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Motorsport

Marc Marquez faces a juggling act as Aprilia pressures the MotoGP title race

Alex Marquez says his brother Marc will face a tougher test in coming MotoGP rounds, with Aprilia expected to be strong at several circuits.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Tesla's New Roadster: Not a Convertible, and Still Unclear on the Rest

Tesla says its new Roadster is coming, but early coverage says the car is not a convertible and that its identity as a true roadster remains debated.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Roadster With Optional Thrusters

Tesla has unveiled a second-generation Roadster with optional cold-gas thrusters, a rapid acceleration claim and brief flight capability, according to two outlets.

New Cars

Dubai Police Adds 920-Horsepower Lamborghini Temerario Hybrid

Dubai Police is adding a 920-horsepower Lamborghini Temerario hybrid, with its role focused on visibility and tourist engagement rather than highway pursuits.

Electric

Tesla Shows Cyberfied Roadster That Can Kickflip, Price Still Unknown

Tesla unveiled a restyled next-generation Roadster with cold-gas thrusters for aerial flips, but pricing and a production date remain unannounced.

Electric

Tesla's Next Roadster Returns, and the Flying Claims Need Scrutiny

Tesla has re-unveiled its next-generation Roadster, and Electrek is asking how much of its headline performance pitch holds up under technical scrutiny.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

BMW's New i3 Reportedly Covers 753 Miles on One Charge

BMW's long-wheelbase i3, running on Gen6 batteries, reportedly drove 753 miles without stopping, a figure outlets say is the longest for any BMW EV.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Honda Civic Borrows Simulated Gearbox Feel From Prelude

Honda is adding its S+ Shift system, which simulates an engine and automatic gearbox, to higher-spec Civic hybrids priced from £34,530.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Porsche Unveils Mission S Concept as Preview of a Supercar Above the 911

Porsche has revealed the Mission S, a mid-engined concept that outlets describe as a preview of a dedicated supercar positioned above the 911.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Porsche Mission S Teases a New Mid-Engined Flagship Above the 911

Porsche's Mission S concept previews a future mid-engined supercar that would sit above the 911, with its production platform already in development.

New Cars

Honda Civic Borrows Prelude's Simulated Engine and Gearbox Feel

Honda is adding the Prelude's S+ Shift system to the hybrid Civic, using software to mimic engine sound and gearbox behavior in an electric-driven car.

New Cars

Porsche's Combustion Macan Successor Takes Shape in Test Mule

Autocar reports a new test mule previewing Porsche's 2028 combustion SUV, which shares its base with the Audi Q5 but looks more aggressive.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Finnish Farm Tractor Posts Surprise Lap Time at Red Bull Ring

A Valtra T236 tractor has set a lap record at Austria's Red Bull Ring, a track built for Formula 1 and sports cars, reaching speeds far above its road limit.

New Cars

Audi Q7 Scores Perfect Post-Crash Mark From Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP gave the Audi Q7 a full 100 percent for post-crash safety, covering automatic emergency calls, multicollision braking and rescuer access.

New Cars

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Plug-In Hybrid Aims for Performance and Range

Jalopnik reports the updated 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 plug-in hybrid pairs 577 horsepower with a 45-mile electric-only range.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Ford Opens Preorder Invites for $30,000 Fathom EV Pickup

Ford has begun offering invitations to sign up for preorders of its upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric pickup, with orders expected to open next year.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Electric Motorcycle Sets Range Record on Alpine-to-Coast Ride

A Zero DS with the optional Power Tank reportedly covered 271 miles on one charge, a result outlets describe as a new electric motorcycle range record.

Motorsport

Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions Over Deleted Texts in Spire Dispute

Joe Gibbs Racing seeks contempt hearings against Spire and Chris Gabehart and asks for sanctions over deleted text messages ahead of a February trial.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

DeLorean Enters Electric Flying-Car Racing With Airspeeder Team

The DeLorean name is moving into all-electric aerial racing, with a planned US entry in the Airspeeder championship.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Ford Bronco Gets Raptor's V-6 for 2027, With a Small Power Trim

Ford is spreading its twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 across more 2027 Bronco models, with a modest output drop on the base trims and new Filson and RTR versions.

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