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Man Buys New Car. Then His Dashboard Goes Completely Blank: '20 Percent Failure Rate'

'The quality of all brands has gotten extremely disappointing.'

Motor1 · May 20

Volvo CEO: Wagons Are Primed For A Comeback

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson says there could be a 'generational shift' back to wagons.

Motor1 · May 18

Man Gets Online Appraisal From CarMax. Then He Tries To Trade His Nissan For A Hyundai: 'I’ve Seen It Happen So Often'

CarMax is often praised for offering top dollar for vehicle trade-ins. However, a car seller who goes by LongHairCarGuy (@longhaircarguy) on TikTok says that this isn’t always the case. In a recent post he shared online, he recounted a story about a customer who learned the hard way that CarMax's…

Motor1 · May 14

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The C8 Corvette Might Be Losing A Surprisingly Useful Feature

Automakers often make abrupt changes to a car’s available equipment, whether it's due to parts or shifting market conditions. But this alleged change made to the 2026 Corvette feels different. The automaker has supposedly dropped the locking fuel door on the C8, and it is unclear why.

Motor1 · May 14

Man Goes To AutoZone. Then He Gets ‘Free’ Duralast Brakes For Life: ‘Never Bought Brake Pads’

When you hear about a lifetime warranty, it’s usually too good to be true. Many manufacturers have altered the meaning of “lifetime warranty" and spun it to revolve around the product's lifetime and not a human's lifetime.

Motor1 · May 14

Honda Driver Hears A Knocking Sound. Then He Realizes It’s A Common—And Way Cheaper—Problem: 'Oh Man...'

Engines are the focus point and central operating system for any vehicle. Having issues with the engine can be costly but unavoidable. So when you hear any unusual sounds coming from the engine, it’s easy to panic.

Motor1 · May 10

'This Is A First': Honda Driver Says Battery 'Melted.' Then Mechanic Of 17 Years Can’t Believe What He Sees Under The Hood

Google searches and AI chatbots have made gathering car information easy for everyday drivers. Many customers will go to auto repair shops, thinking they can accurately describe the problem after doing a couple of web searches. But sometimes it may not be entirely accurate or even totally wrong.

Motor1 · May 7

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Michigan Man Drops Off His Car At Walmart And Goes Shopping. Then He Comes Back—And Catches A Worker In A Lie: 'Really?'

Changing a vehicle’s tire is simple enough when you have the right tools. All you need is a basic understanding of the process, a car jack, a lug wrench, a spare tire, and anywhere from a few minutes to about an hour of your time.

Motor1 · May 7

'Is There Video?': Man Suspects Toyota Dealership Is 'Scamming' HIm. Then He Catches The Worker In A Lie

A TikTok creator who brought his Toyota in for routine service says he caught the advisor in a contradiction within minutes, was refused a copy of his own write-up when he asked for a second opinion, and then drove to a different Toyota dealer the next day to confirm what…

Motor1 · Apr 27

'The Plus Side Is…': Woman Gets Loaner Car From Dealership. Then She Realizes She Can’t Drive It

A Mini owner took her car to the dealership to get some work done. She was thrilled that they offered her a loaner vehicle. That is, until she realized she couldn't drive it.

Motor1 · Apr 26

Nissan Showed Us Its Future—Here's Everything That's Coming

If you followed Motor1 over the last few weeks, you know we were busy. After a 14-hour flight, I landed in Yokohama ready to dig into Nissan’s future plans. The company brought out much of its senior leadership team, including CEO Ivan Espinosa, who walked us through what’s ahead over the…

Motor1 · Apr 25

'Best We've Ever Seen:' Volkswagen Reveals More Details On The Next Golf

A few weeks ago, we got a first look at a design sketch of the upcoming Volkswagen Golf Mk9—the ninth generation of the iconic German compact. It is expected to be electric, but it won't arrive until at least 2028.

