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Motorsport

Antonelli wins a quiet United States Grand Prix as close racing fails to ignite

Motorsport.com calls Austin's grand prix a missed opportunity, with closely matched teams and three tyre compounds in play but little on-track drama.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Audi Plans $4 Billion Georgia Factory for Large U.S.-Built SUVs

Audi plans a $4 billion U.S. factory in Georgia with capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles a year, with production starting in the early 2030s.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Dakar Rally 2027 Will Be Moved Out of Saudi Arabia, Organizers Say

Organizers ASO and SMC say the 2027 Dakar Rally will be relocated from Saudi Arabia to another region, with the new location still to be named.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Logano Flips at Talladega as Red Flag Halts NASCAR Cup Race

A Talladega Cup race was stopped with five laps left after Joey Logano's car went upside down; all drivers involved were released from the infield care center.

Motorsport

Low visibility scraps Australian MotoGP race day at Phillip Island

Low visibility left the medical helicopter unable to fly at Phillip Island, so race control cancelled all Sunday track action, including the MotoGP race.

Culture

Classic BMW 728i Named Best Overall at Warwickshire 7 Series Show

A 1997 E38 BMW 728i owned by George Manning took Best Overall at a 7 Series gathering in Warwickshire, according to Autocar.

Motorsport

Aprilia weighs a cancelled Australian GP as Martin's injury reshapes title race

Aprilia's Massimo Rivola says he is unsure whether the cancelled Australian Grand Prix helps or hurts the team after Jorge Martín's injury.

Culture

Inside the Hot Wheels design studio where tiny cars get their start

Autocar profiles the designers behind Hot Wheels, whose 1:64 scale cars reach millions of fans, from serious collector models to the playful Donut Drifter.

Motorsport

Alpine backs Franco Colapinto after Clarkson's on-air grid penalty joke

Alpine has issued a statement backing driver Franco Colapinto after Jeremy Clarkson joked about his grid penalty during a Sky Sports F1 broadcast.

Motorsport

Talladega Cup Cars Get Slightly Smaller Spoilers Ahead of Sunday's Race

NASCAR is trimming the rear spoiler on Cup cars again for Talladega, a half-inch cut that follows a larger change at Daytona this summer.

Industry

Michigan State Police Put Patrol Cars Through a Track Test to Find the Fastest

Michigan State Police tested their patrol vehicles on a track this fall to rank which perform best at high speed, according to Jalopnik.

Motorsport

Rain Forces Delay at Phillip Island as MotoGP Prepares Final Race There

Poor weather has postponed the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island, the circuit's last-ever race, with a new schedule still pending.

Motorsport

Leclerc and Hamilton Draw Lines Before Austin's First Corner

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton start fourth and fifth in Austin, and Leclerc says both drivers know where the limits sit at Turn 1.

Motorsport

Russell calls for F1 rethink on low, stiff cars after bumpy Americas qualifying

Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1 may need to rethink how low and stiff its cars run, after a qualifying session that left him sixth on the grid.

Motorsport

Marquez Claims Phillip Island Pole as Field Shrinks to 18 for Australian GP

Marc Marquez starts from pole for MotoGP's final Phillip Island visit, with only 18 riders on the grid after four withdrawals.

Motorsport

Verstappen Stays Close to Leclerc in Austin as Red Bull Sets Its Focus

Max Verstappen finished Friday practice in Austin second and third, within two tenths of Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull names two areas to focus on.

Motorsport

Alex Marquez explains why he held back from passing his brother at Phillip Island

Alex Marquez says a move on Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint felt too risky, while a close fight with Jorge Martin unfolded nearby.

New Cars

Renault Signals a Quieter Design Direction for Future Models

Renault's design chief says upcoming non-retro models will adopt more restrained styling and shared visual traits, while its retro EVs keep their individuality.

New Cars

Two Thousand Miles in a Manual Mazda 3: Quirky or Behind the Times?

Autocar spent 2,000 miles with a manual Mazda 3 hatchback to see whether its unusual character still feels fresh or simply dated.

Motorsport

McLaren Chases One More Step as Its 2026 Upgrades Arrive

McLaren's final 2026 upgrades aim to close a small gap, Lando Norris says, as the team weighs two mid-season wins against a troubled season.

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