The Aussie series is in the midst of a turbulent silly season, with some key pieces of the puzzle falling into place in recent weeks. The biggest of the confirmed deals was the all-new line-up at the new-look Dick Johnson Racing, Will Davison sealing his return to a full-time seat, while Anton De Pasquale shifts […] More
A 2000 Honda S2000 will cross the auction block in January, and it has a very interesting history. The S2000 in question is owned by Hedy Cirrincione and is actually the second example she owns. She first purchased a red S2000 from a Honda dealership in upstate New York and has driven it daily ever […] More
Photo: Volkswagen The Passat nameplate has been a feature of Volkswagen showrooms in the U.S. for three decades now. Through the years, buyers have had such wonderful choices as wagons, diesel models and even the unconventional W8 engine. Now, the crossover and SUV world domination has taken another victim: Volkswagen will stop selling the Passat […] More
Named after the Mayan god of wind, the Huracan has been around since 2014, but to be fair, it has been constantly upgraded ever since. The changes have not only been cosmetic, but technical too. Thankfully, and in contrast to rivals who have adopted forced induction, Lamborghini kept the naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V10, which is […] More
Blomqvist has limited experience in the all-electric championship, having contested six races for the Andretti squad in the 2017/18 season and then being called up by Jaguar to replace James Calado for the final double-header in Berlin last season. From his eight FE races, the 26-year-old Briton scored a best result of eighth on his […] More
Photo: Getty Images (Getty Images) GM said today it would be moving on from the Trump administration. Also today: GM said it would comply with a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decision forcing GM to recall 5.9 million SUVs and trucks with Takata airbags in the U.S., costing GM an estimated $1.2 billion. Were these […] More
The Brazilian veteran, who raced for Ganassi from 2014 through ’17, was confirmed this morning as the oval driver of the #48 CGR-Honda for the next two years, sharing the car with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, who will compete in the road and street courses. Kanaan said that returning to a team that has just […] More
Vidmar FernandesGetty Images Jupiter and Saturn will appear to align this December, creating a “double planet” in the night sky. It’s the first time since the middle ages the planets have aligned this close. You can see this planetary conjunction on the winter solstice, December 21. For the first time since the middle ages, Jupiter […] More
The squad has been running the #12 for the past five seasons, adding the number as part of its re-expansion to two cars a year into the Team Penske merger. Fabian Coulthard, who joined DJR Team Penske for that 2016 season, ran the #12 throughout his stay with the team. The number appears to exiting […] More
Photo: Bradley Brownell Move aside Changli, there’s a new contender for cheapest EV around these parts. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch. This 2011 Nissan Leaf isn’t a brand new vehicle, but it can zip from zero to 60 in just 9.9 seconds and continue on to a top speed of 93 miles an hour. Those […] More
A statement posted to Shepherd’s team’s Web site on Monday said Shepherd, 79, was in the early stages of the nervous system disorder. “In true Shepherd fashion, he is determined to look into 2021 and make plans for another year of NASCAR racing, as a car owner,” the statement from Shepherd Racing Ventures said. “We […] More
Porsche added its name to the Guinness World Records book by drifting a Taycan electric car for 42 km straight (26 miles). No. That’s not a typo. They used a Porsche Taycan RWD, which is a lot easier to drift than the all-wheel-drive version, but the version of the performance electric vehicle is only available […] More
John Kerry has been named special presidential envoy for climate change on the National Security Council — aka “climate czar” — by US president-elect Joe Biden. It’s a brand-new position. First-of-its-kind role As secretary of state in Barack Obama’s administration, Kerry played a key role in negotiating the Paris Agreement and made climate change a […] More
The DeLorean DMC-12 has stood the test of time as it’s still fondly remembered today thanks to a starring role in the Back to the Future film franchise. Since the model is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, automotive designer Angel Guerra decided to pay tribute to the car by creating a modern-day version in his […] More
Black Friday deals may be known for the rush into crowded stores to score the best discounts. Especially during the pandemic, there’s no need to join the crowds because retailers are offering great deals online that you can shop from the comfort and safety of your home that are as good as any you’d find […] More
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Photo: David Tracy I’ve owned my 1979 Jeep Cherokee Golden Eagle for almost three years, but I’ve only ever driven it a total of five miles. For far too long, the Jeep sat in my driveway bothering my neighbors’ blight-sensitive eyes, but this weekend, that changed. Here’s how I got my glorious Golden Eagle back […] More
