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Woman Goes To AutoZone With A Car Emergency. Then The Worker Gives Her $300: ‘He’s Absolutely Not Supposed To’

Sometimes, everyone needs a hero. More surprising is when that hero emerges at one of the most unlikely places of all: the auto parts store. 

Motor1 · Apr 27

Mitsubishi Recalls 108,000 SUVs For Liftgate Issues

Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 SUVs. The vehicle could have corroded liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. It affects the 2014-2020 Outlander and the 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV.  

Motor1 · Apr 27

Stellantis Is Focusing On The Four Brands That 'Really Matter:' Report

When Stellantis was created in 2021 following the PSA-FCA mega-merger, Carlos Tavares vowed to keep all 14 brands and secure their future through investment. The Portuguese executive has since left the automotive conglomerate before his five-year contract expired, and his replacement is reportedly about to shake things up. Although Antonio…

Motor1 · Apr 27

'I'm Sorry, No': Man Gets Ticket After Being Caught By A Red Light Camera. Then He Realizes Red Light Cameras Are Illegal

A Texas man received a ticket from a red-light camera. He could’ve paid it and moved on with life. But then he remembered that red light cameras are illegal.

Motor1 · Apr 25

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

These Are The Most Beautiful Cars Of 2026

As is tradition, Milan Design Week also hosts the Car Design Award 2026, an award created in 1984 by AutoDesign magazine and revived in 2016 after a long hiatus. The Car Design Award 2026 jury recognized winners across three different categories: Concept Cars, Production Cars, and Brand Design.

Motor1 · Apr 25

Man Has Negative Equity On His Toyota. Then He Rolls It Over Into A New Lease, Sparking Debate: 'You Start From Scratch'

A Texas Toyota salesman has been promoting a strategy on TikTok for car owners who are stuck owing more on their vehicle than it’s worth. He says that instead of trading it in and rolling that negative equity into another loan, you can lease the next car and let the…

Motor1 · Apr 24

Hyundai Is Already Testing Its Next High-Performance Engine

Next month, Hyundai will begin publicly testing its next-generation high-performance N engine. The automaker is putting the motor in two Elantra N race cars that will compete in next month’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

Motor1 · Apr 24

Toyota Has 6 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

Toyota took its time venturing into electric vehicles. While competitors poured billions into the technology, the Japanese automaker did the opposite, focusing on hybrids instead. But as the automaker launches several new cars in 2026, full electric vehicles are clearly part of Toyota’s future game plan.

Motor1 · Apr 24

Nissan's New Body-On-Frame SUV Concept Revives a Classic Name

While we’re patiently waiting for Nissan to bring back the Xterra, another nameplate is coming out of retirement. Although the Terrano doesn’t have the same panache, it’s a moniker millennials will remember, harking back to the days when body-on-frame SUVs were the norm rather than the exception. While technical specifications…

Motor1 · Apr 24