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Porsche Sales Slipped Early In 2026
by Sales - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 12, 2026
Porsche is already struggling in 2026 with falling sales and major gaps in its lineup.
Lance Stroll makes GT debut at GTWCE Paul Ricard
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 12, 2026
Lance Stroll’s debut in the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard ended in low-key fashion, as his #18 Comtoyou […]
Who benefits from the new F1 start regulations – and who is falling behind?
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 12, 2026
With Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations, the race start has gained massive importance. The revised power units deliver […]
What Does “Freude am Fahren” Mean — and Where Did It Come From?
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 12, 2026
If you’ve ever watched a BMW commercial or passed one of their German dealerships, you’ve seen it: Freude am […]
Lewis Hamilton hailed by James Vowles over handling of 2021 championship loss
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 12, 2026
Williams team principal James Vowles has offered fresh praise for Lewis Hamilton's handling of losing the 2021 drivers' […]
Jacques Villeneuve explains why battling Damon Hill was harder than fighting Michael Schumacher
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 12, 2026
Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have discussed their time as Williams team-mates and fighting for the drivers' […]
F1 2026 driver numbers: Who runs which number and why?
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 12, 2026
Every Formula 1 driver races with a fixed number. The series introduced the concept of permanent numbers in 2014 to […]
Why BMW Should Stop Laughing and Build the M2 Dakar
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 12, 2026
Every year, BMW M rolls out an April Fools’ gag and every year, the internet does the same thing: laughs for about […]
BMW iX3 M60 xDrive Rumored to Enter Production in March 2027
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 11, 2026
BMW hasn’t confirmed anything yet, but if the latest intel from insider ynguldyn should hold up, the NA5 iX3 M60 […]
Lando Norris names four most influential people in his F1 career
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 11, 2026
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has opened up about the people who shaped his life and motorsport career.The […]
Cadillac faces “biggest challenge” to close F1 gap, says Sergio Perez
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 11, 2026
If F1's 11th team Cadillac aimed for a respectful debut, then it has largely achieved that, with both Sergio Perez […]
Red Bull F1 car spotted on Madrid railway leaves fans in stitches: "You can't park there, mate"
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 11, 2026
Formula 1 fans were left baffled after a Red Bull F1 car was spotted being filmed on railway tracks in Madrid.As the […]
Helmut Marko lands new Austrian GP role after Red Bull retirement
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 11, 2026
Dr Helmut Marko has taken on a new role as ambassador for the Red Bull Ring, home of the Austrian Grand Prix, which […]
Analysis: Red Bull’s 2026 F1 pace is its slowest since 2015
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 11, 2026
Red Bull’s start to the new Formula 1 regulations has been anything but encouraging.Internally, it was already clear […]
2026 BMW iX xDrive45 Spring Follow-Up: Range & Road Trips
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 10, 2026
A few months ago I wrote about spending a brutal Chicago winter with the 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 — no home Level 2 […]
Walter de Silva and Pininfarina Join Forces to Build High-End “Unicum” One-Offs
by Georg Kacher (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 10, 2026
Seventy-five years of life, fifty-four years of drawing, research, intuition, courage, and mistakes. Seven fifty-four: […]
Rumor: New Jimmy Would Put GMC Back in the Midsize 4×4 SUV Market
by Brandan Gillogly (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 10, 2026
GMC might be back in the midsize, body-on-frame SUV market, according to a report from GM Authority. We heard similar […]
Ferrari's First EV Was So Quick, It Needed NASA's Help
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
Ferrari didn't want the Luce's acceleration to disturb the passengers, so it went to the experts.
Ferrari's First EV Was So Quick, It Needed NASA's Help
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
Ferrari didn't want the Luce's acceleration to disturb the passengers, so it went to the experts.
Lamborghini May Honor The Miura With A Special Revuelto
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
The unique Revuelto will allegedly debut at Pebble Beach in August.
