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Fast and furious: the rise in NASCAR's popularity

The history of motorsport dates back to the late 19th century, to the fledgling days of road racing at Le Mans. By the early 20th century, the first championship races were being run, on two wheels and four. Rallying also evolved. By the late 1940s and early '50s, Formula One and NASCAR events had been established. But as these competitions developed, so too did an inherent risk to life and limb, both on and off the track. Ironically, it took a catalog of tragic accidents to improve the safety features employed today in motorsport. Click through and take a look at the competitions that drive motorsports, and some of the unfortunate events in its history.

Aston Martin's major F1 Imola upgrade a clue of "aggressive" development

Aston Martin has explained how its biggest upgrade package yet for the 2024 Formula 1 season in Imola is just a step of an "aggressive" development programme building on 2023's setbacks.

Ineos drives towards hydrogen car future

At a sprawling vehicle test centre in the English countryside, a hydrogen-powered Grenadier 4x4 made by Ineos Automotive grips steep and rugged tracks, showcasing its off-road capabilities. Calder spoke from the UTAC vehicle test centre in Millbrook, a village north of London, where the hydrogen-powered vehicle quietly navigated dusty sharp bends and other obstacles.

UAW's influence tested in pivotal Alabama Mercedes-Benz factory union vote

By Nora Eckert VANCE, Alabama (Reuters) - The outcome of a vote on Friday by workers at a Mercedes-Benz factory in Alabama will be a key referendum on whether the United Auto Workers can maintain momentum in the historically anti-union South. The UAW hopes to continue a run that includes an overwhelming organizing victory at a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as a lucrative

‘RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Queens Talk Competing for Charity, How They Were Compensated and Whether They Need Ru-demption

“Bring back my girls,” RuPaul famously said; now, here they are again in “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 9.” Angeria Paris VanMichaels, Gottmik, Jorgeous, Nina West, Plastique Tiara, Roxxxy Andrews, Shannel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo are the returning queens and they’re doing something good for the world. In a new twist, they’re no longer competing […]

21 striking Chrysler concept cars

The world's fastest (and most expensive) police cars

Police cars have come a long way. With so many powerful vehicles on the road, it’s only natural that police around the world have had to adapt if they wanted to be able to compete with, and actually catch, suspects driving fast cars. A criminal with a supercar could easily get away when chased by your average police vehicle, but luckily, those days are long gone. Engaging in a car chase is always a dangerous and skillful activity, but now many police forces have vehicles in their fleets that allow them to perform better than ever. In addition to excellent driving skills, police need cars that are safe, powerful, and fast enough to engage in vehicular hot pursuits of suspects. Luckily, many countries have decided to invest to get the ideal cars for the job. From Lamborghinis to Ferraris, law enforcement agents now have a plethora of powerful vehicles at their disposal. Dubai, for instance, has enough supercars to leave many a car enthusiast in awe. In fact, they have some of the most expensive cop cars in the whole world! But many other countries also have powerful machines in their arsenal. The United States, for example, has several mean-looking muscle cars, whereas Italy has a number of classic supercars. Every country has one or more "special weapons" that can make a difference when it comes to high-speed car chases. But there’s more—a lot more. From classic sports cars, to all-wheel-drive interceptors, in this gallery you’ll find the fastest, most expensive, and most exclusive police cars from around the world. Ready to put the pedal to the metal? Click on the gallery and be amazed by these impressive vehicles!

Electric Toyota Hilux Pickup Production To Start In 2025

The fully electric Hilux Revo will enter production in Thailand by the end of next year.

Dodge and Ram boss Tim Kuniskis, father of the Hellcat, to retire from Stellantis

Stellantis' Dodge and Ram brands CEO Tim Kuniskis is retiring after a nearly 32-year career with the automaker, the company announced Friday.

Mahindra Scorpio N Adventure Edition breaks cover!

Mahindra has launched the off-road-ready Scorpio N called as Adventure Edition in the South African market.

