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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…