BMW 1M Turns 15: The Analog M Car That Became a Modern Legend
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on April 10, 2026
Fifteen years ago, BMW did something unusual: it built a car that felt deliberately out of step with its own […]
BMW Outsells Mercedes in the U.S. Again — and the Gap Is Growing
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 10, 2026
BMW has extended its sales lead over Mercedes-Benz in the United States through the first quarter of 2026, with the […]
BMW Has Not Approved a Range Extender X5 — Here’s What We Know
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 10, 2026
An insider report recently indicated that the upcoming G78 iX5 L — the long-wheelbase, China-market variant of the […]
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets One Upgrade It Was Missing
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
Toyota gives its off-roader a raised air intake for 2027.
BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machine” in 2026: What Does It Even Mean Anymore?
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on April 10, 2026
The Ultimate Driving Machine. Arguably BMW’s most famous marketing campaign, those four words have come to represent […]
I Drove The Lexus LM Luxury Van In Japan—It Redefines Executive Cars
by Motor1.com - Reviews on April 10, 2026
Forget the executive sedan, Japan's Lexus LM van is a first-class mobile suite with privacy, comfort, and understated […]
F1 relies on thousands of volunteers — here’s how many
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 10, 2026
A new study commissioned by the FIA revealed that it takes more than 20,000 volunteers per year to adequately organise […]
Hyundai Launches Two Sharp New Ioniq Concepts For China
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
These new Hyundai concepts preview the brand’s future design language.
Report: McLaren’s Future Includes Several New Models, No EVs Yet
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 10, 2026
The past few years have been a whirlwind for McLaren. In December 2024, the company was sold to an Abu Dhabi–based […]
Jean Todt explains the big misconception around Michael Schumacher
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 10, 2026
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has rejected the idea that Michael Schumacher's confidence bordered on […]
F1's only rookie Arvid Lindblad settles in: "Why should there be pressure? I'm living the dream"
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 10, 2026
Arvid Lindblad is the next man up in the Red Bull Formula 1 family, and the teenager appears to have hit the ground […]
Ariel Unleashes Its Most Powerful Atom Yet
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
The Atom 4RR has 525 horsepower and hits 62 miles per hour in 2.4 seconds.
Ariel Unleashes Its Most Powerful Atom Yet
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 10, 2026
The Atom 4RR has 525 horsepower and hits 62 miles per hour in 2.4 seconds.
James Bond’s Esprit Submarine Is for Sale
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 10, 2026
Can you swim?” 007 asks Agent Triple X before launching his Lotus Esprit off a pier in Sardinia, in what is possibly […]
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as they go head-to-head in historic karting challenge
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 10, 2026
Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz have reunited to test karts from over the past 100 years in a video for […]
Monaco auction to feature four iconic F1 cars worth more than €10million
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Four legendary Formula 1 cars are set to feature in RM Sotheby's upcoming Monaco auction, with an expected combined […]
New BMW X6 and iX6 (Codename G66): Seven Models Revealed by Insider, Including an Electric Variant
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
BMW’s next-generation X6 will allegedly arrive with seven distinct variants — including an all-electric iX6 — […]
BMW M Allegedly Makes Its Natural Fiber Roof Standard on the Electric M3 — Sunroof Becomes an Option
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
BMW’s sustainability-meets-performance story is taking a significant step forward with the upcoming electric M3. […]
Aston Martin Caught Testing An Insane-Looking Prototype. But What Is It?
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
It's almost as if Aston Martin crossed its Formula 1 car with the Valkyrie.
Aston Martin Caught Testing An Insane-Looking Prototype. But What Is It?
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
It's almost as if Aston Martin crossed its Formula 1 car with the Valkyrie.
