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BYD Seal U DM-i vs Omoda 9 vs Volkswagen Tayron: which plug-in hybrid SUV is best?

Time to compare three chart-topping family PHEVs on price, practicality and comfort

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Kia Just Had Its Best Month Ever: 'Another Sales Milestone'

If the auto industry is facing a potential downturn, it's not affecting Kia in the slightest yet. The automaker just posted its best monthly sales report ever, selling more than 80,000 vehicles in a single month for the first time in history.

Motor1 · Sep 3, 2025

The Lexus Lineup Is Slightly Pricier for 2026

New car prices continue to rise for consumers, driven by inflation, tariffs, and other economic constraints, and the Japanese luxury brand isn’t immune to these trends. Lexus has begun releasing pricing for its 2026 models, and they’re all getting more expensive. 

Motor1 · Sep 3, 2025

Audi Wants to Catch Mercedes by Selling Two Million Cars Annually

It’s the dawn of a new era at Audi. The Concept C heralds a fresh design language and a return to form in the quality of interior materials. These fundamental changes are thought to be part of a broader strategy to chase, and ideally catch, archrival Mercedes in the luxury…

Motor1 · Sep 3, 2025

Audi Will Cut Options Because Having 100 Steering Wheels Is Excessive

One of the perks of shopping for a luxury car is being able to choose from a wide variety of options. Usually, the higher the starting price, the longer the list of extras. Audi’s configurator is immensely complex, but that is likely to change with future models. The Volkswagen Group…

Motor1 · Sep 3, 2025

The all-electric Polo is confirmed as VW revives classic names for EVs

“We’re taking our well-known names into the future – the ID.Polo is just the beginning,” says Volkswagen boss

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

Hybrid sales accelerate but diesel utes claim top spots

Hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol and diesel equivalents in Australia but the race remains slow and steady.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Smart Is Bringing Back Its Tiny City Car As An EV

The Smart #2 will be about the same size as the old Fortwo and is coming to China and Europe in 2026.

InsideEVs · Sep 2, 2025

What Really Happens When You Put the Wrong Octane Gas in Your Car

Ever grabbed the wrong pump in a hurry and wondered, “Did I just put the wrong octane gas in my car?” You’re not alone, and it’s not just your wallet you should be worried about. After being a mechanic for more than 15 years, I can tell you putting the…

Clever Dude · Sep 2, 2025

BMW iX3 Teases Its Illuminated Kidney Grilles Ahead of Debut

The BMW iX3 is nearly here, ushering in a new era for the Bavarian automaker as it prepares to launch its highly anticipated Neue Klasse platform, which will underpin all of the brand's future EVs. Perhaps most importantly, though, the iX will also usher in a new design language for…

Motor1 · Sep 2, 2025