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Why Mid-Engine Cars Handle So Well: Motor101

Even if you have only a passing interest in cars, you know the fast ones usually have their engines behind the driver. When handling is a priority, putting the engine behind the passenger compartment, but ahead of the rear axle, is ideal.

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Volvo Boss Thinks All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035: 'There's No Turning Back'

It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge…

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Volkswagen Asked Its Italian Designers to Draw a Coupe You Can’t Buy

The Volkswagen Group is on the verge of spicing up its electric lineup with the Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs. Audi’s Concept C is also slated for a 2027 launch, but what about VW’s mainstream brand? Wolfsburg isn’t planning a dedicated sports car, yet it asked Italdesign to sketch one…

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BMW Says Europe's Gas Engine Ban 'Can Kill an Industry'

BMW watched from the sidelines as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Volvo, and others announced lofty EV goals a few years ago, only to backtrack in recent months. Munich never vowed to go fully electric within a set timeframe, instead preferring to give customers the freedom of choice. It projects demand will…

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The Ferrari Testarossa Is Back

The name Testarossa carries serious weight in Ferrari’s legacy. Originally launched in 1984 as the successor to the Berlinetta Boxer—and named after the 1950s Testa Rossa race car—the first Testarossa quickly became one of the brand’s most iconic and successful models of all time, remaining in production for over a…

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Nissan's New Hybrid Engine Could Beat Hyundai and Toyota. Here's How

Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own.

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The 10 Best Selling Luxury Cars of 2025 (So Far)

Luxury cars don’t fly off dealership lots quite like mainstream models. Thanks to some combination of price and exclusivity, premium vehicles tend to move at a slower pace than mass-market offerings.

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The GT-R May Be Dead, But the Z Keeps Its Best Paint Job Alive

Nissan has a new Heritage Edition available for the 2026 Z sports car—and it looks sharp. Unfortunately, this latest makeover is just a visual upgrade, but it harkens back to the Z's past with a touch of GT-R influence in the Midnight Purple paint.

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Mercedes Design Boss Slams BMW and Audi For Their New Interiors

If reports are to be believed, there could come a day when a BMW engine powers a Mercedes. But while the rumor mill speculates on such an unholy alliance, the two German luxury automakers remain fierce rivals. The man in charge of design at the three-pointed star didn’t hold back…

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Cupra's Outlandish Concept Rejects Minimalism for Maximum Impact

There’s a trend among automakers to adopt a minimalist design approach by reducing creases and sharp edges. Just look at the new BMW iX3, for example. But SEAT’s Cupra brand is heading in the opposite direction, considering sharp lines define its cars. The radically styled Tindaya concept showcases massively intricate…

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The Hyundai Three Concept Looks Like a Futuristic Veloster

Hyundai waited for all the other brands to unveil their new cars at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich before pulling the wraps off the Concept Three, ensuring rivals wouldn’t steal its thunder. What is it? A glimpse into the future of a smaller Ioniq model, with a design that…

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The 2026 Lexus IS Teaches an Old Dog New Tricks

[UPDATE] Lexus has confirmed the 2026 IS for the United States, strictly as the IS 350 with rear- or all-wheel drive.

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One German Automaker Vows To Keep the V-12 Alive

With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer.

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Polestar's New Performance Sedan Is Here. But Will It Come to America?

After five years of teasers that began with the Precept concept in 2020, the Polestar 5 is finally here. Polestar’s new flagship sedan debuts today at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s set to challenge the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air.

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Mercedes-Benz's 'Baby G' Won't Be Just a Mini G-Class: 'It’s a Completely New Development'

Even though the G-Class nameplate is nearly 50 years old, it remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic vehicles. Now, the German automaker is looking to build on that legacy with a new model—unofficially dubbed the “Baby G”—set to arrive sometime in the next year.

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The Skoda Vision O Concept Is a Love Letter to Big Wagons

Crossovers and SUVs may reign supreme in most parts of the world, but wagons still matter in Europe. Since 2016, the growing popularity of the Octavia Combi and Superb Combi has made Skoda the best-selling brand on the continent in this segment. With the Vision O concept, the Czech automaker,…

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The Base Mercedes-Benz GLC Has a Third Screen You Can't Touch

Update: The trim panel is a “decorative feature,” a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson has informed Motor1. It can feature a personal photo or one of 12 predefined images, which the user can choose in the central touchscreen. Owners cannot upgrade the panel to a functional touchscreen.

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The New Renault Clio Proves Small Cars Still Matter, Thankfully

Seventeen million. That’s how many Clios Renault has been sold since the supermini launched in 1990. It’s by far the most popular French car ever made, with more than triple the volume of the Citroën 2CV despite the latter’s 42-year run.

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Watch the Hybrid Porsche 911 Turbo S Rip Around the Nürburgring

The Porsche 911 Turbo S has gone hybrid, and unsurprisingly, it’s very quick. With 701 horsepower alongside significant chassis and aerodynamic tweaks, Porsche claims a 14-second improvement over its previous Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time. Porsche factory driver Jörg Bergmeister piloted the new Turbo S to a 7:03.92 around the German…

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The Ford Focus Deserved Better

The Ford Focus is leaving us this year. While that might not mean a huge deal to the US, for Europe, it’s a bit of a kick in the teeth. The reason is simple: It was a brilliant car on pretty much every level.

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Oh Good, the Electric Mercedes C-Class Is Also Getting a Jumbo Grille

The GLC with EQ Technology is Mercedes’ big star (pun intended) at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this week. However, the luxury brand figured it would also be a good occasion to tease the electric crossover’s sedan equivalent. A shadowy image gives us our first glimpse of the C-Class…

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The Mercedes-Benz GLC Goes Electric. And It Has Some Impressive Stats

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has been a staple of the lineup since its US debut in 2015. The luxury SUV is consistently one of the automaker’s top sellers, and it’s an admirable alternative to the likes of the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.

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This Gorgeous Rolls-Royce Restomod Hides A Quiet Secret

Restomods have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. There are dozens of companies out there ready to refurbish and extend the lifespan of your classic automobile.

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This Is the New 911 Turbo S—Porsche's Most Powerful 911 Ever

Last year, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS went hybrid in pursuit of more power without increasing emissions. Now, the almighty Turbo is doing the same—and the effects are profound.

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The ID. Cross Shows VW Is Serious About Bringing Back Buttons

It’s shaping up to be a busy IAA Mobility Show for Volkswagen next week. In Munich, attendees will see the first electric GTI, albeit still camouflaged. A disguised Polo without a combustion engine will also be on display, joined by an even smaller electric hatchback: the ID. Every1 concept. But…

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