YouTube/Mind Your Decisions The Mind Your Decisions YouTube channel offers up a thorny math problem designed for 9-year-olds (!). Our solution involves narrowing down the possibilities using the logic of puzzle solving. The divisibility rule for 7 is a real mind-bender. In a new video, mathematician Presh Talwalker of the YouTube channel Mind Your Decisions […] More
Kia’s rise in the car world has been nothing sort of spectacular and we can clearly see it today in cars such as the Telluride or the all-new 2021 Sorento. Speaking of which, the Koreans’ American arm has been brewing two Sorento-based off-road concepts and we can’t get enough of their coolness. Meet the Sorento […] More
The Tech3 rider led every lap from pole to round off his time with Tech3 before stepping over to the factory KTM squad as a two-time MotoGP race winner. Second place for outgoing Pramac rider Jack Miller secured Ducati the constructors’ championship for the first time since 2007, with Franco Morbidelli taking runner-up spot in […] More
The list of accessories you can bring along and modifications you can make to your vehicle for off-road driving is long and, frankly, can be overwhelming. That has a lot to do with the potential hazards and mechanical mishaps you can come across when venturing from the pavement. There are many. Here, through personal testing […] More
Nemechek, who just completed his rookie Cup Series season with Front Row Motorsports, will move back to the Truck Series in 2021. He will compete for the title with KBM, driving the No. 4 Toyota Tundra. The 23-year-old revealed last week that he and FRM would part ways, leaving many to wonder where the young racer […] More
Billows was a firefighter and paramedic for 13 years in Fairborn, OH, before graduating from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, and working in the emergency department at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He joined the Safety Team in 1998 and has served as director of medical services for Indianapolis Motor Speedway since […] More
Sure, the 2022 Subaru BRZ may not have a turbocharged engine like many people had hoped but as with the first-generation model, it should prove to be a fun and enjoyable sports car to drive. Could it get a flagship STI variant? For as good as the first-gen BRZ was, it was never sold as […] More
Motional, the self-driving technology company formed by Hyundai and automotive supplier Aptiv in a $4 billion deal last August, is about to go driverless with its prototypes. The company announced last week it will deploy driverless prototypes on public roads in Nevada in the coming months. Motional has tested its self-driving prototypes for years under […] More
GM announced today that it dropped out of litigation the Trump administration launched against California over the state’s effort to implement its own more stringent emission regulations on the auto industry. While it is good news, the move does appear opportunistic following President Trump being defeated in the US elections earlier this month and President-elect […] More
If you’ve been following us, you know that the upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 is no longer a mystery. We spotted the track-prepped 911 on public roads numerous times and recent sightings include an almost camo-free car. We’ve also seen leaked photos with the GT3’s interior, so we’re basically waiting for Porsche to spill the beans […] More
Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton could receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, The Times reported over the weekend. Hamilton, who tied Michael Schumacher’s record of F1 driver’s titles with a win at the Nov. 15 Turkish Grand Prix, is set to be named in the Queen’s new year’s honors list, according to the […] More
Photo: Nissan As Jalopnik’s resident car-buying expert and a professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve picked a few of your questions and will try to help out. This week we are discussing the rankings of automaker dealer networks and what to do when your leased car gets damaged and the insurance […] More
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E received official EPA range estimates on Monday ahead of customer deliveries in December. As promised at the reveal in 2019, the Mustang Mach-E will be available with up to 300 miles of range. The base rear-wheel drive Mustang Mach-E will have an EPA-rated 230 miles of range from its 68-kwh […] More
As reported by Motorsport.com earlier this month, the WTR will completely revamp its line-up for its first season with Acura DPi machinery, dropping Renger van der Zande, Ryan Briscoe, endurance extra Scott Dixon and its Rolex 24-only driver Kamui Kobayashi. 2017 IMSA champion Taylor and this year’s Action Express Racing enduro driver Albuquerque have been […] More
Kanaan, who raced for Ganassi from 2014 through 2017, has spent the last three seasons at A.J. Foyt Racing, switching to an oval-only program last year. However, with NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson having signed up to drive Ganassi’s #48 in the road and street races as part of a four-car Ganassi entry in 2021, there […] More
The EPA has released its range estimates for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the electric vehicle has delivered on its promises, inlcuding a range of up to 300 miles. The Mustang Mach-E is Ford’s first all-electric vehicle built to be electric from the ground up. Deliveires are about to start in the US and the […] More
