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GM Says It Has 'Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks'

Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in late 2021. It was General Motors’ first vehicle on the new Ultium battery platform and the first big step toward selling only electric vehicles by 2035. That platform would go on to underpin the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ—but…

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Man Goes To Discount Tire With A Wheel Leaking Air. Then A Worker Steps In: 'Without Getting A New Tire?'

Auto parts stores and their employees often get a bad rap. People complain about high prices, inconsistent service, and unknowledgeable staff.

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‘I Fell In Love With It’: Man Buys 15,000-Pound RV. Then He Tries To Buy A GMC Truck To Tow It. There’s Just One Problem

A man bought a 15,000-pound RV and then realized that he lacked a necessary piece of equipment to use it: a truck capable of towing it.

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'Did We Cost Ourselves?': Man Trades-In His Car. Then A Salesman Realizes They Didn’t Give Him Enough Money For It

An Ohio dealership claims its sales manager called a customer back three days after a sale to tell them it underpaid for their trade-in and wanted to reissue the paperwork at a higher value.

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‘I’m Just Trying To Learn’: Woman Asks Mechanic Questions About Her Car. Then He Holds Her ‘Hostage’

A woman says she was asking her mechanic so many questions about the work being done on her car that he asked her to get in the vehicle, then lifted it into the air on the shop’s hydraulic lift with her still inside.

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Man 'Going Through A Hard Time' Brings In Tire Needing A Patch. Then The Mechanic Decides To Take Care Of Him: 'Good Dude'

Getting a tire repaired can be costly and usually comes at a time when you least expect it. This unexpected expense can cause stress and worry when finances are tight.

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Alleged Los Angeles Car Theft Ring Exposed By Victim

It’s the worst nightmare of any car enthusiast–Walking out of your house and not finding your car where you left it. Gone, stolen, and no longer in your safe embrace. It’s a panic: calling friends, family, the police, and taking almost any means necessary to find your missing car. Imagine,…

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Man Buys Armor All. Then A Detailer Says He’d Be Better Off Getting This Product At Walmart Or Amazon: ‘Just Throw It Away’

A bottle of Armor All sits in millions of glove boxes and garage shelves across the country. According to one mobile detailer, they all belong in the trash.

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Buy A Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Before It's Too Late

It's nearly the end for the Cadillac CT4. Back in October, the automaker confirmed production will wrap in June, but before that, Cadillac must close the order book. This will reportedly happen in just a couple of weeks.

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'This Is A $20,000 Issue': Man Buys Through Carvana. Then He Tries To Use His Warranty When Something Goes Wrong

Some stories make it seem like the only words that auto warranty providers know are "denied" and "no." At least that’s the impression given by the tale of a man who recently bought a 2020 GMC Yukon XL.

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Waymo Goes On Houston Road—It Wasn’t Prepared For Houston Drivers: 'We About To Have Waymo Road Rage Incidents'

A woman is going viral on TikTok after sharing what appears to be the aftermath of a crash involving a Waymo vehicle and an 18-wheeler.

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Mercedes Explains Where The V12 Survives And Where It's Dead

The writing had been on the wall for quite some time, and now it’s official. Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the V12 engine across European Union markets as the twin-turbo 6.0-liter unit falls victim to stricter emissions regulations. In a statement to Motor1, a company spokesperson explained that the impending arrival of…

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The Subaru WRX Is Dying In Japan, But There's Good News For America

The Subaru WRX is dead in Japan. According to a statement posted on the automaker’s consumer website in its domestic market, production of the WRX S4 is ending, including the WRX S4 STI. The automaker will stop accepting orders on May 18.

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'A Real Porsche:' CEO Says New Gas SUV Won't Be A Rebadged Audi

Europeans had to say goodbye to the first-generation Macan in 2024 when Porsche retired the model after it failed to meet new cybersecurity regulations. Globally, the gasoline-fueled crossover is going out of production sometime in the middle of the year, leaving a huge gap in the company’s lineup. That void…

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Chrysler Just Replaced Its Cheapest Minivan

After six years on the market, the Chrysler Voyager is dead. Introduced for 2020 as a cheaper option to the Pacifica, following Dodge's discontinuation of the Grand Caravan, Chrysler is replacing the Voyager with a new Pacific LX trim.

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Kia's Fastest EV6 Is No Longer Available In The US

Update 3/5/2026: Kia has provided Motor1 with the following statement concerning the 2026 EV6GT:

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Want A Manual Nissan Z Nismo? You'll Have To Beg

Nissan plans to course-correct production of its Z sports car. Initially, the automaker produced too many vehicles, which inevitably sat on dealer lots. Heavy incentives helped offload that volume, but Nissan doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice.

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Volvo Recalls 40,000 EVs For Fire Risk

Update 2/25/26: Volvo's recall will affect 189 EX30 EVs in the United States. The automaker has also provided a statement that we have added below.

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The Mercedes 'Baby' G-Class Might Look Something Like This

A smaller take on an iconic SUV—that’s the general idea behind Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming "Baby" G-Class. This pint-sized off-roader will expand the German luxury automaker’s SUV lineup by one, offering a more compact yet still capable alternative to the legendary G-Class.

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Audi Boss Tells Employees The Sports Car Isn't Canceled. Coming In 2027

When reports surfaced about Porsche potentially axing the electric Boxster and Cayman, it didn’t take long for the rumor mill to suggest Audi’s version would suffer the same fate. In a statement to Motor1, spokesperson Daniel Schuster dismissed the gossip as pure speculation, insisting the Concept C remained on track.…

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The Mini Countryman 'Hasn't Played All Of Its Cards Yet,' Says Design Boss

Off-roading and overlanding are all the rage these days. More automakers are leaning into that rugged aesthetic, be it with heavily cladded iterations of their unibody crossovers or entirely new SUVs designed to go off the beaten path.

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'If You Go Too Digital, You Lose The Connection:' Mini Won't Get Rid Of Buttons

Touchscreens are still a hot topic. Shortly after the rise of the iPhone, automakers went all in on screen technology, adding massive, all-encompassing displays to the center of their vehicles. It was all in an effort to appeal to the next-generation of buyers.

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Audi Denies Sports Car Cancellation Rumors

Audi’s lineup could certainly use more spice. With no TT or R8 in the portfolio, a dedicated sports car is sorely missing. Ingolstadt doesn’t even sell a coupe or a convertible these days, having waved goodbye to the two-door A5 models some time ago. There is, however, a light at…

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The Clever Engineering That Makes The Toyota GR GT So Special

The GR GT may have debuted just two months ago, but we here at Motor1 already got an early look at Toyota’s new sports car during the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon. Toyota had lots of juicy hardware on display, including a full body cutaway that revealed the engine, gearbox, and…

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Dead: Lexus LC

Pour one out for the Lexus LC. The company confirmed that it will discontinue it V8-powered coupe and convertible following the 2026 model year. In an emailed statement to Motor1, a Lexus spokesperson told us:

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