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Motorsport

Aston Martin and Red Bull Asked About an Unlikely F1 Engine Link

After the US Grand Prix, Aston Martin and Red Bull were questioned about an engine partnership that had little to do with Sunday's race in Austin.

Tech

FIA Taps AWS to Modernize How F1 Rules Get Written

The FIA has named Amazon Web Services its official AI and cloud computing partner to support the drafting of future technical regulations.

Industry

Leapmotor's modest Paris display pointed to Stellantis' affordable EV future

Autocar argues that Leapmotor's small stand at the Paris motor show may have made more impact than any other Stellantis brand's display.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Jeep Gladiator Drops Base Trim and Adds 35-Inch Tire Option for 2027

Jeep's 2027 Gladiator loses its base model, raises the starting price by over $4,000, and gains a factory 35-inch tire package.

Motorsport

Chevrolet Sweeps Top Six at Talladega, Its Best Result Since 2013

Chevrolet took the first six spots at Talladega with five different teams, and Kyle Larson's championship lead grew to 73 points after his first superspeedway win.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Mopar Marks 90 Years With a Carbon-Heavy Charger Package

Mopar's latest limited Charger package for 2027 adds carbon fiber to R/T and Scat Pack Plus models without adding power.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Koenigsegg Recalls Every CC850 Sold in the United States

Koenigsegg is recalling all seven CC850 hypercars delivered in the US over a parking brake problem that reportedly appears only in reverse.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Audi Unveils Three-Row SQ9 With V-8 Power for American Families

Audi's new three-row Q9 and V-8 SQ9 aim to become the brand's flagship family SUV, according to multiple automotive outlets.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

Ford's Fathom EV Aims to Power Homes Without Extra Hardware

Ford's upcoming sub-$30,000 Fathom electric truck is reported to offer home power backup via a bidirectional charging setup costing about $2,300 extra.

New CarsReported by 4 outlets

Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Promises 217 MPH Open-Air Performance

Aston Martin's new convertible Valhalla hypercar is reported to match the hard-top's pace, with a 217 mph top speed with the roof down.

Motorsport

Red Bull's Verstappen and Hadjar face frustrating issues as Antonelli sets the pace

Motorsport.com reports Max Verstappen took another podium while Red Bull dealt with avoidable faults and a pace gap to Kimi Antonelli.

Electric

Polestar 4 SUV review: a cheaper, roomier take on the electric rival to BMW

Autocar's road test finds the boxier Polestar 4 SUV undercuts its Coupé sibling on price, adds practicality and gets a retuned chassis.

CultureReported by 2 outlets

Tony Stark's Acura NSX Roadster Heads to Auction as a Display-Only Movie Prop

A one-off Acura NSX Roadster built for The Avengers is going up for auction, but only as a display piece rather than a car meant to be driven.

Motorsport

Manthey Finds IMSA Tougher Than Expected Despite Early Wins

Manthey's move into North American sportscar racing has produced two class wins, but the team says the IMSA field is proving harder than it anticipated.

Motorsport

Red Bull's Narrow Setup Window Under Scrutiny After US Grand Prix

Naomi Schiff says Red Bull's tight set-up margins may be holding back Verstappen and Hadjar after both drivers' US Grand Prix races unraveled early.

Tech

Aircraft Had Anti-Lock Brakes Before Cars Did, and the Gap Still Matters

Jalopnik reports that anti-lock brakes appeared on airplanes in the 1940s, while production cars waited until the 1960s, and the first car remains debated.

Industry

Federal Regulators Propose Lighting Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed new rules for autonomous vehicles, and Jalopnik argues they would favor Tesla.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Audi Chief's Trump Rally Appearance Draws Fire From Works Council

Audi's CEO appeared with President Trump at a U.S. midterm rally, prompting criticism from a Volkswagen Group labor leader back in Germany.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Range Rover Recall Targets Backup Cameras Hit by Water Intrusion

About 94,000 Range Rovers face a recall over tailgate drainage that may let water disable rearview cameras, with owner notices due in December.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Mitsubishi Outlander Diamond Trail Edition Brings Off-Road Flair to Crossover

Mitsubishi's 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition adds rugged styling and a new Rock drive mode, with several versions headed to SEMA.

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