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Motorsport

Larson Holds the Edge at Homestead, but Only Mistakes Can Take It

Kyle Larson leads the NASCAR Cup standings into Homestead-Miami Speedway, needing to avoid trouble to claim a third title, while Bell and Hamlin face a narrow path.

Culture

Keeping a Collection Running Yourself: Savings, Satisfaction and Limits

Autocar's writer argues that doing your own car maintenance can make a collection more affordable, while noting how the hobby can consume money, time and space.

Electric

Whitby Morrison Goes Electric With a Quieter, Cleaner Ice Cream Van

Crewe-based ice cream van maker Whitby Morrison is moving into electric, with a van reported to cost about £200,000 and aimed at quieter, cleaner summer trading.

Motorsport

Justin Allgaier Earns Second O'Reilly Title While Mentoring Young Rivals

Justin Allgaier has won a second NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series championship, and Motorsport.com highlights his leadership of the younger drivers he beats.

Culture

Why some drivers hand police a blue envelope at traffic stops

Some drivers give officers a blue envelope during traffic stops, a tool meant to help police understand the person they are dealing with.

Tech

Inside BMW's Quest to Make Its Cars Smell Just Right

BMW has a dedicated nose team working in two laboratories, with work that reaches past odor removal into unusual materials and possible health benefits.

Tech

Seven Hybrids Whose Fuel Economy Ratings Fall Short of the Label

Jalopnik has listed seven hybrids with some of the weakest mpg ratings, from high-powered luxury SUVs to exotic supercars.

Motorsport

Allgaier Takes Series Title in Seventh as Brandon Jones Wins Homestead Finale

Justin Allgaier, 40, edged a five-way title fight with a seventh-place finish, while Brandon Jones won the Homestead finale for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Motorsport

Homestead Pit Entry Crash Brings Red Flag to NASCAR O'Reilly Finale

Andrew Patterson crashed into the sand barrels at Homestead-Miami Speedway's pit entry during the O'Reilly Auto Parts finale, stopping the race under a red flag.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Norris Takes Wet Pole at Interlagos as Russell Faces a Grid Setback

Lando Norris claimed pole for the Brazilian Grand Prix in a rain-soaked, red-flagged qualifying session at Interlagos, ahead of George Russell.

Motorsport

Racing Bulls Weighs 2027 Seat Decision as Season Nears Record Finish

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says he understands frustration over the delayed choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for 2027.

New Cars

Why a Used Audi A4 Could Be the Quiet Premium Buy Under £20,000

Autocar argues the B9-generation Audi A4 offers discreet premium saloon and estate appeal for less than £20,000, making a strong case for buying used.

Electric

Electric Vauxhall Grandland heads to Paris with a student and a few lessons

An Autocar writer drives an electric Vauxhall Grandland to Paris for their daughter's year of study, flagging a plate mishap and French emissions stickers.

Culture

Why a big diesel still makes sense for long road trips across Europe

Autocar's writer describes a six-day, 2,000-mile drive in a Mercedes E450D, arguing that large diesels still suit long journeys.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Tesla Says Cybertruck Production Will End Next Year

Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production next year, though outlets differ on whether the truck is being retired or moved to another plant.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks 500 km/h as a Production Car

BYD's electric Yangwang U9 Xtreme has reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi, with the FIA and Guinness recognizing a new production-car top-speed mark.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Arkansas Dealer's $696,445 Corvette ZR1X Ask Sparks Markup Debate

An Arkansas Chevrolet dealer is asking nearly $700,000 for a Corvette ZR1X convertible, a markup that has drawn attention to dealer pricing.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

BMW Adds $500 in Public Charging to Eligible 2027 EVs

BMW is bundling $500 in public charging credits with eligible 2027 iX3, i5 and i7 electric models, including $200 for the IONNA network.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Zoomlion Unveils a 1,600-Horsepower Hybrid Tractor

Chinese equipment maker Zoomlion has shown a hybrid tractor it says tops 1,600 horsepower while cutting fuel use and exhaust fumes.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Toyota's 2027 RAV4 Plug-In Gets NACS Ports and Higher Prices

Toyota's 2027 RAV4 plug-in hybrid gains NACS charging ports and fast-charging on every trim, while prices rise across hybrids and plug-ins.

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