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Volkswagen Warns Small Gas Cars Are Doomed: ‘The Future… Is Electric’

Automakers are breathing a sigh of relief now that the European Commission is proposing to reverse the 2035 sales ban…

3 months ago

The EU’s New Small Electric Car Category Comes With ‘Super Credits’

The European Union may be loosening fleet emissions targets to allow combustion engines beyond 2035, but it still firmly believes…

4 months ago

The EU Is Officially Dropping Its 2035 Combustion Engine Ban

Under the European Union’s (EU) proposed plan, new combustion engines would have effectively been banned after 2035. But with EV…

4 months ago

This Unassuming Volkswagen Beetle Packs 600 Horsepower. Here’s How It Happened

At first glance, this Marathon Blue Volkswagen Beetle 1303 looks pretty normal. But when you take a closer look, you…

4 months ago

Stellantis Is Still Figuring Out Which of Its 14 Brands to Keep

Stellantis calls its vast portfolio a “constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands,” but managing all of them isn’t easy. In…

4 months ago

Tesla Is Dead Last In Long-Term Reliability: Study

Buying a used car might be cheaper than a new one, but it comes with risks. Some cars just aren’t…

4 months ago

Japan’s ‘Cute’ Kei Cars Are Coming to America

Update: In an emailed response to Motor1's questions, a Department of Transportation spokesperson told us: "As with all vehicles, manufacturers…

4 months ago

Skoda’s Imaginary New Sedan Looks So Good You’ll Wish It Existed

Skoda has certainly come a long way since the pre-Volkswagen days. It’s now the third best-selling automaker in Europe, holding…

4 months ago

Audi Claims Its New V-6 Diesel Engine Has Zero Turbo Lag

With the European Union breathing down automakers’ necks to slash emissions, the diesel engine is gradually fading. Its market share…

4 months ago

‘Magic Bus:’ This VW Bus Somehow Survived the California Fires. Now It’s Been Fully Restored

Last year, when the Palisades Fire tore through Southern California, a white-over-blue Volkswagen T2 somehow (mostly) survived. It became a…

4 months ago