The E46 BMW M3 Touring BMW Refused to Build Is Now Real — If You Can Afford It
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
For more than two decades, the E46 BMW M3 Touring existed only as a rumor, a prototype, and a nagging question: why […]
Chris Harris Drives the BMW M3 CS Touring 2,500 Miles — Track Day Included
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
Chris Harris woke up in Dubai, flew to the UK, loaded up a British Racing Green BMW M3 CS Touring, drove to North […]
FIA reports "constructive dialogue" on F1 2026 tweaks, outlines decision timeline
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
The FIA has laid out a timeline for further discussions to improve the 2026 F1 regulations after a "constructive […]
Kia Promises New Mid-Size Truck For US And Global 'Flagship' SUV
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
Kia's new truck will have a body-on-frame architecture and likely share a platform with Hyundai's upcoming pickup.
$99M John Deere Class Action Settlement a Win for Right-to-Repair
by Nathan Petroelje (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 9, 2026
A class action lawsuit filed in 2022 by farmers against John Deere (Deere & Company), alleging that the […]
Kia Promises New Mid-Size Truck For US And Global 'Flagship' SUV
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
Kia's new truck will have a body-on-frame architecture and likely share a platform with Hyundai's upcoming pickup.
LARTE Design Puts Violet Carbon on the BMW 7 Series — and It Actually Works
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
The BMW 7 Series G70 is a car that tends to look the same everywhere you go. Same silhouette, same palette, same […]
Volkswagen Kills the USA-Built ID.4 EV
by Eric Weiner (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 9, 2026
If you’ve been paying attention at all to the U.S. car market and its recent pivot away from electric cars, the […]
Kimi Antonelli’s honesty with media will inevitably change, says David Coulthard
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
David Coulthard believes that Kimi Antonelli's current refreshing and honest demeanour with the media will inevitably […]
BMW Assembles Northern Europe’s Largest Art Car Exhibition Yet on 50th Anniversary Tour
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
BMW Art Cars offer something for everyone. For art fans, the allure is obvious — an unorthodox canvas utilized by […]
The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Dead—For Now
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
Volkswagen is ending production of the ID.4 to make way for the new Atlas, but the company promises to keep the […]
BMW Highlights Growing Role of Software in Next-Gen Models
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on April 9, 2026
The arrival of Neue Klasse signals a huge change for BMW. Across the brand, every familiar badge from the 3 Series to […]
Key takeaways from McLaren's move for Verstappen's Red Bull race engineer
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
A shrewd signing from McLaren - Filip CleerenHiring Gianpiero Lambiase makes a lot of sense for McLaren. A highly […]
McLaren officially hires Red Bull’s Gianpiero Lambiase, reveals time frame for arrival
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren as its chief racing officer, the British Formula 1 team announced on […]
Scout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: Report
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 9, 2026
A new report suggests the Traveler SUV is delayed until 2028, while we may not see the pickup until at least 2030.
Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull exit leaves F1 fans with one question
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
The news that Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is set to move to McLaren has left Formula 1 fans with […]
Red Bull confirms Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave in 2028
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Red Bull has confirmed that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave at the end of the […]
Ariel Atom 4RR Puts Supercars to Shame
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 9, 2026
Ariel, a small British carmaker known for making track-ready street-legal cars, has unveiled its quickest model to […]
Ex-Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Williams has added ex-Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner to its senior leadership team, as he steps into the role […]
Why Are EVs So Heavy?
by Motor1.com - Features on April 9, 2026
From battery materials to vehicle design, here's why EVs are heavier than gas cars and what it means for performance […]
Doriane Pin reveals Mercedes plan for private F1 test after impressing on simulator
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has revealed that Mercedes plans to give her a private test in a Formula 1 […]
Martin Brundle delivers blunt verdict on Max Verstappen retirement threats
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that while Max Verstappen's exit from the […]
Park Your Hot Wheels in Style with This Desktop High-Rise Garage
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 9, 2026
You don’t need to live in a Porsche-designed penthouse to have your own automated multi-storey parking garage. If […]
Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Lance Stroll says Aston Martin’s ongoing woes in Formula 1 played a role in his decision to enter this weekend’s GT […]
Finally F1 cars don’t need to be faster to overtake – Isack Hadjar
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 9, 2026
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar says Formula 1 overtakes are now possible with similar pace, while they previously […]
The New BMW M3 Will Probably Look Like This
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 8, 2026
This rendering uses spy photos to imagine what the new BMW M3 could look like. And it looks good.
