Allan McNish Could Be the Right Man to Put Audi on Track for F1 Success
Allan McNish, a former Audi endurance champion, has been promoted to racing director of Audi’s new Formula 1 team, reporting directly to team principal Mattia Binotto. The role gives him authority over track‑side operations, driver development, race strategy and media activities. McNish’s appointment follows a turbulent first season that saw the departure of Jonathan Wheatley and a reshuffle of senior staff. In Audi’s Miami debut the car qualified P11 but suffered reliability issues, underscoring the challenges ahead.
Empty Waymos Flood Atlanta Neighborhood, Confusion and Traffic Ensues
Waymo’s driverless Jaguar I‑Pace fleet repeatedly drove through the Buckhead neighborhood’s cul‑de‑sacs in Atlanta, prompting confusion and a temporary traffic jam. Residents captured videos showing up to 50 autonomous cars circulating in an hour. Waymo said a routing error caused...
The 2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Is the One We've Been Waiting For
Nissan finally adds a manual transmission to the 2027 Z Nismo, turning the model into its most driver‑focused iteration yet. The six‑millimetre shorter crankstroke, reinforced clutch, and rev‑match switch improve engagement, while GT‑R‑derived brakes shed 19 lb of unsprung weight and...
Honda's Mysterious HRC Civic Type R Project Could Be Arriving Soon
Honda’s HRC division unveiled a camouflaged Civic Type R concept and, weeks later, HRC boss Koji Watanabe hinted the project could materialize in under 100 days. The upcoming offering may be a special‑edition model or a suite of race‑derived performance parts....
The BMW Motorrad Vision K18 Concept Would Be Syd Mead's Dream Motorcycle
BMW Motorrad unveiled the Vision K18 concept at Italy’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, presenting a futuristic reinterpretation of the R18 cruiser. The bike features an 1800‑cc inline‑six engine delivering 91 hp and 116 lb‑ft of torque, paired with hydraulic lowering suspension and...
Yes, BMW's M3 Touring Race Car Really Is That Special
BMW factory driver Jens Klingmann will pilot the one‑off M3 Touring 24H, a five‑door wagon converted into a GT3‑style racer, at the Nürburgring 24‑hour event. Built on an M3 Touring chassis with M4 GT3 components, the car sacrifices some top‑speed...
Best Sim Racing Wheels for Real-World Driving Action
The guide ranks the top sim‑racing wheels, from high‑end direct‑drive units like Logitech PRO and Fanatec GT DD Pro to entry‑level gear‑driven options such as Logitech G29/G923. It details torque output, platform compatibility, pedal inclusion, and unique features like OLED displays or modular...
The Lamborghini Revuelto NA63 Pays Homage to Canadian and American Enthusiasts
Lamborghini is releasing a 63‑unit special‑edition Revuelto NA63 to honor its 63rd anniversary and the brand’s strongest market, North America, which supplied over 30% of global deliveries in 2025. The model keeps the 1,001‑horsepower hybrid V‑12 powertrain and performance figures...
Best Car Camping Gear of 2026
The 2026 roundup of car‑camping gear spotlights a curated set of products designed to make vehicle‑based outdoor trips more comfortable and self‑sufficient. Highlights include the Kelty Caboose tent with an integrated awning, Yakima’s OpenRange Deluxe stove that turns a truck...
The Audi Q9 Has an Interior Fit for a Proper Flagship
Audi unveiled the interior of its upcoming Q9 SUV, a full‑size, three‑row flagship positioned above the Q7 for the U.S. market. The preview highlighted power front and rear doors that swing 90°, optional captain’s chairs, a panoramic sunroof with nine...
BMW Survives Chaotic Final Hour of 6 Hours of Spa for Maiden WEC Hypercar Victory
BMW’s No. 20 car clinched a dramatic win at the 6 Hours of Spa after an early under‑fuel strategy and a decisive undercut on the No. 8 Toyota. The sister No. 15 BMW finished second, delivering a 1‑2 sweep for the factory team....
F1 Agrees to Change Balance of Power for 2027: More ICE, Less Electrical Input
Formula 1’s governing bodies approved a 2027 power‑unit overhaul that adds roughly 50 kW (≈67 hp) to internal‑combustion engines while trimming the Energy Recovery System output by the same amount. The change follows a virtual meeting with the FIA, F1, teams and engine...
