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7 Cheap Cars That Will Never Fail You

When shopping for a vehicle, most of us dream of finding a car that’s affordable, dependable, and easy to maintain. Fortunately, that dream is real—there are reliable, cheap cars that have earned their reputations by standing the test of time. These aren’t flashy sports cars or cutting-edge luxury rides, but…

Clever Dude · Jun 3, 2025

Is Your Transmission Slipping? Here’s What Mechanics Aren’t Telling You

If you’ve ever felt your car hesitate, jerk, or rev unexpectedly while driving, you might be dealing with a slipping transmission. This issue can sneak up on even the most diligent car owners, and it’s one of those problems that, if ignored, can lead to expensive repairs or even a…

Clever Dude · Jun 3, 2025

Toyota Wants to 'Increase Power' in the GR Corolla

The Toyota GR Corolla is even better for 2025, with more torque and a new eight-speed Direct Automatic transmission. But those may not be the only changes we see to the feisty five-door over the next few years.

Motor1 · Jun 3, 2025

Alpine's Electric Sports Car Will Have 'A Lot' Of Power

Alpine just released its first electric vehicle, the A390 SUV. But that's merely one of many EVs that the French automaker has planned over the next few years. Alpine will release a new electric sports car to succeed the A110, and the company promises it will be plenty powerful.

Motor1 · Jun 3, 2025

Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day

OPINION: Our EV editor Steve Fowler has just taken delivery of a brand new £38,000 Vauxhall Grandland – and he’s paying just £6.21 per day. Here’s why the secret to cheap car buying is leasing (and not being too fussy)

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

China's BYD Will Strike At The Heart Of Japan's Car Market

Today on Critical Materials: China is coming for Japan's kei cars, Uber plays a pivotal role in Tesla vs Waymo robotaxi battle and electric semis target diesel.

InsideEVs · Jun 3, 2025

Dodge Charger EV Owners Are Reporting Unintended Acceleration

Two words an automaker never wants to hear: Unintended acceleration. It nearly sunk Audi in America in the 1980s, and was a huge scandal for Toyota in the in the late 2000s/early 2010s. Both cases were totally unfounded, caused by user error, damaged both brands' reputation regardless. Now, a handful…

Motor1 · Jun 3, 2025

There’s a Fancy New Version Of This Off-Road Motorcycle, But Will It Sell?

Moto Morini has launched the X-Cape Gold Edition in Italy. And as the name suggests, it gets quite a bit of fancy upgrades.

RideApart · Jun 3, 2025

The Secret to the Toyota GR Corolla's Success? Cooling

For years, Americans salivated over the GR Yaris. We watched lustfully as Toyota's feisty three-door drifted its way into the hearts of our European brethren, teasing us from afar with its punchy turbocharged engine and angry-yet-adorable looks. Forbidden fruit to the highest degree.

Motor1 · Jun 3, 2025

Nissan Leaf review: Farewell to the OG electric car

The Nissan Leaf was a trailblazer, but with a 2025 model arriving soon the ageing EV is a worse proposition than ever

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025