Jaguar Land Rover will enter the Defender brand into the 2026 Dakar Rally series. The British marque will operate under a works team into the off-road endurance race, using Defender’s “extreme durability and capability in the most demanding motorsport competition on earth”. Further details on its entry in the “Everest of motorsport” will be revealed… Continue reading Defender to enter Dakar Rally in 2026
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Work has started on next Celica, says Toyota
Toyota’s vice president has confirmed the Japanese brand is readying the next Celica, 18 years after production of the sports car ended. Discussion on reviving the model name has been rife for years and Autocar was told last year that a reborn Celica was being considered as part of a new-era of electric Toyota sports cars… Continue reading Work has started on next Celica, says Toyota
Oilstainlab Creates the First Gas-or-Electric Car
Some performance-car buyers can’t imagine a world without internal-combustion engines. Others want to rush headlong into the EV revolution. Car designers and twin brothers Nikita and Iliya Bridan have a uniquely ambitious approach: Why not have both? Their Oilstainlab HF-11 seems aimed at wealthy buyers who can’t decide between, say, a gas-swilling Ferrari Daytona SP3… Continue reading Oilstainlab Creates the First Gas-or-Electric Car
@niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, PART II.003644
Editor’s Note: This week, we bring you Part II of the Autoextremist Stupid Meter in Peter’s Rant, because, well, stupid in this business shows no signs of subsiding anytime soon. In “On The Table,” we have the latest brand image reboot from Jaguar, which is too embarrassing and pathetic for words. Then, we preview the 2025 Tiguan, VW’s best-selling nameplate. We also… Continue reading @niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, PART II.003644
Rupee poised for some relief on softer dollar, portfolio flows
Expectations of some inflows, a broadly weaker dollar and the RBI’s stiff defence are supportive of the rupee, but merchant dollar demand could keep gains shallow, a trader at a state-run bank said. The Indian rupee may log mild gains on Monday helped by a pullback in the U.S. dollar and portfolio inflows on account… Continue reading Rupee poised for some relief on softer dollar, portfolio flows
Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe seal FIA WRC titles in thrilling finale
Hyundai Motorsport is celebrating its first FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) drivers’ and co-drivers’ titles with Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe emerging victorious* The Belgians were crowned champions at Rally Japan, clinching the title on the first stage of Sunday morning The milestone achievement for Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team realises the goal set out… Continue reading Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe seal FIA WRC titles in thrilling finale
2024 Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally gets bigger and better
It was undoubtedly the finest collection of classic and vintage Mercedes-Benz cars ever seen in India. What made it even better for those present at the start or waiting along the route was that spectators could see, hear, and smell these cars as they drove by. The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally… Continue reading 2024 Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally gets bigger and better
German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008218
In what could be the decisive Formula 1 race of the season, world championship leader Max Verstappen will start ahead of his pursuer Lando Norris. The Red Bull driver didn’t come close to George Russell as the fastest driver in qualifying in Las Vegas, but he was faster than Norris and starts the race from… Continue reading German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008218
German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008217
In what could be the decisive Formula 1 race of the season, world championship leader Max Verstappen will start ahead of his pursuer Lando Norris. The Red Bull driver didn’t come close to George Russell as the fastest driver in qualifying in Las Vegas, but he was faster than Norris and starts the race from… Continue reading German FAZ: 50G crash in Las Vegas, Russell races to pole008217
Gary Nader Art Centre Hosts Miss Universe 2024 for the Presentation of the Keys to the City of Miami by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
Miss Universe 2024 receives the Keys to the City of Miami at Gary Nader Art Centre, celebrating empowerment and culture Post this Miami was the first city Miss Universe officially visited, underscoring its significance as a global hub for culture, art, and female empowerment. The event was attended by local and international press, Miami-Dade commissioners,… Continue reading Gary Nader Art Centre Hosts Miss Universe 2024 for the Presentation of the Keys to the City of Miami by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava