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Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Gusheshe against the grain: South Africa's car spinning culture in pictures

Car spinning, or gusheshe, evolved from a township pastime into a recognized sport in post-apartheid Johannesburg.
#forza-horizon-6
fromEngadget
6 days ago
Video games

Forza Horizon 6 gives would-be racers another gorgeous open world to explore

Forza Horizon 6 offers an immersive open-world experience with beautiful environments and engaging racing activities.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Forza Horizon 6: Everything We Know About The Open-World Racing Game Set In Japan

Forza Horizon 6 relocates the open-world racing series to Japan, featuring the largest map, Tokyo as the biggest city, and a tourist protagonist.
Video games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Forza Horizon 6 Is On Track To Be The Best One Yet - Kotaku

Forza Horizon 6, set in Japan, continues the franchise's trend of excellence with a new character and an impressive open world.
Video games
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Forza Horizon 6 gives would-be racers another gorgeous open world to explore

Forza Horizon 6 offers an immersive open-world experience with beautiful environments and engaging racing activities.
fromKotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Forza Horizon 6: Everything We Know About The Open-World Racing Game Set In Japan

Software development
fromFuturism
1 week ago

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck

Rafael Concepcion uses AI coding tools to create apps that empower immigrants against ICE activities, despite the risks to his personal life and career.
Germany news
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

This Ford is the quickest production car at the Nurburgring, ever

Ford's GT Mk IV is the fastest production car to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 6:15.997.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

'Guns, Beer, Titties, Freedom': Inside the World's Toughest Off-Road Race

King of the Hammers, now in its 20th year, has evolved from a small contest among friends to a major off-road racing event, drawing over 80,000 attendees.
LA Kings
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Mercedes-AMG Doesn't Want Its New EV To Feel Like An EV

Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT features a tri-motor system and customizable driving dynamics for enhanced performance and handling on ice.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Forget luck: Antonelli shows he's an F1 title threat in Japan

I think when we decided to give him the race seat one and a half years ago, we hoped for this trajectory. The ups and downs you expect from a young driver aged 18 in the first year, and eventually by the second year [we hoped] the success would materialize and I think this is happening.
Juventus
UX design
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Designing a functional and beautiful steering wheel is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive design.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
3 weeks ago

Fulcrum's New Sharq GR, Sonic GR Gravel Wheels Optimize for REALLY Wide Tires

Fulcrum Sharq GR and Sonic GR gravel wheelsets feature a 30mm internal rim width, optimized for 47-50mm tires, enhancing aerodynamics and stability.
#electric-vehicles
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Cars

The difficulty of driving an EV in the "most beautiful race in the world"

A Polestar 3 EV joined the Mille Miglia Green rally, covering 1,200+ km between Brescia and Rome while managing charging, logistics, and mixed crowd reactions.
#formula-1
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?

F1 cars struggle with energy management in fast corners due to new hybrid systems, impacting performance and necessitating urgent solutions.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?

F1 cars struggle with energy management in fast corners due to new hybrid systems, impacting performance and necessitating urgent solutions.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Roadster is 'sorcery and magic' and might be worth the wait, Uber founder says

Tesla plans to unveil the Roadster in late April with extraordinary capabilities including potential 0-60 acceleration in one second and SpaceX thrusters, though multiple delays have prolonged anticipation.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August on the National Mall, features a 1.7-mile street race circuit passing major U.S. monuments and Smithsonian museums at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

The Corvette E-Ray is dead, long live the Grand Sport X

Chevy's new LS6 engine features a 13:1 compression ratio, the highest for a small-block, enabled by advanced cooling and optimized direct injection.
Cars
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

IndyCar royalty, NASCAR dynasty: How Penske conquered American racing

Team Penske achieved a historic sweep at Phoenix Raceway, showcasing dominance in both NASCAR and IndyCar.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Run Nation to Power Slap: what is leading the dumbing down of sports?

