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Ford Recalls 272,000 Vehicles for Bad 12-Volt Batteries—Again

Ford is stepping into 2025 with a sizable vehicle recall. This one involves 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick models, 272,817 units all total. There's a potential problem with the 12-volt underhood battery where it could suddenly fail, possibly causing the vehicle to stall while driving. Also, the auto stop/start system…

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The Mustang Shelby GT350 is Back, But Not From Ford

Fresh off the announcement that Ford and RTR were collaborating on a hopped-up EcoBoost Mustang, we now have a new Shelby GT350 in the mix. It's very different from the last one, however. For starters, Ford isn't involved in the project. This is all Shelby—with some help from a Michigan-based…

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Nissan's Small Electric SUV Is Dead On Arrival

Update: Nissan confirmed to Motor1 in an email that this recent news will not affect the next-generation Nissan Leaf. The new Leaf is still scheduled to debut this year. The story has been updated accordingly.

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The New Cadillac Lyriq-V Is Quicker Than a Blackwing

The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V will be the brand’s quickest vehicle ever when it hits showrooms later this year. The automaker revealed the high-performance electric SUV last October but didn't provide any concrete details like horsepower or acceleration. Today, Cadillac is finally sharing that info.

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Nokian's New Ultra High Performance Tire Doesn't Care About Snow

There's some fresh news in the world of tires, and it might surprise some of you. Nokian, best known for its line of snow tires, has a new ultra-high-performance all-season tire in the mix. It's called the Surpass AS01, and it has "tenacious grip" according to the Finland-based company. It's…

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Toyota's US Dealers Want a New Yaris

Toyota killed the Yaris hatchback and sedan in the United States following the 2020 model year. However, the subcompact model received a fourth generation in other markets, complete with a high-performance version from Gazoo Racing. In addition, a Yaris Cross joined the lineup, and Mazda slapped its badge again for…

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GM Could Sell Rebadged Hyundai Commercial EVs in America

Little news about the Hyundai-General Motors collaboration has surfaced since the two brands signed an unexpected Memorandum of Understanding last September. A couple of months after the partnership was announced, the Korean business newspaper Pulse reported that Hyundai could slap its badge on GM trucks. What could GM possibly get in return? Hyundai's electric commercial…

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Fiat Tops Stellantis Sales for the Fourth Consecutive Year

14. That's how many automakers are under the giant Stellantis umbrella. In 2024, Fiat sold the most cars yet again. It's the fourth consecutive year that the Italian marque delivered more vehicles than any other brand from the automotive conglomerate. That's despite the fact shipments last year dropped by about…

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Polestar Says Its Cars Are Too 'Modest' for America

Polestar has had its fair share of problems recently. The automaker ousted founding CEO Thomas Ingenlath amid massive sales declines and has been struggling to get new product out the door. But newly appointed CEO Michael Lohscheller believes one of Polestar's biggest issues—at least in America—is the way its cars…

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The Land Rover Defender Octa Is Going Racing

With 626 horsepower under the hood, the Land Rover Defender Octa is plenty fast. Whether it's fast enough to bring home racing trophies remains to be seen, but Land Rover is going to try nonetheless. Starting in 2026, the off-road brand will race largely stock Defender Octas in the FIA…

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Confirmed: Ram's Mid-Size Pickup Is Happening

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis will get his wish. Stellantis confirmed with Motor1 today that the brand is building a new mid-size truck model. However, the automaker declined to provide further details.

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Cupra Needs To Bring Cars, Not SUVs, To America

Seemingly out of nowhere, Volkswagen decided to bring one of its European brands to America. But instead of granting a US visa to the better-known Skoda or SEAT marques, the higher-ups chose the newcomer, Cupra. Cupra has been in the VW Group since 2018, but the name has been used…

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Bad News: A New Citroen 2CV Isn't Happening

Update: The initial report from Autocar suggested that Citroen was considering a new 2CV, but the French automaker has since denied those claims. Our colleagues at Motor1 Italy spoke to representatives from Citroen, who said a new 2CV isn't being considered. A small EV with the 2CV name would potentially…

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Steve Dinan Built a Better BMW M4: Review

Okay, so what the hell is a CarBahn? And what does it have to do with this $135,000, 735-horsepower BMW M4 Competition?

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Stellantis Executives Finally Get What They Want: 'Freedom'

The 2025 Detroit Auto Show was very different from those of recent memory. Formerly the North American International Auto Show, this was once a world-leading venue brimming with new vehicle debuts, concept cars, and executives hanging out in million-dollar display booths ready to brag about their companies.

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Europe's Three Best-Selling Cars in 2024 Were Not SUVs

The death of the car has been greatly exaggerated. Sure, SUVs and trucks have taken over in America and some other regions, but Europeans still love their little hatchbacks and whatnot. In 2024, the three most popular nameplates sold on the Old Continent were small cars: Dacia Sandero (cue the…

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Cummins Made a New Turbocharger for Hydrogen Engines

Hydrogen-powered vehicles are already here. Internal combustion hydrogen engines are being used in commercial applications in Europe, while numerous automakers globally have patents for hydrogen engines for both commercial and performance applications. Just like gas or diesel mills, air is mixed with fuel to make horsepower. And Cummins already has…

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You'll Pay Way Over MSRP for These New Cars

A new car's MSRP and the final price someone pays at the dealer are, sadly, often different. And if you're interested in buying a particularly popular model, you can expect to pay well over the manufacturer's suggested retail price. We've seen dealers in the last few years willing to slap…

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The Mercedes S63 E Performance Is Fast but Flawed: Review

Performance plug-in hybrids are all the rage these days. As many automakers pull back on their overly ambitious EV initiatives, they're starting to flood the market with PHEV performance cars instead. We've seen it most recently from BMW and Porsche, but Mercedes-Benz was one of the first brands to get…

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Ram Is Killing Its 500-Mile Electric Pickup

The all-electric Ram 1500 REV is still happening, but it won't have a 500-mile version as originally promised. There's no design defect or battery issue causing problems, at least none that we're aware of. Ram has simply decided not to build the long-range model.

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Genesis Built a GV80 Off-Roader, For Some Reason

Genesis isn't exactly known for its off-road prowess, but the luxury automaker decided to build a lifted GV80 nonetheless. It's called the GV80 Desert Edition, and legendary racing driver Jacky Ickx piloted it at this year's Dakar 2025 race.

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Autosport Awards Through The Years

The Awards has moved from its traditional December slot at Grosvenor House Hotel to the Roundhouse in January. But some of the history, including a selection of the key Awards, remains – and the stars often attend the event to receive their Awards in front of motorsport luminaries.

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Stellantis Wants To Take On Bentley

We certainly didn't have DS becoming a rival for Bentley or Rolls-Royce on our bingo cards. As unexpected as it might seem, Stellantis aspires to fight the ultra-luxury brands. The automaker wants to elevate the DS Automobiles brand to a higher echelon by making the Citroën spin-off brand the "Louis…

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Ford's European Sales Cratered in 2024

Gone are the days when Ford was a force to be reckoned with in Europe. The sales results for 2024 show how drastic decisions to cut models have seriously impacted demand. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has published sales data for the previous 12 months, and the numbers are…

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Lewis Hamilton Poses With Ferrari F40 on His First Day in Maranello

We can all agree it's been a terrible January for the legendary F40. One car was involved in a nasty crash in the UK, while another was damaged in a minor accident in Monaco. In more positive news, there's nothing wrong with this F40. Ferrari's own car stars in an…

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