Scott McLaughlin, a 30-year-old from New Zealand, will be at the front of the pack when the Indy 500 begins
Scott McLaughlin, a 30-year-old from New Zealand, will be at the front of the pack when the Indy 500 begins. He’ll be leading 33 cars for the 200-lap, 500-mile race. His team, Penske, did really…
Nolan Siegel, despite crashing during practice, he remained calm and focused
The phrase “just send it” is common among drivers. But not many have the bravery to go full throttle at nearly 240mph without lifting, even when something doesn’t feel right. Nolan Siegel, just 19 years…
Larson, who won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, is about to compete in his first-ever Indy 500
Larson, who won the NASCAR Cup Series in 2021, is about to compete in his first-ever Indy 500. He’ll start fifth driving the No. 17 Arrow McLaren-Rick Hendrick Chevrolet. This is Hendrick’s first time entering…
O'Neill taking on a new role with Juncos Hollinger Racing
O’Neill worked as a sporting director and team manager at Haas in Formula 1 from 2014 to 2017. Now, he’s taking on a new role with Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR), where he’ll work with current…
Swedish driver Lundqvist's car spun out and hit the wall
About 90 minutes into practice, 25-year-old Swedish driver Lundqvist was following two other cars when his car spun out and hit the wall at Turn 2. The crash damaged his car and made it wobble…
Two-time champion Josef Newgarden had a tough start to the season. He won the St. Petersburg race, but was disqualified because his team accidentally used the push-to-pass system illegally during restarts. Newgarden thought it was…
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) has faced big challenges in recent years at the Indianapolis 500, especially during qualifying. Out of their seven cars in the past two years, the best starting position they achieved…
Tesla Inc. wants its many retail investors to support Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay plan
Elon Musk is back in the news, this time fighting for more control over Tesla. He wants a quarter of the company’s voting power, which would give him a lot of say in how things…
Big changes are coming for the Rivian R1S and R1T electric vehicles! A leaked document reveals upgrades planned for the 2025 models. These trucks will come standard with a new type of battery called a…
Mitsubishi is making a comeback in the US with a brand new plan called “Momentum 2030”! This plan involves releasing new cars every year between 2026 and 2030, with a focus on electric and hybrid…
New Fiat 500 electric cars are displayed at a Fiat Chrysler event held to unveil its first electric model, in Milan, Italy, March 4, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo
Italy is cracking down on anything that might mislead people about where products are made. This time, they’ve set their sights on a surprising target: tiny electric Fiat cars called Topolinos. These little EVs have…
There’s a surprising trend happening in New York City. Toyota’s new electric car, the bZ4X, is everywhere! This is interesting because some reviewers haven’t been too impressed with the bZ4X. They say it’s slow to…
Vietnamese electric car company VinFast is in hot water. They’ve been getting bad reviews about their new electric SUV, the VF8, for its quality and software problems. But things got much worse after a terrible…
There’s bad news for some Volkswagen ID.4 owners. The US safety agency is investigating a problem where doors can pop open while you’re driving! This is especially scary because it’s already happened to twelve people…
The logo of Airbus is pictured outside the Airbus facility in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 7, 2023. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Airline bosses are getting frustrated because they’re not getting new airplanes fast enough! This is because of the problems from the pandemic that messed up supply chains around the world. Both Boeing and Airbus, the…
Amazon’s familiar blue delivery vans are getting electric company! This time, they’re adding big electric trucks from Volvo to their fleet in California. These trucks will be used to haul shipping containers and other cargo…
Dodge and Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis to Retire, Marking the End of an Era for High-Performance Muscle Cars
Stellantis’ Dodge and Ram brands CEO Tim Kuniskis is retiring after a nearly 32-year career with the automaker and its predecessors, the company announced Friday. Kuniskis, who has led several of the carmaker’s brands in…
Marcus Ericsson, the winner of the 2022 Indianapolis 500, had a scary crash
Marcus Ericsson, the winner of the 2022 Indianapolis 500, had a scary crash during practice. He was driving behind three other cars when he hit the curb at Turn 4. This caused him to spin…
Gossage's death comes just before the 40th NASCAR All-Star Race weekend
Speedway Motorsports announced the sad news on Thursday evening, speaking on behalf of Eddie Gossage’s family. The President and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Marcus Smith, expressed his condolences, saying, “Today we have lost one of…
Suzuki used to make not only motorcycles but also some cool cars. They tried different things like the Kizashi sport sedan and even the cheapest car in America with a navigation system. In 2007, Suzuki…
33-year-old YouTuber from California got sentenced to 60 days in jail on Monday
A 33-year-old YouTuber from California got sentenced to 60 days in jail on Monday. He got in trouble for posting videos of himself driving recklessly on highways just to get views. Scott Kitfield drove really…
The hydrant made a muddy hole in the ground that quickly swallowed the sedan
Sometimes when you’re driving, things can go wrong. You might not pay attention for a moment and hit another car. Or maybe you do everything right, but someone else hits you. It’s not fun, but…
Electric cars (EVs) have come under fire for battery fires, even though they are less common than gas-powered vehicles despite their stellar safety record. Data shows that the number of EV fires is far lower…
ROBO-01, a "robot" concept car by Baidu's electric vehicle
Chinese tech giant Baidu is looking to team up with Tesla on self-driving cars! Baidu, sometimes called the “Google of China,” is thinking about using Tesla’s technology for its own robotaxis. This might seem surprising…
Cheaper version of Polestar 3 SUV to be made later this year
President Joe Biden’s new announcement about putting 100% tariffs on possible imports of electric vehicles and batteries from China is getting a lot of attention worldwide. The goal is to stop China from flooding the…
