The British racer, Legge, has been facing a tough time handling the No. 51 Dale Coyne Racing with Rick Ware Racing Honda. She’s had some close calls and even brushed against the wall a bit.…
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McLaren Considers Ilott for 2025 IndyCar Drive, Brown Confirms
Ilott has been racing for Arrow McLaren in the IndyCar Series this year. He’s done several races, including the Indianapolis 500 where he’ll start 15th. Last year, he lost his full-time spot with Juncos Hollinger…
Rain Threatens Larson’s Double Duty Dreams: Indy 500/Coke 600 Split Looms
Kyle Larson, who won the NASCAR Cup championship in 2021, is trying to do something amazing: race in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. It’s a big challenge, but…
Record High Average Vehicle Age On American Roads Boosts Aftermarket Service Industry
The average age of vehicles on American roads is steadily increasing, according to a new S&P Global Mobility report. In 2024, the average age of light-duty vehicles has risen to 12.6 years, up by two…
Hybrid Porsche 911 Sets Impressive Nürburgring Lap Time Ahead World Premier
A fresh hybrid iteration of the Porsche 911 has completed a lap around the 12.94-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife in an impressive time of 7:16.934 surpassing its comparable predecessor by 8.7 seconds. Porsche has refrained from specifying…
California Looks to Implement Audible Speed Limit Alerts in Cars
In California, a new rule might make your car beep if you speed. A bill wants to make it mandatory for all new cars sold in California by 2032 to beep when they go 10…
Mate Rimac’s Ambitious Plan for Privileged Synthfuel Access
Bugatti is going to show off the new version of the Chiron soon. It’s got a cool V16 Hybrid engine. Some people were worried it might be Bugatti’s last car with a gas engine. But…
Record Average Vehicle Age on U.S. Roads Rises
A recent report from S&P Global Mobility reveals that vehicles on U.S. roads are getting older. The average age of cars and trucks has reached 12.6 years in 2024, up slightly from 2023. This trend…
Privacy Concerns Don’t Deter Gen Z from Chinese EVs
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have been under scrutiny in the United States, but a recent survey by AutoPacific shows that many younger buyers are still open to purchasing them, despite concerns about privacy. The survey,…
Memorial Day Travel Alert: Traffic to Surge, Plan Ahead
This upcoming Memorial Day weekend, you can expect busy roads and airports as people across the United States head out for vacations and then return home. AAA, a travel organization, predicts that this Memorial Day…
Hybrids and EVs Linked to Increased Pedestrian Collision Risks
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have gone up a lot in the last five years. This might be because more drivers are not paying attention and are getting distracted while driving. But there’s another…
Simon Pagenaud Takes the Wheel of Gil de Ferran’s 2003 Indy 500 Champion Car at IMS
Gil de Ferran was a champion IndyCar racer, winning titles in 2000 and 2001. He died last December at 56 after a heart attack during a driving event in Miami. Simon Pagenaud, also a champion…
Grosjean Offers Insight into Dispute with Ferrucci
Romain Grosjean and Santino Ferrucci have been involved in several clashes during the last two race weekends. Ferrucci mentioned seeking payback during practice at the last round on the Indianapolis road course before another incident…
Palou Finds Indy 500 More Challenging Than Previous Year
Palou was really fast last year at the Indy 500. He was in the best starting position, known as pole, leading the way for Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). All four of their cars were in…
Easing Vacation Charging: Airbnb Collaborates with ChargePoint
There are many good reasons to buy an electric car. You have lots of options, from simple ones like the Nissan Leaf to fancy ones like the Rimac Nevera. But there are still some problems…
Lockheed’s LRHW Contract & Hypersonic Weapon Development Progress
Hypersonic speeds are those between Mach 5 and Mach 10, meaning five to ten times the speed of sound, or 3,836 to 7,673 mph (6,173 to 12,346 kph). The U.S. military is working on several programs…
Drive-Through Dilemma: Mobile Phone Fine Controversy in Canada
Mason Prima, 18, received a harsh lesson that is generating debate in Canada. He was penalized earlier this month for using his phone in a McDonald’s drive-through in order to claim a free meal. Prima…
Google Integration Brings Angry Birds and More to Cars
Google is planning to update cars with Google Built-In, like the Volvo EX90 and the Nissan Rogue, with new features. These include entertainment apps like Max, Peacock, and even Angry Birds. There’s no exact date…
Can Mitsubishi’s Ambitious Plan Rescue Its American Market Share?
A year ago, I thought Mitsubishi might not survive in the US past 2030 without big changes. But now, Mitsubishi has a new plan called Momentum 2030. It’s a five-year plan to save the brand…
Volkswagen ID.4 EVs Subject to NHTSA Recall Probe
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into the Volkswagen ID.4 because people are worried that its doors might open while driving. This is for ID.4 cars made from 2021 to 2023. The…
Renault and VW’s Collaboration on Budget EVs Hits Roadblock
Volkswagen has decided not to work with Renault to make a cheap electric car, according to reports from Reuters. They couldn’t agree on some things after talking for many months. Now, Volkswagen plans to make…
New Car Buyers Feeling the Pinch: Affordability Declines
New vehicles have become less affordable since the pandemic started. Although things were improving in the first three months of 2024, the affordability of new vehicles took a hit again in April – the first…
Italian Officials Confiscate Fiat Topolinos Over Nationality Issue
Stellantis said that 134 of its Fiat Topolino electric vehicles (EVs) were taken by authorities at the port of Livorno, Italy. The officials said the cars were not truly Italian, even though Fiat is Italy’s…
Honda Introduces 2025 Civic: Hybrid Engine, Fresh Look, and Added Comfort
Honda has given the popular Civic lineup a makeover for the year 2025. This new version has updated looks, more technology, and an important addition: a hybrid engine. Honda thinks this hybrid model will make…
Rhode Island Targets Kei Trucks in New DMV Regulations
Kei trucks, those small and cute commercial vehicles from Japan, are causing a disagreement between the Rhode Island DMV and local people. The owners, who use these trucks for farming and other jobs, are being…
