The New Kia EV2 Is A Boxy Little EV With A Quirky Design
The Kia EV2 comes with two battery options: 42.2 kWh and 61.0 kWh. It has a maximum range of 278 miles (448 kilometers) in the WLTP cycle. Kia claims a…
‘We Were Wrong’ About Axing An Important Gas Model
Former CEO Oliver Blume candidly admits the strategy didn’t work. The first-gen Macan dies this year. A replacement isn’t coming until 2028. As of January 1, Oliver Blume is no…
Volvo’s New Font Is Designed To Make Screens Safer. We Have a Better Idea
Volvo is big on safety. The Swedish automaker practically invented the traditional three-point seatbelt, and it’s been innovating in the space ever since. Now, Volvo is turning its attention to…
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 on new vehicles with combustion engines. However, companies will still…
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 that “the future is electric.” While new regulations usually add…
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 enthusiasm cooling and more automakers reinvesting in combustion technology, the…
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 can tell it’s something special. Without a hint of engine…
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 Europe, that constellation includes Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia,…
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 as reliable as others, and once the new-car smell has…
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 must certify that they meet U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…