New tests for plug-in hybrids – here’s what’s changing
Models launched from 1 January 2025 onwards will be subject to new type approval. Declared CO2 emissions could double. The year 2025 is shaping up to be a rather complicated…
UK: Flat battery frenzy expected as drivers head back to work on 6 January
Check out your 12-volt battery before it’s too late. Get ready, folks – Monday, 6 January, is shaping up to be a real “non-starter” for thousands of drivers, literally. According…
Maserati celebrated its 110th birthday this way
With a series of events, the Trident celebrates its history, from China to Italy via the United States The month of December 2024 marked a historic moment for Maserati. The…
This Posh Raised-Roof Motorhome Used to Be a Boring School Bus
It has a full kitchen, bathroom, a queen-sized bed, and room to spare. Vanlife really picked up steam during the COVID pandemic, during which time we saw some impressive do-it-yourself…
2025 Nissan Models: Here’s What’s New
From Altima to Z—here’s what you can expect in the Nissan lineup for 2025. Lately, Nissan has been the subject of countless headlines surrounding its financial issues. But that hasn’t…
Miata vs Lamborghini: This Drag Race Is Way Closer Than You Think
A contest between a 1,001-hp Lamborghini and a 181-hp Miata can be made fair. I had an interesting realization during Motor1’s inaugural Cool Car Cup test—you can floor the throttle…
The Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024
Only three cars earned Best of the Best accolades in 2024—but there were dozens of other candidates that nearly made the cut. It was an excellent year for new cars,…
Euro NCAP: Ford, VW and Farizon have the safest vans
The Ford Transit, Volkswagen Transporter and Farizon SV are the latest vans to achieve Platinum status for independent entities. Euro NCAP has published the latest safety ratings for new-generation or…
UK roads face record Christmas getaway chaos
Almost 30 million trips are expected in the coming days. It’s beginning to look a lot like… gridlock. If you thought Santa’s sleigh was the only thing busy this Christmas,…
The Best Truck of 2024 Is the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison
The highly capable ZR2 Bison proves more is always better. We live in a supertruck Utopia. Nearly every automaker is in on the trend, building everything from mid-size gravel missiles…