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Here's Scientific Proof You Should Never Use Old Oil
You might want to think twice before putting that old can of oil in your car. According to this study put on by The Motor Oil Geek on YouTube, expired engine oil is downright dangerous for your engine. Host Lake Speed Jr. set out in this video to show whether...
Watch Legendary Rally Driver Walter Röhrl Meet the McLaren F1
If you're one of those Netflix weirdos who leaves the subtitles off, you're going to want to revise practices ahead of this video, in which legendary rally pilot Walter Röhrl tests the McLaren F1, then sits down with a drink to hash out his feedback. Sure this video is all in German, but the translation is beyond serviceable—even great, I'd say—and the insights on offer are well worth the minimal effort it takes to break out your reading glasses.
This Humanoid Robot Might Build Your Next BMW
Say hello to Figure 02. It's a humanoid robot developed by a California-based company called Figure. BMW recently took it for a test drive at the Spartanburg assembly plant, where it performed some subassembly work on components for cars. The automaker is evaluating the robot for potential use in manufacturing....
This Audi Shaped Volkswagen's Future. We Got to Drive It
Sometimes, you just get lucky, and just so happen to be in the right place at the right time. Chance often plays a role, especially in the lengthy development of new cars. Audi timed the market perfectly, taking 21 months to develop the 50, the first small car from a German manufacturer. It debuted in 1974, following the 1973 oil price crisis.
Teardown Reveals How Bad Things Get When You Don't Change Your Oil
Neglecting to change your car's oil is about the worst thing you can do for your engine. Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car, cleaning out debris and particulates as it circulates through all the pipes and crevices of your engine. So having fresh oil is vital. Go tens of thousands of miles without changing it, and really bad stuff can happen.
The Charger EV Doesn't Have Fake Shifting, and That Kind of Sucks
Dodge has released a whole lot of new information about the synthetic "Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust" system on its newest car, the Charger Daytona EV. The company has also published a video showing off the car doing donuts and acceleration pulls, complete with audio. The Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust uses a custom...
The Toyota Tacoma Limited Is Worth Every Penny
You won't find a fanbase more rabid than Toyota Tacoma Stans. They love their dinky old trucks. Even in a changeover year with the old Tacoma heading out and the new one coming in, Toyota still moved more than 237,000 units in 2023. That was fifth-best for all trucks and top among its midsize classmates by more than 200,000 units.
Toyota Admits 'Management Was Not Sufficiently Involved' in Crash Certifications
Last year Toyota ran afoul of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) over irregularities found in its vehicle certification process. In short, some of Toyota's processes for certifying new vehicles didn't line up with official procedures required by Japan. It all came to light back in 2023 when some Daihatsu models were found to be modified for better test results.
No One Is Making Hypercars Like Czinger
To stand at the back of the Czinger 21C, rear clamshell open, is to understand that this is like no other hypercar. There are bits that look familiar, yet for every one of those, there’s seemingly two more that look alien. That is, of course, by design. Czinger is...
Acura's Next EV Will Be a Performance SUV
Acura is planning second EV to follow the ZDX SUV that debuted last year. The company says it will be a "segment-defying sport utility vehicle" with "performance" cues. This SUV will be built in Ohio and use a new dedicated EV platform for the first time. Last year at The...
The New Lamborghini Doubles Down on Hexagons
This is the last time you'll see Lamborghini's next supercar cloaked in camo. The Huracan replacement premieres August 16 at Pebble Beach, but there's still testing to be done in the meantime. Spotted somewhere in Spain, the "Temerario," as it's reportedly called, looks intriguing even under disguise. And yes, the signature hexagon theme is still very much present.
The New Kia K8 Is a Daring Sedan in an SUV World
Kia phased out the Cadenza from the United States in 2021, but later that year, a replacement was launched in South Korea. In its domestic market, the big sedan had been known as the K7, but for the latest generation, it switched to the K8 moniker. Now, there's a mid-cycle update. In typical Kia fashion, the changes are significant, even though this is technically just a facelift.
Ferrari Electric Supercar: Everything We Know
Ferrari will reveal its first electric vehicle by the end of next year, and it'll be a big deal for the Italian automaker. CEO Benedetto Vigna has been adamant that Ferrari’s first electric vehicle won’t lose the brand’s "unique" feel, confident the company can harness the technology’s full capabilities to create a fun and exciting driving experience.
Mercedes Will Reveal the Maybach SL at Pebble Beach
There's an even more luxurious version of the Mercedes SL on the way. The automaker teased the two-door model two years ago as the Maybach SL concept, and the production version is finally almost here. The lux'd-up convertible will debut at this year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance during Monterey Car Week.
Driving the Pagani Utopia
I shouldn’t speak of any car in terms like these. It’s only a rolling object, after all. Carbon and steel, rubber and leather. And yet, there’s not a single piece of the Pagani Utopia that begs for less than hyperbole. This is the best, most-soulful, most-immaculate, beautiful,...
Nissan's New Paint Uses Electromagnetic Waves to Keep Temperatures Down
If you think there's too much tech in cars, just wait until you see this. Nissan is working on a new type of exterior automotive paint that uses electromagnetic waves to keep both the surface and interior cooler. It's still in the testing phase, but preliminary results look very promising.
The Dodge Charger EV's Frunk Is Optional, For Some Reason
We noticed a curious detail in the press release announcing pricing for the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV. One of the features listed with the $4,995 Plus Group is, simply, "Frunk." Wait. Does this mean the front trunk is optional?. Indeed it does, a Dodge spokesperson confirmed to Motor1 yesterday.
Middle America Is Littered With Abandoned Race Tracks. This Is Their Story
Turn two at Wilmot Hills Road Racing Course is a sharp uphill right with an apex precisely at the crest. I’m driving a Porsche 718 Boxster Style Edition, wondering how drivers would handle this challenging corner at speed. I’m not worried about careening off the track, however. At a brisk 20 mph, my laps are purely ceremonial.
Ford Sales Are Tanking in Europe. And It's Clear Why
Though it's been little more than a year since Ford ended production of the Fiesta, it still boggles my mind that higher-ups thought it was a good idea. The Fiesta's death was yet another slap in the face for people who still want cars. In 2022, the Mondeo went the way of the dodo, and in 2019, the Ka city car perished. And the sales numbers don't lie—the decision to focus on crossovers isn't paying off.
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