Porsche will end production of the ICE-powered Macan this summer. The company is stockpiling as many vehicles as possible. Porsche expects sales of leftover inventory to continue in 2027. After the 718 Boxster and Cayman went out of production in October 2025, another Porsche model is about to kick the bucket. It’s official: the last …
The Volkswagen ID. Polo is a completely new development, unrelated to the combustion-engine Polo. It’s available exclusively with front-wheel drive and two battery capacities: 37 kWh and 52 kWh. VW estimates the electric Polo can cover up to 283 miles (455 km) on a single charge. Volkswagen has been selling the Polo for 51 years, …
General Motors has allegedly suspended the development of its electric trucks. The automaker told Motor1 that it ‘has not canceled any electric trucks’ and that ‘EVs remain the end game for GM.’ Production for refreshed versions of its electric trucks was scheduled to start in 2028. Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in …
The Jetta X concept debuts this week at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s one of four Jetta models set to launch in China by 2028. Jetta will focus on affordable hybrid and electric vehicles. The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. …
Ford’s former EV boss shared an image of the company’s canceled three-row electric SUV on his LinkedIn page. Ford canceled the EV in 2024 due to falling demand. Ford says the EV is now a ‘research vehicle’ that is ‘informing’ its next generation of EVs. It’s been nearly two years since Ford …
Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new electric hatchback for Europe. The EV has a front motor making up to 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Ioniq 3 features Hyundai’s new Pleos Connect Infotainment system, with buttons. Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, its electric compact hatchback for Europe. …
The first electric C-Class has 473 miles (762 kilometers) of WLTP range. It has all-wheel drive and dual motors delivering 482 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm). The C-Class EV gets optional predictive air suspension and rear-wheel steering. A single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version with more range will follow in 2027. Mercedes is living up to its promise of …
The boxy SUV will be joined by a second concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The hardcore off-roader has auxiliary lights and beefy all-terrain tires. If a production version follows, it could be exclusive to China. It’s safe to say it has been a busy week for Nissan. Aside from teasing the return of …
Mercedes-Benz will reveal the new electric C-Class on April 20. The automaker revealed the car’s interior ahead of its debut. The cabin looks identical to the electric GLC that debuted last year. Mercedes-Benz will launch the electric C-Class sometime soon. Ahead of its full reveal, the automaker has shown off the car’s …
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, …