Five reasons why Adrian Newey returning to McLaren F1 team makes little sense

Eddie Jordan may have hinted at it but Adrian Newey to McLaren is not going to happen.

Reminder: Join Us For An Electric Cars And Coffee In Boston This Sunday!

Join me and Tom Moloughney at the Natick Mall Cars and Coffee on Sunday, May 19, before chatting EV stuff at Lucid's Boston Seaport store.

The unofficial spokesman for the American muscle car, Tim Kuniskis, is retiring

DETROIT (AP) — Tim Kuniskis, CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars, is retiring after nearly 32 years with Stellantis. The announcement Friday comes as Stellantis struggles with U.S. sales as it begins the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles. Through April, its sales were down 14.1% while the industry as a whole saw a 3.1% increase, according to Motorintelligence.com. For years...

Supercars Perth: Mostert ends Ford's victory drought

Chaz Mostert has taken his maiden win of the 2024 Supercars season after a dominant drive at Wanneroo Raceway in Western Australia.

Harley-Davidson Just Patented a Fake Brakes For Electric Motorcycles

As well as a simulated clutch.

How To Build A Rally Car

Start with a rulebook, a WRX, and one of the most influential and successful shops in the history of rally.

Does Buying a $25,000 Car Make Sense? Money Expert Dave Ramsey Says Yes — Here’s Why

Finance guru Dave Ramsey is popular because he pulls no punches and provides financial instruction through common-sense, actionable tips. On the subject of shelling out $25,000 to buy a car, Ramsey...

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is The EPA Range King For Ultium Cars

The RS RWD version uses an estimated 2.7 miles/kWh and the EPA range is 324 miles.

How GM Made The $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV Into A 319-Mile Range Champ

The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.

LTFRB: Unconsolidated drivers cannot ply roads even without show cause

Traditional jeepney drivers and operators who failed to consolidate their public utility vehicles (PUVs) into cooperatives should cease operations following the April 30 deadline for the consolidation process, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Friday. LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said the agency had yet to issue show-cause orders on unconsolidated jeepney drivers and operators, requiring them to...

PISTON insists unconsolidated jeepneys not 'colorum'

Transportation group PISTON (Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide) on Saturday maintained that those who failed to consolidate their public utility vehicles (PUV) into cooperatives should not be considered "colorum" and should not be flagged down. "Ang ating mga jeepney ay hindi po colorum sapagkat eto ay may lehitimong mga prangkisa. Ang ano lang dito, expired ang kanilang prangkisa sa kadahilanan na ayaw i-renew ng...

Here’s What My Garmin Watch Recorded While Snowmobiling

I’m exhausted just looking at the data points.

Engineer battles lack of oxygen on Everest trek

Ben Allan says he "couldn't think of a better cause to support" on his charity expedition.

Stellantis Swaps Third Ram Boss in Three Years as US Sales Sink

Stellantis NV replaced the head of its Ram and Dodge brands in the US as the automaker faces pressure from falling sales and a complicated shift to electric vehicles.

Three Japanese carmakers eye joint software development

Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co., and Nissan Motor Co. are considering working together on the development of in-car software, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. The three major Japanese automakers are pushing ahead with a shift away from independently developing this technology and expect that standardizing some parts could lead to greater development efficiency. At a time when U.S. and Chinese automakers are striding ahead in digitization...

The ‘small duvet’ problem that Mercedes thinks it can put to bed

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s caution this week that it will be several races before his Formula 1 team’s upgrades bear fruit can be viewed in one of two ways.

DOTr to unconsolidated PUVs: Accept government livelihood programs

MANILA, Philippines — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista is urging unconsolidated public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers to avail themselves of the government’s livelihood programs as it starts its anti-colorum drive. Bautista said PUV operators and drivers who failed to meet the April 30 deadline for consolidation can avail of programs towards alternative sources of income. He noted that the government...

