Sunday, November 30, 2025

HEADLINES

Joint Statement from Ford Motor Company and Novelis

Ford Motor Company and Novelis are providing an update following a fire incident at the Novelis Oswego aluminum plant on Nov. 20. The fire...

Genesis Embarks On A New Decade With Luxury High Performance

Brand announces its direction for the next 10 years by unveiling a new vision centered on “Luxury High Performance” GV60 Magma makes world premiere at...

Jo Shimoda Undergoes Back Surgery

250 SMX Champ injured in training crash Shimoda's spinal column is uninjured, and he has full movement Following a November 25 crash during pre-season training at...

ALL-NEW 2027 KIA TELLURIDE: FIRST-EVER HYBRID

Power meets efficiency: Available turbo-hybrid with 329HP and rated at up to a Kia-estimated 35 mpg1 combined and a total Kia-estimated driving range of 600 miles2. Standard...

Bowers & Wilkins introduce the new Px8 S2 McLaren Edition headphones

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition brings McLaren-inspired styling to the award-winning wireless headphones, featuring an Anthracite Grey finish with signature Papaya accents. Developed...

Polestar launches first bi-directional charging offer to customers

Polestar takes first step in enabling bi-directional charging, launching vehicle-to-home (V2H) offer to Polestar 3 customers in California Innovative technology allows owners to lower total...

Toprank Classic Specialities × STF: R33 GT-R Tuning Project

The car featured in this video is a Nissan Skyline R33 GT R, meticulously upgraded by Toprank Shizuoka Technical Factory (STF) in Japan into...

Manthey Racing Track Specialist with High-Performance Aerodynamics

Optimised aerodynamics with up to 540 kg downforce in track setting Adjustable coilover suspension with adapted spring rates High-performance brake components with improved responsiveness Nürburgring Nordschleife in...

NHTSA Approves More Than $800M for States to Make Roads Safer

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has notified all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and the Bureau of Indian Affairs...

ZENDO ORIGINALS

VEHICLES

The final racing car: from a vision to a legacy

The last production model marks the end of a chapter for Bugatti. A milestone of profound significance for the...

What’s New for 2026 Jeep Gladiator

New for 2026 Enhanced door hinge system makes door removal quicker and easier than ever to enjoy open-air freedom New Willys...

Genesis Embarks On A New Decade With Luxury High Performance

Brand announces its direction for the next 10 years by unveiling a new vision centered on “Luxury High Performance” GV60...

ALL-NEW 2027 KIA TELLURIDE: FIRST-EVER HYBRID

Power meets efficiency: Available turbo-hybrid with 329HP and rated at up to a Kia-estimated 35 mpg1 combined and a total Kia-estimated...

BMW Z4 Final Edition

A very limited edition Z4 M40i marking the end of the two-seat roadster’s production.Exclusive BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic...

Hyundai IONIQ 6 N High-Performance EV Supercharges AutoMobility LA with North American Premiere

IONIQ 6 N is engineered for exceptional cornering precision with advanced suspension geometry and aerodynamic features designed for high-speed...

Toyota Boosts Hybrid Production with $912 Million Investment Creating 252 New U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

More jobs, investments in Toyota’s West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee plants Hybrid-electric Corollas coming to Mississippi Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing presence...

Penske Automotive Group Increases Presence In California And Texas

Acquires Two Toyota and Two Lexus Dealerships, including Longo Toyota, the Largest Toyota Dealership in the U.S. Acquired Dealerships Expected...

Cars.com Survey Reveals AI’s Growing Influence on Car Shopping: 97% of AI Users Say it Will Impact Purchase Decisions and Almost Half Have Already...

Following the successful launch of its AI-powered search experience Carson™, car shopping marketplace Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) today released findings from its...

Hyundai CRATER Concept Makes Global Debut at AutoMobility LA 2025

Futuristic off-road SUV concept exterior designed in California CRATER Concept explores the next evolution of Hyundai’s rugged XRT design with...

