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Motorsport

Phillip Island stays on the racing map as MotoGP and WorldSBK depart

Phillip Island loses MotoGP and WorldSBK soon but becomes a major Supercars venue from 2027, according to Motorsport.com.

Motorsport

Brennan Poole Lands at Jordan Anderson Racing for 2027 O'Reilly Series

Brennan Poole will drive the No. 31 car for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2027, part of a wider round of driver moves across the NASCAR O'Reilly Series.

Motorsport

WEC Heads to Barcelona for Inaugural 6 Hours With Title Battle Still Open

The WEC returns three weeks after Fuji for the first 6 Hours of Barcelona, the penultimate round of the 2026 season, with title battles still live.

Industry

Europe's Retro Revival Reaches Past the Famous Names

European carmakers are reviving heritage models, including some that few buyers remember, as they look for ways to answer new Chinese competitors.

New Cars

Porsche design chief finds template in heritage with Mission S concept

Porsche's new head of design says the Mission S, a mid-engined flagship sitting above the 911, sets the styling template for the brand's future.

Motorsport

Honeycutt Cruises to Clean Phoenix Truck Win and Stretches Points Lead

Kaden Honeycutt won a largely incident-free NASCAR Truck race at Phoenix, his fourth win of 2026, and now leads Layne Riggs by 39 points.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Dodge Charger Scat Pack Gets 550 Horsepower, and Owners Get the Rest

Two outlets report on a 550-horsepower Charger Scat Pack, a widebody, rear-drive car with a twin-turbo straight-six that leaves plenty of room for owner modification.

CultureReported by 2 outlets

Foam Cannons and Scratch Removers Get Tested in New Car Care Reports

Road & Track and Car and Driver have both published product tests covering foam cannons for washing cars and products aimed at removing scratches.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Porsche Says Mission S Platform Could Support a Manual if Customers Want One

Porsche's CEO says the Mission S platform is compatible with a manual gearbox and that customer demand will decide what future production cars look like.

TechReported by 2 outlets

Driver Says Tesla Was on FSD While He Slept, Hitting CHP Patrol Car

A 22-year-old Tesla driver told investigators he was asleep with Full Self-Driving engaged when his car struck a California Highway Patrol cruiser, injuring two officers.

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.

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