Woman Says Her VW Tiguan Seat Gave Her 2nd-Degree Burns, Lawsuit Moving Forward
A federal judge has allowed a design‑defect claim against Volkswagen to proceed after a 28‑year‑old woman alleged that the seat heater in her 2023 Tiguan caused second‑degree burns. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s arguments that VW failed to provide adequate...
Mercedes-Benz Recalling Over 144,000 Vehicles Including AMG GT, C63 S for Instrument Panel Failure
Mercedes‑Benz announced a U.S. recall of 144,019 vehicles from model years 2024‑2026 after a software flaw in the infotainment control unit can trigger repeated system resets that temporarily blank the instrument cluster, including the speedometer. The recall spans high‑performance models...
Farah: From a Dodge Charger to a Genesis GV60, My Quest for the Every-Person's Bentley
Matt Farah argues Bentley remains the benchmark for performance, quality and refinement, but its six‑figure price tags keep it out of reach for most buyers. He tests two more affordable alternatives—a 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Coupe priced around $60,000...
No Backlash From U.S. Formula 1 Fans After the Switch to Apple TV: Liberty Media CEO
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang said the early results of Formula 1’s switch to Apple TV as the U.S. broadcast partner are promising, with viewership up across the first three races and no fan backlash. Apple’s tech‑forward platform delivered multi‑view, data‑feed and...
The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Edition 50 set a new front‑wheel‑drive Nürburgring lap record at 7:44.523, edging out the Honda Civic Type R by 0.36 seconds. Test driver Benjamin Leuchter achieved the time under good weather, showcasing the GTI’s upgraded 321 hp engine and performance...
Cadillac Already Has a Running Formula 1 Engine of Its Own Hidden in North Carolina
General Motors is accelerating its Formula 1 ambitions by testing a turbocharged V‑6 power unit at its new Charlotte, North Carolina technical center. While Cadillac will run Ferrari‑supplied engines through 2028, GM plans to debut a proprietary power unit for the...
Porsche Announces Manthey Kit Taycan Turbo GT, Laps Nurburgring in 6:55
Porsche’s Manthey Racing has released a performance kit for the Taycan Turbo GT, enabling a record‑breaking Nürburgring Nordschleife lap of 6:55.553. The lap makes the electric sedan the fastest production EV and the fastest sedan overall, beating rivals such as...
Ford Patents Technology That Could Let Parked Cars Move On Their Own to Avoid Impacts
Ford has secured U.S. patent US‑12617393‑B2 for a system that detects moving objects near a stationary vehicle and, after issuing visual or audible warnings, can autonomously drive the car to avoid a collision. The filing, dated December 2023 and published in...
The Aston Martin DB12 S Is Subtly Better
Aston Martin unveiled the DB12 S, a $276,000 grand tourer that refines the standard DB12 with a modest 690 hp output, carbon‑ceramic brakes and retuned chassis. The power bump adds just 19 hp, but software‑tuned gearbox shifts and firmer dampers shave a tenth...
V-8s Could Return to Formula 1 As Early As 2030, FIA President Says
The FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem announced that Formula 1 could bring back V‑8 engines as early as the 2030 season, with a possible mandatory switch in 2031 if manufacturers do not agree. The current power‑unit rules run through 2031, but a supermajority...
Cobra's New Sub-$200 Radar Detector Is a Pleasant Surprise
Cobra has launched the RAD 490i, an upgraded radar detector priced at $169.95, keeping the product under the $200 threshold. The new model promises up to 15% longer detection range and roughly 22% fewer false alerts compared with the long‑standing RAD 480i....
Best Leather Cleaners of 2026, Tested
The Road & Track Shop tested five car‑leather cleaning kits, highlighting Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Restoration Kit as the standout for its premium presentation, ease of use, and superior results. Chemical Guys HOL303 delivered strong cleaning power with a beginner‑friendly setup, while...
$10 Million Koenigsegg Agera One:1 Owned by Ex-F1 Driver Allegedly Stolen in Monaco
Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil reported that his ultra‑rare Koenigsegg Agera One:1, valued at over $10 million, was stolen from his Monaco garage in January 2026. The theft follows a December 2025 complaint alleging nine luxury cars worth about $18.5 million vanished, with the...