AFTERMARKET

Manthey Racing Track Specialist with High-Performance Aerodynamics

Optimised aerodynamics with up to 540 kg downforce in track setting Adjustable coilover suspension with adapted spring rates High-performance brake components...

Air Locking Differentials vs Other Lockers

Air differential lockers, such as those offered by ARB, are one of the most popular locking differentials on the...

Lucas Oil Launches New Hybrid Product Line, Additives Purpose-Built for All Hybrid Engines

Products are designed to address the unique challenges faced by hybrid engines, like frequent stop-start wear and moisture build-up,...

Toyo Tires Introduces the All-New Proxes Sport R, an Extreme Performance Summer Tire

Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. (Toyo Tires®) announces the all-new Proxes® Sport RTM, an extreme performance summer tire designed for passionate...

APR Performance New Chevrolet C8 Z06 Products

APR Performance is thrilled to announce new parts for Chevrolet C8 Z06 and C8 Z06 Convertible are now available...

RTR Vehicles Unleashes The 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5: The Apex Of Performance, Style And Functionality

The 2026 Mustang RTR Spec 5 is RTR’s new halo production vehicle, limited to just 50 units in the...

You’re Probably Buying The Wrong Wheels

Flow Form vs. Fully Forged Wheels: Which is Right for Your Build? Choosing the right aftermarket wheels can feel overwhelming....

Ozzy Tyres Hits 20 Stores by End of 2025, Forecasts 10 More as Franchise Demand Surges

Australia's only tyre franchise offering exclusive in-house products, showroom tech, and hands-on founder leadership.  Australian automotive disruptor Ozzy Tyres has confirmed it will reach 20...

Is the DVLA handing car culture back to UK Car Enthusiasts?

From 26 August, classics, hot rods and rally cars can keep their plates — even after rebuilds or EV swaps. Britain just freed its car culture.

BRABUS Rocket GTC Deep Red

The BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED is tailor-made BRABUS coachbuilding at the highest level. Mirroring the same uncompromising DNA...

PEOPLE

Jo Shimoda Undergoes Back Surgery

250 SMX Champ injured in training crash Shimoda's spinal column is uninjured, and he has full movement Following a November 25...

Toprank Classic Specialities × STF: R33 GT-R Tuning Project

The car featured in this video is a Nissan Skyline R33 GT R, meticulously upgraded by Toprank Shizuoka Technical...

Motorsports PR Veteran Katie Brannan Joins WeatherTech Raceway Laguna SECA

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca today announced the appointment of Katie Brannan as its new Public Relations Manager, bringing more...

Ineos Automotive To Refocus The Organisation On Customers And Growth

INEOS Automotive today confirmed a series of strategic measures to structure its business for long-term success as it continues...

BMW M2 Goes Next Level Drift with Elias Hountondji

The BMW M2 Drift Competition of the Red Bull Driftbrothers drifts through the BMW plant in Munich. Elias Hountondji...

John Force Announces Retirement After Unparalleled NHRA Career

Legendary drag racer John Force, 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday during...

GYMKHANA IS BACK WITH TRAVIS PASTRANA IN THE ULTIMATE SUBARU BRAT

The Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo is a high-flying, active-aero equipped, 9,500-plus RPM screamer built to star in the wildest Gymkhana film...

NEAR CRASH & BANNED: 800hp+ Mustang RTR Spec 5 // Nürburgring

An adrenaline-fueled video has surfaced featuring the high-powered Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5 — pushing beyond 800 horsepower —...

RTR Vehicles and Misha Charoudin of Vulcan Alpha Collaborate on Mustang RTR Spec 5 Time Attack Build

RTR Vehicles has partnered with motorsport driver and Nürburgring personality Misha Charoudin, along with his performance aerodynamics engineering company...

2025 TORA Award Honorees

he energy was unmistakable as industry professionals, builders, and brand leaders gathered for the annual TORA Reception at the...

LIFESTYLE

Bowers & Wilkins introduce the new Px8 S2 McLaren Edition headphones

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition brings McLaren-inspired styling to the award-winning wireless headphones, featuring an Anthracite Grey...