McLaren Will Reveal Its Big Comeback Plan This Summer
by Corporate / Financial - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 8, 2026
McLaren CEO Nick Collins said the company will 'start to unpack' those plans in just a few months.
McLaren Will Reveal Its Big Comeback Plan This Summer
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 8, 2026
McLaren CEO Nick Collins said the company will 'start to unpack' those plans in just a few months.
Audi Is Bringing Back The A2. Here's Everything We Know
by Motor1.com - Features on April 8, 2026
Audi will revive its funkiest model with a modern design and a battery-electric powertrain. Here’s what we know.
Hitting the Trail in Jeep’s Easter Jeep Safari 2026 Concepts
by Brandan Gillogly (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 8, 2026
Moab is a special place for Jeep. The off-road community around the small Utah town embraced the brand during the 1950s […]
Is Minnesota Trying to Limit When You Can Drive Your Classic?
by Grace Jarvis (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 8, 2026
While Michigan recently relaxed driving restrictions for vehicles with historic plates, Minnesota may be preparing to […]
BMW Turns to Rimac to Power the Next i7
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 8, 2026
The electric BMW i7 is about to get a mid-cycle update that will include new-look styling and drivetrain improvements. […]
Question of the week: What, if anything, does F1 need to change in the current rules?
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 8, 2026
Change, as always, stirs debate – and while Formula 1 has been through many regulatory shifts before, the scale of […]
What to expect from F1 power unit rules talks on Thursday
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 8, 2026
As Formula 1 enters a month-long break from racing, its key stakeholders are set for a series of talks to tweak the […]
BMW Has 7 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 8, 2026
From an all-wheel-drive M2 xDrive to the 7 Series facelift, BMW has a busy year ahead.
Rumor Mill: Buicks and Camaros and Caddies, Oh My!
by Stefan Lombard (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 8, 2026
Nobody wants sedans anymore, and nobody, it seems, wants coupes, either. And yet, an unnamed source at a “major GM […]
This One-off Mini Was Made for America
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 8, 2026
A U.S. customer has persuaded Mini to build a genuine ‘one-of-one’ John Cooper Works Convertible at its Oxford […]
When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 8, 2026
From Le Mans to Indy cars via Formula 1, Mark Blundell had a successful career in motorsport – but how much more […]
Volkswagen Denies It's Abandoning Three-Cylinder Engines
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 8, 2026
Contrary to reports, the small 1.0-liter engine still has a future at VW and its sister brands.
McLaren gives F2 champion Leo Fornaroli several F1 tests
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 8, 2026
McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli has completed his first Formula 1 tests, covering more than 900km (560 miles) […]
David Coulthard questions FIA silence after Max Verstappen journalist incident in Japan
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 7, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was surprised that the FIA did not reprimand Max Verstappen after the four-time […]
Buy A Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Before It's Too Late
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on April 7, 2026
Cadillac will reportedly close the order books on the CT4-V Blackwing and the rest of the model line in just a couple […]
The GMC Yukon Denali Needs An Identity: Review
by Motor1.com - Reviews on April 7, 2026
The middle child of GM's large SUV family is fine—but it needs some independence.
Kimi Antonelli reveals target for F1 spring break
by Motorsport.com - GT World Challenge Europe Endurance - Stories on April 7, 2026
Kimi Antonelli is planning to use the Formula 1 spring break as an opportunity to improve upon the race starts which […]
There’s a New and “Particularly Fun” Porsche 911 Coming Soon
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on April 7, 2026
Part of why the Porsche 911 has endured for over six decades is that it’s a tremendous amount of fun to drive. From […]

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