Citroën Wants to Revive the Spirit of the 2CV With a New $18,000 EV
Citroën CEO Xavier Jardon announced plans for a new subcompact electric vehicle priced near $18,000, aiming to capture the spirit of the iconic 2CV. The model targets the affordability gap in Europe, where 60% of new‑car interest is hindered by lack...
120-MPH Ford Mustang Chase Ends in Crash Onto Railroad Tracks, Driver Blames Being Late for Work: Cops
California Highway Patrol officers in Redwood City chased a Ford Mustang traveling at roughly 120 mph after the driver fled a traffic stop. The pursuit was terminated for safety, but the driver re‑entered the freeway, lost control, and collided with a...
Porsche Is Teasing an Iconic Retro Livery for Its IMSA Racers
Penske Porsche Motorsports is set to unveil a retro Apple‑inspired livery on its 963 entries for the IMSA race at Laguna Seca this Sunday. The scheme mirrors the iconic rainbow‑colored Porsche 935 that competed in 1980, a nod to the historic...
Ford Recalls 4,922 Broncos After Previous Repairs Could Cause Rollaway Risk
Ford has issued a recall for 4,922 Bronco SUVs after a prior transmission or transfer‑case repair may have left the joint misaligned, creating a risk that the vehicle could roll away when parked. The problem, linked to work performed between...
Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Lap the 'Ring in Just 6:50.863
Porsche unveiled a 992.2 911 GT3 equipped with the Manthey aero‑and‑suspension kit, posting a 6:50.863 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The time shaves six seconds off the standard GT3 and five seconds versus the previous‑generation 992.1 GT3 Manthey, placing it alongside the high‑output Corvette...
Amtrak Is Trying to Attract Riders by Mimicking Car Commercials
Amtrak is revamping its advertising by parodying luxury‑car commercials, a tactic highlighted by chief commercial officer Eliot Hamlisch. The campaign, part of the "Retrain Travel" series, aims to reposition passenger rail as a faster, more comfortable alternative to driving and...
The Ferrari Purosangue Gets Sharper With a Handling Speciale Package
Ferrari unveiled a Handling Speciale configuration for the Purosangue SUV, tweaking its active suspension and gearbox without altering power or weight. The suspension travel is reduced by 10%, delivering a tighter, more responsive feel, while the transmission is retuned for...
Audi Sport's Used Race Car Program Is Apparently Booming These Days
Audi Sport’s Racing Legends program, launched in 2025, refurbishes and sells former competition cars to enthusiasts. The service includes full mechanical restoration, safety checks, and on‑track support for owners. Recent data from Carscoops shows demand has outstripped the workshop’s capacity,...
Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio May Stick With Ferrari-Derived V-6 Power
Alfa Romeo is developing next‑generation Giulia and Stelvio models that will be offered in both internal‑combustion and fully electric forms, reversing an earlier EV‑only plan. The high‑performance Quadrifoglio versions are expected to retain the Ferrari‑derived 2.9‑liter twin‑turbo V6, now Euro 7‑compliant,...
Toyota Sold Nearly 500,000 RAV4s in America Last Year, Now Recalling Exactly 4 of Them
Toyota sold nearly half a million RAV4s in the United States last year, with 479,288 units delivered. The automaker has now issued a recall affecting exactly four 2025 model‑year RAV4s because of improperly welded front seat‑rail brackets that could fail...
The California DMV Profits From Impounded Car Auctions. State Lawmakers Want to Change That
The California DMV has generated over $8 million by auctioning roughly 5,300 impounded vehicles between 2016 and 2024, keeping any surplus after lien holders are paid without notifying owners. Current law lets unclaimed surplus revert to the state after three years....
Chrysler Could Actually Build Its Pacifica Grizzly Peak Off-Road Minivan Concept: Report
Chrysler is weighing a production version of the Pacifica Grizzly Peak, an off‑road concept unveiled at an overlanding expo. The potential model would retain the Pacifica’s V‑6 engine and all‑wheel drive, add more than two inches of lift, all‑terrain tires...
