Polestar argues plug-in hybrids add complexity without bringing zero emissions. The Geely-owned brand claims people rarely charge them. Polestar thinks PHEVs are ‘fast becoming irrelevant.’ People are spoiled for choice when shopping for a new car. Gasoline, diesel, mild hybrid, full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery EVs, and even fuel-cell hydrogen vehicles all make up today’s …
Nissan wants more sports cars beyond the GT-R and Z. The company is exploring an entire ‘sports lineup’ with more enthusiast-focused models. Executives have hinted at the return of the Silvia nameplate Nissan is gearing up for a comeback. We were on hand earlier this week as the company unveiled the new Rogue E-Power Hybrid …
Nissan confirmed to Motor1 that the R36 GT-R won’t be fully electric. It’ll likely use a hybrid twin-turbo V6 instead. The company says there isn’t a market for electric sports cars at the moment. It’s been a big week for fans of the Nissan GT-R. During our visit to the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, …
Ford will launch the next-generation F-150 and Super Duty pickups by 2029. Ford plans to have a renewed lineup by the end of the decade. This will include Ford’s new mid-size electric truck. Ford has confirmed that the next-generation F-150 will arrive by 2029. The automaker has established a new Product Creation …
The Tesla Model S and Model X are set to be discontinued. Tesla will create a final Signature Series of each model, and these will be extremely limited in quantity. To purchase one, you’ll need to be invited. Earlier this year, Tesla announced plans to discontinue both the Model S and Model X. The plan …
Mini and Austrian design house Vagabund created a pair of custom Countryman. The cars pay homage to festival lifestyle and feature externally mounted speakers. Mini raised the ride height and mounted custom wheel covers to enhance the look. Mini loves to see its vehicles customized. And Mini owners have created all sorts of great-looking Coopers …
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said, ‘There were many mistakes” with Infiniti. The automaker learned Infiniti does not need a dedicated architecture to succeed. The executive said the brand needs at least 5 models before it can begin to grow. Infiniti is in the rebuilding stages. The luxury brand has struggled in …
Honda recalls 440,000 Odyssey minivans for faulty curtain airbags. Certain road conditions can cause the second- and third-row airbags to deploy unexpectedly. The vehicles have software that could misinterpret certain inputs as side impacts, triggering airbag deployment. Honda has issued a safety recall for 440,830 Odyssey minivans. The vehicles have second and …
The VW ID.3 Neo brings substantial improvements to the user interface. A new row of physical buttons provides shortcuts to climate settings. VW is adding dedicated rear window switches and a rotary knob. The ID.3 Neo also gets one-pedal driving and a vehicle-to-load function. Volkswagen has been talking a great deal about how it’s listened …
BMW isn’t giving up on special cars, but it’s prioritizing high-volume products. Previous ‘brand shapers’ were the i3 and i8. A rugged SUV could join the lineup around the decade’s end. These are some of the busiest times in BMW’s history. Between now and the end of 2027, the German luxury automaker will roll out …