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Tech

Horse's B20 petrol engine is designed to keep running after deep water

Horse Powertrain has described a waterproof B20 petrol engine rated for depths up to 1.1 metres and aimed at off-road hybrids, according to Autocar.

Motorsport

Leclerc Blames Mexico Track Layout for Hamilton Clash as Ferrari Disagrees

Charles Leclerc says a wall at Turn 4 would have prevented his lap one clash with Lewis Hamilton in Mexico, but Ferrari's Fred Vasseur disagrees.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Nissan Frontier Ronin Concept Takes Aim at the Ford Ranger Raptor

A heavily modified Nissan Frontier concept, with GT-R-derived turbos and 35-inch tires, is built for hard desert running and pitched against the Ranger Raptor.

Industry

Range Rover Evoque and Velar Set to End as Entry GT Arrives

Autocar reports that Range Rover will not replace the Evoque or Velar, leaving the upcoming GT and Sport as its entry models.

Motorsport

Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup in 2027 With Kaulig, but Key Details Remain Open

Motorsport.com reports Dodge will race in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027 with Kaulig Racing, though key engine details are still unsettled.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Pagani Huayra 70 Anima Debuts With Manual V12 and Diamond Dust Paint

Pagani's one-off Huayra 70 Anima, the last car in Horacio Pagani's birthday trilogy, pairs a manual V12 with diamond-dust paint.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Dodge Returns to NASCAR Cup Series Racing in 2027

Dodge has announced a return to the NASCAR Cup Series beginning with the 2027 season, after a hiatus of about fourteen years.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Jeep Wrangler Scrambler SRT Concept Previews a V8 Off-Roader

Jeep's Wrangler Scrambler SRT concept pairs reversible jump seats and a V8 with 37-inch tires, and the brand's direction may reach production.

CultureReported by 2 outlets

Ringbrothers Turns a Vintage Pontiac Into a 650-Horsepower Showpiece

Ringbrothers reportedly spent more than 5,500 hours building a widened, 650-hp GTO from a 1965 Pontiac, shown at SEMA.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Harley-Davidson's Sprint 440 Aims Its Entry-Level Bike at New Riders

Harley-Davidson's 2027 Sprint 440 revives a classic name with a single-cylinder, entry-level motorcycle aimed at riders new to the brand.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

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.

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