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Exclusive Interview: Michigan State Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on Sexism and Female Representation in Automotive

At a convention in Detroit last fall, I had the privilege of attending a panel on female empowerment led by Mallory McMorrow, a candidate for the Michigan State Senate. I…

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Named Top Full-Size Family SUV by Good Housekeeping

Jeep Grand Cherokee L scores another W from Good Housekeeping Photo: Stellantis For having L right there in its name, the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L only seems to be…

Toyota Open to Alonso Talks for 2018 Le Mans

Photo: United Autosports After McLaren revealed it would allow Fernando Alonso to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans next year should the two-time World Champion commit to a…

2015 Monaco Grand Prix Recap: The Safety Car Strikes Again

Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix is the most prestigious race in the Formula 1 calendar and indeed one…

Who Were Those New (and Old) Faces at the F1 Test in Hungary?

The second day of Formula One in-season tests in Hungary is over. Because F1 rules dictate two of the four test days for the year must be given over to…

F1 Power Tracks No Longer Scare Honda

Photo: Honda Red Bull-Honda’s Max Verstappen believes the team no longer needs to fear the Formula One tracks that had once been “quite painful” for it in the past. Since…

Bottas Finally Gets His First Formula 1 Win at the 2017 Russian Grand Prix

It may have taken 81 Grand Prix races (and only four behind the wheel of a Mercedes), but Valtteri Bottas has finally achieved the next major milestone in his Formula…

Formula 1 Profile – Niki Lauda

Learn more about Niki Lauda, the man who would not stop trying, in our Formula 1 profile Photo: Gillfoto In this Formula 1 profile, we’ll take a look at Niki…

Formula 1 Spotlight: Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix port and racetrack Photo: clarkmaxwell via Flickr/CC In this Formula 1 spotlight, we’ll discuss the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the oldest racing events in F1…

Sauber F1 Reveals 2018 Driver Lineup and New Livery

Charles Leclerc (left) and Marcus Ericsson The Sauber F1 Team has finally announced its driver lineup for the 2018 Formula One Championship: Marcus Ericsson will remain while Pascal Wehrlein will…

Antonio Giovinazzi to Race for Sauber F1 in 2019

Sauber has announced that Antonio Giovinazzi will race alongside Kimi Räikkönen for the Formula One team in 2019. This will also mark the end of Marcus Ericsson’s three-year run with…

2019 Azerbaijan GP: Bottas On Top Again

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Azerbaijan GP was not the most exciting Formula One race to take place in Baku since its appearance on the calendar, and one…

Alexander Albon Replaces Pierre Gasly at Red Bull Racing

Alexander Albon Photo: Red Bull Racing Red Bull Racing has announced that Alexander Albon, the British-Thai racing driver, has been promoted to the team to drive alongside Max Verstappen, while…

Hamilton Wins the 2019 French GP

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Even as a long-time Formula One fan, I couldn’t get through watching the 2019 French GP without doing something else at the same time. As…

Will Fernando Alonso Ever Win That 3rd Championship?

Photo: Bertho RF1 Update: No. Last year, Nico Rosberg retired from Formula 1 after accomplishing his lifelong goal of winning the world championship. He was 31 years old, at the…

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Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the…

[PHOTOS] Ford Reveals New Vignale Models

Ford Edge Vignale Ford used the platform of the Geneva Motor Show to reveal two new models, a new Mondeo Vignale variant, and a concept in the expanding Ford Vignale…

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The very first BMW i8 made its debut at the 2013 International Motor Show Germany, wowing guests with its efficient powertrain and impeccable style. Once the vehicle went on sale…

2019 ZR1 Will Be 15th Corvette to Pace Indianapolis 500

The 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1 will pace this year’s Indianapolis 500 For the 15th time since 1978, a Corvette will be the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500. The…

A First-Timer’s Guide to Monster Jam: What to Expect at Your First Monster Truck Show

When I was told that I had the opportunity to attend a monster truck show for work, I was… a bit hesitant, to say the least. Having never experienced a monster…

New Toyota Multimedia System Has a Virtual Assistant

Photo: Toyota Toyota has unveiled its next-generation multimedia system, which will feature a virtual assistant, over-the-air updates, and user profiles. More than 400 dedicated team members and business partners collaborated…

2019 Canadian GP: Vettel Victory Stolen by Stewards

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube The 2019 Canadian GP was the most exciting race so far in the Formula One season, but perhaps not for the right reasons. Ferrari’s Sebastian…

Belgium Grand Prix Reminds Us Why They Pushed Through the Formula 1 Halo Safety Device

Formula 1 has taken a lot of pushback from drivers and others on its “halo” safety device. However, a collision from the Belgium Grand Prix has shown that, at least…

Toyota’s Chief Scientist Says Government is Incentivizing the Wrong Thing

Photo: Toyota Gill Pratt, Chief Scientist of Toyota Motor Corporation and CEO of Toyota Research Institute, says the government has got it all wrong when it comes to policies aiming…

2022 Toyota GR 86 Gets Engine Upgrade

Photo: Toyota The Toyota 86 is finally entering its second generation and in the process earning the Gazoo Racing badge. Announced on the heels of the Subaru BRZ with which…

Future Chevy EVs to Keep on Your Radar

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Photo: Chevrolet Chevrolet is broadening its lineup with the addition of more electrified options. The future looks bright for the automaker and for drivers who are…

