Ford Bringing Three High-Powered Pace Cars to Ford Championship Weekend
The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500, 2020 Ford Explorer ST, and Ford F-150 that will pace Ford Championship Weekend Photo: Ford Motor Company This Sunday, the 2019 NASCAR season comes to…
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Price Goes Up to $58,514
Photo: Ford When the Ford F-150 Lightning was first announced in May 2021, its starting MSRP of $39,974 seemed like a pretty good deal. Now, with the power of hindsight,…
Toyota Doubles Down on EV Strategy, Again
Photo: Toyota Amid criticism that it isn’t jumping aboard the EV train quickly enough, Toyota is doubling down on its electrification strategy. During an annual dealer conference in Las Vegas,…
Tabletop Torque: Top 10 Car-Themed & Racing Board Games
Enjoy board games? Check out these hits for car lovers! Some automotive enthusiasts crave the authentic experience of being behind the wheel in a race car, while others prefer the…
Breaking Down the 2017 Formula 1 Driver Lineup Changes
Photo: pedrik The start of the 2017 Formula 1 Championship is still a few months out, but things move fast in the world of Formula 1 and driver lineups for…
Why Are There Two Different Official Nürburgring Lap Times?
Photo: Alexandre Prevot via CC For years, automakers have tested and developed their cars at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife race track for a variety of reasons, including showing off their…
2020 Chevy Sonic Is One of the Best Options for a New Car
2020 Chevrolet Sonic If you’re ready to buy your first car the options seem endless. Thankfully, U.S. News & World Report has narrowed down the 22 Best Choices for a…
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for October 2021
From beloved classics to brand-new releases, October will usher in plenty of fresh streaming options for gearheads. If you love seeing cars on the big or small screen, here’s a…
Toyota Land Cruiser is Back with Much Lower Starting Price
After a three-year hiatus, the iconic Land Cruiser is back for the 2024 model year, and with a much lower starting price than before. Though Toyota didn’t disclose full pricing…
NASCAR Finally Bans Confederate Flag, Proves South Will Not Rise Again
NASCAR on Wednesday lost its longtime battle against common sense and the march of time, announcing that it will finally ban the Confederate flag from events and racetracks moving forward.…
Lewis Hamilton Joins Ferrari for $100M
Photo: Jen Ross via CC Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, will drive for Ferrari from 2025 onward. He signed a multi-year deal with the team that will see…
W Series Announces Partnership with Formula 1
Jamie Chadwick, winner of the 2019 W Series Photo: Owner via CC W Series, an all-female single-seater racing championship, has announced an official partnership with Formula 1, the top single-seater…
7 New Car History Books for Your Summer Reading List
In need of some car-related reading material this summer? Start by picking up one of these recently published books on automotive history. It’s a great way to stay entertained on…
Rookie Herta Leads Honda Qualifiers in Indy 500
Photo: Honda Colon Herta, one of six rookies who will participate in the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500, qualified ahead of all other Honda drivers, beating several former winners…
Celebrate A.J. Foyt's 80th Birthday with Three Videos of AJ Being AJ
Four-time Indy 500 champion A.J. Foyt Anthony Joseph “Super Tex” Foyt, Jr. was born 80 years ago today in Houston, Texas (hence the nickname). The only racecar driver to win…
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Colton Herta Becomes Youngest Ever IndyCar Race Winner
Photo: Honda With a stunning drive at the 2021 Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Colton Herta, age 21, became the youngest IndyCar race winner in history. Racing for Andretti Autosport…
My Day at the 101st Indy 500, with Pictures
Attending the Indy 500 was an exciting but exhausting experience. My fiancée and I knew traffic would be unlike anything we’d seen before, so we resolved to get to the…
February 28 Marks Production End of Chevy Impala
2020 Chevy Impala 2LT The Chevy Impala will mark its final day of production on Feb. 28. Currently produced at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant, the Impala has been…
The Drivers Who Won the Indy 500 on their First Attempt
Photo: Carey Akin The 101st running of the Indy 500 will take place on May 28, where Formula One driver Fernando Alonso will attempt to win it on his very…
Hélio Castroneves Wins Fourth Indy 500
Photo: Honda Hélio Castroneves today became the fourth-oldest driver to win the Indy 500 and joined an exclusive club of only four drivers to have won the prestigious race four…
Sato Wins for Honda at Indy 500
Photo: Honda Takuma Sato should probably thank Fernando Alonso. So far, every time the Spaniard starts in the Indianapolis 500, Sato ends up winning the race. But while Alonso’s first…
Corvette Stingray to Serve as the Official Pace Car at Indy 500
The Torch Red Corvette Stingray will lead racers to the start Photo: Chevrolet The COVID-19 pandemic initially caused the world to come to a grinding halt. From sports to concerts…
Study: Future EV Success Unaffected by 2020 Sales Decline
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier Photo: Chevrolet A recent study by BloombergNEF suggests that the COVID-19 crisis will negatively impact electric vehicle sales by approximately 18 percent in 2020. That’s…
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IndyCar Postpones First Four Races of 2020
