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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.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid Aims to Stand Out Through Quiet Drive

Car and Driver reviews the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, while Jalopnik says its unusual powertrain gives it a distinct, quiet character in its class.

Motorsport

Acosta Edges Marquez at Sepang as Rain Threatens the Sprint Finish

Pedro Acosta won the MotoGP sprint at Sepang for KTM, while Marc Marquez finished second and extended his championship lead.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Volkswagen Shelves Electric Golf Plans as Finances Tighten

Volkswagen has reportedly paused development of the ID. Golf EV, a sign of tougher investment choices at the automaker.

New Cars

Skoda Kodiaq Proves It Is Much More Than a Family SUV

Autocar staff put Skoda's seven-seat Kodiaq to work hauling a fridge, weekend luggage and more, and found it far more versatile than its label suggests.

Motorsport

Martin Concedes 2026 MotoGP Title Hopes Are Over After Sepang Exit

Aprilia rider Jorge Martin says his 2026 MotoGP championship chances are over after withdrawing from the Malaysian Grand Prix, but he plans to keep racing.

Motorsport

Chandler Smith Wins at Homestead as Teammate Layne Riggs Finishes Third

Teammate Chandler Smith passed Layne Riggs on the final restart to take the win, leaving Riggs third and 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt going into Homestead.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Audacious IV Pairs Classic Quattro Styling With a Modern V8

A new build called the Audacious IV combines a retro Audi Quattro body with RS4 running gear and an optional supercharged 10,000-RPM V8.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Honda Says a Hotter HRC Civic Type R Is in Development for US Buyers

Honda says an HRC-built, higher-performance Civic Type R is in development for American buyers, shown alongside electrified and racing concepts at SEMA.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Waymo and Toyota Plan a Japan-Built Robotaxi Based on the bZ4X

Waymo will use Toyota's electric bZ4X as its next robotaxi, with a custom version built in Japan and a test fleet slated to begin in 2027.

IndustryReported by 4 outlets

Rimac's Stolen Bugatti Chiron Recovered After Cross-Border Chase

A Bugatti Chiron taken from Mate Rimac's Croatian headquarters was recovered in Austria after a thief drove it across two borders, with keys left inside.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Toyota Shows Five Lifted Woodland Concepts at SEMA

Toyota has unveiled five trail-ready SEMA concepts, from a Crown Signia to a bZ Woodland EV, each with raised suspension and rugged tires.

Motorsport

Quartararo Struggles at Sepang as Malaysian GP Practice Leaves Him Frustrated

Fabio Quartararo ended Friday practice near the bottom of the timesheets at the Malaysian Grand Prix, admitting he has not struggled so much at Sepang in a long time.

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