Bangladesh To Begin Enforcing 'No Helmet, No Fuel' Policy Nationwide

Nearly 30 percent of all the road deaths in the country in 2023 were riders.

It Worked For Jordan, So Why Not Bridgestone? An S23 Tire Review

Grippy, effortless, and joyful street performance.

Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average

Colton Herta unleashed the quickest single-lap run, while Josef Newgarden put together a stout four-lap effort on Fast Friday ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.

REV'IT! and Zero Join Forces For “Electric Motorcycle Riding Gear”

The collection follows Zero’s urban-chic aesthetic.

Mitsubishi to Move Forward with a Blend of Hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs

The automaker outlined a new plan at a dealer partnership meeting, promising multiple new and completely refreshed models while the brand moves towards electrification.

Is LiveWire Building an Old Harley-Davidson E-Bike Concept?

Might help the brand's bottom line.

DOH: 12,000 killed on roads each year

An average of 12,000 Filipinos are killed every year in mishaps on the road, like car crashes and pedestrians getting hit by speeding vehicles. In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon, Albert Domingo, assistant secretary and spokesperson for the Department of Health (DOH), lamented that fatalities in road accidents went up by 39 percent in 10 years from 2011 to 2021. “Road traffic deaths in 2011 were 7,938. This went up to 11,096 in 2021. Of...

This Madewell Crossbody Is My Goldilocks Bag - I Wear It With Everything

I'm usually either sporting a utilitarian belt bag or carrying a clutch or wristlet for a fancy event.

The great cars that made the sixties swing

The world was introduced to some incredible, and unforgettable, cars in the period of the Beatles, vibrant fashion and Concorde

Pint-Sized VinFast VF3 EV Lands Record Orders Despite Measly 130-Mile Range

That’s on the NEDC procedure, which is one of the most lenient of all testing methods.

Mahindra Bolero Neo now dearer by up to Rs. 14,000

Mahindra has revised the prices of the Bolero Neo by up to Rs. 14,000 in May 2024.

My favorite part of Mad Max: Fury Road is the circus

All hail the Rock Riders

City centre car park partially reopens

The car park is reopening after a nine-month closure, but only 135 of 300 spaces will be available.

’20 years younger’ – Ferrari tipped to ‘galvanise’ Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes ‘decline’

"The Ferrari challenge will be different..."

MMDA stays jeepney apprehensions

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will wait for guidelines from the Department of Transportation before making any apprehension of unconsolidated public utility vehicles (PUVs). The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) earlier said that the apprehension of unconsolidated PUVs will be by the Land Transportation Office, MMDA and Philippine National Police starting on Thursday. But as of Friday, the LTFRB...

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles

Joan Mir says he is unsure how long his “body can take” the toll of Honda’s struggles in MotoGP after another frustrating outing at the French Grand Prix.

Thousands More Teslas Are Piling Up In Parking Lots

Tesla’s growing inventory can sometimes even be seen from space, via satellite images. So what's the problem?

Honda Modified a Peterbilt to Run on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

It uses three fuel cell systems generating a total output of 240 kilowatts and can go 400 miles with a full load.

Watch This Ford Model T Fire to Life After Sitting for 74 Years

A few flames can't stop this 101-year-old Ford from getting back on the road.

Celebrating the best classic muscle cars ever built

Muscle cars are one of those slices of Americana that spread all over the world. The term "muscle car" dates back to the mid-1960s, when the early Pontiacs were fitted with powerful V8 engines featuring tons of horsepower. Mean-looking cars with big engines and more power than most of us can dream of, it's easy to see why so many people fall in love with them. While muscle cars continue to thrive in today's market, some have indeed become classics and in this gallery we celebrate some of the finest ever built. Browse through and get your motor running!

Chevy Camaro Could Return as a Fun-to-Drive EV, Says GM President

GM's president wants a genuine pony car, with a focus on affordability and engagement over output figures and track capability.

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles