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Opel Will Be Only Stellantis Brand Attending 2023 IAA Munich Auto Show

The German brand will highlight its EVs at the show.

By Chris Bruce May 26 2023

Tesla Model Y Was The World's Best-Selling Car In Q1 2023

Tesla Model Y Was The World's Best-Selling Car In Q1 2023

According to JATO data compiled for Motor1, the Model Y was the first electric car to lead global sales for a period.

By Christopher Smith May 25 2023

California Seeks Federal Approval For Its Combustion Engine Ban In 2035

California Seeks Federal Approval For Its Combustion Engine Ban In 2035

The state has set aggressive targets that include requiring 35 percent of new cars sold in 2026 use some form of electric propulsion.

By Mark Webb May 24 2023

Eight Countries Push Back On Strict EU Emission Regulations Coming In 2025

Eight Countries Push Back On Strict EU Emission Regulations Coming In 2025

The coalition includes France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

By Christopher Smith May 22 2023

Volkswagen Sells Russian Shares And Factory To Local Investor

Volkswagen Sells Russian Shares And Factory To Local Investor

The facility in Kaluga is now owned by a Russian company.

By Angel Sergeev May 22 2023

Motor1 Numbers: A Roller Coaster Called Maserati

Motor1 Numbers: A Roller Coaster Called Maserati

The rise, fall and rebirth of a brand that is a symbol of Italian excellence in the world.

By Christopher Smith May 19 2023

Hyundai, Kia Settle US Class Action Lawsuit Over Vehicle Thefts For $200M

Hyundai, Kia Settle US Class Action Lawsuit Over Vehicle Thefts For $200M

The settlement covers approximately 8.3 million vehicles and includes $145 million in compensation for out-of-pocket losses.

By Mark Webb May 18 2023

New Toyota Boss Says Solid-State Batteries And Synthetic Fuels Still Need To Evolve

New Toyota Boss Says Solid-State Batteries And Synthetic Fuels Still Need To Evolve

Like his predecessor, Koji Sato believes hydrogen has a future.

By Adrian Padeanu May 17 2023

Ex-Audi CEO Stadler Admits Role In Emissions Scandal For Plea Agreement

Ex-Audi CEO Stadler Admits Role In Emissions Scandal For Plea Agreement

In a statement read by his attorney, he claims he did not know vehicles were manipulated and buyers were harmed.

By Mark Webb May 16 2023

Average Age Of Cars On US Roads Keeps Rising To Record Levels

Average Age Of Cars On US Roads Keeps Rising To Record Levels

2023 is the sixth consecutive year of increase in the average vehicle age of the US fleet.

By Angel Sergeev May 16 2023

VW Group “Quite Confident” It Can Make $27,000 EVs

VW Group “Quite Confident” It Can Make $27,000 EVs

The German car group will rely on in-house battery manufacturing and economies of scale to make a profit.

By Iulian Dnistran May 12 2023

Automakers Will Struggle To Sell Vehicle Subscription Services: Study

Automakers Will Struggle To Sell Vehicle Subscription Services: Study

Only 21 percent of respondents were aware of the concept.

By Anthony Alaniz May 11 2023

Protesters Disrupt VW Annual Meeting, Throw Cake At Company Chairman

Protesters Disrupt VW Annual Meeting, Throw Cake At Company Chairman

10 activists were vocal about alleged labor practices in China and climate change.

By Christopher Smith May 11 2023

Massive Tesla Cybertruck Parts Order Confirmed By South Korean Supplier

Massive Tesla Cybertruck Parts Order Confirmed By South Korean Supplier

The supplier has rented a facility in Monterrey, Mexico, to begin producing the parts as early as June 2023.

By Steven Loveday May 06 2023

Stellantis: Fewer Sales And More Profits

Stellantis: Fewer Sales And More Profits

The merger led to a cost cut that cushioned the decline in volume, boosting margins. But watch out for the competition.

By Christopher Smith May 05 2023

Ford, Toyota Dominate List Of Longest-Lasting Vehicles In The US

Ford, Toyota Dominate List Of Longest-Lasting Vehicles In The US

The highest-ranked sedan is 11th in the list.

By Angel Sergeev May 03 2023

Sedan, Hatchback Sales Regaining Some Market Share In 2023: Report

Sedan, Hatchback Sales Regaining Some Market Share In 2023: Report

Good news - the good old sedan isn't dead yet.

By Angel Sergeev May 03 2023

Facebook Marketplace Bans Dealers From Posting Used Cars For Sale

Facebook Marketplace Bans Dealers From Posting Used Cars For Sale

Paid advertising is now their only option.

By Angel Sergeev May 02 2023

The European OEMs Are Ahead In Terms Of Profitability

The European OEMs Are Ahead In Terms Of Profitability

European manufacturers earned nearly $100 billion in profits last year.

By Christopher Smith Apr 28 2023

Hyundai Is The Next Automaker To Exit Russia: Report

Hyundai Is The Next Automaker To Exit Russia: Report

The Korean firm is waiting for final approval from the local government.

By Angel Sergeev Apr 28 2023

Skoda Boss Says The Fabia Might Be Axed Due To Euro 7 Regulations

Skoda Boss Says The Fabia Might Be Axed Due To Euro 7 Regulations

It's the same story with the mechanically related Volkswagen Polo.

By Adrian Padeanu Apr 27 2023

58 Percent Of Chinese Car Brands Are Less Than 10 Years Old

58 Percent Of Chinese Car Brands Are Less Than 10 Years Old

The world's largest car market has almost 100 brands belonging to 40 automotive groups.

By Christopher Smith Apr 21 2023

Mini Apologizes For The Ice Cream Fiasco At Shanghai Auto Show

Mini Apologizes For The Ice Cream Fiasco At Shanghai Auto Show

The incident sparked an uproar backed by pictures, videos, and angry comments.

By Jacob Oliva Apr 20 2023

Stellantis Hires Natalie Knight To Replace Richard Palmer As CFO

Stellantis Hires Natalie Knight To Replace Richard Palmer As CFO

Knight, who will work out of Stellantis' U.S. office, has worked across several industries for US and European companies.

By Mark Webb Apr 19 2023

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