How a Flat-6-Swapped Subaru WRX STI Surprised Everyone at the Olympus Rally
A 2011 Subaru WRX STI equipped with a stock 245‑hp EZ30 flat‑six engine, prepared by Steven Redd Racing, captured first in class and seventh overall at the Olympus Rally. Drivers Mark Piatkowski and co‑driver Sara Nonack tackled over 200 stage...
NASCAR Championship Leader Tyler Reddick Confirms 23XI Racing Contract Extension
Tyler Reddick confirmed a multi‑year contract extension with 23XI Racing and Toyota, announced on Fox Sports before his pole start at Talladega. The deal comes three years into his tenure, following his promotion to the No. 45 car after Kurt Busch’s...
Jim France Steps Down as CEO, Steve O’Donnell Becomes First Non-France Family Member to Lead NASCAR
NASCAR announced that long‑time executive Steve O’Donnell will replace Jim France as chief executive officer, marking the first time a non‑France family member leads the 78‑year‑old organization. Jim France will stay on as chairman, while Ben Kennedy, a great‑grandson of...
Hyundai Ioniq V Is a Production Showcase for the Brand's New EV Styling Language in China
Hyundai unveiled the Ioniq V at the Beijing Auto Show, a production electric sedan‑crossover built solely for China. The model introduces the brand’s new "Origin" styling language, featuring a single‑curve silhouette, frameless doors and a massive 27‑inch 4K panoramic display. Hyundai...
The Subaru Boxer Rally Spec.Z Is the Turbocharged AWD BRZ You Wish Subaru Sold
Subaru has unveiled the Boxer Rally spec.Z, a turbocharged all‑wheel‑drive version of the BRZ built for the 2026 JAF All Japan Rally Championship. The race‑ready car swaps the standard 2.4‑liter FA24 boxer for a turbocharged unit delivering at least 276...
L.A.'s Pacific Palisades Set to Host First Car Show Since Devastating 2025 Fire
The Pacific Palisades Motor Classic, slated for June 13, 2026, will be the first car show in the neighborhood since the devastating January 2025 wildfire that destroyed over 6,800 structures. Organized by fire‑survivor David O’Connell, the free‑entry event will showcase more than 200...
New York Judge Opens Door to Speed Camera Ticket Appeals After Castigating Traffic Court in Ruling
In the fall of 2024 New York deployed an automated speed‑camera system that issued roughly 26,000 tickets along Interstate 490 near Rochester in just 25 days. Only 239 motorists challenged the fines, and 40 succeeded in having them dismissed. Monroe County...
Best Car Glass Cleaners of 2026, Tested
The Road & Track test ranks Stoner Invisible Glass as the top 2026 car glass cleaner, praising its aerosol mist for minimal product use and streak‑free results. Sprayway follows with an ammonia‑free foam that rivals the leader but costs more, while Rain‑X...
Porsche Sells Stakes in Bugatti and Rimac
Porsche, reeling from a 99% plunge in operating profit and a 15% drop in global sales, announced the sale of its 45% stake in the Bugatti‑Rimac joint venture and its 20.6% holding in Rimac. The stakes will transfer to a...
The Smart ForTwo Is Coming Back Again, But Not in America
Smart unveils the #2 concept, the fourth‑generation ForTwo, positioning it as a 186‑mile electric city car that can charge from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes. The model will debut at the end of 2026, with sales limited to Europe,...
Federal Safety Regulators Considering Speed Limiters for 'Worst of the Worst' Speeders
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s new safety plan targets the nation’s deadliest road behavior by proposing intelligent speed assistance devices for the “worst of the worst” speeders. NHTSA is weighing active speed‑limiter technology that can alert drivers or automatically curb...
Renault-Geely Joint ICE Venture Horse Powertrain Showcases New Twin-Turbo V-6 for Future Cars
Renault, Geely and Saudi Aramco’s joint venture Horse Powertrain unveiled its first high‑performance engine, the 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo V6 dubbed Horse W30, at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The gasoline V6 delivers 469‑536 horsepower and 443‑516 lb‑ft of torque, redlines at...
Pininfarina's Reborn Acura NSX Looks Increasingly Gorgeous As It Nears Production
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport unveiled the Tensei, a restomodded Acura NSX that blends the original’s naturally aspirated V‑6 with modern supercar proportions. The wheelbase is lengthened, the track widened, and the rear overhang shortened, giving the classic a lower stance...