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.
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Marc Marquez starts from pole for MotoGP's final Phillip Island visit, with only 18 riders on the grid after four withdrawals.
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.
Alex Marquez says a move on Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint felt too risky, while a close fight with Jorge Martin unfolded nearby.
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.
Autocar spent 2,000 miles with a manual Mazda 3 hatchback to see whether its unusual character still feels fresh or simply dated.
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Subaru's 2027 Outback returns with a lower base trim, starting at $34,540 delivered and keeping heated seats and all-wheel drive.
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Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to take pole for the wet Australian Grand Prix, beating his brother Alex by 1.493 seconds.
Luca Marini will miss the Australian Grand Prix after illness hit him hard in Friday practice, leaving Honda's factory line-up one rider short.
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Cadillac's 125th Anniversary Collector Series Escalade-V is priced at $239,000 and offered only in white or black, with carbon-fiber trim and blue accents.
Honda plans a body-on-frame pickup built with Mitsubishi, aimed mainly at Southeast Asia, with a design meant to set it apart from the Triton.
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto reportedly asked Max Verstappen how Red Bull built a championship-winning team, hoping to apply those lessons at Audi.
Uber's autonomous ride-hailing cars have launched in London, and experts disagree on whether robotaxis are ready for congested city streets.
Green SM has launched a 500-car fleet of VinFast VF 8 EVs in Los Angeles, using company-owned vehicles and full-time drivers rather than gig contractors.
Autocar argues the rare Porsche 968 is a rewarding alternative to a 911, with parts still obtainable through an enthusiast network despite limited production.
Fiat says it is ready to reveal an entry-level electric car, possibly called the Koala, that shares a small-EV platform with the reborn Citroën 2CV.