The Italian squad faced a difficult start to this season, with its SF1000 down on power compared to last year and its chassis lacking aero efficiency. It launched a two-probe attack in its bid to return to competitiveness; readying an all-new engine on the dyno at its Maranello factory and also focusing on car changes […] More
For lovers of Aston Martin’s previous-generation Vantage sports car, the British automaker’s official motorsport department has a special offer for you. Aston Martin Racing on Monday announced an exclusive collection of three race cars, one each representing the V8 Vantage GTE, V12 Vantage GT3, and GT4 versions of the previous-generation Vantage. The trio is known […] More
Nine-time grand prix world champion Rossi has spent 15 years of his career with the works Yamaha squad, first joining it in 2004 and returning in 2013 following a disastrous two-season stint with Ducati in 2011 and 2012. Winning four of his titles with the factory Yamaha team and 56 grands prix in the premier […] More
Chevrolet hit a home run with its C8 Corvette and the car’s convertible option is just the icing on the cake. The Corvette convertible has gone down the proper supercar route of using a retractable hardtop that folds neatly below a tonneau cover. Honda will soon unveil a Legend sedan boasting a Level 3 self-driving […] More
Remember earlier this year when it was revealed that the Toyota Supra actually produced more power than Toyota advertised? Well, it looks like it isn’t the only Toyota that’s more powerful than we thought. A recent dyno test conducted on the GR Yaris revealed that Toyota’s firecracker of a hot hatch comes with a 1.6-liter […] More
The time for the official reveal of the new Mercedes C-Class is getting closer, with test cars now roaming the public roads with less and less camouflage. Every fan of the brand knows that Mercedes is designing the C-Class as an S-Class on a smaller scale and by the looks of it, the same applies […] More
Astronomers at the Very Large Telescope are firing lasers at the Carina Nebula. The Carina Nebula is one of the most active and brightest nebulas in the sky over the last 200 years. The Very Large Telescope uses lasers and adaptive optics to correct for turbulence caused by Earth’s atmosphere. The European Southern Observatory (ESO) […] More
Russell has been part of Mercedes’ junior programme since 2017, and has impressed since making his F1 debut with Williams last year, with Lewis Hamilton saying he has “the potential to be a future champion”. Williams announced in July that Russell would be remaining at Grove for 2021, seeing out the third and final year of his contract, […] More
Photo: Getty Images (Getty Images) The Morning ShiftAll your daily car news in one convenient place. Isn’t your time more important? Tesla is essential, the UN says Carlos Ghosn’s arrests were “abuse,” and Cadillac dealers who don’t want to bother with electric vehicles are offered hundreds of thousands of dollars to not sell EVs. All […] More
The Moto2 entry list is once again dominated by Kalex machinery, with the German manufacturer supplying 22 of the 30 bikes that will race in the intermediate class. Speed Up will again have four bikes, while MV Agusta and NTS will have two apiece. Read Also: With Enea Bastianini, Luca Marini and Jorge Martin all […] More
General Motors will introduce V2X technology in China later this year, the automaker said last week. The technology will be introduced on one or more Buick models and should expand to more markets in due course. V2X encompasses vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication systems and has the potential to alleviate traffic congestion while improving […] More
There’s been an element of predictability to most of the cars McLaren Automotive has revealed since being founded in its modern form back in 2010. A twin-turbo V8, a variant of the same carbon, and a name that involves a few numbers and a letter. Or maybe two, if Woking was feeling extravagant. That’s the […] More
Habsburg shined in his second season in the DTM this year with Audi’s customer team WRT, scoring a podium and a pole position in the latter part of the season to earn a top-10 position in the drivers’ standings. With the DTM switching to GT3 cars in 2021, Habsburg is keeping his options open for […] More
McLaren on Monday confirmed the name of its next supercar as the Artura. Previously thought to be the next instalment in McLaren’s entry-level Sports Series family, the automaker in October said the car, due on sale in the first half of 2021, will be a proper supercar to sit between the GT and 720S. The […] More
The Vantage Legacy Collection groups together three brand new versions of Aston’s retired a racer – the GT4, V12 GT3 and the GTE The first-generation line of Aston Martin Vantage racing cars has been consigned to the history books. And yet, the British company is now offering a chance to buy not one but three […] More
Before the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette was unveiled in 2019 I argued there was no point in America’s sports car morphing to a mid-engine layout. The C7 Corvette was a value and I predicted the price point would rise significantly if it went mid-engine. The C7 Corvette’s performance bar was already so high that it required […] More
Aprilia has been forced into finding a replacement for Andrea Iannone for 2021 when the one-time MotoGP race winner had his doping ban upped to four years earlier this month. Favourite options in Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow never came to fruition, with the former opting for a sabbatical in 2021 and Crutchlow joining Yamaha […] More