Run Nation Championship is a new Australian contact sport where athletes sprint at each other and collide violently, designed to showcase extreme physical impact with minimal protective equipment.
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

Continental GP5000 S TR/TT TR Tires Get New, Wider Sizes

The GP5000 S TR is the all-rounder, balancing weight and protection for a fast but durable (and puncture protected) ride. Designed for general purpose road riding, the new size lets you push the boundaries of what "all road" really means. And the increased volume means you can run lower pressures for more traction and comfort while doing so.
Bicycling
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

In-hub motors make this humble Hyundai a monster on ice

In-wheel motors are being refined by Elaphe, promising improved performance and control for future EVs despite setbacks from Lordstown Motors.
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Williams F1 'competing with top 50 teams in sport', says Kenyon

We've been involved with the business for five years now. It's an incredible brand with lots of legacy and great values, and there's a long-term plan here. That was supported by two things last year: Carlos joining us, who obviously saw the opportunity when it came to wanting to win; and finishing fifth. And that just supported our story of going back to the top.
Liverpool FC
Miscellaneous
fromPlanetF1
1 month ago

David Croft relives Stevenage to Times Square as F1 2026 looms

Formula 1 introduces radical 2026 rule changes including smaller cars, reduced downforce, and near 50-50 internal combustion-electric power split, fundamentally transforming the sport after 75 years.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

A station wagon is entering one of the hardest 24-hour races in the world

BMW M Motorsport will race an M3 Touring station wagon in the 24-hour Nürburgring race, entering it in the SPX exhibition class with four drivers including American factory racers.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 years ago

In Thermal, a motorsports community offers life in the fast lane

Thermal Club offers ultra-wealthy buyers a desert motorsports community with private racetracks, homes priced $2.5-$12 million, and exclusive automotive lifestyle amenities.
Cars
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Driving the $375,000 Porsche race car that debuted as a $12 DLC in iRacing

Porsche debuted the new 911 Cup in iRacing before real-world track testing, using the hardcore sim as a digital feeder series to its Porsche Carrera Cup racing program.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Psy-ops built car culture

Advertising transformed automobiles into personal status symbols, driving consumption, shaping land use, infrastructure funding, and urban policy.
#lewis-hamilton
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

America's team: How Cadillac's arrival is already shaking up F1

In the short term, expectations are brutally realistic, but this is still a team intent on making noise from day one. That intent will be made clear when Cadillac unveils the livery of its first F1 car during a Super Bowl commercial Sunday. Such a move is a statement and arrival aimed as much at mainstream America as at a paddock that, for years, questioned whether the brand belonged on the grid at all.
Business
#well-of-death
fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The Indian daredevils who feel at home in the Well of Death | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The Indian daredevils who feel at home in the Well of Death | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The Indian daredevils who feel at home in the Well of Death | Aeon Videos

fromAeon
2 months ago
Philosophy

The Indian daredevils who feel at home in the Well of Death | Aeon Videos

Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A glimpse into tuner culture: Fast and Furious exhibit at the Petersen

The Petersen Automotive Museum exhibits 23 cars from the Fast and Furious franchise, celebrating 25 years since the original film's release, showcasing vehicles that became as iconic as the human stars.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
2 months ago

It's Lights Out & Away We Go: Aston Martin score maximum points with audience-led data strategy

Aston Martin F1 employed audience data and segmentation to enhance fan engagement, monetize partnerships, and optimize fan acquisition through multi-channel personalized experiences.
Austin
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Loaded estate of tech entrepreneur turned racecar driver to be auctioned

Tech entrepreneur Ross Garber's luxury Austin hillside compound featuring custom amenities across 3.5 acres will be auctioned without reserve on May 25.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Logitech Clears Out G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals at Its Cheapest Price, Perfect for PlayStation and PC Gaming - Kotaku

Logitech G29 wheel and pedals kit available at Amazon for $270 (18% off), featuring realistic force feedback, 900° rotation, and pressure-sensitive pedals.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

How "tribology" became a new industrial science

the automation of heavy machinery enabled plants to operate continuously, increasing productivity and revenue. The downside was that any small hiccup was acutely felt, cascading through the production line. At first, it was assumed that inadequate lubrication of factory equipment was causing parts to seize up or break apart. And so, the Lubrication and Wear Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, along with the Iron
Science
Exercise
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hackney siblings shine in the BMX racing scene

Three Hackney siblings are rising BMX racers: Thomas will compete at the World Championships while Katie and Phoebe hold national titles.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How I streamed my off-road Miata race using Starlink and StarStream

