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The Manual Jeep Gladiator Is Probably Coming Back: Report

It has been less than two years since Jeep killed the manual-equipped Gladiator. At the time, the automaker said most Gladiator buyers opted for the automatic transmission, which wasn’t a surprise. Manual transmissions aren’t popular, but it now appears the automaker is reconsidering its decision.

Motor1 · Mar 31

Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic

Porsche has filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate like a manual or an automatic, depending on the driver's preference. The automaker filed for the patent in August 2024 with the German Patent and Trademark Office, but it was not published until early March.  

Motor1 · Mar 16

Dead: Dodge Hornet

Dodge has discontinued production of the Hornet SUV. The compact crossover first went on sale in 2023 as a competitor to the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Chevrolet Equinox. Now, after just three years on sale, Dodge is pulling the plug on its underwhelming SUV.

Motor1 · Jan 14

Koenigsegg Wants a Sports Car That's 'More Attainable'

Part of Koenigsegg's appeal is its exclusivity. There's no other brand quite like it—producing multi-million-dollar vehicles that are as much works of art as they are supercars. For now, the Swedish automaker’s lineup remains out of reach for most, but that may not always be the case.

Motor1 · Sep 25, 2025

Bugatti Is Sold Out Until 2029

The automotive industry is volatile. Emerging technologies, changing government regulations, tariffs, and fickle consumer trends make planning for the next model year a Herculean effort of hope and stress. It’s why so many automakers play it safe with their products, but there are outliers, like Bugatti. Demand for the brand’s…

Motor1 · Aug 20, 2025

The 2026 Lotus Emira Is Better. But It's Also Pricier

Update: Lotus has shared official pricing information for the 2026 Emira, confirming the figures and details about the Racing Line trim. Check out the pricing chart for each trim. 

Motor1 · Aug 1, 2025

'No One Showed Interest:' Pagani Customers Don't Want An Electric Hypercar

Pagani doesn't have trouble selling its cars. With around 50 produced every year, buyers are content to wait for an extremely long time to get their very own hand-built Italian supercar. That is, unless it's electric.

Motor1 · Jul 17, 2025

Nissan Just Issued a Major Recall for Its Funky Variable-Compression Engine

Nissan's variable-compression engine once held so much promise. The so-called VC-Turbo uses a complicated mechanism to allow operation at a low compression ratio for performance, and a high compression ratio for better fuel economy. But, reliability has been a concern, prompting a NHTSA investigation, and now, a massive recall.

Motor1 · Jul 3, 2025

There's a Reason Why Subaru WRX Sales Are Way Down

People aren't buying the Subaru WRX, or so it would seem. Through June of this year, the company has only sold 6,431 examples of its iconic sports sedan, marking a 30.8 percent decrease from last year. In June, only 350 of them made their way to buyers—a significant 74 percent…

Motor1 · Jul 2, 2025

Porsche Still Hasn't Ruled Out a Manual for the Carrera S

Manual transmissions aren't as widely available as they used to be at Porsche. The only 911 trims offered with three pedals right now are the Carrera T and the hotted up GT3. For all other variants of the iconic sports car, you'll have to settle for a dual-clutch automatic. That…

Motor1 · Mar 25, 2025