DARK SECRETS: 7 | Vintage Vibes

Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money

Jerry Seinfeld’s former Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124) sold for $320,000 (about €276,000) at Amelia Island.

Motor1 · Mar 15

The Guardian view on a green wake-up call for Friedrich Merz: Europe’s political centre loses its way again

Editorial: The German chancellor and his Social Democrat coalition partners need to learn the right lessons, after an election reverse in Germany’s third-largest state

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12

Mercedes-Benz launches the Rolls-Royce of the minivan world — and the all-electric VLE promises a 'limousine-like ride'

With a 435-mile range and a cinema screen in the rear, the VLE is one of the first all-electric people carriers to push into luxury territory.

TechRadar · Mar 11

These Car Brands Have The Cheapest And Priciest Destination Fees

You’re not imagining it: destination fees have skyrocketed in recent years. What used to be a few hundred dollars added to the price of a new car has turned into a $1,000, $2,000, or even $3,000 mandatory charge, depending on the automaker.

Motor1 · Mar 5

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

A new study ranks automakers based on how clean and responsible their supply chains are. These are the winners and losers.

InsideEVs · Mar 4

Audi Never Considered A Four-Cylinder RS5: 'Not For A Single Second'

The new Audi RS5 debuted a few weeks ago, and from the jump, we were certain it would keep its V6 engine—which it did. As some automakers downsized the engines in their performance models, like Mercedes-Benz, Audi never even considered a four-cylinder engine for the RS5.  

Motor1 · Mar 3

Land Rover's Baby Defender Is Still Happening And Will Be 'Well Advanced'

We haven’t heard much about Land Rover’s long-rumored “baby” Defender lately. The last major update was in 2024, when reports suggested the pint-sized off-roader was still in the works. Now, though, the project is picking up momentum—and the company is finally ready to share a few details.

Motor1 · Mar 2

Urgent Mercedes Recall: Certain EQB Models Flagged for High-Voltage Battery Hazards

What if your brand-new electric SUV – a vehicle you trusted as the future of driving – suddenly became a potential fire hazard? That’s exactly what’s playing out with a major recall affecting thousands of Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUVs, turning an exciting era of electrification into a dramatic safety spotlight.

The Free Financial Advisor · Mar 1

This V12-Swapped Datsun 240Z Sounds Like A Ferrari

There's something special about an engine-swapped 240Z. The lines of those old Datsuns still look cool to this day, and there's plenty of room in the engine bay for creative choices. Plus, you can find relatively inexpensive donors to kick off your project. 

Motor1 · Feb 23

Mercedes-Benz's 'Baby' G-Class Won't Be EV Only

Mercedes-Benz is changing course. The automaker will no longer offer its upcoming "Baby" G-Class exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle. The new model will also allegedly feature a hybrid powertrain option.

Motor1 · Feb 23