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…
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Tesla Takeover? Elon Musk Pushes for More Control
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…
Next-Gen Rivian Trucks Get More Efficient: New Battery and Heat Pump on the Way
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…
Going Green and Going Wild: Mitsubishi’s Electrified SUVs Hit the US
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…
Italian Flag Too Italian? Seized Cars Cause Confusion
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…
Toyota’s Electric SUV Needs a Boost: 3 Easy Fixes for the bZ4X
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…
NHTSA Investigates: Questions Raised About Deadly VinFast Crash
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…
VW ID.4 Owners Beware: Door Safety Issue Under Investigation
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…
Frustrated Flyers: Airline Bosses Upset Over Plane Delays
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…
Charging Up Deliveries: Amazon Adds Electric Trucks for Short Hauls
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’s Hard Crash Halts Indy 500 Practice Session
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…
Eddie Gossage, Renowned Racing Personality, Passes Away at 65
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 SXbox Remains Unmatched by Any Production Car
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…
YouTuber Sentenced to Jail for Posting 120 MPH Speeding Video
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…
Sinkhole Opens Up After Car Collides with Fire Hydrant and SUV
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…
EV Battery Fire Risks: Safety Concerns and Industry Response
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-Ride Rivals? Baidu Might Use Tesla’s Self-Driving Tech
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…
Made in China, Sold in US: Polestar Wants Answers on Electric Car Taxes
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…
Biden’s Chinese Tariffs Could Prove to be More Effective Than Trump’s
When President Trump placed high taxes on goods from China in 2018, like cars, people thought it would help the U.S. But it didn’t work out that way. China hit back with their own taxes,…
Tesla Trouble: Car Lots Overflowing with Unsold Cars
About 400 Tesla electric cars were found parked in a closed mall lot near Saint Louis, Missouri. But this might be just a small part of a bigger issue with thousands more Teslas waiting to…
Surge in Smashed Stations! Who’s Sabotaging Electric Car Chargers In The US
EV charger vandalism is on the rise across the US. Thieves are targeting the copper wiring in charging stations, causing major problems for both charging station owners and electric vehicle drivers. In recent months, Tesla…
Electric Cars Gaining Ground in Germany: Sales Jump 8%
In April, there was a 20% boost in new car registrations in Germany compared to last year, hitting 243,102 in total. From January to April, registrations reached 937,887, marking an 8% rise from the previous…
Don’t Believe the Hype: Tesla Cybertruck Can’t Outrun Porsche
Last year, when Tesla launched the Cybertruck, they made a video of it racing against a Porsche 911. The catch? The Cybertruck was towing another 911 on a trailer. From a marketing perspective, the stunt…
Kia’s Shocking Pickup Electric Truck Seen Cruising American Roads
Kia is getting ready to jump into the electric truck market in the US! They were recently spotted testing a mysterious truck in California. It’s covered in black camouflage, but it looks like it might…
