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If A New Dodge Charger V8 Happens, It Has To Be A Hellcat: CEO

Dodge could be on the verge of launching a V8-powered Charger. At least, we hope. If and when it does show up, it might not have the standard 5.7-liter Hemi. Instead, it could return specifically with the Hellcat engine.  

Motor1 · Jan 20

Toyota Is Building a Small Truck to Rival the Maverick. Here's Everything We Know

Toyota is officially developing a new pickup truck that will slot below the Tacoma in its lineup. Designed to compete directly with the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, this compact truck is still a few years away—but it's definitely on the way.

Motor1 · Sep 3, 2025

'A Good Successor for RX-7:' Mazda's New Rotary Sports Car Will Be Sold Alongside the Miata

We were smitten by the Iconic SP nearly two years ago when Mazda unveiled it at the Japan Mobility Show. However, once we stopped drooling over the coupe’s swoopy design, a question began to surface: Is this the next Miata? It was a fair assumption. Mazda is still a relatively…

Motor1 · Jun 24, 2025

15 Really Famous Movie Car Chase Scenes And One Wild Fact About Each

Car chases have become a beloved staple of cinema, and the stories behind how some of these scenes were shot are just amazing.

Cinemablend · Jul 14, 2023

Confirmed: Audi Has "No Plans" To Sell RS4 Avant In US

The RS6 will continue solo as the high-performance estate for Audi in North America, despite rumors to the contrary.

Motor1 · Mar 8, 2023

Hyundai was poised to become Tesla's top contender. Then the US government blindsided it

K-drama, K-pop, kimchi, bibimbap: Korean culture, in the form of entertainment and food, has long taken hold in California and across the U.S.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Ram Showing Dealers Mid-Size Electrified Truck Concept In March: Report

Ram wants to see how dealers react to its idea for the truck.

Motor1 · Feb 13, 2023

Toyota Land Cruiser's Return To The US Could Still Happen

A Toyota executive confirms that the company isn't closing its doors to the possibility.

Motor1 · Dec 4, 2022

Mercedes-Benz EQG Will Have "Phenomenal Performance" On And Off Road

Details about the electric G-Class begin to emerge.

Motor1 · Oct 20, 2022

Lamborghini Huracan Successor To Use Twin-Turbo V8 With Hybrid Boost

The turbos allegedly won’t engage until 7,000 rpm.

Motor1 · Sep 16, 2022