Middle-aged Drivers Post Higher Crash Rates than Seniors

Middle-aged drivers are at a higher risk of a fatal crash than drivers well into their golden years. According to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,…

The Curious Case of the Popularity of the Monaco Grand Prix

Photo: Steve Gregory I have watched Formula One almost nonstop since 1998 and to this day the Monaco Grand Prix remains to me the most curiously popular event on the…

Former Seattle Seahawks Player Marshawn Lynch Runs Over Jeep with a Monster Truck

Marshawn Lynch-1 Jeep-0 During Super Bowl XLVIII, former NFL player Marshawn Lynch helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a huge victory over the Denver Broncos. With Super Bowl LI this…

Nissan Altima Named to US News’ List of 9 Best Midsize Cars for the Money in 2020

2020 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan The 2020 Nissan Altima is a stylish sedan equipped with the automaker’s advanced safety technologies and a well-appointed cabin. The midsize sedan also delivers impressive…

2019 Bahrain GP: Charles Leclerc Denied Victory

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Charles Leclerc didn’t put a foot wrong all weekend at the 2019 Bahrain GP, but still couldn’t grasp victory after a mechanical issue caused him…

2019 Spanish GP: Hamilton Regains Championship Lead

Hamilton, Bottas, and Vettel at the first corner Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube In recent years, the Spanish Grand Prix has lost some of its luster. The track itself is…

2016 British Grand Prix Recap: Rain, Boos, and More Radio Shenanigans

Photo: Joseph Petrassi Last week, I mentioned that Lewis Hamilton might explode if he lost the 2016 British Grand Prix to Nico Rosberg. I should add that I never really…

Jeep Wrangler Earns Third Best Value Award from Vincentric

2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Photo: Stellantis The Jeep Wrangler may need to change its name to “Value” as the well-equipped, rugged SUV takes home its third consecutive Vincentric Award for…

Honda Will Unveil Plan for 30 New EVs at CES 2024

Photo: Honda Honda does not currently sell any EVs in the United States, but that’s about to change very quickly. The automaker announced it will debut a new Honda EV…

Test out the Corvette Stingray Z51 at the NCM Motorsports Park

2020 Corvette Stingray Photo: Chevrolet If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the new Corvette Stingray Z51, you can now take it out for a spin at the…

2018 Belgian GP: Vettel Wins After Scary Crash Shows Halo’s Worth

Fernando Alonso’s McLaren on top of Charles Leclerc’s Sauber Ferrari looked quickest all weekend, but rain in the final qualifying session played to Mercedes’ strengths and Sebastian Vettel was only…

Late Look at the 2019 Italian GP

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Having just returned from a vacation in my home country, I only just now got around to watching the 2019 Italian GP, which was simultaneously…

Verstappen and Honda Triumph at 2019 Austrian GP

Photo: Honda Today at the 2019 Austrian GP, Honda celebrated its first win in Formula One’s hybrid engine era. Having taken place at Red Bull Racing’s home race in Spielberg,…

Rosberg Scores Hattrick of Victories at Singapore

The Italian and Singapore Grand Prix were both good events from a racing perspective, but if you care about narrative, they were even better. There was relatively little of the…

Two-Door Jeep Wrangler Now Offered with 35-Inch Tires

Photo: Stellantis Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your Jeep Wrangler’s available 33-inch all-terrain tires couldn’t quite cut it? “Dang it!” you might have cried out, with…

Initial D Toyota AE86 Comes to Virtual Reality

Sideways is the best way. The world of simulation racing is a relatively small one, but now that the first generation of virtual reality devices is finally on the market,…

75 Percent of F-150 Lightning Reservations New to Ford

Three-quarters of all F-150 Lightning reservations are from drivers new to Ford Photo: Ford Much to the surprise of some — including even Ford — the all-electric F-150 Lightning has…

2019 Australian GP: Bottas Dominates Season Opener

Bottas leads Hamilton into T1 at the 2019 Australian GP Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Compared to the second half of 2018, Valtteri Bottas was like a changed man at…

Vettel Back on Top at 2019 Singapore GP

With victory comes an uncomfortable amount of champagne sprayed in your face Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Charles Leclerc fans who watched the 2019 Singapore GP will tell you that…

Hamilton Wins Exciting 2019 British GP

Photo: FORMULA 1 | YouTube Lewis Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the best qualifiers in Formula One history and has never finished lower than second at the British…

Toyota Will Invest $13.5 Billion in Solid-State Batteries

Photo: Toyota Toyota expects to invest more than $13.5 billion by 2030 in solid-state battery technology, which it believes will one of the most important automotive technologies of the next…

Ford Returns to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing

From left: Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Jim Farley, Christian Horner, and Daniel Ricciardo Photo: Ford The Ford Motor Company announced it will compete in Formula 1 from 2026 to at…

Dodge Wins Third Consecutive KBB Brand Image Award

2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Photo: FCA The look of Dodge is unmistakable, and its signature muscular design has earned the brand its third consecutive Brand Image Award from…

F1 Returns to Netherlands, Gravel Traps to Stay

Photo: dronepicr | Flickr Formula One will return to the Netherlands next year at the Zandvoort circuit, which was last used to host the Dutch Grand Prix in 1985 after…