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BMW Eyes EV Sales Matching Gas Cars In Just Four Years

While many automakers rushed to set end dates for combustion engines, only to backtrack on their EV-only agendas a few years later, BMW has remained committed to ICE. Munich advocates for a wide array of powertrains because it knows there isn’t a globally applicable solution.

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Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions

Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Maps called "Ask Maps," which uses the company’s Gemini AI to answer more complex questions while you’re planning a…

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Ford Has Already Recalled 7.4 Million Cars This Year

Last year, Ford Motor Company issued more recalls than any other automaker ever. It surpassed the previous record holder, General Motors, by more than double, with 153 recalls affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.

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Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6

The 2027 Kia Telluride is missing something that made it wildly popular—a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Kia replaced the 3.8-liter six-cylinder with a smaller, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder in its newest SUV, while adding a hybrid option. But there are several good reasons for the swap.

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Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'

Plenty of digital ink has been spilled since Porsche announced it would take the electric route for the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman. The promise was made almost precisely four years ago, on March 18, 2022. At the time, then-CEO Oliver Blume said the 718 EV would go on sale…

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Rivian R2 Launches With Its Priciest Trim: $57,990

When Rivian revealed the R2 a year ago, it said the new electric SUV would start at $45,000. That’s still true, but that entry-level variant isn’t going on sale until late 2027. Instead, Rivian will start selling the top-tier R2 Performance first, which goes on sale as soon as this…

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The New BMW 7 Series Will Keep The Huge Grille And Split Lights

The new iX3 marks a radical design departure for BMW, but we won't see the fresh look on all BMW cars. Although most models from Munich will embrace the Neue Klasse aesthetic in the coming years, the 7 Series won’t be one of them. The luxury sedan is getting a…

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BMW Is Building A G-Class Rival. Here's Everything We Know

As SUVs continue to boom in popularity, so too does interest in rugged, off-road–focused models. Many automakers have turned their everyday crossovers into more capable adventure vehicles—or launched entirely new models designed with off-road capability in mind. Now BMW is finally ready to join the trend, as the German automaker…

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Audi Says Looks Still Matter Most To Buyers

The Concept C hits the reset button on Audi’s design at a time when the company’s sales are falling. Demand dropped by 2.9 percent last year compared to 2024, which wasn’t a great year either, as shipments plummeted by 11.8 percent versus 2023. Changing how cars look could significantly impact…

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The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Delivers All-Season Entertainment: Review

Dodge is quick to call the Charger a muscle car, which would make sense given its history. But I don’t think it really fits that bill. While this new Charger is definitely a sharper, sleeker version of the car it replaces, it actually more closely resembles a different type of…

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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.

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New Alpine A110 Staying Electric, But There's A Gas Backup Plan

One of Europe’s most beloved sports cars is going electric. Alpine is readying an all-new version of the A110, with two electric motors, two battery packs, and a lightweight driving feel. It’s destined to take on rivals like Audi and Porsche in the burgeoning EV sports car space.

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The Renault Bridger Shows It's Still Hip To Be Square

The Renault Group is grabbing all the automotive headlines today with its “futuREady” agenda, signaling the arrival of 36 models by 2030. We’ve already seen the new Dacia Striker lifted wagon, but the main brand also has something to show. Meet Bridger, a refreshingly boxy crossover bound to compete in…

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Why 0-60 MPH Is The Standard For Measuring Car Acceleration

When your car-obsessed buddy, a professional car journalist, or even the automaker itself says something like, "The McLaren 750S gets from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.3 seconds,” you know that’s a quick car. Highway speed from a standstill in about the same amount of time it takes…

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Ford CEO: Australia Needs A New Ute

Ford CEO Jim Farley was recently in Australia, where he spoke to local media. The subject of a Ute revival came up, and it appears Farley agrees that the Aussie market needs a new car truck.

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Official: Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Costs $103,490

Update: Ford has released an official statement to Motor1 confirming pricing for the Dark Horse SC. The story has been updated.

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Volkswagen Gives China The Massive Screens It Craves

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The Bugatti Bolide Takes On Miami's F1 Track

As the sun rises over South Florida, the roar of the legendary W16 engine echoes throughout the Miami International Autodrome. In the pits, a line of Bugatti Bolides glints in the early light, their exposed carbon-fiber bodies catching every ray.

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BMW Sends The Alpina XB7 Off In Style

Production for the BMW Alpina XB7 is about to end. To celebrate, the automaker is producing a special Manufaktur edition for the United States and Canada.

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Audi Quietly Ends A8 Orders In Germany, Signaling The Sedan's Demise

Things are shaking up in the full-size luxury sedan market. Mercedes recently introduced a thoroughly updated S-Class as a preemptive answer to the forthcoming BMW 7 Series facelift. Lexus is pulling the plug on the LS after a 37-year run, and we’ve now learned the Audi A8’s future is up…

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Spied: Audi Q9 Prototype Tests Its Towing Abilities

Sometime this year, Audi will unveil the three-row Q9 SUV. New spy photos have captured the upcoming model testing on public roads, and it looks close to production-ready.

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Happy 70th Birthday, Seatbelt

Depending on who you ask, the first traditional seatbelt debuted as a concept 70 years ago—happy birthday, king. Even though there’s a bit of controversy over when the first official seatbelt was patented (inventors Roger Griswold and Hugh de Haven applied for a patent in 1955), Volvo’s two-point, cross-chest diagonal…

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BMW 3 Series Goes Electric: The i3 Returns March 18

Update: BMW has released images of camouflaged prototypes undergoing final testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The disguised i3 50 xDrive sedan uses the same dual-motor setup as the iX3 50 xDrive Neue SUV, with an identical combined output of 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet (645 Newton-meters) of torque.

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Gordon Murray's $3-Million Track Monster Is Nearly Here

Would you believe that Gordon Murray’s T.50 supercar is already six years old? It seemed like just yesterday that the former McLaren F1 designer debuted his radical, fan-powered coupe. Since its debut in 2020, all 100 road-going examples of the T.50 sold out quickly. But don’t worry, an even more…

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Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Return For 2028: Report

Since the death of the previous generation, Dodge devotees have demanded a V8 version of the Charger. Thankfully, it could be on its way as early as next year.

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