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Ford Patents A Manual Gear Shifter For EVs

Electric vehicles have completely different powertrains versus combustion-powered cars, but that's not stopping automakers from trying to mimic the sensations that most drivers are used to. Case in point: Ford's new patent application, published on March 20, reveals the finer points of a good ol' stick shift for EVs. Of…

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NHTSA Investigating 1.3 Million F-150s Over Unexpected Downshifts

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it's opened an investigation into the 2015-2017 Ford F-150 over a possible transmission defect. The investigation, first reported by Reuters, is over reports that the transmission could unexpectedly downshift when the vehicle is at highway speed, which could cause a…

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Blaney had no warning before his second engine failure of the year

Ryan Blaney's engine failure ends his NASCAR Cup race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his second engine failure this year, resulting in a 36th-place finish.

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Kyle Larson wins Homestead Cup race after Bowman gets into the wall

Kyle Larson wins NASCAR Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, overcoming mistakes and damage to claim his 30th career win.

Motorsport

The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Can Smoke Ford's Best Mustang

Electric vehicles are just quicker in a straight line compared to combustion cars thanks to their plentiful and instant torque, precise traction control and no need to shift gears. Period. You floor a powerful EV, and it will leave an equivalent gas car for dead, at least in a straight…

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As Justin Allgaier steals Homestead Xfinity win, Kyle Larson left fuming over final restart

Kyle Larson dominates Xfinity race, but a late race restart costs him the win, allowing Justin Allgaier to take victory.

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Alex Bowman brings the heat on a cooling Homestead track to claim Cup pole

Alex Bowman wins pole, his 6th career Cup Series pole, beating Noah Gragson by 0.073s.

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Evans: Two-minute lead no guarantee of victory in toughest modern Safari Rally

Elfyn Evans says an almost two-minute lead is no guarantee of victory after wild conditions have rendered this year’s Safari Rally the toughest since the event rejoined the World Rally Championship.

Autosport

Tesla Cybertruck Sales Are Falling Off

The Tesla Cybertruck may be America's best-selling electric truck, but lately, it's not doing so hot. On Thursday, Tesla said it was recalling over 46,000 of the trucks—basically every one it's ever made—to fix trim panels that are prone to flying off while the vehicle is in motion. On top of that,…

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Zebra avoidance triggers costly puncture for Rovanpera as Evans takes WRC Safari command

Kalle Rovanpera’s Safari Rally victory bid has been dented by a pair of costly punctures, the second caused by an off-road excursion to avoid a herd of zebra.

Autosport

Xiaomi's SU7 Outsold All EVs Made By Ford And GM In 2024

Xiaomi's move from smartphones to electric cars has been a huge success so far. Its first EV, the SU7, has been an absolute hit in its home turf of China. CEOs of American car manufacturers, like Ford's Jim Farley, love the SU7 too, and that's kind of ironic considering that…

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Liam Lawson "would love to do a race in America" after laps in Ford NASCAR sim

Red Bull F1 driver Liam Lawson got another little taste of American racing when he recently paced some laps in a NASCAR stock car at the Ford Performance Technical Center in Concord, North Carolina. There, he met up with NASCAR Cup Series driver Noah Gragson to run some laps in the Ford…

Motorsport

Since Elon Musk joined Trump's White House, more Tesla owners are trading in their cars than ever before

Tesla trade-ins are being used to buy new BMW i4 EVs as well as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E, according to Edmunds data.

Fortune

EV Sales Were Up In February, But Tesla Keeps Falling

Despite the political firestorm over the potential demise of the federal clean vehicle credit and the looming threats of tariffs on car imports, American appetite for EVs isn’t fading. Not yet, at least. The U.S. set a new record for February EV sales, even though month-over-month sales dipped by 5.9%…

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This Is The First Rivian R1S Police Car

The first Rivian R1S police cruiser is here, but you shouldn’t hold your breath until you see it roaming the streets of the United States. The black and white electric SUV was bought by the city of Palo Alto for its Police Department, but it will take several months before…

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Whoops: Ford Issues Even More Recalls to Fix Previously Botched Recalls

Ford Motor Company continues to struggle to fix the cars it recalls. Last week, it had to issue three new recalls because certain vehicles didn’t receive the correct software updates. Now, owners of just over 60,000 cars must return to the dealer again.

Motorsport

Eddie Jordan: Formula 1's great disruptor

Pull the 21 April 1988 edition of Autosport from the archives and you’ll find an image of Johnny Herbert, arm aloft in triumph, crossing the finishing line in the opening round of the International F3000 season at Jerez. In a stark visual echo of the white border around the photo,…

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Honda And Acura EV Owners Will Soon Get Tesla Supercharger Access

Honda and Acura electric vehicle owners in the United States should find it much easier to go on long road trips starting this summer. That’s because the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger Network in June.

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Girls on the grid – all drivers competing in F1 Academy 2025

F1 Academy provides talented female racers with the opportunity to showcase their skills on the main stage of motorsport, and this year, many new drivers will be given that chance.

Motorsport

Jordan Grand Prix’s magic F1 moments

Eddie Jordan’s team burst into Formula 1 in 1991 and immediately made an impression.

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Behold: The Greatest Engine Swap of All Time

Human ingenuity is a wonderful thing. When your Ford Ranger's 2.3-liter four-cylinder craps out, go to Harbor Freight—not for tools—but for a $150 212cc Predator two-stroke engine. Problem largely solved. Best engine swap in history.

The Conversation

What Trump could learn from the British and Irish trade war of the 1930s

During his election campaign, US president Donald Trump claimed the word tariff is “more beautiful than ‘love’”. Now in office, Trump has targeted his closest neighbours and trading partners with those self same policies. He initially concentrated his levies on Canada, China and Mexico – two of which share land…

Autosport

Jelley to make another BTCC return in Honda

Four-time British Touring Car Championship race winner Stephen Jelley is to make a surprise return to the series in 2025.

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Grieving Dad Slams Kyle Clifford and Brother as ‘Both Evil’ After Teen’s Tragic Death

The father of a young man murdered by Kyle Clifford’s brother has spoken out, describing the siblings as “evil” and saying they should never be freed.

Reason

Trump's Tariffs Could Be the Final Boss for Affordable Gaming

As Trump’s trade wars with Canada and China escalate, tariffs could push console prices up, threaten U.S. jobs, and disrupt a $66 billion industry.

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