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NASCAR Adjusts Wet-Weather Tire Rules Before Bristol Weekend
NASCAR has made a targeted change to its wet-weather tire policy ahead of a busy race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, refining how teams and officials will handle the switch between rain tires and slicks on short ovals. The basic rule remains intact: wet-weather...
Christian Eckes Brings Proven Pace Into the Truck Series Playoffs From Fourth
Christian Eckes arrives at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoffs with a position that would be welcome for any title contender: he’s sitting fourth among the 10 championship-eligible drivers, 40 points behind the leader. For the driver of the No. 91...
2024 Kia Carnival Review: A Long-Distance Family Hauler That Feels Bigger Than a Minivan
A road trip test that fits the Carnival’s missionThe 2024 Kia Carnival makes its case quickly when it’s asked to do what few vehicles still do well: carry people, luggage, and real-life clutter over long distances without feeling like a compromise. In a recent...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Imagined as a Wild Group B-Style Rally Machine
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is already one of the more outrageous performance EVs on sale, but digital artist Khyzyl Saleem has pushed the concept into much wilder territory. His latest rendering transforms Hyundai’s electric hot hatch into a Group B-inspired rally car,...
California Eases Smog Rules for Classic Cars Under New “Leno’s Law” Framework
California has taken a notable step toward relaxing emissions rules for older vehicles, with Gov. Gavin Newsom giving the go-ahead to a change long pushed by classic-car owners and hobbyists. The new policy, widely associated with “Leno’s Law,” opens the door to...
Volkswagen’s ID.3 GTI Sets a New Output Benchmark for the Badge
Volkswagen’s GTI badge is about to appear on an electric hatchback with more muscle than its familiar combustion-powered relatives. The forthcoming ID.3 GTI will outpace both the Golf GTI and the smaller ID. Polo GTI in horsepower and torque, marking a notable shift...
Figure-8 Racing Turns Violent in Ohio as Contact-Heavy Event Ends in Crash and Felony Charge
A race built around contact goes off-script Figure-8 racing has never sold itself on restraint. The format is defined by close quarters, crossing traffic and the expectation that metal will get bent. But at a recent three-hour event in Ohio, the usual rough-and-tumble...
Hyundai Plans Level 2+ Driver-Assist Tech for 2028 as It Builds Toward Full Autonomy
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Toto Wolff Backs George Russell to Recover from Tough 2026 F1 Campaign
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes George Russell can recover from a difficult 2026 Formula 1 season and still reach the sport’s biggest prize. With nine rounds left, Russell sits second in the championship and 81 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, whose...
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