General Motors announced on Friday that Tony Roma will take over as the executive chief engineer of the Corvette program starting in July, succeeding Tadge Juechter who is retiring. Roma, who previously worked on the…
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Joey Hand to Race for RFK in NASCAR Cup Event at Chicago
RFK Racing already has two full-time drivers, Brad Keselowski and Chris Buescher. Now, Joey Hand will join them to drive their No. 60 Ford in the NASCAR Cup Series. This car, known as the ‘Stage…
Martin Truex Jr. Plans Retirement from NASCAR Cup Racing
Martin Truex Jr., who is 43 years old, has been thinking about retiring from NASCAR’s Cup series for several years. Each year, he signed a one-year contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing and waited as…
Noah Gragson Tops Iowa NASCAR Practice with Widespread Tire Problems
Today, NASCAR Cup teams had a 50-minute practice session on Friday, which is unusual for this season. This session was scheduled because it’s the series’ first race at the .875-mile oval track, which has recently…
KTM Lands Maverick Vinales in Major MotoGP Move
Maverick Viñales is wrapping up his time with Aprilia after a successful three-year stint, during which he scored one grand prix win in Austin this year and a total of seven podium finishes. He’s now…
Maverick Vinales to Team Up with Bastianini at Tech3 KTM in 2025
Maverick Vinales is set to leave Aprilia after three years, during which he won one race in Austin this year and achieved seven podium finishes. He will now join the Tech3 team managed by KTM’s…
Espargaro Highlights Struggles with Excessive Downforce
In the Italian GP earlier this month, Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro struggled to an 11th-place finish, describing the race as tough for everyone on RS-GPs. His teammate Maverick Vinales fared better, finishing eighth. Espargaro admitted…
2024 MotoGP Kazakhstan GP Delayed Amidst Operational Issues
MotoGP was supposed to start racing in Kazakhstan in 2023 to grow its presence in Asia. But the track wasn’t ready, so the race was canceled and moved to 2024. Dorna Sports planned the first…
Debating Magnussen’s Evaluation of His Canadian GP Showing
The team based in Hinwil, Sauber, hasn’t scored any points this season yet. Their qualifying performances have dropped since the season began. Kevin Magnussen started the Canadian Grand Prix from 14th on the grid. He…
Sauber’s Formula 1 Issues Are Manageable, Says Bottas
The Sauber team, based in Hinwil, Switzerland, has struggled throughout this Formula 1 season and remains the only team yet to score any points. Their qualifying performance has declined since the beginning of the season.…
Yuki Tsunoda’s Status at Red Bull Under Scrutiny Despite Team’s Attention
Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda arrived in Formula 1 in 2021 at just 20 years old. He quickly gained attention for his speed and sometimes fiery radio messages. Despite early challenges, Tsunoda’s growth as a racer…
Professionalism Key for Alpine in Search to Replace Ocon
Ocon and Alpine announced before the Canadian Grand Prix that they would go their separate ways after the 2024 season due to a clash with teammate Pierre Gasly at Monaco. Ocon and Gasly have had…
Interest in Verstappen Grows for Le Mans Racing, Teams Say
The three-time Formula 1 world champion, Max Verstappen, has expressed his interest in participating in the prestigious Le Mans endurance race several times before. He’s even raced in the virtual version with Team Redline. As…
Antonelli Poised for F1 Debut as FIA Lowers Superlicence Age
The FIA has updated Appendix L of its International Sporting Code to include a new provision. This states that while the minimum age for an F1 superlicence remains 18 years old, exceptional drivers may now…
Red Bull’s True Strength to Emerge in Barcelona Says Leclerc
Red Bull has been struggling with handling issues over bumps and kerbs in recent races like Miami, Imola, Monaco, and Canada. These problems seem to have carried over from their previous cars, and the team…
Verstappen Pushes for Lighter F1 Cars by 2026 to Boost Agility and Fun
The FIA announced new rules for Formula 1 two seasons from now, just before the Monaco Grand Prix. The cars will be a little shorter and narrower than they are now. They will also be…
Cup Series Faces Uncertainty Amid NASCAR Charter Discussions
The talks between NASCAR and its Cup Series teams about renewing their charter agreement are at a standstill. The Associated Press explained the current situation on Monday. Both sides have strong demands that are causing…
CEO of Ford Shares Story of Mortgaging Home for Dream Car
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, is a true car enthusiast, which sets him apart from many other top executives in the auto industry. He doesn’t just focus on business numbers; he deeply understands the…
2024 Jeep Gladiator: High Prices and Exclusive Mopar Edition Challenge Mid-Size Truck Market
Facing a second year of declining sales, the Jeep Gladiator is struggling to maintain momentum. In the first quarter of 2024, U.S. sales figures dipped 4% year-over-year, totaling just under 13,000 units. This follows a…
Elon Musk’s Conduct Toward Women Under Scrutiny
Elon Musk’s behavior towards women at SpaceX has raised concerns among former employees and executives. A recent Wall Street Journal article sheds light on Musk’s interactions with female employees, highlighting instances of alleged misconduct and…
Apple’s Next CarPlay Upgrade Promises Full Control Over Car Screens
Apple gave a sneak peek of the new CarPlay last year. Now, at the Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2024, more details have emerged. The updated CarPlay will be customizable, allowing carmakers to adjust their design…
Karma Recalls Entire Fleet of American Cars
Karma Automotive is recalling 269 Revero sports sedans due to a problem with their turn signals. This recall affects various models, including the GT, GTS, GS-6, GS-6s, and GS-6L, all made between July 16, 2019,…
Lotus Innovates with Stunningly Affordable Adaptive Aerodynamic Technology
Wuhan Lotus Cars, the maker of the Lotus Emira, has filed a new patent discovered by the media at the World Intellectual Property Office. The patent describes an adaptive diffuser that can change shape based…
Tesla Might Finally Roll Out Essential Navigation Update
Tesla is considering adding a new feature to its navigation system that lets drivers avoid highways, which could make a big difference for Tesla owners. The news came from a gaming stream with CEO Elon…
New Mini Cooper 4 Door 2025 Offers Style Over Space
Months after Mini Cooper introduced the new 2 Door model, they’ve now revealed the 4 Door version, dropping the ‘Hardtop’ from its name. This new model is more practical and offers more space inside. At…