Motor1 · Apr 24

Woman Closes Deal On Her New Car. Then The Dealership Workers Start Treating Her Differently: 'Like He Never Met You'

A woman who says that sales staff turned on the charm to get the deal done got a very different reception when she came back for service. Her five-second TikTok complaining about it has drawn more than 2.4 million views and furious agreement from customers, former salespeople, and even some…

Motor1 · Apr 24

GM Says It Has 'Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks'

Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in late 2021. It was General Motors’ first vehicle on the new Ultium battery platform and the first big step toward selling only electric vehicles by 2035. That platform would go on to underpin the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ—but…

Motor1 · Apr 22

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Motor1 · Apr 21

Man Goes To Discount Tire With A Wheel Leaking Air. Then A Worker Steps In: 'Without Getting A New Tire?'

Auto parts stores and their employees often get a bad rap. People complain about high prices, inconsistent service, and unknowledgeable staff.

Motor1 · Apr 19

‘I Fell In Love With It’: Man Buys 15,000-Pound RV. Then He Tries To Buy A GMC Truck To Tow It. There’s Just One Problem

A man bought a 15,000-pound RV and then realized that he lacked a necessary piece of equipment to use it: a truck capable of towing it.

Motor1 · Apr 19

'Did We Cost Ourselves?': Man Trades-In His Car. Then A Salesman Realizes They Didn’t Give Him Enough Money For It

An Ohio dealership claims its sales manager called a customer back three days after a sale to tell them it underpaid for their trade-in and wanted to reissue the paperwork at a higher value.

Motor1 · Apr 18

‘I’m Just Trying To Learn’: Woman Asks Mechanic Questions About Her Car. Then He Holds Her ‘Hostage’

A woman says she was asking her mechanic so many questions about the work being done on her car that he asked her to get in the vehicle, then lifted it into the air on the shop’s hydraulic lift with her still inside.

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Motor1 · Apr 17

Man 'Going Through A Hard Time' Brings In Tire Needing A Patch. Then The Mechanic Decides To Take Care Of Him: 'Good Dude'

Getting a tire repaired can be costly and usually comes at a time when you least expect it. This unexpected expense can cause stress and worry when finances are tight.

Motor1 · Apr 16

Alleged Los Angeles Car Theft Ring Exposed By Victim

It’s the worst nightmare of any car enthusiast–Walking out of your house and not finding your car where you left it. Gone, stolen, and no longer in your safe embrace. It’s a panic: calling friends, family, the police, and taking almost any means necessary to find your missing car. Imagine,…

Motor1 · Apr 10

Man Buys Armor All. Then A Detailer Says He’d Be Better Off Getting This Product At Walmart Or Amazon: ‘Just Throw It Away’

A bottle of Armor All sits in millions of glove boxes and garage shelves across the country. According to one mobile detailer, they all belong in the trash.

Motor1 · Apr 7

Buy A Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Before It's Too Late

It's nearly the end for the Cadillac CT4. Back in October, the automaker confirmed production will wrap in June, but before that, Cadillac must close the order book. This will reportedly happen in just a couple of weeks.

Motor1 · Apr 3

'This Is A $20,000 Issue': Man Buys Through Carvana. Then He Tries To Use His Warranty When Something Goes Wrong

Some stories make it seem like the only words that auto warranty providers know are "denied" and "no." At least that’s the impression given by the tale of a man who recently bought a 2020 GMC Yukon XL.

Motor1 · Apr 1

Waymo Goes On Houston Road—It Wasn’t Prepared For Houston Drivers: 'We About To Have Waymo Road Rage Incidents'

A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing what appears to be the aftermath of a crash involving a Waymo vehicle and an 18-wheeler.

Motor1 · Mar 26

Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, and now it’s official. Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the V12 engine across European Union markets as the twin-turbo 6.0-liter unit falls victim to stricter emissions regulations. In a statement to Motor1, a company spokesperson explained that the impending arrival of…

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