StarStream satellite streaming technology enables live video transmission from remote off-road races previously impossible to broadcast, transforming fan engagement and team communication.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mercedes magic and Ferrari's rapid starts: what we learned from F1 testing

Mercedes showed strong reliability and balance in pre-season testing, Ferrari demonstrated exceptional launch performance, and Red Bull displayed efficient energy recovery for straight-line speed.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 months ago

BAF Motorsports Case Study

A full-funnel Facebook/Instagram strategy using interest-based, lookalike, and retargeting audiences can significantly improve ad performance and account growth for niche automotive products.
Cars
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Empathy is complicated in a results-based business like NASCAR

Kyle Larson won the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship over Denny Hamlin after a late-race caution and pit strategy call, leaving Larson emotionally conflicted about his victory given Hamlin's near-miss in his 20th season.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 month ago

First Rides: Continental Unveils Terra Competition Gravel Race Tires

Continental's new Terra Competition gravel tire prioritizes speed on hardpack and light gravel with a road-like tread design, featuring a continuous center section and aerodynamic profile for competitive racing.
Cars
fromEsquire
1 month ago

The Dodge Charger Is Now for Everyone

The eighth-generation Dodge Charger combines muscle-car performance with SUV practicality, featuring a twin-turbo inline-six engine and standard all-wheel drive capability.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Hey, Here's Another Airless Tire... Will This One Catch On?

Aipex is developing a 26x2.1 airless bicycle tire prototype with replaceable tread, puncture-free design, and claims up to 6,000 miles of tread life.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Alpine's Wildest F1 Concept Car Concept Uses a Magnetic Levitation Cockpit to Protect Its Driver - Yanko Design

HakHyeon Lee's Alpine Horizon concept features a magnetically levitating driver pod tethered to a Le Mans prototype-inspired chassis, representing speculative design as Alpine consolidates its real racing programs.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Why "Lighter Is Better" Isn't Always True for Mountain Bikes

Downhill racers add weight to the bottom bracket to improve planted handling; Heavy Metal Spindles add roughly 500g, offered in 139mm and 145mm for $199.
fromWGB
2 months ago

Streetdog BMX Review - Skill, Stubbornness, and a Lot of Concrete

Streetdog BMX isn't trying to revive the glory days of BMX games, nor is it chasing mass appeal. It's a deliberately fiddly, skill-focused take on BMX riding, aimed squarely at players who enjoy mastery more than spectacle. And like real-life riding, that first crash is the key moment - because you're either going to toss the fucking thing in the trash, or grind like a madman and try again.
Video games
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck

Vintage cars, especially pickups and SUVs, are usually made from two parts: a standalone chassis and a body that bolts on top of the chassis. So why not swap the original underpinnings with something more modern, while retaining the classic look of the original bodywork? That's exactly what the United Kingdom's Electric Classic Cars thought of doing, and it might just supercharge the EV conversion world.
Cars
Cars
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?

Formula 1's 2026 season introduces radical changes including 50% battery power, shorter/narrower/lighter cars, adjustable wings, and a boost button replacing DRS.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Regroup In The Desert Next Weekend to Check Out Killer Road & Gravel Bikes in Tempe, AZ

One-day open-house in Tempe showcases rare custom and production bikes, brand reps, test rides, food, music, and exclusive new releases.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost

Pure electric sports cars have failed commercially, but hybrid electrification is revolutionizing high-performance vehicles, with the Corvette ZR1X setting new performance records.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Mix-N-Match: Ripping Between Races With Transition's Dirtbag Factory Racing

Two East Coast racers ride familiar Vermont trails for fun between race weekends, showcasing community-focused Dirtbag Factory Racing and honest, classic regional terrain.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

The Race Track is the Inspiration for this Mondraker Crafty Unlimited Gulf

Limited-edition Mondraker Crafty Unlimited Gulf features original Gulf GT40 blue-and-orange livery and bespoke high-end components honoring Gulf racing heritage.
#formula-one
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Mountain Biking Gets More Monster as World Cup Gets New Main Sponsor

Monster Energy named sponsor of WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series; will appear at all 14 events starting with May's South Korea race.
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

