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Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2017 North American Car of the Year

January 9, 2017

The Bolt is a game changer and wins yet another Car of Year award DETROIT — Chevrolet Bolt EV is the 2017 North American Car of the Year. The Bolt … Read More

Formula E Hot News

In Las Vegas Agag says he is eyeing China, Australia for Formula E

Autoracing1 January 9, 2017

Todt (L), Agag (C) and Brown (R) have to face the fact that not enough people will pay money to watch silent electric cars race. Race after race fails, requiring … Read More

Formula 1 Formula E Rumors

Returning Massa broke Formula E deal

January 9, 2017

Felipe Massa (GMM) Felipe Massa had to break an agreement to race in Formula E this year, according to the Spanish sports daily Marca. Although the Brazilian had officially retired … Read More

Hot News Weathertech Sports Car Championship

Successful Nissan Onroak DPi Test for Tequila Patron ESM

January 8, 2017

#22 Nissan Onroak DPi DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After taking delivery of two brand new Nissan Onroak DPi race cars within the last two weeks, Tequila Patron ESM has completed … Read More

SportsCars

DragonSpeed Speeds To Top Of Roar Prototype Charts

January 8, 2017

The No. 81 DragonSpeed Oreca turned the fastest lap DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Gibson-powered ORECA 07 proved to be the dominant force of the Prototype Class at the Roar … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport agrees Supplier relationship with Axalta

January 9, 2017

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and Axalta Coating Systems today confirm a multi-year Team Supplier agreement which extends the relationship already in place between the team and one of Axalta's premium refinish … Read More

Formula E Hot News

Video: From The Military to Motorsport – Alex’s Incredible Story

January 9, 2017

Mission Motorsport provide help for veterans who are looking for a new start. We meet Alex, a former Royal Engineer who has been given a new beginning.

Formula 1 Hot News

Latest F1 news in brief – Monday

January 9, 2017

Bottas smiling ear-to-ear every day now Hakkinen confirms Bottas negotiations Rosberg to watch Melbourne from the couch Hulkenberg training hard for 2017 Hulkenberg happy without Mercedes seat Lost money hurt … Read More

Hot News Racing News

Danny Thompson will return to the salt flats in 2017

January 8, 2017

Danny Thompson announces that the Challenger 2 will return to Bonneville in 2017, and explains what went wrong during the car's FIA record run. (Also watch the wild ride he … Read More

Hot News Weathertech Sports Car Championship

Cadillac DPi-V.R Teams Leave Daytona Roar Test Satisfied

January 8, 2017

Cadillac Racing teams Konica Minolta, Mustang Sampling and Whelen Engineering completed three days of steady running at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for this month's Rolex 24 At Daytona. The … Read More

Hot News IMSA

Roar Before the 24 Sunday Notebook

January 8, 2017

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Automotive

New Bentley Continental Supersports

January 8, 2017

Bentley Continental Supersports (See video at bottom) Bentley is today announcing its fastest and most powerful production model to date: the new Bentley Continental Supersports. A top speed of 209 … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Brian France: ‘We want everybody to be a NASCAR fan’

January 8, 2017

NASCAR Chairman & CEO Brian France took the stage Friday at the Consumer Electronics Show to discuss how the sanctioning body is using technology to enhance the fan experience and … Read More

Hot News NASCAR Cup Series

Goodyear won’t be able to do tire test after Texas repave

January 8, 2017

Goodyear stated that it will not be able to conduct a tire test at Texas Motors Speedway following completion of the repave and reconfiguration project the track announced Friday morning. … Read More

Formula 1 Hot News

Wide tires = no talent required in F1

January 8, 2017

The mental midgets of F1 made the tires wider (instead of narrower) and increased downforce (instead of reducing it) which means brake zones will be so short there will be … Read More

Dakar Hot News

PEUGEOT 3008DKRs monopolize provisional top three as crews reach the mid-Dakar rest day

January 8, 2017

Overall leader Stephane Peterhansel Following the cancellation of Stage 6 of the 2017 Dakar Rally, competitors drove in liaison to Saturday's overnight halt in La Paz, Bolivia. The world's highest … Read More

SportsCars

Roar Before The Rolex 24 Saturday Notebook

January 8, 2017

Neel Jani Jani Thriving On The High Banks Of Daytona International Speedway DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Before this week, Swiss driver Neel Jani, pilot of the Gibson-powered No. 13 Rebellion … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Video: Kid Rock Teams up with Chevrolet

January 7, 2017

Kid Rock Teams up with Chevrolet for some design ideas he has.

Hot News IMSA

Video: Chaparral Concept Historic Teaser

January 7, 2017

Boundary-pushing, Chevy-powered race cars changed motorsports design.

Automotive Hot News

Video: GM Noise and Vibration Lab

January 7, 2017

See how GM makes its cars smooth and quiet

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Video: GM Powertrain Performance and Racing Center Tour

January 7, 2017

From the Autoracing1.com Youtube page – GM Powertrain Performance and Racing Center Tour

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Video: Does Motorsports have a future? (Update)

January 7, 2017

UPDATE A reader writes, Count me as one who will stop being a fan of racing if the cars are all-electric and quiet. I miss the days when F1 cars … Read More

Automotive Hot News

Volkswagen I.D. helps VW go autonomous

January 7, 2017

Volkswagen I.D. "We believe there's a real market for automated cars," says VW's head of e-mobility, Christian Senger. "We don't think it's a risk to fun to drive cars; it … Read More

Automotive Hot News

ATI Announces 2017 Autonomous Vehicle Cross-Country Road Tour

January 7, 2017

AV Road Trip Infographic LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Flanked by leaders in transportation policy and technology, officials with The Alliance for Transportation Innovation (ATI21.org) today announced plans … Read More

Dakar Hot News

Video: Could you drive Dakar with no arms and no legs?

January 7, 2017

Philippe Croizon – driving Dakar with no legs and no arms