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Every BMW M3 Generation: Explained

Taking your compact sedan and making it go really fast is essentially the standard operating procedure for most luxury automakers these days, but that wasn’t always the case. While the BMW M3 may not strictly have been the first car of its kind, it’s definitely the one that popularized the…

Motor1 · Feb 16

These Are the Best Cheap Cars We Drove in 2025

With average new car prices hovering at around $50,000 in the US, good, cheap cars are getting harder and harder to find. Many budget-friendly entry-level sedans have disappeared from automakers’ lineups entirely, while SUVs get larger—and more expensive—every year.

Motor1 · Dec 23, 2025

I'd Immediately Get These White Off-Road Boots Dirty, I Still Want Them

Gaerne is one of the most well-known motorcycle boot companies around, and the brand's new Balance XTR looks absolutely sick in white. They'd immediately get gross.

RideApart · Jul 25, 2024

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #52: Ford Mustang Dark Horse, Chrysler 300C, BMW M3 Edition 50 Jahre, Best Supercars For Dads

Our guests week are Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma, Senior Editor Brett T. Evans, and Senior Editor Jeff Perez.

Motor1 · Aug 3, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #51: Dodge Hornet, GMC Sierra Denali 2500, Haoqi Cheetah, Toyota Highlander, Audi S6

We have a German sport sedan, several flavors of SUV, a heavy-duty pickup, and an electric bicycle this week.

Motor1 · Jul 27, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #50: Prodrive P25, Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Santa Cruz

We have a reborn performance icon, a luxury electric SUV, and a small pickup to discuss this week.

Motor1 · Jul 20, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #49: Rolls-Royce Spectre, Lexus RZ, Land Rover Defender 130, Aston Martin DB12

The Lexus RZ and Rolls Spectre are two very, very different EVs. Plus, we have Defender 130 three-row SUV, and the DB12 grand tourer.

Motor1 · Jul 6, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #48: Mercedes EQB250, BMW XM, Audi RS6 Avant Performance, Mini Cooper SE

There's a bit of variety this week. We have two EVs, a PHEV, and a powerful wagon with only a combustion engine for power.

Motor1 · Jun 29, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #46: Audi Q8 Sportback E-Tron, Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Bison

This week we have a premium, electric SUV and a rugged pickup. Plus, there's a special guest.

Motor1 · Jun 15, 2023

Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #45: Toyota Grand Highlander, Honda Accord, BMW Z4, Range Rover Sport

We have a mix of SUVs, a sedan, and a sports car this week.

Motor1 · Jun 1, 2023