Polestar launches first bi-directional charging offer to customers

Polestar takes first step in enabling bi-directional charging, launching vehicle-to-home (V2H) offer to Polestar 3 customers in California Innovative technology...

VICE SPORTS TEAMS WITH NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION FOR “CHASING SPEED”

Six-Part Drag Racing Docuseries Premieres January 21 on VICE TV To Kick Off the NHRA's Upcoming 75th Season VICE TV,...

Forza Horizon 6: The Horizon Festival Arrives in Japan

The Horizon Festival is heading to its most requested destination yet—Japan. Announced during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show livestream,...

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH: CZINGER BREAKS SPEED RECORDS AND REDEFINES PERFORMANCE

1,000 MILES ACROSS THE GOLDEN STATE. FIVE TRACK RECORDS. FIVE DAYS.A STORY FORGED IN GRIT AND CHRONICLED IN TRIBUTE...

Is the DVLA handing car culture back to UK Car Enthusiasts?

From 26 August, classics, hot rods and rally cars can keep their plates — even after rebuilds or EV swaps. Britain just freed its car culture.

BMW of North America and The Petersen Automotive Museum Celebrate 50 Years of the 3 Series in a New Exhibit

BMW of North America in partnership with the Petersen Automotive Museum announced the opening of “The Ultimate Racing Machine....

Podcast: Land Use Deserves a Public Fight – The Trailhead Show

This week’s Trailhead Live wraps with a firestorm of off-road news: national forest access restored, BLM comment rules dropped,...

Aston Martin announces the launch of N°001 Minami Aoyama, the first luxury home designed by Aston Martin in Japan

The new town house is the first single home private residence designed by the British ultra-luxury performance brand in...

PlayVS Renews Partnership with NASCAR and iRacing for 2025–26 eNASCAR College iRacing Series

PlayVS has renewed its partnership with NASCAR and iRacing to continue supporting the eNASCAR College iRacing Series, a competitive sim...

MOTORSPORT

Cadillac Formula 1 Team names American star Colton Herta as Test Driver

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team announced that nine-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner Colton Herta will serve as a...

Ogier Crowned Nine-Time WRC Champion As Neuville Wins Saudi Arabia Finale

Frenchman equals Sébastien Loeb’s all-time record as co-driver Landais secures first world title. Sébastien Ogier clinched a ninth FIA World...

Defender Dakar D7X-R Revealed In All-New Competition Livery Ahead Of January 2026 Dakar Rally Debut

Defender Rally unveil the Defender Dakar D7X‑R in all‑new competition livery Defender Dakar D7X‑R will make its competitive debut at...

Manthey to debut two Porsche 911 GT3 R in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship endurance races in 2026

Manthey to enter a Porsche 911 GT3 R in both the GTD PRO and GTD class of the 2026...

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing adds more proven young talent to WRC line-up for 2026

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team will welcome more exciting young rally talent to its driver line-up for 2026,...

Ferrari crowned world champions: Manufacterers’ and Drivers’ titles clinched in FIA WEC 2025

Thanks to the extraordinary result at the 8 Hours of Bahrain, the last race of the season, Ferrari has...

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car Set to Debut New Look for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season

Chevrolet will hit the track for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season sporting an updated design of its Camaro...

Audi unveils design for Formula 1

Audi R26 Concept previews the brand’s Formula 1 identity Uncompromising clarity on and off the racetrack CEO Gernot Döllner: “Entering Formula...

Ford’s Secret Red Bull Deal vs Cadillac’s $450M Gamble – The F1 Invasion Explained!

The F1 paddock is buzzing like never before. Two American automotive powerhouses—Ford and Cadillac—are gearing up for a full-scale...

Kaulig Racing Named Anchor Team for Ram’s Return to NASCAR

Ram officially confirmed today that Kaulig Racing will become the anchor factory team for the truck maker’s highly anticipated...