I Test-Drove the Corvette ZR1X Trying to Outrun Ferrari and McLaren

In a more-natural habitat - the serpentine road course of Sonoma Raceway - this 1,250-horsepower hybrid advances its case as the fastest production car in American history, and among the speediest to ever roam this planet's surface.
Cars
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Dear Bike Industry: Please Don't Take Away My High-End Mechanical Drivetrains

Mechanical bicycle shifting remains simple, serviceable, affordable, and often lighter than electronic systems while delivering durable, tactile, and predictable performance.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Aston Martin: Driving Our Car Will Maim You | Defector

The vibration into the chassis is causing a few reliability problems: mirrors falling off, tail lights falling off, all that sort of thing, which we are having to address. Fernando [Alonso] is of the feeling that he can't do more than 25 laps consecutively before he risks permanent nerve damage to his hands.
Cars
Cars
fromEngadget
1 month ago

2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery

Audi's new RS5 plug-in hybrid combines a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with two electric motors, producing 630 horsepower and representing Audi's strategy of offering multiple propulsion options amid uncertain EV market conditions.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Xiaomi Is China's First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car

Xiaomi unveiled the Vision GT, China's first exclusive Gran Turismo 7 concept car, as part of its global automotive expansion strategy targeting younger consumers.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Xiaomi unveils power-laden Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept at MWC 2026 - Yanko Design

This is the first-ever Chinese Gran Turismo performance racer to be materialized, and the air flow obsession goes beyond everything you would imagine. Although one cannot drive it for real anytime soon, you can explore the two-door performance car in Gran Turismo 7, using the company's dedicated simulator with exact racing seats as the concept car.
Cars
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

wind-sculpted hypercar by xiaomi embeds cutouts to let air pass through the teardrop body

Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo hypercar integrates aerodynamic design through wind-sculpted surfaces and air ducts that eliminate the need for traditional wings while achieving both low drag and downforce.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

Ice racing prioritizes low-grip sliding and accessible thrills over high-downforce precision, requiring cold conditions, suitable tires, and a willing car for sideways driving enjoyment.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Bonkers F1 Off-Road Racer Concept Puts Senna's McLaren MP4/4 on Monster Truck Stilts - Yanko Design

A designer reimagined a 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car as a lifted off-road machine with extended suspension travel and increased ground clearance.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Sideways on the ice, in a supercar: Stability control is getting very good

Electronic stability and traction control systems use braking and power reduction to keep cars on the intended path, preventing loss of control on low-grip surfaces.
Cars
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Emptywheel Fabulous Car Blog! Formula One and Car Flicks

Ferrari replaced Sebastian Vettel with Carlos Sainz, centering the team on Charles Leclerc, while McLaren gains Daniel Ricciardo and Mercedes engines for 2021.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

NASCAR eager to move on from turbulent offseason, get back to racing

The best part of every season's start is looking around the sunny Daytona starting grid and seeing every uniform, every pit box and every car sparkling. As Rusty Wallace once said, "Daytona 500 prerace is the happiest place on the planet, and the cleanest. And that lasts about one lap." Because then begins all of those rubs and pit stops and rain delays and fuses lit and fistfights that spend the next nine months dishing out stains of sweat and oil, with a little blood and champagne mixed in for good measure.
Cars
Cars
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

McLaren Charlotte on Building Performance Through Discipline

High-performance automotive retail requires disciplined, systems-based operations, technical staff education, and a long-term, consistency-focused leadership to deliver lasting results.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Donkervoort P24 RS is a counterpunch build for drivers who crave raw speed - Yanko Design

The newly unveiled car is ultra-agile thanks to the weight reduction achieved by shaving off components like the skid-control, torque-vectoring, or automatic brake-assist. It doesn't even have power steering, and gives buyers the option to skip the air conditioning unit for weight reduction, making it the ideal fit for raw purists who want to feel every little change happening in the driving dynamics.
Cars
Cars
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Audi Finally Made It to F1. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Audi aims to win in Formula 1 by 2030 after debuting as Audi Revolut with the R26, targeting a rapid five-season rise to the front.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

Polestar will shift toward sportier, performance-focused electric vehicles, developing improved driving dynamics and dedicated high-performance variants under its BST performance label.
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