.

Motor1 · Jan 7

The BMW X4 Could Return As An EV. Here's Everything We Know

With the current BMW X4 nearing the end of its production run, BMW is looking set to fill the gap in its coupe-SUV lineup with a fully electric replacement. That said, this new model likely won’t arrive as a direct one-for-one successor.

Motor1 · Jan 7

Do Americans Even Want Chinese Cars?

The prospect of buying a new car is more out of reach than ever for many Americans. Average new-car transaction prices still hover around $50,000, while most of the country’s cheapest vehicles have disappeared over the past decade. Heading into 2026, there may not be a single new car sold…

Motor1 · Jan 7