HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Mazda Hits The Brakes On EVs, Doubles Down On Hybrids

Mazda has been slower than most when it comes to electrification—but that might actually work in its favor. While other brands are pulling back from aggressive EV pushes after losing huge amounts of money, Mazda is able to shift to hybrid production without taking much of a hit.

Motor1 · May 13

Toyota CEO: RAV4-Based Pickup Is An 'Opportunity For Us'

Ever since the Ford Maverick debuted, people have been wondering when Toyota would launch a competitor. It’s been five years, and the Japanese automaker has yet to launch a proper compact pickup, not that it's eager to do so. But when the time comes, Toyota will have something ready, and…

Motor1 · May 13

Mazda's EV Delay Is Barely A Pivot

The company just delayed its first EV project by two years. In doing so, it admitted that it had barely started on the hard part.

InsideEVs · May 12

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are reconsidering sedans in their lineups are rising prices and proposed fuel economy standards challenge crossover dominance across the industry.

InsideEVs · Apr 21

Kia Promises New Mid-Size Truck For US And Global 'Flagship' SUV

Kia has big plans for the rest of the decade. Today, the Korean automaker laid out its mid-to-long-term strategy through 2030, detailing several upcoming models, which include a mid-size body-on-frame pickup for the United States and a global "flagship" electric SUV. The automaker presented its global plan at its annual…

Motor1 · Apr 9

The Chevy Camaro Is Making A Comeback: Report

The Chevrolet Camaro is reportedly making a comeback. According to a new report, General Motors will build the new sports car on the same platform that will underpin the next-generation Cadillac CT5.  

Motor1 · Apr 8

'Unless Things Change, We Will Not Survive': Even Toyota Doesn't Feel Safe Right Now

In an overly-cautious message to suppliers, Toyota's outgoing CEO issues a stern warning that it hopes will usher change into the way the industry operates.

InsideEVs · Mar 27

Volkswagen Admits Defeat And Pulls Skoda From China

Škoda’s spectacular downfall in China needs to be studied. For many years, it was the company’s largest market, but sales began to slip toward the end of the last decade. Amid fierce competition driven by the meteoric rise of local automakers, the Volkswagen Group is pulling its Czech brand out…

Motor1 · Mar 26

A Mercedes G63 Convertible Is Finally Happening: Report

Before the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible, and the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet, which you can get with a manual, there was the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet. Mercedes began building G-Class convertibles in 1979, but the two-door drop-top never reached America before production ended over a decade ago.…

Motor1 · Mar 20

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Is Coming With 646 Horsepower: Report

"Uncompromising AMG." That’s how Mercedes described its new high-performance coupe when it released teaser images earlier this year. Few details were shared, except that the tail-happy prototype was based on the CLE and that the production model would be part of the ultra-exclusive “Mythos” series. While we wait for the…

Motor1 · Mar 19