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Jimmie Johnson to Drive No. 48 for Final Daytona 500 Start
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 26, 2026 news

Jimmie Johnson to Drive No. 48 for Final Daytona 500 Start

Jimmie Johnson will drive the No. 48 for one final time in next year's Daytona 500 thanks to cooperation between Hendrick Motorsports, Legacy Motorsports, Chevrolet, Toyota, and Ally Bank.

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Lando Norris Secures Hungarian Grand Prix Win After McLaren Upgrades
McLarenMotorsport
Jul 26, 2026 news

Lando Norris Secures Hungarian Grand Prix Win After McLaren Upgrades

Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix after starting on pole and losing the lead to teammate Oscar Piastri on lap one.

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Lexus Dealers Rank Highest in NADA's 2026 Winter Dealer Attitude Survey
LexusIndustry News
Jul 26, 2026 news

Lexus Dealers Rank Highest in NADA's 2026 Winter Dealer Attitude Survey

Lexus dealers are the happiest in America, ranking first overall in NADA's 2026 Winter Dealer Attitude Survey, while Infiniti finished last.

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Malaysia to Host Relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 26, 2026 news

Malaysia to Host Relocated Bahrain Grand Prix in 2026

Formula 1 confirms Malaysia as the new host of the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for October 2026.

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Piastri Slams Sainz for Blue-Flag Collision in Hungarian GP
McLarenMotorsport
Jul 26, 2026 news

Piastri Slams Sainz for Blue-Flag Collision in Hungarian GP

Oscar Piastri's Hungarian GP podium hopes were dashed after a collision with Carlos Sainz, who failed to heed blue flags.

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Someone Turned A Real Fiat Panda Into 1:1 Drivable Fridge Magnet
FiatElectric Vehicles
Jul 26, 2026 news

Someone Turned A Real Fiat Panda Into 1:1 Drivable Fridge Magnet

A Fiat Panda was shrunk to one third of its original width by an Italian fan, creating a drivable vehicle that's barely wider than the person driving it.

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The Michigan Left: How a Counterintuitive Intersection Design Improves Safety and Traffic Flow
GeneralRecalls & Safety
Jul 26, 2026 news

The Michigan Left: How a Counterintuitive Intersection Design Improves Safety and Traffic Flow

Michigan's signature intersection design eliminates direct left turns, reducing crashes and increasing traffic capacity.

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A Rare Find: 3700-Mile 2008 Audi S4 Avant on Bring a Trailer
AudiClassic Cars
Jul 25, 2026 news

A Rare Find: 3700-Mile 2008 Audi S4 Avant on Bring a Trailer

A low-mileage 2008 Audi S4 Avant with a manual transmission and all-wheel drive is up for auction on Bring a Trailer.

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Andretti's Formula E Cars Get a Japanese Tuner Makeover for Tokyo
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 25, 2026 news

Andretti's Formula E Cars Get a Japanese Tuner Makeover for Tokyo

Andretti's Formula E cars receive a unique livery designed by Japanese tuner Liberty Walk for the Tokyo night race.

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Land Rover Recalls 15,535 Discovery Models Due to Rearview Camera Issue
Land RoverRecalls & Safety
Jul 25, 2026 news

Land Rover Recalls 15,535 Discovery Models Due to Rearview Camera Issue

Land Rover is recalling 15,535 Discovery models in the US due to a rearview camera issue caused by water intrusion.

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Lando Norris Takes Hungarian GP Pole from Hamilton, First Non-Mercedes Driver to Do So
McLarenMotorsport
Jul 25, 2026 news

Lando Norris Takes Hungarian GP Pole from Hamilton, First Non-Mercedes Driver to Do So

Lando Norris secured the pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.012 seconds.

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Lewis Hamilton Loses Front-Row Starting Spot for Hungarian Grand Prix Following Grid Penalty
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 25, 2026 news

Lewis Hamilton Loses Front-Row Starting Spot for Hungarian Grand Prix Following Grid Penalty

Lewis Hamilton loses second-place starting position for Hungarian Grand Prix due to grid penalty for impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri during Q3 qualifying.

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Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 AMG: A Rare G-Class With A Royal Pedigree
Mercedes-BenzTrucks & SUVs
Jul 25, 2026 news

Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 AMG: A Rare G-Class With A Royal Pedigree

One of the rarest Mercedes G-Classes ever made, the 500 GE V8 AMG, has sold for $143,000 at auction.

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Subaru Revamps Performance Division to Revitalize Enthusiast Models
SubaruPerformance Cars
Jul 25, 2026 news

Subaru Revamps Performance Division to Revitalize Enthusiast Models

Subaru creates a new division to focus on developing future performance vehicles, aiming to revitalize its enthusiast models.

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The Future of Ignition Interlock Devices: A Roadblock to Implementation
GeneralElectric Vehicles
Jul 25, 2026 news

The Future of Ignition Interlock Devices: A Roadblock to Implementation

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act mandated advanced technology to prevent impaired driving, but the technology doesn't exist yet.

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This 1,500-Mile Lexus LS400 Never Learned How To Spy On You
LexusClassic Cars
Jul 25, 2026 news

This 1,500-Mile Lexus LS400 Never Learned How To Spy On You

A virtually new 2000 Lexus LS400 Platinum Series with only 1,500 miles is up for auction, showcasing the original luxury formula that established Lexus as a legitimate luxury brand in America.

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2027 BMW X5 Configurator Reveals a Price Tag Over $95,000
BMWTrucks & SUVs
Jul 24, 2026 news

2027 BMW X5 Configurator Reveals a Price Tag Over $95,000

The 2027 BMW X5 configurator is live, and we built the most expensive version, which costs over $95,000.

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2027 Maserati Grecale Review: A Premium Performance Crossover
MaseratiTrucks & SUVs
Jul 24, 2026 news

2027 Maserati Grecale Review: A Premium Performance Crossover

The 2027 Maserati Grecale is a compact luxury crossover with a twin-turbo V-6 engine, all-wheel drive, and a richly appointed interior.

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2027 Nissan Z: A Refreshed Sports Car with a Clever Upgrade
NissanPerformance Cars
Jul 24, 2026 news

2027 Nissan Z: A Refreshed Sports Car with a Clever Upgrade

The 2027 Nissan Z gets a redesign, new features, and a price increase, but its clever fuel tank upgrade makes it worth considering for track enthusiasts.

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2028 BMW M3 EV: A New Era for the M Division
BMWElectric Vehicles
Jul 24, 2026 news

2028 BMW M3 EV: A New Era for the M Division

BMW's first inception-to-showroom production electric M car, the M3 EV, is set to arrive in 2028 with a quad-motor powertrain and all-wheel drive.

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Cadillac Escalade IQ Loses Nearly $50,000 in Value After Just 13,000 Miles
CadillacElectric Vehicles
Jul 24, 2026 news

Cadillac Escalade IQ Loses Nearly $50,000 in Value After Just 13,000 Miles

A 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ sold for $105,000, a 31% depreciation from its original MSRP of $152,365 after just 13,000 miles.

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Carvana's Revolutionary Dealership Concept: A Game-Changer for Car Buyers?
GeneralBuying & Ownership
Jul 24, 2026 news

Carvana's Revolutionary Dealership Concept: A Game-Changer for Car Buyers?

Carvana's new Dallas dealership ditches traditional salespeople and offices, opting for a self-directed buying experience.

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Chevrolet Preparing Next-Generation Equinox EV on New BEV-N Architecture
ChevroletElectric Vehicles
Jul 24, 2026 news

Chevrolet Preparing Next-Generation Equinox EV on New BEV-N Architecture

Chevrolet is preparing to launch a second-generation Equinox EV in late 2028 or early 2029, built on GM's new BEV-N architecture.

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Florida Sheriff Suspends Flock Camera Use After Detective's Alleged Misuse
GeneralAutonomous & Technology
Jul 24, 2026 news

Florida Sheriff Suspends Flock Camera Use After Detective's Alleged Misuse

A Florida sheriff has suspended Flock camera use after a detective allegedly misused law enforcement databases for personal reasons.

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