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These New Lowrider Stamps From The US Postal Service Rule

Lowrider culture got started in post-WWII America. The exact birthplace of the lowrider remains up for debate, but the importance of lowrider culture to Chicanos and Mexican Americans is clear.

Motor1 · Mar 17

Buick Might Bring Back The Sedan: Report

Buick hasn’t sold a sedan in the United States since 2020, when the automaker discontinued production of the last Regal (even though the nameplate lives on in China). Now, though, a new report alleges that Buick might return to the segment.

Motor1 · Mar 17

The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender

The most hardcore off-road offerings on the marketplace have nothing on the new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro. At least, in one very specific metric that you don't actually use that often: wading depth.

Motor1 · Mar 17

Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

"Can we switch sides?" my daughter asks, squinting. "The sun bothering you?" I ask her. “Yeah—I can’t see." "Sure," I say, getting up to move around the table, "let’s swap." We settle into our new seats before a massive vehicle covers the window entirely.

Motor1 · Mar 16

870 Miles Without Refueling? Renault Bets On Range-Extending EVs

Renault’s ally Nissan has been selling range extenders for a decade, but the French brand has so far steered clear of using combustion engines as generators to charge the battery. However, that’s about to change. It’s working on a new platform intended for compact and midsize models, engineered primarily as…

Motor1 · Mar 16

BMW Eyes EV Sales Matching Gas Cars In Just Four Years

While many automakers rushed to set end dates for combustion engines, only to backtrack on their EV-only agendas a few years later, BMW has remained committed to ICE. Munich advocates for a wide array of powertrains because it knows there isn’t a globally applicable solution.

Motor1 · Mar 16

Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions

Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Maps called "Ask Maps," which uses the company’s Gemini AI to answer more complex questions while you’re planning a…

Motor1 · Mar 13

Ford Has Already Recalled 7.4 Million Cars This Year

Last year, Ford Motor Company issued more recalls than any other automaker ever. It surpassed the previous record holder, General Motors, by more than double, with 153 recalls affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.   

Motor1 · Mar 13

Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6

The 2027 Kia Telluride is missing something that made it wildly popular—a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Kia replaced the 3.8-liter six-cylinder with a smaller, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder in its newest SUV, while adding a hybrid option. But there are several good reasons for the swap.  

Motor1 · Mar 13

Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'

Plenty of digital ink has been spilled since Porsche announced it would take the electric route for the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman. The promise was made almost precisely four years ago, on March 18, 2022. At the time, then-CEO Oliver Blume said the 718 EV would go on sale…

Motor1 · Mar 13