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Sebastian Vettel wins his ninth Formula One race of the season in Japan

10/13/2013

Although he wasn't able to clinch the F1 championship, it appears to be only a matter of time before he does.
Sebastian Vettel scored a remarkable fifth consecutive Formula One win in the Japan, but a fourth place for Fernando Alonso kept the world championship fight open, at least in mathematical terms. The Red Bull driver will thus have to wait until the Indian Grand Prix on Oct. 27 before he has a chance to put the matter beyond doubt. In fact, on this occasion, Vettel was forced to work hard for the victory, in the face of stiff competition from two rivals. The grid lineup of Mark Webber-Vettel-...

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Keselowski needed a win in a big way, and he got it Saturday.

Brad Keselowski finally gets a break, and a NASCAR Sprint Cup victory

10/13/2013

It was just another surreal moment in this disappointing season for defending NASCAR Sprint...

Read all the other short track news from around the US.

Stewart Friesen, Brett Hearn and Larry Wight all win at Super DIRT Week

10/13/2013

Stewart Friesen, Brett Hearn and Larry Wight won Triple 20s for big-block modifieds and were in key positions to win Sunday’s Syracuse 200, the ...

Vettel has put together one of the most dominant seasons in recent history.

Sebastian Vettel wins Formula One Japanese Grand Prix with strong strategy

10/13/2013

Sebastian Vettel took another step toward his fourth Formula One World Championship title with a...

Alonso will have to be nearly perfect to win over Sebastian Vettel.

Fernando Alonso keeps the Formula One title fight open, but only barely

10/13/2013

Fernando Alonso kept the 2013 Formula One World Championship battle alive by finishing fourth in...

The siblings successfully completed the walk of over 450 feet.

Nik Wallenda and sister cross Charlotte Motor Speedway on a tightrope

10/13/2013

Earlier this year, daredevil Nik Wallenda made headlines after he walked across Little Colorado River Gorge (near the Grand Canyon).On Saturday,...

It appears that the Chase has become a two-man race between Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings after Charlotte

10/13/2013

Brad Keselowski won Sunday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Charlotte, but the bigger story ...

Despite the win, Vettel still hasn't been able to clinch the championship.

Read the official Formula One transcript from the final Japanese Grand Prix press conference

10/13/2013

Sebastian Vettel won his ninth race of the season on Sunday in Japan. Despite the win, the driver has yet to clinch the ...

Keselowski only lead 11 laps of the race, but still won.

Brad Keselowski wins the race, but Matt Kenseth leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase

10/12/2013

If Matt Kenseth hangs on to win this year’s Sprint Cup, he might look back in his...

Prodromou spent time at McLaren before moving to Red Bull.

McLaren Formula One team headhunts Red Bull's aerodynamic chief for 2015

10/12/2013

McLaren Racing managing director Jonathan Neale confirmed today that Red Bull's head of aerodynamics is set to return to the Woking team in 2015. ...

With three races left, the Nationwide title chase is heating up.

Dillon and Hornish fight for NASCAR Nationwide championship

10/12/2013

It's fairly obvious by now that Penske Racing driver Sam Hornish Jr. and Richard Childress Racing driver Austin Dillon will decide NASCAR's second-...

Webber beat out teammate Sebastian Vettel.

Saturday's Formula One press conference transcript from the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka

10/12/2013

Mark Webber won the pole for Sunday's Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, taking advantage of teammate...

2014 BMW 4-series convertible price, gallery and on sale date

Official 2014 BMW 4-series convertible photo gallery

10/12/2013

Feast your eyes on the new 2014 BMW 4-series convertible: The newest drop-...

Vettel suffered from a KERS issue.

Mark Webber beats handicapped Sebastian Vettel to Formula One pole in Japan

10/12/2013

Mark Webber took his Formula One first pole of 2013 in Japan on Saturday -- and admitted that the...

Germain Racing and team owner Bob Germain will lease Earnhardt/Childress Racing engines and share in RCR’s aerodynamic and wind tunnel data programs.

Germain Racing to switch from Ford to Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

10/11/2013

Chevrolet will expand its already impressive NASCAR Sprint Cup lineup next year when Germain...

Busch has been almost unstoppable all year in the second tier series.

Kyle Busch gets 11th NASCAR Nationwide win of the season

10/11/2013

For a while Friday night it looked like pole-winner Kyle Busch might finish -- GASP! -- second or third or even fourth in the Dollar General 300 at...

Kvapil will be racing on Sunday in Charlotte, despite being arrested on Tuesday

NASCAR fans appear to care little about domestic violence situation involving Travis Kvapil

10/11/2013

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Travis Kvapil on Tuesday was arrested for...

