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BYD's New Hybrid Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover

The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD's first car designed for Europe and made in Europe.

InsideEVs · Jun 11

Mini Could Still Bring One Of Its Quirkiest Concepts To Life

In 2011, Mini unveiled an interesting city car concept that never made production. It was called the Rocketman, and while the world may have already forgotten about the tiny runabout, Mini has not.  

Motor1 · May 16

Porsche Is Keeping Gas Engines 'Far Into The Next Decade'

It’s been four years since Porsche projected EVs would account for more than 80 percent of its sales by the end of the decade. Although it’s only 2026, that target has already been abandoned, as electric cars aren’t gaining traction at the rate estimated in early 2022. Last year, vehicles…

Motor1 · Apr 1

Is it still worth buying an electric vehicle after tax changes made in the Budget?

A new tax of 3p per mile is coming for EVs which will narrow the gap to petrol cars in running costs

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025

Hyundai Wants 400 Kilowatt Charge Speeds—And Then Three-Minute Charging

EV charging keeps getting better and faster. Hyundai is already no slouch, but now it wants to cut charging times to gas-car fill-ups.

InsideEVs · Nov 20, 2025

'You Can See the Power:' BMW Explains Why the M3's Rear Doors Look So Weird

Take a close look at the rear doors of a BMW M3. Notice anything odd? The way the fender and door meet isn’t exactly a smooth transition. In fact, that area of the car looks a bit off, and now you can’t unsee it. A bit unsightly? To some, sure.…

Motor1 · Nov 13, 2025

Nissan Confirms a New Skyline 'Somewhere Between' the Z and GT-R

After years of rumors and speculation, Nissan is officially bringing back the Skyline. Earlier this year, reports suggested the iconic nameplate would return—even though it never truly disappeared in Japan—as a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan, possibly with a manual transmission. Now, new details reveal exactly where the upcoming Skyline will fit…

Motor1 · Oct 30, 2025

Hyundai Design Boss Asks: 'Why Do We Need a Screen?'

Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai's design center in Korea, is asking the right questions. As automakers begin to reorient interiors away from expansive screens and endless menus, designers and engineers must invent what comes next. For Hyundai, that's a future that the Concept Three previews.

Motor1 · Sep 18, 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

Mercedes Is Making a New V-8 That Could Be Even More Powerful Than the Last

Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the "M177" engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports sedan is not reverting to V-8 power. However, a newly developed, large-displacement combustion engine is in the works for a late 2027 release. It’s a "next-generation, high-tech…

Motor1 · Aug 26, 2025