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What Porsche's Active Suspension Does (And Doesn’t) Do

Like a lot of people interested in vehicle dynamics, I’m fascinated by active suspension. That is, an automotive suspension capable of generating its own force, regardless of external (road) input. It gives engineers total control over how a car moves, and the implications for ride and handling are profound. 

Motor1 · Sep 12, 2025

Is This the Toyota GRMN Corolla?

Back in March, Toyota teased us with a spicy GR Corolla wrapped in the usual Gazoo Racing camouflage. We spotted vented fenders and a larger rear spoiler, which led us to believe it could be a range-topping GRMN version. If these new images are anything to go by, that assumption…

Motor1 · Sep 12, 2025

Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: 'Terrible to Operate'

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises…

Motor1 · Sep 12, 2025

The Ford Focus Could Return—Yes, As an SUV: Report

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

Motor1 · Sep 11, 2025

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Is the Cheapest Performance Wagon In America

Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers…

Motor1 · Sep 11, 2025

Audi Explains Why Its Five-Cylinder Engine Is Dying

We're sad to report that Audi’s inline-five is not long for this world. It has already disappeared from the TT and RS Q3, both of which have been discontinued. The RS3 is now the sole-surviving RS model with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, but its days are numbered. In about two years,…

Motor1 · Sep 11, 2025

The New Nissan Sentra Makes an Early Debut

Nissan gave us a taste of the next-generation Sentra when it teased several future models at the end of March. That’s when we saw the new Leaf alongside a group of cars hiding in the shadows. By then, spy shots of a prototype had already confirmed the company’s commitment to…

Motor1 · Sep 11, 2025

As Tesla Model Y L Orders Cross 120,000 In China, Supply Exhausted Until November

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:TSLA) six-seater Model Y L is reportedly sold out in the Chinese market amid the company's poor sales in multiple regions.

Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025

This Is What the Updated Toyota Corolla Will Look Like

Update: This story has been updated with new images from MIIT. Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan's age is starting to…

Motor1 · Sep 10, 2025

Audi's New Sport Cars Won't Be a TT Successor: 'It Will Not Have the TT Name'

Audi is introducing a new sports car soon. It’s not a successor to the TT or R8, but something entirely different based on the new Concept C. While it will be electric, the new sports car will reportedly have the software necessary to trick you into thinking you’re driving a…

Motor1 · Sep 10, 2025