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Dead: Jeep Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid
Stellantis has officially canceled the Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid pickup after promising an electrified version in 2021. Here's what it's doing instead.
Acura Kills Its Electric ZDX After Just One Year
Acura will discontinue its electric ZDX SUV after just one year in production, citing changing market conditions.
Tom Matano, 'Father' of the Mazda Miata, Dies at 77
Matano’s career spanned decades, with stints at GM, BMW, and Mazda. He was also an educator, running the design department at San Francisco’s Academy of Arts University.
BMW Charts a New Design Direction: 'Way More Subtle' Cars Ahead
A senior BMW designer pledges a return to cleaner, less shouty designs for the upcoming Neue Klasse models. The 2027 iX3 leads the way, but way more are coming.
Mercedes Plans New Entry-Level Car Because Volume Matters
Mercedes will discontinue the A-Class in the coming years, but a new base model is in the works to slot below the CLA.
Bentley Sticking With Gas Engines Amid 'Dip In Demand for Luxury EVs'
Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser admits demand for high-end EVs is weaker than planned, which is why cars with combustion engines are not going away.
The Electric Ferrari Looks Hilarious With Fake Body Panels
For the first time, the Ferrari EV has been photographed carrying the production body. However, the final look is obscured by an extra layer of weird disguise.
BMW Is Still Committed to Sedans: 'The Core of the Brand'
BMW says that it's still committed to the traditional family sedan even in an era of SUVs. 'We have said BMW is standing for sedans.'
The 2026 Nissan Sentra Is a Sleeker, Smarter Civic Competitor. We Got an Early Look
Nissan has redesigned the compact Sentra sedan for 2026, giving it a much-needed visual makeover inside and out. Here are the details.
A Ford Mustang Hybrid Might Actually Happen
Ford first announced it would build a Mustang hybrid in 2017, but it hasn't done so yet. That could change. The company is reportedly developing a hybrid Mustang.
New BMW X5: First Official Look
BMW teases the new X5 with camouflaged prototypes of the hydrogen version due in 2028. The gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and battery EV flavors are coming sooner.
It's Happening: Porsche Confirms New Gas Boxster and Cayman
Porsche has had a change of heart. The fully electric 718 will be joined by gasoline models. However, only the 'top' Boxster and Cayman are getting ICE power.
This Tiny Engine Could Save Internal Combustion. We Talked to the Company's CEO
Horse Powertrain's suitcase-size internal combustion powertrains could be exactly what the industry needs. Motor1 sat down with CEO Matias Giannini.
The Cheapest Toyota RAV4 Isn't a Hybrid. And It Isn't for America
A joint venture between Toyota and GAC has spawned the Chinese RAV4. It's called the Wildlander, and it will be sold with a non-hybrid base engine.
Tom Matano, 'Father' of the Mazda Miata, Dies at 76
Matano’s career spanned decades, with stints at GM, BMW, and Mazda. He was also an educator, running the design department at San Francisco’s Academy of Arts University.
Willow Springs Gets Its First Major Improvements: 'We Are Excited to Preserve the History'
Willow Springs International Raceway has received its first upgrades, which were made to the 1.8-mile road course and kart course. Check out what else is new.