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Motorsport

Alex Marquez explains why he held back from passing his brother at Phillip Island

Alex Marquez says a move on Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint felt too risky, while a close fight with Jorge Martin unfolded nearby.

New Cars

Renault Signals a Quieter Design Direction for Future Models

Renault's design chief says upcoming non-retro models will adopt more restrained styling and shared visual traits, while its retro EVs keep their individuality.

New Cars

Two Thousand Miles in a Manual Mazda 3: Quirky or Behind the Times?

Autocar spent 2,000 miles with a manual Mazda 3 hatchback to see whether its unusual character still feels fresh or simply dated.

Motorsport

McLaren Chases One More Step as Its 2026 Upgrades Arrive

McLaren's final 2026 upgrades aim to close a small gap, Lando Norris says, as the team weighs two mid-season wins against a troubled season.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Subaru Brings Back Cheaper Base Outback for 2027

Subaru's 2027 Outback returns with a lower base trim, starting at $34,540 delivered and keeping heated seats and all-wheel drive.

Motorsport

Truck Series title race narrows to three contenders with two races left

Motorsport.com reports the NASCAR Truck Series championship stayed tight after Talladega, with three drivers still mathematically alive heading into the final two races.

Motorsport

Marquez Rebounds From Early Crash to Take Wet Phillip Island MotoGP Pole

Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to take pole for the wet Australian Grand Prix, beating his brother Alex by 1.493 seconds.

Motorsport

Honda Without Marini at Australian GP After Illness Sidelines Rider

Luca Marini will miss the Australian Grand Prix after illness hit him hard in Friday practice, leaving Honda's factory line-up one rider short.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Volvo plans a lower-priced second EV on SPA3 for Europe in 2027

Volvo will launch a second SPA3-based electric car in Europe in 2027, priced below the EX60 and aimed at a broader market segment.

Motorsport

Leclerc Tops Friday Practice in Austin as McLaren Struggles for Grip

Charles Leclerc topped the second practice session for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, narrowly ahead of Kimi Antonelli, while McLaren had trouble finding grip.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Ferrari Luce EV Debuts in US at $560,800, Well Below Earlier Estimates

Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, starts at $560,800 in the US, about $80,000 under the figure many had cited, with deliveries expected in 2027.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Cadillac Marks 125 Years With a $239,000 Escalade-V Collector Series

Cadillac's 125th Anniversary Collector Series Escalade-V is priced at $239,000 and offered only in white or black, with carbon-fiber trim and blue accents.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Honda Enters the Body-on-Frame Pickup Market With Mitsubishi Underpinnings

Honda plans a body-on-frame pickup built with Mitsubishi, aimed mainly at Southeast Asia, with a design meant to set it apart from the Triton.

Motorsport

Audi's Bortoleto Asks Verstappen How Red Bull Built a Winner

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto reportedly asked Max Verstappen how Red Bull built a championship-winning team, hoping to apply those lessons at Audi.

Tech

Uber's Self-Driving Taxis Hit London Streets Amid Safety Debate

Uber's autonomous ride-hailing cars have launched in London, and experts disagree on whether robotaxis are ready for congested city streets.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Green SM Puts 500 VinFast VF 8s on Los Angeles Streets

Green SM has launched a 500-car fleet of VinFast VF 8 EVs in Los Angeles, using company-owned vehicles and full-time drivers rather than gig contractors.

Culture

Porsche 968 Offers Front-Engined Charm for Roughly £11,000

Autocar argues the rare Porsche 968 is a rewarding alternative to a 911, with parts still obtainable through an enthusiast network despite limited production.

Electric

Fiat Koala: Panda-Based Electric Twin of Citroën 2CV Teased

Fiat says it is ready to reveal an entry-level electric car, possibly called the Koala, that shares a small-EV platform with the reborn Citroën 2CV.

Motorsport

Stray Kids Member Felix Visits Ferrari F1 Garage in Singapore

Stray Kids member Felix spent time with the Ferrari Formula 1 team at Singapore, and his photos and the team's footage have drawn strong fan attention.

Motorsport

Bubba Wallace Close Again at Phoenix as Victory Still Eludes No. 23

Bubba Wallace missed out on a win at Phoenix, extending a winless stretch for the No. 23 team that dates to the summer of 2025.

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