Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers ‘Shifts in production’ expected if baseline tariffs on imported goods are imposed to benefit US auto manufacturing The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
NASCAR President Defends Cup Series Championship Finalists NASCAR President Steve Phelps addresses Cup Series championship finalists, penalties, and future rule changes in annual address. Top News · Nov 9, 2024
Title contender Ryan Blaney dominates NASCAR Cup practice at Phoenix In the final chance to tune their cars before battling it out for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, all 40 drivers drivers filed onto the track for the combined session. Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron are set to battle for the Cup title. Motorsport · Nov 9, 2024
23XI and FRM could lose NASCAR charters as judge denies preliminary injunction Following a Monday hearing where both sides argued their case, U.S. District Court Judge Frank Whitney decided to deny the preliminary injunction filed by by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in hopes of keeping their charters, while the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR is ongoing. Motorsport · Nov 8, 2024
Logano: "If the rules aren't enforced, the sport will fall apart" Race manipulation isn't a new concept in NASCAR or racing in general. Stock car racing had SpinGate with Clint Bowyer in 2013, Formula 1 had CrashGate with Nelson Piquet Jr. in 2008, and IndyCar had its recent P2P scandal involving Team Penske. But as Penske's own Joey Logano pointed out… Motorsport · Nov 8, 2024
History of the Honda Super Cub: How It Conquered the World With Two Wheels Over the span of 65 years, Volkswagen built more than 23 million air-cooled Beetles. Since 1977, the Ford F-Series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the US, with 40 million produced. As a nameplate, Toyota's moved more than 43 million Corollas over 11 generations. Motor1 · Nov 8, 2024
The 2024 Ford Ranger Is All the Truck You Need: Review Ford sold almost 200,000 F-Series pickups (F-150, F-250, and F-350) from July through September, compared to just 15,500 Rangers during the same period. Frankly, I have no idea why. Next to a typical full-size, half-ton truck, the Ranger sits just as high, has similar truck looks, truck tires, and a… Motor1 · Nov 7, 2024
Inside the Phantom of the Clubmans Opera The Phantom story dates back 51 years to 1973, when Jaguar engineers Chris Greville-Smith and Richard Cresswell built their first Clubmans car. Cresswell won his class in the 1974 Silverstone-based Tricentrol championship, but CG-S - who subsequently transferred to Ford - continued the project solo, racing and developing his chassis… Autosport · Nov 7, 2024
The New Ford Explorer May Be The Best Volkswagen EV Yet Plenty of critics weren't happy about Ford's decision to use Volkswagen Group hardware for the new Explorer EV and Capri EV (or how the latter looks, although I myself find it quirky enough to be interesting.) But that move helped Ford get an electric foothold in Europe where it says… InsideEVs · Nov 7, 2024
Black on course to top Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport Rankings, Line goes fourth Scottish Legends ace Stewart Black is in pole position to top the Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings as the 2024 club racing season draws to a close. Autosport · Nov 7, 2024
The Base Bronco Is Back for 2025—It Starts at $39,890 Update: Added 2025 Ford Bronco pricing. Motor1 · Nov 7, 2024
Don’t Worry. The EV Revolution Is Here To Stay The electric vehicle revolution cannot be stopped. It won’t be stopped by car companies, it won’t be stopped by consumers and it certainly will not be stopped by the president. The EV revolution is happening. The only thing left to decide is whether America wants to lead it, or be… InsideEVs · Nov 6, 2024
GM's Electric Future Looks Bright. Ford On the Other Hand… Update: The original version of this story noted that Ford is no longer the second-largest EV manufacturer in the US. Ford, as a brand, remains the second-largest EV producer in the US. Only the larger General Motors company (which includes brands like Cadilac, Chevrolet, and Hummer) produces more EVs. The… Motor1 · Nov 6, 2024
Some Ford F-150 Models Are Getting Big Price Cuts for 2025 Ford quietly added 2025 F-150 pricing to its online configurator, and the news is mostly good. The popular mid-level trims of America's best-selling vehicle will be quite a bit cheaper for the new year. On the flip side, luxury buyers and fleet purchasers will have to spend more. Motor1 · Nov 6, 2024
InsideEVs · Nov 5, 2024 Ford BlueCruise 1.3 Review: Seriously Capable, But Not Perfect The skies over New York and New Jersey get vibrant and intense nearly every evening. During a recent drive to upstate New York, the clouds scattered like brushstrokes and sunlight filtered through the gaps, creating a striking mix of cyan and soft yellows. I had plenty of time to take…
InsideEVs · Nov 5, 2024 Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options. Of all the technology-related topics we cover around here, and there are a lot these days, none are as divisive as Apple CarPlay. Yes, really. Even in the era of widespread fearmongering over imagined "electric vehicle mandates" and the backlash over increasingly autonomous vehicles, nothing gets people riled up quite…
InsideEVs · Nov 5, 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Lease Price Hits A Record Low If you think electric trucks are exorbitant and unobtainable, well... think again.
InsideEVs · Nov 5, 2024 The Complete Guide To Electric Vehicle Platforms We’re still in the early phase of the transition to electric vehicles. That means building an EV remains an immense technical challenge. Manufacturers are dispensing with more than a century of combustion car development and rethinking how to build a vehicle from the ground, or in the car’s case, the…
International Business Times · Nov 5, 2024 NHTSA Closes Probe Into 411,000 Ford Pickups Over Potentially Defective Engine The probe on 411,000 Ford pickups and SUVs was closed by the NHTSA.
Top News · Nov 4, 2024 Ford Engine Investigation Closed After Valve Failures The U.S. government's auto safety regulator has concluded a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company took remedial actions to address the issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that the problem stemmed from intake valves that could fracture within certain 2.7-liter and 3-liter turbocharged engines.
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024 US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension U.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles
Top News · Nov 4, 2024 Blaney Wins At Martinsville, Advances To NASCAR Championship Finale Ryan Blaney's victory at Martinsville Speedway sets the stage for a dramatic NASCAR championship finale at Phoenix Raceway. Follow the high-stakes race to ...
Autosport · Nov 3, 2024 NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Blaney wins for Championship 4 spot, Bell removed for wall ride Ryan Blaney and William Byron will join Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick in the Championship 4 that will contest the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series in Phoenix next weekend after a breathtaking showdown at Martinsville.
Motorsport · Nov 3, 2024 Blaney wins his way into the Championship 4 with shadow over race finish In the closing laps of the race, it became a three-way fight for the win between Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney.
Motor1 · Nov 3, 2024 Miataland: Visiting Italy's Spectacular Miata-Themed Resort If you want to touch history, book a trip to Italy. Here, past and present are neighbors. Ancient relics and modern marvels dance cheek-to-cheek, reminding us that so much of what we cherish today was first discovered, cultivated and enshrined by societies that walked this earth ages ago. In a…