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Ford Returning to Formula 1; Partners with Red Bull 2.03.2023

Ford has announced their return to Formula 1 racing, citing growing popularity and a more sustainable future as primary motivators. The Blue Oval has set their sights on a resurrection for the 2026 season, over twenty years since leaving the sport in 2004. As F1 continues to gain more and more traction with audiences everywhere, including the United… Read More

Nissan is Sending a Tricked-Out Ariya on a Pole-to-Pole Expedition 2.02.2023

Nissan is gearing up to undertake their latest PR stunt, this time involving a tricked-out Ariya electric utility and a near-17,000 mile trek between the Earth’s poles. Nissan intends to travel between the globe’s magnetic North and South poles, a trip which will take approximately 27,000 kilometers (16,777 miles), in an electric SUV. That presents some… Read More

Mazda Unveils 2024 CX-90; Flagship Three-Row Status 1.31.2023

Mazda has unveiled the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row utility, touted as the brand’s flagship SUV and packing some interesting features. This is the first CX-90 and, as such, it’s built on an all-new platform and boasts an all-new design (though you’ll pick up on the defining Mazda styling cues). The CX-90 features two available power plants, a plug-in (PHEV)… Read More

Ford Mustang Mach-E Price Reductions, Production Increase for 2023 1.31.2023

Ford has announced price cuts for the Mustang Mach-E electric utility for 2023, seeing MSRP reductions between $600 and $5,900. These changes come as Ford increases production of the Mach-E thanks to a new EV supply chain kicking into gear. The Blue Oval hopes that, along with price reductions, this increase in production will also reduce customer wait times… Read More

TravelCenters of America Partners with Electrify America for Infrastructure Expansion 1.30.2023

TravelCenters of America, the nation’s largest publicly-traded full-service travel center network, has announced a new partnership with Electrify America, the largest DC open fast-charging network in the states, planning to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select TA locations. Currently, the collaboration intends on installing approximately… Read More

RECARO Celebrates 60 Years of Butts in Buckets 1.27.2023

Vintage RECARO Advertisement Over six decades of aftermarket and factory-fresh incorporation, RECARO has become a household name in the automotive scene. Best known, of course, for their performance seats, RECARO is celebrating the 60th birthday of their automotive seating division. Technically speaking, the timeline began in 1906 when master saddler… Read More

Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT Coming Soon; First Production Level 3 Autonomy in US 1.27.2023

Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to bring DRIVE PILOT, their Level 3 conditionally automated driving system, to the United States. This makes Mercedes the first automaker approved to offer Level 3 autonomous driving in a production vehicle authorized for use here in the states. Nevada is the first to confirm the compliance of the system with state… Read More

Acura Integra Type S to Make Camouflaged Appearance at Rolex 24 at Daytona 1.26.2023

A prototype of Acura’s upcoming Integra Type S will make its North American debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona this weekend. The Type S prototype will still be camouflaged in a special wrap as it leads the charge at the start of the race. The Type S will also be parked in Daytona’s paddocks throughout the race weekend. We’ve reported on the Type S before; but… Read More

A Honda Civic Hybrid is Coming in 2024 1.25.2023

Honda Civic e:HEV (European model shown) A hybrid model of the Honda Civic has been confirmed, expected to arrive in 2024. The future model was acknowledged in a press release published by Honda, detailing some of the brand’s future electrification strategies. In particular, they cited a continued increase in hybrid sales, including the new Civic hybrid in… Read More

The BMW M3 CS is a Limited Edition Thrill Seeker 1.24.2023

BMW has unveiled the all-new M3 CS, limited edition and available for the 2024 model year. The “CS” stands for “Competition Sport,” though this new model is more than just abbreviated lingo badged onto the rear deck. The M3 CS is lighter, more powerful, and ultimately faster than the “standard” M3. It all starts with the engine, a high-revving TwinPower… Read More