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Polestar 2 Production Ends as Successor Readies for 2027

Polestar has built the final Polestar 2 fastback, closing out six years for its first series-production car ahead of a successor expected next year.

Motorsport

Marquez Extends MotoGP Lead at Sepang and Warns Against Early Celebration

Marc Marquez won in Malaysia, opening a 67-point gap on Marco Bezzecchi and possibly clinching the MotoGP title as early as this week.

Electric

Polestar 2 bows out and its successor inherits a heavy load

Autocar reports that the Polestar 2, the EV that helped define the brand, is leaving production, and its successor must rebuild momentum.

Motorsport

Alpine Penalties Open the Door for Haas Rookie Hirakawa in Mexico

Post-race penalties for both Alpine drivers in Mexico City left Haas rookie Ryo Hirakawa with a points finish on his Formula 1 debut.

Motorsport

Piastri's Mexico weekend ends without points after collision penalty

McLaren's Oscar Piastri left the Mexico Grand Prix without points after a penalty tied to a collision with Arvid Lindblad, according to Motorsport.com.

Motorsport

Larson Holds Commanding Cup Lead as Season Nears Its Finish

According to Motorsport.com, Kyle Larson enters the final stretch of the NASCAR Cup season with a wide points cushion over Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin.

Motorsport

William Byron and Rudy Fugle: A Partnership That Started at a Small Track

Motorsport.com spotlights the long working relationship between NASCAR driver William Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle, and why their latest outing mattered.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Yamaha Skips MotoGP Qatar Round, Raising Questions for the Paddock

Yamaha has withdrawn from the Qatar Grand Prix citing safety risks, and MotoGP has warned of possible sporting repercussions.

Motorsport

Hamlin's Martinsville Race Slips Away After a Costly Stage Call

Denny Hamlin started from pole and led early at Martinsville, but a no-pit call in Stage 1 sent him backward, and he now calls a title comeback unrealistic.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Kimi Antonelli Becomes Formula 1's Youngest World Champion

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli clinched his first title with a third-place finish in Mexico City, becoming the youngest champion in F1 history.

Industry

Electric bikes start to challenge Honda's long grip on the motorcycle market

Electrek reports that Honda's decades-long dominance in motorcycles faces a growing challenge as electric motorcycles and scooters become more accessible.

Motorsport

Marquez Dominates Malaysia and Edges Closer to the 2026 MotoGP Crown

Marc Marquez took a commanding win at the Malaysian Grand Prix, moving closer to the 2026 MotoGP title while Aprilia went without a podium finish.

New Cars

Noble M500 Review Puts a Manual V6 Supercar Under the Microscope

Autocar's full test of the £180,000 Noble M500 focuses on a turbocharged V6, a manual gearbox and a deliberate absence of driver aids.

Motorsport

NASCAR's softer bumpers head to Martinsville, and drivers expect them to matter

Drivers expect NASCAR's foam-free bumpers to change the Cup Series race at Martinsville after a quiet run at earlier short tracks.

Motorsport

Kvapil's Martinsville Win Ends a Long Wait and Keeps the Chase Open

Carson Kvapil's Martinsville win brought Rodney Childers a long-sought trophy and keeps both men's title hopes alive heading to Homestead-Miami.

Culture

Why the Toyota Hilux Earns Its Legendary Standing Among Compact Trucks

Jalopnik makes the case that the compact Toyota Hilux, a modest seller in some markets, has built a devoted following around the world.

Motorsport

Verstappen eases tensions with Lawson as Racing Bulls seat question lingers

Max Verstappen qualified fourth for the Mexico City Grand Prix but will start from the third row after contact with Liam Lawson, according to Motorsport.com.

Motorsport

Lawson Loses Mexico City Grid Slot After FIA Disqualification

Liam Lawson loses his ninth-place grid slot for the Mexico City Grand Prix after an FIA disqualification, while Racing Bulls advanced both cars to Q3.

Culture

Ferrari and Montblanc Turn Supercar Design Into a $4,300 Fountain Pen

Montblanc's new Ferrari-linked fountain pen lists at $4,300 in the United States, a price that Motorsport.com notes is more than some used cars.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Hamilton Seizes Mexico City Pole With Ferrari in First Grand Prix Pole

Lewis Hamilton edged George Russell by 0.009 seconds to claim pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix, his first grand prix pole with Ferrari.

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