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Gordon Murray Is Making a 'Tougher' T.33S Supercar

Gordon Murray Automotive is growing its supercar portfolio by one. Following the T.33 and the T.50—both with V-12 engines and manual transmissions, as the good Lord intended—an even more hardcore version of the T.33 is reportedly on the way.

Motor1 · Dec 30, 2024

Cars Need to Bring Back Interior Dimmer Switches

There are many worrying trends in new cars. One of the most frustrating is the gradual exorcism of buttons. It’s a lot cheaper to get rid of physical controls and instead integrate their functions into the screen(s). This most often presents itself as climate controls within the infotainment system, which…

Motor1 · Dec 30, 2024

This Volvo Five-Cylinder Jumped Timing And Wanton Destruction Ensued

Everyone loves the Volvo five-cylinder. Well, I'm not sure about everyone, but it is a widely regarded engine, a dependable thing with the unique character only a 'five can provide. But, like any automotive engine, it can fail, and this one failed in spectacular fashion. Eric from the always-excellent I Do…

Motor1 · Dec 29, 2024

Here's Your Chance to Own the Coolest, Rarest Ford Thunderbird

Once upon a time, Ford made a Thunderbird with a supercharger. We're not talking about the porky V-6-powered T-Bird of the 1990s. No, we're talking about the real-deal two-seater convertible built in 1957. Ford only made 200 supercharged variants, and three of them are going to cross the same auction…

Motor1 · Dec 28, 2024

The Dacia/Prodrive innovation that is positively changing the Dakar challenge

Dacia Sandriders will run an innovative new driver safety device on the team's debut at the Dakar Rally.

Motorsport · Dec 28, 2024

This Weird Z Wagon Is Actually Two Other Nissans Underneath

The Tokyo Auto Salon kicks off in a couple of weeks. Nissan will be there with a plethora of vehicles, including production models, race cars, some concepts, and a strange five-door Z station wagon.

Motor1 · Dec 27, 2024

This Was BMW's Last Truly Beautiful Concept Car

Before BMW launched the second-generation 8 Series in 2018, the company teamed up with Pininfarina for a special concept car. The pair created the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe, a stunning one-off designed to preview the brand's next flagship offering. Although BMW never intended to turn the Gran Lusso Coupe…

Motor1 · Dec 27, 2024

Our Favorite Car Photos From 2024

Another year is nearly in the books, and it was a whirlwind. Between the traditional car reviews, the inaugural Cool Car Cup, our first Best of the Best Awards, bare-knuckles off-roading in the Truck Showdown, and the daily feature stories from Japan Month, Motor1 drove and photographed hundreds of vehicles in…

Motor1 · Dec 27, 2024

Liberty Walk's Lamborghini Miura Actually Looks Sick

We were a little worried when Liberty Walk announced that a new Lamborghini Miura project was in the works. The Japanese tuner isn't exactly known for its subtly, and the Miura is one of the prettiest supercars of all time. Damn were we wrong; Liberty Walk's new Lamborghini Miura looks…

Motor1 · Dec 27, 2024

Piaggio’s New Scooter Promises Maximum Urban Utility, But There’s a Problem

Scooters have always been about practicality and utility. It doesn’t really matter what kind of scooter you ride, either. Whether it’s a barebones, no-frills Honda PCX or a flashy Italian beauty like a Vespa, there’s always a practical and functional side to your ride.Today, scooters come in all shapes and…

RideApart · Dec 27, 2024