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China's Zeekr Brand Wants To Give BMW And Mercedes A Run For Their Money: Interview

We spoke with Zeekr's European CEO about how the Chinese luxury brand is luring European buyers—and whether that strategy could work in the US.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 28 -

Mercedes Isn't Sold On Extended-Range EVs: 'Would You Really Switch?'

Mercedes says its plug-in hybrids already offer enough electric range for most daily driving needs.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 20 -

Mercedes Says Coupe SUVs Are Here To Stay: 'There's A Fan Base'

Mercedes-Benz says buyers still want coupe SUVs because they offer the best of both worlds.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 19 -

Alfa Romeo's Design Boss Tells Us What Comes After The Cuorerosso: Video

Alejandro Mesonero, head of Alfa design, discusses the Cuorerosso concept and future models.

By Jeff Perez

Oct 16 -

Bentley Says No To Front Passenger Screens: 'Technology Has To Add Value'

The Bentley Torcal EV skips the dashboard-mounted display despite the feature spreading across the industry.

By Maddox Kay

Sep 23 -

BMW M Boss Frank Van Meel On The Future Of M, EVs, And Keeping The Fun Alive

The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel.

By Adrian Padeanu

Aug 25 -

McLaren's Manual Supercar Won't Define What Comes Next: 'It Is Not A Preview Of The Future'

The McL 6GT revives one of Bruce McLaren’s most ambitious ideas, but the company says its radical design won’t shape future models.

By Jeff Perez

Aug 18 -

Porsche Will Build Any One-Off You Want, Even A Cayenne

It's not just the 911—Porsche tells Motor1 that Sonderwunsch is already working on bespoke four-door projects.

By Jeff Perez

Aug 18 -

Dodge's CEO Says The Best Is Yet To Come: 'We're Going To Go Faster'

Matt McAlear discusses the 600-hp Charger Super Bee, the upcoming GLH, and what’s next for the SRT brand.

By Anthony Alaniz

Aug 11 -

Mercedes Admits It Went 'Too Far' Removing Buttons. But Screens Aren't Going Anywhere

Mercedes says customers still love giant displays, but future models will bring back more physical controls for key functions.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 31 -

'We're Here to Deliver:' How A Forgotten Hypercar Company Plans To Make A Big Comeback

After years out of the spotlight, Apollo is back with the sold-out Evo and a long-term plan to return to its rebellious German roots.

By Alex Goy

Jul 29 -

Why Red Bull's First Hypercar Had To Have A V10: Interview

Cosworth's Commercial Director, Chris Willoughby, tells us how the company decided on a 10-cylinder engine for the RB17.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 21 -

BMW Explains Why It Finally Gave The M2 All-Wheel Drive

America usually drives BMW to build us cars, but this time one other country played a role.

By Jared Levenson

Jul 15 -

Hennessey Tells Us The Craziest Things It's Ever Put In A Car

Gold, cigars, and even guns—Hennessey will do almost anything you want. Almost.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 15 -

'We'd Rebody The Whole Car:' Hennessey Says Anything Is Possible With Its New One-Off Division

Hennessey's Director of Design, Nathan Malinick, breaks down what's possible with the company’s Maverick division.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 15 -

'Unexpected' Isn't Over: Lamborghini Hints At More Sterrato Models

Lamborghini tells us that more Sterrato models could be on the way.

By Jeff Perez

Jul 14 -

BMW Explains Why The X5 Isn't More Off-Road Focused

The X5 is already more capable than most owners require and BMW may still have another car coming to take on the Defender and G-Class.

By Jared Levenson

Jul 10 -

BMW Explains Why It Got Rid Of The X5's Best Feature

The new X5 says goodbye to the split tailgate, and BMW says there's a good reason for it.

By Zander Sutton

Jul 2 -

Christian Von Koenigsegg Says No To Electric Vehicles

The hypercar maker explains the choice of hybrid and why the internal combustion engine remains irreplaceable.

By Anthony Alaniz

Jun 27 -

Jaguar's Former Design Boss Has One Big Problem With The Type 00: Interview

I spoke with former design chief Ian Callum, who said the new Type 00 concept lacks one thing that makes a Jaguar, a Jaguar.

By Jeff Perez

Jun 23 -

How Genesis Plans To Build A Reputation In Europe: 'Credibility Is Earned Over Time'

Charles Fuster, head of Genesis' Italy division, talks about the group's ambitions: from Magma to the Concept GT, and more.

By Anthony Alaniz

Jun 20 -

Why Aren't There More GTI And R Models In America? Volkswagen Explains

Volkswagen says that in order to wear those badges, the vehicle can't be 'insincere.'

By Jared Levenson

Jun 19 -

Maserati's Best Engine Isn't Going Anywhere—But It Is Going Hybrid

Maserati says it has plans for hybrid versions of the Nettuno V6.

By Jeff Perez

Jun 18 -

Maserati Isn't Giving Up On Sedans: 'We Are Developing A New Model'

Maserati says a replacement for the Ghibli/Quattroporte is on the way due largely to customer demand.

By Jeff Perez

Jun 18 -

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