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McLaren Hypercar driver line-up nears completion with Saucy signing
Grégoire Saucy is the fifth driver confirmed for McLaren's new orld Endurance Championship effort.
Mike Stavrinos Reflects on Near-Miss in NHRA Pro Mod Championship Battle: ‘I’ve Already Won in Life’
For the second consecutive season, Mike Stavrinos came agonizingly close to capturing his first NHRA Pro Mod world championship. This time, the championship battle went all the way to the final round of the season, where…
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Two Porsche 911s at SEMA Ditch Their Flat-Sixes for Ferrari and Chevy V8s
Built Outside the Box The aftermarket scene is home to builds that automakers wouldn’t otherwise create due to factors such as brand identity and development costs. The community gathers every November at the SEMA Show…

Discover New Innovations, Extend Your Show Hours at the New Product Showcase
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Ford Promises Not to Sell Your Data as GM Settles for $220 Million
A Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement Last week, General Motors agreed to pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold customers’ driving behavior and location data to third-party data brokers, which…

Ford Plans Pricier Fathom EV Pickup Trims, All Below $40K
Ford’s Affordable EV Truck: Coming Q4 2027 Ford has been hyping up its affordable EV truck lately. We all know it’ll be called the Fathom, and the prototype has been spotted multiple times already. Ford has even released…
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GRIDLIFE announces 2027 Northeast schedule with Summer Apex and Circuit Legends
Ford Racing’s Mustang Cup USA to make its first GRIDLIFE appearance at Summer Apex at Watkins Glen International; Circuit Legends returns to Lime Rock Park.
Escorpioni lands HMD ride for 2027 Indy NXT season
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The Honda CR-V Has A Visibility Problem That Shouldn't Exist In 2026
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Nissan's GT-R-Turbo Frontier Concept Takes Aim at the Ranger Raptor
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2027 Chevy Silverado Diesel Gets Bigger Tanks, Loses Under-Seat Storage
General Motors is boosting the long-haul capability of its upcoming half-ton trucks. When the redesigned 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 arrive, models equipped with the popular 3.0-liter Duramax diesel…

2027 Mazda3 Still Starts Under $25,000, Manual Hatchback Survives
Mazda3 Retains Its Affordable Starting Price for 2027 The Mazda3 remains one of the more affordable new cars available in the United States, and it happens to be one of the more enjoyable compact cars to drive, too. It’s…
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ECR becomes first IndyCar team to buy driver-in-the-loop simulator
ECR has made a huge statement move by becoming the first known team to invest in its own DIL simulator.

The Original Acura NSX Is Getting Thousands Of New Parts In The U.S.
For many enthusiasts, the best cars of all time have already been made, and no amount of modern technology can replace the mechanical simplicity of driving a classic sports car. The problem has always revolved around…

BYD's Yangwang U9 Extreme Wrecked During Suspected 310 MPH Test Run
Realities BYD plans to make its Yangwang U9 Extreme live up to its name by trying to break past 310 mph during a high-speed run. In the previous article, we quoted top brand executives saying another high-speed run is…

Ford Gives a 1966 Mustang a 360-HP V8 and Five-Speed Manual
Classic Mustang Meets Modern Racing Heritage Since 1964, the Ford Mustang has been the go-to canvas for anyone wanting to keep that classic vibe but sneak in some modern muscle. The first-gen Mustang especially is a fan…

Lincoln Recalls 11,623 SUVs That May Shift Into Neutral While Driving
One Thing Leads To Another The automotive industry’s pace is rapid these days. Instead of launching new models every few years, manufacturers are finding ways to refresh, update, or launch cars more quickly to keep…

Hamilton: Kimi's title the 'highlight of my year'
Lewis Hamilton has said watching his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli win his first world championship was the "highlight" of his Formula 1 season.

Nissan Gives the Pathfinder a 4-Inch Lift and Old-School Off-Road Makeover
It’s SEMA Season Again On face value, the Specialty Equipment Market Association doesn’t sound like much, but if you say it as SEMA, that’s when it catches the attention of enthusiasts. For over 40 years, the SEMA show…

Ringbrothers Just Made the Ultimate Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO Is Iconic for Many Reasons The Pontiac GTO is one of those cars everyone knows, and for good reason. It helped kick off the muscle car craze in the ’60s, and its impact is still felt long after the…

Antonelli shuns number one on car, 'staying humble'
Kimi Antonelli confirmed he will not use the number one on his car in 2026, saying keeping number 12 will be important for "staying humble" as reigning world champion.

