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MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Reddick Wins at Phoenix for Sixth Time in 2026 as Larson's Day Ends Early

Tyler Reddick won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, his sixth victory this season, after a late restart pass and a charge past Chase Briscoe.

Motorsport

Toni Elias Edges Valentino Rossi in MotoGP's Closest Finish

Motorsport.com revisits Toni Elias's only premier-class win at Estoril in 2006, a race remembered for the smallest gap between the top two.

Motorsport

Mercedes Eyes 2026 Formula 1 Double Championship with Antonelli Leading

Mercedes is on course for a 2026 Formula 1 double championship, with Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers' standings and the team ahead in the constructors' table.

Motorsport

Norris's F2 team faces wait for 2027-2029 grid place

Lando Norris's LN4 Fusion team awaits a decision on whether it will hold a Formula 2 place as the championship selects teams for three seasons.

Electric

Kia's GT Division Aims for Fun Over Fear in Its Electric Lineup

Autocar's visit to Kia's South Korean test grounds examines whether the brand's young GT performance models are holding back, and what their character says about the sub-brand.

Tech

Cylinder Deactivation Saves Fuel but May Bring Mechanical Trouble

Cylinder deactivation, a fuel-saving engine technology now more than forty years old, is drawing scrutiny over the mechanical problems it can cause.

Culture

Drive-Through Redwoods: California's Living Auto Tunnel Trees

A Jalopnik report revisits California's drive-through redwoods, some carved in 1878 and at least three still open to traffic today.

Motorsport

Jesse Love Edges Sam Mayer by Less Than a Tenth at Phoenix

Jesse Love won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Phoenix Raceway, holding off Sam Mayer by 0.128 seconds after a late lunge.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Genesis Claims Maiden Hypercar Pole at Barcelona in Debut Season

In its first World Endurance Championship season, Genesis Magma Racing took its first pole at Barcelona, with Mathys Jaubert setting the fastest time in Hyperpole.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Mercedes-AMG Unveils 1153-hp GT SUV, Its Most Powerful Production SUV Yet

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT SUV, an all-electric five-seater with up to 1153bhp that its maker says is the most powerful production SUV in the world.

ElectricReported by 5 outlets

Mercedes-AMG Unveils Electric GT SUV With 1,153 Horsepower

Mercedes-AMG has revealed an all-electric GT SUV with up to 1,153 hp, three axial-flux motors and fast-charging claims that have drawn attention.

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.

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