Photo: Honda IndyCar has announced that the first four events of the 2020 calendar will be postponed due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19, including the Grand Prix of St.…
New Lewis Hamilton Contract is Only for One Year
Photo: Jen Ross via CC Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was technically out of contract since the start of 2021, but there was little doubt he would return to…
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Lewis Hamilton Wins 2019 Russian GP
Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube As the Mercedes F1 team seems to have shifted its resources to developing its 2020 and 2021 cars, the 2019 Russian GP looked like it…
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 1967 Entrance Photo: Mark Zimmerman via Flickr/CC Is there any track in all of North America that carries the same level of prestige and fame as the…
Next-Gen 2025 Toyota Camry Will Be Hybrid Only
Photo: Toyota The next-gen Toyota Camry will be offered as a hybrid-only model — and that’s a big deal because the Camry isn’t just one of many new hybrids, but…
‘100 Leading Women’ Recognizes Six Toyota Leaders
Photo: Toyota Six Toyota executives have been recognized in Automotive News’ list of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Published every five years, the list aims…
Subaru Celebrates US Anniversary With Cupcakes and Cars
No matter what industry you’re in, a 50th anniversary is a pretty big deal. This week at the Chicago Auto Show, Subaru threw a party to celebrate its 50 years…
Sebastian Vettel Announces Retirement from Formula 1
Photo: Wikimedia via CC Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel, who once joked he would create an Instagram account only once he retired from the sport, finally created an…
Man Crates Review: These Gifts Aren't for Wimps
“Goodie” crates–whether subscription or single-purchase–are a popular, lucrative business these days, bringing fresh products into the hands of new customers. But, most of these services only promote geeky collectibles and…
11 of the Most Expensive Toll Roads in America
Paying at a toll booth Photo: The News Wheel Typically used to fund the construction of new roadways — and to maintain old ones — toll roads are a necessary…
2021 Honda Accord Gets Fresh Face, Starts at $24,770
Photo: Honda The 2021 Honda Accord has officially launched with a fresh face and an MSRP starting at $24,770. Since entering a new generation in 2018, the Honda Accord has…
Wendell Scott: Hard-Driving Motorsport Hero
Malcolm Durham, Leonard W. Miller, Wendell Scott, and Ronald Hines (left to right), members of the Black American Racers Association, an organization that supported black race car drivers, crew members,…
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for June 2021
If you’re looking to start your summer with a little on-screen auto action, you’ve come to the right place. June’s new titles on streaming services like Hulu, Netflix, and HBO…
Book Review: ‘Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First Bookmobile’
Photo: The News Wheel Access to books, quality education, and a public library system is a gift, not a guarantee. Not now, and definitely not back in the late 19th…
Toyota Launches All-New, All-Electric bZ4X SUV
Photo: Toyota After first revealing the concept almost exactly one year ago, Toyota is finally launching the all-new, all-electric bZ4X. It is the automaker’s first mass-market full EV and will…
How Honda and Red Bull Will Continue Collaborating After 2021
Photo: Honda Almost exactly one year past, Honda announced it would leave Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 racing season. The manufacturer currently supplies engines for Red Bull…
Toyota Pushes Production Back a Third Time
Photo: Toyota Toyota has announced that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and declining vehicle demand, it will once more extend the suspension of its North American production operations. Its…
Why is My Car Using More Gas Than Usual?
Photo: The News Wheel Do you feel like you’re stopping at the pump more than usual lately? You aren’t imagining it — there are a number of faulty parts and…
Sato Dominates 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
Takuma Sato leads at the 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Photo: Honda The 2019 Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, taking place at Barber Motorsports Park, is aptly…
Lincoln Star Concept Uses Scents and Sounds to Help You Relax
Photo: Lincoln Motor Company Meet the Lincoln Star. It sounds like the name of a certain drummer’s long-lost relative — and this might actually be appropriate, because the Star is…
Honda Strong on ‘Carb Day’ As It Seeks 13th Indy 500 Win
Photo: Honda Seven Honda drivers made up seven of the top 10 in the traditional “Carb Day” final practice session leading up to Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. Santino Ferrucci was quickest…
Verstappen and Hamilton Dominate 2021 United States Grand Prix
Photo: Honda Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were once again in a class of their own at the 2021 United States Grand Prix, completing the race nearly 45 seconds ahead…
Chevy Camaro Earns Spot on KBB’s Top 10 for Coolest Cars
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Photo: Chevrolet The Chevrolet Camaro doesn’t need validation that it’s cool; it’s always been cool, but it is always nice to get a compliment, right? The latest…
Official 2020 Formula 1 Driver Lineup
Photo: Carl J | Unsplash Canadian racing driver Nicholas Lafiti has been confirmed as the driver who will replace Robert Kubica at Williams next season, officially completing the 2020 Formula…
