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Mercedes Defends EQS Styling, Calls It 'Very Progressive'

Mercedes' design boss says the car is not for S-Class customers.

By Motor1.com Staff

Design

Kia PV5 Electric Vans Keep The Concept's Futuristic Design

The PV5 van will be available in several passenger and cargo configurations, and it should debut later this year.

By Andrei Nedelea

Design - Feb 20 -

Honda Says Thin Is In: 0 Saloon And 0 SUV Designs Are Close To Production

The 0 Saloon and 0 SUV are meant to invoke the principles of Honda's new "thin, light, and wise" for its new EVs.

By Kevin Williams

CES - Jan 08 -

'Get Butts In Seats': Inside Dodge's Plan To Convert EV Skeptics

To win over the Mopar faithful, Dodge is about to lean on them actually experiencing the electric Charger Daytona.

By Brett Berk

Design - Dec 19 2024 -

Jaguar's Rebrand Has An Even Tougher Foe: An EV War With China

“If we make this a technical or price competition [against China], I’m not sure we can play to win." Instead, "sophistication in design" is the answer.

By Brett Berk

China - Dec 10 2024 -

Jaguar Has Your Attention. Now The Type 00 Aims To Hit Reset

Jag's next move may be the inflection point for an EV renaissance, with at least 430 miles of range and 575 hp. Or an epitaph.

By Lawrence Ulrich

Design - Dec 02 2024 -

Rivian Was Inspired By Anime And ‘Optimism’ To Transform Car Controls

In-car software looks awful. Rivian’s latest updates to the 2025 R1S and R1T fix that problem in a unique and even philosophical way.

By Patrick George

Design - Dec 02 2024 -

Volkswagen Is Planning A Major Design Overhaul With More Buttons

It also wants to improve interior quality, leading with the next ID.3 and ID.4.

By Adrian Padeanu

Motor1.com

I Want To Go Off-Grid In Kia's PV5 WKNDR Electric Van

Kia's electric van concept is at the LA Auto Show, and believe me when I say it should exist for real.

By Patrick George

Concepts - Nov 26 2024 -

Hyundai Is Bringing Back Buttons Because Touchscreens Are ‘Annoying’

It turns out that not everybody wants to ride the Tesla infotainment train.

By Iulian Dnistran

Design - Nov 11 2024 -

Just So Everyone's Clear: Scout And Rivian Are Not The Same

Yes, Rivian has a joint venture with the VW Group, which revived Scout Motors for the electric era. But they're not the same vehicles.

By Patrick George

Design - Oct 31 2024 -

Volvo's EVs Won't Look Like An 'Apple Mouse'

It won't compromise style and comfort for the sake of ultra-efficient shapes.

By Adrian Padeanu

Motor1.com

Lucid Midsize Crossover: Our Best Look Yet

Lucid offers us a shadowy render of the upcoming midsize crossover at its Technology and Manufacturing Day event.

By Patrick George

Concepts - Sep 10 2024 -

Watch The Lucid Gravity Get Durability Tested

How do you simulate 10 years of driving in a couple months? Watch to find out.

By Mack Hogan

Design - Sep 06 2024 -

The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner

Volvo copied the same cost-cutting trick that VW used in its $40,000 ID.4.

By Mack Hogan

Design - Aug 22 2024 -

The Ford Capri Is Already Catching Shade From Polestar's CEO

You aren't alone if you did a double-take today. Even the top boss at Polestar had something to say about Ford's new EV.

By Patrick George

Design - Jul 10 2024 -

Kia EV3 In-Depth Video: Way More Than Just A Cheap New EV

Sports-related graphics themes, a sliding center tray, ventilated rear seats and front lounge seats are all part of the Kia EV3's deal.

By Iulian Dnistran

Design - Jun 26 2024 -

Volkswagen ID.2 Production Version Looks 'Even Better' Than The Concept: Design Chief

VW’s sub-$27,000 EV draws inspiration from the Beetle, Polo and Golf to become what the ID.3 never was: good-looking.

By Iulian Dnistran

Design - Jun 11 2024 -

2025 Rivian R1S And R1T: See How It's Different

A video tour of Rivian's lab showcases just how new and different the 2025 R1 models are, even if that's not obvious from the outside.

By Patrick George

Technology - Jun 07 2024 -

Mate Rimac Designed His Own Nevera and It Looks Rad as Hell

He admits he "wasn't the easiest customer."

By Anthony Alaniz

Motor1.com

Dear Volkswagen: We Fixed Your ID.7 Problem In America

Meet the Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer Alltrack. And it's how to make this EV a hit in the United States. (Maybe!)

By Patrick George

Renderings - Jun 04 2024 -

Tesla Design Boss Goes Over Model 3 Performance Visual Differences

The new Tesla Model 3 Performance is not only quicker, but it also has a lot more visual differentiation from the regular model.

By Andrei Nedelea

Design - May 22 2024 -

2025 Kia EV6: Here's Our First Look At The Updated Design

As always, Kia's design game is extremely on point.

By Patrick George

Design - May 02 2024 -

Wind Tunnel Tests Tesla's Cybertruck Drag Coefficient Claims

Tesla's official drag coefficient of 0.34 is right in line with competitors. But can this result be confirmed by independent testing?

By Wade Malone

Design - Mar 31 2024 -