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Mechanic Orders Parts. Then He Says Kia And Hyundai Are The ‘Exact Same Company’: 'You’re Paying For A Logo'

"You might be surprised."

Motor1 · Jul 3

'This Is How You Find Out They Went On a Joy Ride:' Driver Picks Up Car from Body Shop. Then They Check Their Screen

Imagine taking your car to the body shop and learning that someone, or a group of people, took your car for a joy ride. Maybe they did even more than that—the mind reels.

Motor1 · Sep 1, 2025

These 7 Cars Include Features That Are More Gimmick Than Useful

Carmakers love to dazzle us with the latest tech, but not every fancy feature is actually useful. Some useless car features are flashy gimmicks—not practical upgrades—and they can even get in the way of safe driving. This matters because you’re paying extra for things you’ll rarely—or never—use. We’re breaking down…

Clever Dude · Jul 9, 2025

EV Reviews Need An Overhaul. We're About To Do Exactly That

EVs are changing everything about this industry. Our reviews need to change, too. That's why we're launching some new formats, designed specifically for EVs.

InsideEVs · Mar 4, 2024

Porsche Carrera GT Owners Still Can't Drive Their Cars

Nine months after the original recall, there's still no fix.

Motor1 · Jan 12, 2024

Motorsport Network Appoints Mike Spinelli, Travis Okulski As Group Editorial Leaders

Spinelli joins as Head of Content and Okulski as Editorial Director, Automotive.

Motor1 · Nov 1, 2023

Toyota Will Still Sell Hybrids, Even If It’s “Fully Committed” To Electrification

A leaked document sent by Toyota to its dealers in the United States explains why they should expect to sell more hybrids in the near future, and not so many battery electric vehicles (BEVs)

InsideEVs · May 19, 2023

We asked 5 phone experts: What is it that Android CAN do that iPhone CAN’T?

We tapped into our reservoir of phone experts to determine what is it that Android devices can do that iPhones can’t.

Laptop · Apr 8, 2023

No, It's Still Cheaper To Drive 100 Miles In An Electric Car

Is it really cheaper to drive an EV 100 miles than it is to do so in a gas-powered car? Yes, it is. Here we run the numbers to prove it.

InsideEVs · Feb 5, 2023

Should All New Cars Be Electric? Journalist Shares His Story

EVs are just beginning to gain popularity with consumers, and while buyers are embracing them cautiously, some wish an electrified future was already here.

InsideEVs · Feb 2, 2023