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Honda Wants to Kick Renault Out of the Nissan Merger, Report Says

The plot thickens in the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan. Those familiar with the corporate automotive space will know French automaker Renault currently owns 35.7 percent of Nissan. It seems Honda doesn't like that. The Japanese automaker reportedly prefers to merge with a wholly owned Nissan, and has asked…

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2025: custom cars and one-off creations from the Japanese home market

What began as a celebration of Japan's custom car culture is a now a major event for many of the country's biggest automakers. We round up the news from Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

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This Chinese Company Throws A Wrench Into The Nissan-Honda Merger

This is the Nissan N7. We’ve seen it before a few times now; first in concept form at the Beijing Show of 2024, then later that year in production-intent form by November. A few days ago, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) exposed the final production model…

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We Asked Every Automaker How Many Customers Went for Manuals in 2024

In what is now an annual tradition at Motor1, we’re kicking off 2025 by sending lots of emails to automakers to see what manual transmission sales were like the previous year. This gives us a look at the state of the manual in America, where it is certainly not the…

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How the Renault-Nissan Alliance overcame crisis and redefined collaboration over two decades

Nissan and Honda announced fusion recently. By the end of 2023, the Renault-Nissan Alliance, which had existed since 1999, is usually described as having come to an end. Common structures, such as the jointly created purchasing company, are dissolved. However, the relationship between the two companies continues (along with the…

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Here’s How Much Range These Popular EVs Lose In The Cold

No matter what type of car you drive, cold weather means the fuel efficiency will go down. In the case of combustion cars, the fuel consumption will go up because cold air is denser than warm air, and because the fluids are colder, which leads to increased friction.

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Nissan electrifies its iconic R32 Skyline to preserve its charm – and show that nothing thrills like a classic

Nissan creates a one-off electrified R32 GT-R Skyline to safeguard the legacy of an automotive icon.

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The Zeekr Mix Ultra-Luxury Van Says A Lot About Where ‘Driving’ Goes Next

I feel like every automaker in this new precarious, pseudo-self-driving era wants to create an experience where the car is a sort of an extension of your home, rather than a conveyance meant that one would drive from place to place. These neo-futurists—car designers, tech bro CEOs, and investors alike…

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The 2025 Nissan Kicks Kicks Ass: Review

Nissan's recent struggles are no secret, but the company still does one thing well: cheap, small cars. The 2025 Kicks is no exception. For the new year, the brand’s smallest SUV gets some big changes to the design, interior, and powertrain, which makes the already-excellent SUV even better. Plus, customers…

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Ram CEO: 'I Want a Mid-Size Truck So Bad'

Ford has the Ranger. General Motors has the Chevrolet Colorado and the GMC Canyon. Toyota has the Tacoma. Even Nissan has a mid-size truck with the Frontier. That leaves Ram as the only major player in the full-size truck segment without a mid-size companion. Tim Kuniskis wants to change that.

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Chinese EV brands make their presence known at the Singapore Motor Show

BYD's new luxury supercar, the Yangwang U9, stole the show with its "dance" in a massive booth near the exhibition's entrance.

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Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

Automakers are joining forces to boost their scale and competitiveness to contend with industry newcomers like iPhone maker Foxconn

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When Best Motoring Pitched the Best of Japan Against Supercars

Oh to have worked at Japanese TV show Best Motoring in the 1990s. Regularly, it put together track battles featuring the coolest cars of the era driven by the most talented racers in the country at Tsukuba Circuit. It never missed. This test is particularly interesting, with Japan's best performance cars of…

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Rowland “would have found it hard to win” Mexico City E-Prix without late safety car

Oliver Rowland believes he “would have found it hard to win” the Mexico City E-Prix were it not for a late safety car followed by passing three cars in one lap for the lead.

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Mexico City E-Prix: Rowland snatches victory from Porsche after late safety car

Oliver Rowland claimed victory in the Mexico City E-Prix, beating Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Felix da Costa after capitalising on a late safety car restart to snatch the win.

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Mexico City E-Prix: Wehrlein beats team-mate da Costa to pole as Porsche dominate

Reigning Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein claimed back-to-back pole positions having bested team-mate Antonio Felix da Costa in qualifying for the Mexico City E-Prix as Porsche dominated.

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Mexico City E-Prix: Hughes tops wet FP2 as further rain threatens

Jake Hughes topped a wet but drying second practice session for the Mexico City E-Prix, with further rain a threat for Saturday’s Formula E race.

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Evans: Jaguar "definitely got some work to do" for Mexico City E-Prix

Formula E championship leader Mitch Evans claims that his Jaguar team has “definitely got some work to do” as he believes the package still lacks the pure performance of rivals Porsche and Nissan.

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Nissan's GT-R R32 Electric Conversion Is Much Heavier

After nearly two years of work, Nissan has finished restoring a GT-R R32 and converting it to electric duty. Although it looks like it just rolled off the assembly line, there are some major changes underneath the familiar skin. The iconic RB26DETT is no more, having been replaced by a pair…

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Honda Finally Reveals What It Wants From Nissan

The Honda-Nissan merger talks have been a bit cryptic. To the public, the move didn't make sense. I mean, why would Honda—a company known for stability, reliability, and good financial standing—take on the risk of Nissan, which was given "12 or 14 months to survive" in its current state? Surely…

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What Honda And Nissan Aren’t Telling Us About Their Merger

The rapidly advancing electric vehicle industry often raises more questions than it answers. The Honda-Nissan merger is no different. When complete, it would become the world’s third-largest automaker, but many details remain under wraps. Perhaps they're waiting for clarity on EV policy after Trump's inauguration, or maybe the complexities of…

The Independent UK

Edmunds: The best used all-wheel-drive cars you can get for under $25,000

All-wheel drive might not be a must-have, but it adds safety, security and peace of mind if you live in a cold climate

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Every Manual Car You Can Still Buy in 2025

Remember when nearly every car had a stick? Sadly, manual transmissions aren't as popular as they once were, as more buyers flock to automatics instead. Many automakers have phased out their six-speeds over the years as fewer customers crave the ol' do-it-yourself shifter.

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Nissan Never Approached Toyota For Merger Plan: Toyota Chairman

As the automotive industry braces for an uncertain future, consolidation of big players who were once vicious competitors is all but inevitable. Yet before a battered and diminished Nissan sought out a partner to merge with, its biggest historical competitor Toyota was never on the menu.

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Accord Sales Dropped Massively In 2024. Honda Says It Was On Purpose

Even in our crossover-filled world, the Honda Accord remains popular. It was one of the best-selling passenger cars of 2024, but that's despite the fact that its sales took a dive last year. Honda sold 162,723 in the US last year compared to 197,947 in 2023, a 17.8% decrease.

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