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TEAMS

DRIVERS

SERIES

EVENTS

GRIDLIFE Returns to Watkins Glen in Elevated, Coast-to-Coast 2026 Festival Season

Six Premier Events Announced for 2026, Highlighting Growth, Momentum, and a Full-Scale Return to Watkins Glen International Chicago, IL -...

Los Angeles Auto Show Brings Car Culture To Life In The Underground

 Los Angeles Auto Show brings the city's signature car culture to life for ten days in The Underground, a large-scale,...

Honda Racing Corporation New Prototype Performance Parts, Concept Cars and Race-Bred Machines at SEMA Show

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the North American racing arm for both Honda and Acura, will showcased new...

Nissan reveals adrenaline-pumping, extraordinarily capable concepts for 2025 SEMA show

Rugged off-roaders and high-performance pavement concepts explore how owners personalize their vehicles Nissan returns to the SEMA show with four exhilarating concepts...

Toyota Powers Possibility at SEMA 2025

Gas. Hybrid. Electric. Hydrogen. Toyota Showcases a Multi-Pathway Future of Mobility and Adventure. Toyota arrives at the 2025 Specialty Equipment...

Next Stop: Trail Hero – Join TORA in Hurricane, Utah!

The off-road community is rolling into Hurricane, Utah, and TORA is ready to kick things off with an evening...

Torpedo-bodied Hispano-Suiza Named Best of Show at 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

A unique aero-inspired Hispano-Suiza was awarded the top prize at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This year, 229 cars—including...

Hyundai Motor Brings Retro Arcade Fun With INSTEROID Concept Car to gamescom 2025

Hyundai Motor makes gamescom debut with INSTEROID Retro Arcade game, blending vintage gaming with automotive innovation Interactive booth in gamescom's Retro & Family...

SEMA TORA Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) is hosting a networking event at Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Club Invasion...

GRIDLIFE Circuit Legends Weekend Brings Racing, Drifting and Car Culture Back to Lime Rock Park for Fourth Season

From roaring engines and shredding tires to off-key campground karaoke, Lime Rock Park will come alive to the sounds...

BUSINESS

NHTSA Approves More Than $800M for States to Make Roads Safer

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has notified all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories and...

Cox Automotive Forecast: November U.S. New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Decline 8% Year Over Year as Higher Prices and Slowing EV Sales Hit Market

November's new-vehicle sales pace is expected to finish near 15.7 million, down from last year's 16.5 million level and...

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Multiple New Campus Locations to Address America’s Shortage of Skilled Workers

Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a national leader in workforce education programs, is accelerating its multi-year North Star strategy to address America's...

TORA Member Spotlight: Radflo Suspension Technology Drives Off-Road Innovation

The SEMA Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) named Radflo Suspension Technology as the council's newest member spotlight company. Get to know their story...

The Fed Cuts Again, But Auto Loan Rates Still Move Higher 

As expected, the Fed cut rate policy for a second time in 2025 at the conclusion of its seventh...

Scout Motors Selects Charlotte, North Carolina, as Corporate Headquarters Location

Strategic investment will bring over 1,200 high-quality jobs to the region and reinforce the Southeast as a rising automotive...

Ghost Jobs Are Spiking Across the Performance Aftermarket and Motorsports Industry, Leaving Builders, Tuners, and Creatives Stuck in Neutral

In 2025, the performance aftermarket and motorsports world is dealing with a hiring problem few saw coming: ghost jobs....

A $21 Million Icon: 1994 McLaren F1 Joins RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi Auction

Get ready— something truly special is crossing the auction block soon. RM Sotheby’s has consigned a 1994 McLaren F1...

Hagerty Announces Pricing of its Upsized Secondary Offering of Class A Common Stock

Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) ("Hagerty"), an automotive enthusiast brand and leading specialty vehicle insurance provider, announced the pricing of its...

Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher, as Higher Costs Hit Automakers, 2026 Model Year Product Arrives

New-vehicle prices in July remained largely unchanged from June, with only a slight decline month over month as incentive...