The Calm Before: Setup Day At The 2026 SEMA Show
The off-road builds are arriving at SEMA 2026. Off Road Xtreme takes you behind the scenes on setup day before the doors open in Las Vegas.
Dodge finally makes 2027 Cup Series return official
Dodge made it official Monday night that it will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing as its anchor program.
ORBA SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH BLM FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATION
ORBA SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH BLM FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP AND RECREATION [email protected] Mon, 11/02/2026 - 15:46 ORBA SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH BLM FOR RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS STEWARDSHIP AND…

SRT Builds A Desert Weapon: The Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept
SRT's Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept debuts with a CJ-8-inspired pickup bed and Wrangler's first independent front suspension.

Dodge announces return to NASCAR Cup Series, starting at Daytona 500
Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, giving the Cup Series four manufacturers once again.

Nissan Armada Jungle Patrol Ditches Roof and Luxury for Serious Off-Roading
After the Slew of Long-Slung Concepts After revealing a slew of low-slung SEMA concepts last week, including a rad 300-horsepower Sentra SE-R Spec-V, Nissan is turning its attention to something considerably taller. The…

Ferrari Almost Quit Formula 1, And This $1 Million Pace Car Tells the Story
American Racing Dream Ford and Chevrolet may be the most recognized brands in the American racing scene, but Ferrari once considered joining the fray. In the 1980s, company founder Enzo Ferrari was frustrated with…

Inside Doug DeMuro's Secret Underground Car Garage
If you ever wondered where automotive YouTube sensation Doug DeMuro dreams up his daily content, the answer is appropriately unusual. Three stories below ground, entirely windowless, and accessible only via a dedicated…

Russell: More bad days than good this season
George Russell has admitted his 2026 Formula 1 season has been the first of his career with "more bad days than good" in a candid first statement following Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli's world championship triumph.

This Classic Long Roof Has Been Sitting for DECADES! Will This Plymouth Satellite Wagon Run & Drive Again?
Here is a Mopar I can get behind. This is a 1968-1970 Plymouth Satellite station wagon and I dig it. It obviously has the right patina, and these old wagons were great cars that shared the lines with our favorite muscle…

McLaren's Manual V8 McL 6GT Makes Its Public Debut in Las Vegas
McLaren’s first manual-transmission car in more than three decades is now out in public. The McLaren McL 6GT made its global public debut at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. The big news: it has a clutch pedal. The…

ORBA Signs Landmark Agreement With BLM for Responsible Public Lands Stewardship and Recreation
ORBA Signs Landmark Agreement With BLM for Responsible Public Lands Stewardship and Recreation laurap Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:52 From the SEMA Washington, D.C., office The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land…

Reigning World Champion Dallas Glenn Wins Again to Extend Pro Stock Points Lead in Las Vegas
Only a single race remains before the curtain drops on the 2026 Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, and Dallas Glenn is using every moment of the dwindling season wisely. After running the table to make big gains at Texas…
Former F1 champions praise Antonelli: ‘He’s made everyone else look silly’
The past three Formula 1 world champions were all full of praise for the latest winner Kimi Antonelli, with Lando Norris saying the Italian “made everyone else look silly”.
Wolff praises ‘distraught’ Russell's reaction amid Antonelli celebrations
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell was “distraught” at not being able to fight for victory on the day Kimi Antonelli won the drivers’ championship at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

São Paulo Grand Prix 2026: Race in Brazil start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Brazil for the São Paulo Grand Prix, a week after Kimi Antonelli was crowned world champion.

Justin Bond Wins JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series Championship in High-Stakes Final at Las Vegas
Justin Bond clinched his first-ever championship in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports, beating Mike Stavrinos in a winner-take-all final round on Sunday at The Strip at Las…

Mercedes Sales Plunge 31% in China as It Eyes Bigger US Push
Mercedes-Benz, though currently struggling to retain market position in China, says it will give a broader 2030 strategy update, which will include a detailed review of its China business, next year. The numbers explain…

Antron Brown and Matco Tools Extend Longstanding Partnership
Fresh off his 83rd career win in Texas, Antron Brown and Matco Tools have announced a partnership extension, which spans more than 20 years and has grown alongside Brown’s career in NHRA drag racing. Brown joined the…

Car Loan Fraud Is Costing Billions As AI Makes Scams Harder To Spot
There’s Always a Dark Side There’s a lot of debate and heated discussions when it comes to AI. One one hand, it has been an effective assistant when used right, cutting down time when it comes to delegation and…

F1 assures teams Middle East races will go ahead
Formula 1 has assured its 11 teams its business as usual for the two Middle East races set to finish the season. The message came after Yamaha withdrew its entry from this weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar at the Losail…
Austin Prock’s journey from Midgets to Nitro Funny Cars
Austin Prock has been around racing his entire life. A fourth-generation racer, Prock started competing in quarter midgets at just 10 years old before working his way through Legends Cars, midgets and sprint cars.Along…
Johnson aiming to capitalize on first IndyCar test with Coyne
New Indy NXT champion Nikita Johnson was pleased with his first outing in an IndyCar after taking over from Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne during last week’s team evaluation tests at Barber Motorsports Park.The Floridian…





