Subaru has announced its plans for the 2025 Tokyo Mobility Show, and performance fans have reason to get excited — the automaker will debut two new STI-branded concept cars that preview the future of Subaru performance. Subaru Performance-E STI Concept Leading the debut lineup is the Subaru Performance-E STI concept, a fully electric performance vehicle … Read more
Ford has really emphasized performance with the seventh-generation Mustang, launching the new Dark Horse and GTD models. Now, the automaker wants to offer a performance option for cost-conscious enthusiasts—the 2026 Mustang EcoBoost RTR Package. Upgrades from RTR make the Mustang a more capable drift machine. The package features the Brembo brakes from the GT … Read more
In the car business, the first week of October means quarter-three sales data from most automakers. This gives us a good look at how cars are selling as we pass through the 75-percent mark in 2025. We’ve decided to focus on enthusiast models under $100,000, in this time of a messy transition to electrification, tariffs, … Read more
Rejoice: Toyota will offer continual upgrade kits for the GR Corolla. Toyota’s hot hatchback has seen yearly updates since its debut in 2022, enough that Toyota thinks it should support owners of older cars with upgrades from current model years wherever possible. During a recent Toyota event in California, Motor1 spoke to Chief Engineer Naoyuki … Read more
Hyundai recently launched the Ioniq 6 N electric sedan, but more high-performance models are on the way. The “N” lineup is set to grow to over seven models by the end of the decade. While details about the newcomers remain under wraps, the goal is for the sporty division to surpass 100,000 global sales. Looking … Read more
Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers in the fall. Astoundingly, this … Read more
After five years of teasers that began with the Precept concept in 2020, the Polestar 5 is finally here. Polestar’s new flagship sedan debuts today at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s set to challenge the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. Unfortunately, Polestar didn’t say when, or if, this Chinese-made sedan will come … Read more
This week, Ford Performance announced a major change to give its image an overhaul. From now on, Ford Performance will be known as Ford Racing, as it continues to venture further into motorsport. In a press release, Will Ford, the General Manager of Ford Racing, emphasized the company’s mission, calling it more than just a … Read more
Tesla updated the Model Y earlier this year, but held back the hot Performance flavor. Now, the range-topping variant has officially arrived. Curiously, its debut takes place in Europe, where Elon Musk’s company has been on a downward spiral so far this year. According to sales data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), … Read more
The 2026 Genesis GV70 has received some updates for the model year, and it continues to prove why it’s one of the best luxury SUVs in its segment. Genesis has updated its popular compact SUV with more technology, refined styling, and the same blend of performance and comfort that made it a standout when it … Read more