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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

China Has A Plan To Avoid European Tariffs: Team Up With Ford

Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring an industrial partnership focused on one of Ford’s major manufacturing sites in Europe. According to Automotive News Europe, the two automakers are in advanced discussions over a potential agreement that would allow the Chinese group to build vehicles in the European Union using Ford’s…

Motor1 · Feb 4

Lancia In Freefall As Sales Plunge In 2025

When Lancia unveiled the Ypsilon in February 2024, it marked the brand’s first new model in 13 years. You’d expect such a long-awaited product renewal to have a positive impact on sales. However, nothing could be further from the truth, as sales continued to slide even after the supermini’s launch.…

Motor1 · Jan 27

The EU's Decision to Cancel 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Leaves Automakers at Odds

In March 2021, Volvo said it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. However, the lofty EV goal was dropped in September 2024, when the Geely-owned company said plug-in hybrids would stick around for a little while beyond 2030. Despite getting cold feet, the automaker headquartered in…

Motor1 · Dec 17, 2025

Luxury Sedan Sales Are Dropping Across Europe. And There's a Reason

While the selection of mainstream sedans has dwindled in recent years in the United States, a handful of premium mid-size options remain. They’re not as popular here as they used to be, and even drivers in Europe are beginning to drift away from luxury sedans in favor of other options.

Motor1 · Dec 9, 2025

A New Ford Bronco Is Coming—But Only for Europe

The Ford Bronco lineup is growing once again. With the standard Bronco and Bronco Sport already available in the US—as well as the Bronco EV available exclusively in China—the Blue Oval will soon introduce a new Bronco plug-in hybrid. Unfortunately for American buyers, this one won’t be sold in the…

Motor1 · Dec 3, 2025

Why Audi May Turn To Scout Motors To Fix One Of Its Biggest Problems

Audi is getting into the range-extended EV game for America. Plus: Toyota will make cars for longer, with a bet on software upgrades, and Hyundai invests big.

InsideEVs · Nov 17, 2025

Stellantis Could Split Up, Suggests Former CEO Carlos Tavares

Carlos Tavares resigned as CEO of Stellantis in December 2024. The company has since appointed Antonio Filosa as his successor and begun restructuring several of its brands as the auto giant looks toward a brighter future. According to Tavares, however, that future may be uncertain.

Motor1 · Oct 24, 2025

Alfa Romeo Abandons Plans to Make Bigger Cars

Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are…

Motor1 · Oct 22, 2025

Inside Kia's Plan To Win With Affordable EVs

Kia plans 200,000 cheap EVs every year, Elon Musk's $56 billion pay is back in the courts, and Waymo heads to London.

InsideEVs · Oct 16, 2025