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The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America

The Subaru WRX is dead in Japan. According to a statement posted on the automaker’s consumer website in its domestic market, production of the WRX S4 is ending, including the WRX S4 STI. The automaker will stop accepting orders on May 18.  

Motor1 · Mar 19

'A Real Porsche:' CEO Says New Gas SUV Won't Be A Rebadged Audi

Europeans had to say goodbye to the first-generation Macan in 2024 when Porsche retired the model after it failed to meet new cybersecurity regulations. Globally, the gasoline-fueled crossover is going out of production sometime in the middle of the year, leaving a huge gap in the company’s lineup. That void…

Motor1 · Mar 18

Chrysler Just Replaced Its Cheapest Minivan

After six years on the market, the Chrysler Voyager is dead. Introduced for 2020 as a cheaper option to the Pacifica, following Dodge's discontinuation of the Grand Caravan, Chrysler is replacing the Voyager with a new Pacific LX trim.  

Motor1 · Mar 10

Audi Boss Tells Employees The Sports Car Isn't Canceled. Coming In 2027

When reports surfaced about Porsche potentially axing the electric Boxster and Cayman, it didn’t take long for the rumor mill to suggest Audi’s version would suffer the same fate. In a statement to Motor1, spokesperson Daniel Schuster dismissed the gossip as pure speculation, insisting the Concept C remained on track.…

Motor1 · Feb 18

The Mini Countryman 'Hasn't Played All Of Its Cards Yet,' Says Design Boss

Off-roading and overlanding are all the rage these days. More automakers are leaning into that rugged aesthetic, be it with heavily cladded iterations of their unibody crossovers or entirely new SUVs designed to go off the beaten path.

Motor1 · Feb 11

'If You Go Too Digital, You Lose The Connection:' Mini Won't Get Rid Of Buttons

Touchscreens are still a hot topic. Shortly after the rise of the iPhone, automakers went all in on screen technology, adding massive, all-encompassing displays to the center of their vehicles. It was all in an effort to appeal to the next-generation of buyers.

Motor1 · Feb 11

Audi Denies Sports Car Cancellation Rumors

Audi’s lineup could certainly use more spice. With no TT or R8 in the portfolio, a dedicated sports car is sorely missing. Ingolstadt doesn’t even sell a coupe or a convertible these days, having waved goodbye to the two-door A5 models some time ago. There is, however, a light at…

Motor1 · Feb 6

The Clever Engineering That Makes The Toyota GR GT So Special

The GR GT may have debuted just two months ago, but we here at Motor1 already got an early look at Toyota’s new sports car during the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. Toyota had lots of juicy hardware on display, including a full body cutaway that revealed the engine, gearbox, and…

Motor1 · Jan 31

Dead: Lexus LC

Pour one out for the Lexus LC. The company confirmed that it will discontinue it V8-powered coupe and convertible following the 2026 model year. In an emailed statement to Motor1, a Lexus spokesperson told us:  

Motor1 · Jan 30

Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Trailer: 550 Cars, A Huge Japan Map, And Even Touge Battles

Folks, the long-awaited Japan-based Forza Horizon 6 is shaping up to be something special. Amidst a slew of new content from Playground Games—including a fresh gameplay trailer and a developer diary—we're finally starting to see what the game will look like. Most excitingly, it will release on May 19, 2026.We've known since…

Motor1 · Jan 23