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This Ford Mustang GTD Was Made For America

Before Ford even began delivering the Mustang GTD, the automaker rolled out a special edition called the Spirit of America. It was just an appearance package with some red, white, and blue accents. Now, though, the automaker is preparing to launch a new iteration of the car to celebrate America’s…

Motor1 · May 13

Sorry, Internet—The 2027 Mercedes S-Class Is Still A Proper S-Class: Review

Online discourse around Mercedes-Benz has hit an all-time high, it seems. No matter the product, announcement, or news clip, the court of public opinion weighs in faster than we can—and oftentimes, they decide that Mercedes is wrong for one reason or another. 

Motor1 · May 12

Saab Is Selling Some Of The Last Cars It Ever Made

Starting on May 21, you will be able to buy some last remaining bits of Saab history. Now that NEVS is officially bankrupt, the final few cars left at the automaker’s Trollhättan factory in Sweden are for sale. Eight cars are up for auction, seven of which are Saab 9-3s.…

Motor1 · May 12

Volkswagen Axes A Minivan It's Been Selling For 11 Years

Almost no one noticed it, but as of April 29, 2026, it’s official: the Volkswagen Touran is dead. On that day, the model's last example rolled off the line in Wolfsburg. It’s not a huge surprise—at a little over 11 years old, the second-generation compact minivan was by far the…

Motor1 · May 11

The First Alpina In The BMW Era Is A Large Luxury Coupe

BMW is setting the Internet ablaze with the first teaser image of an all-new Alpina product since it took control of the brand name at the beginning of the year. Although the image has terrible resolution, the shadowy photo clearly shows a grand tourer-type vehicle with a dramatic coupe roofline,…

Motor1 · May 11

BMW's New Ignition Tech Could Extend The Life Of M Performance Engines. Here's How

BMW says it will begin series production of a new pre-chamber ignition system known as "BMW M Ignite" starting in mid-2026. The technology, patented in 2024 and developed from motorsports applications, will first appear in the inline-six engines of the BMW M2, M3, and M4. The goal is improved efficiency under…

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

As Gas Prices Climb, Hybrid Sales Are Booming

You’ve probably driven past a gas station recently and noticed that prices are climbing—and quickly. While large swathes of Americans still refuse to drive electric vehicles, hybrids are having a bit of a moment.

Motor1 · May 7

Lexus Debuts Its First Three-Row Electric SUV, Complete With Fake V10 Sound

Toyota has been criticized for its slow EV rollout, but the company has been making amends over the past couple of years. The latest entry wears a Lexus badge and carries a fresh name: TZ. Essentially an upscale version of the electric Highlander, it's the first three-row electric SUV from…

Motor1 · May 7

Woman Parks Next To Tesla. Then She Looks Inside The Vehicle: ‘That’s So Creepy’

A woman was spooked by Tesla’s Sentry Mode after parking next to one of the electric vehicles. TikTok user Christine Dawn (@christine.dawn) published a video highlighting her unease about being recorded by one of the ride’s many external cameras.

Motor1 · May 6