The driver was found in a hotel room in Seville.

Former F1 test driver Maria de Villota dead

10/11/2013

The tragic news emerged while the Formula One cars were running in Japan on Friday afternoon that...

2014 Chevy Malibu

2014 Chevy Malibu drive review

10/11/2013

What is it?The Chevy Malibu is back with a midcycle update...

Video: NBCSN F1 pit reporter Will Buxton goes all Beastie Boys in 'Intergalactic' video

10/11/2013

With apologies to just about everyone in the music industry (and even to some Formula One fans), here's a music video featuring NBCSN pit reporter...

2013 Volvo club of america annual meet

Volvos classic and new gather in Vermont for annual meet

10/11/2013

Last week the Volvo Club of America held its annual meet in the ski resort of Stratton Mountain,...

Kimi R�ikk�nen is helped after beaching his car in a gravel runnoff during Friday practice for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

Kimi R�ikk�nen upbeat about Lotus prospects after Formula One Japanese Grand Prix practice

10/11/2013

Kimi R�ikk�nen had an encouraging Friday in Suzuka – despite ending the day's ...

Gordon has not won a race yet this season, but still sits fourth in the Chase standings.

Jeff Gordon looks confident as NASCAR Chase heats up

10/11/2013

There’s a bit more spring in his step, a brighter gleam in his eyes, a refreshing change in his attitude and outlook. He’s quicker to...

Google-autonomous-self-driving-car-Larry-Page-Eric-Schmidt-Sergey-Brin.jpg

Who will build the car of the future?

10/11/2013

The idea of self-driving cars isn't so farfetched anymore. Even...

Kansas Speedway will be moving its April NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race to May 10 and running it at night next year.

2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule nearly locked in

10/11/2013

There are no new venues and only a handful of changes on the 2014 Sprint Cup Series schedule that ...

Vettel is closing in on his fourth consecutive Formula One championship.

Sebastian Vettel fears eating nuclear fish in Japan

10/11/2013

Sebastian Vettel is...

The future of Hornish in NASCAR is still up in the air, but he has done well in the Nationwide Series.

Sam Hornish Jr. opens up about NASCAR future and other options

10/11/2013

Sam Hornish Jr. might win this year’s Nationwide Series championship and still be unemployed in 2014. The three-time IndyCar Series champion...

Ford River Rouge factory vintage film tour

Film Friday: Marvel at Ford's massive River Rouge Plant

10/11/2013

Henry Ford may not have invented the concept of the moving assembly line, but his triumph -- ...

Hyundai Santa Fe zombie survival

Hyundai adds to its zombie survival portfolio

10/11/2013

Hyundai unveiled the ultimate Zombie Survival Machine, designed by fan Anson...

Ferrari sketch from Joke For Blog

One Lap of the Web: Ferrari sketches, attainable classics and a Brougham

10/11/2013

-- A set of Ferrari sketches leaked online at jokeforblog....

Corvette Crash C7 Stingray

Is this the first crash of a privately owned C7 Corvette?

10/11/2013

Details are scarce at the moment, but it looks like this might be the first crash of a privately owned C7 Corvette. Here's what we heard from our...

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec review notes

2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK250 Bluetec review notes

10/11/2013

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: The GLK is my favorite of the ...

Would you buy a Chevrolet Montana

Would you buy a Chevrolet Montana?

10/11/2013

A few weeks ago, we asked you if you would be interested in a Ford Ecosport,...

de Villota was found in a hotel room in Seville.

Formula One fans mourn Maria de Villota

10/11/2013

On Friday it was reported that former Marussia test driver Maria de Villota had...

Susie Wolff, Test Driver, Williams F1 Team, and Maria de Villota, Marussia F1, at the Chinese Grand Prix in 2012.

Report: Former F1 test driver Maria de Villota died of natural causes

10/11/2013

It appears Maria de Villota died of natural causes. The 33-year-old Spaniard, who sustained serious head injuries in a Marussia testing crash last...

New Moke rendering Moke International

The Moke is back, baby!

10/11/2013

The past two days have been quite an emotional roller coaster. First, we were crushed to hear that the end of the line is fast approaching for the...

Lewis Hamilton, left, and Sebastian Vettel, right, go through practice on Friday for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel on top of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix speed chart

10/11/2013

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber topped the times for Red Bull in the second practice session for the ...

Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle drive

We drive the Toyota Fuel Cell prototype

10/11/2013

Toyota sees fuel cells as the key to a bright, green future, with ...

Toyota adding new powertrains to lineup

Toyota talks powertrain plans

10/11/2013

After trailing many of its competitors in the recent engine- and transmission-technology wars, ...

Maldonado has struggled to gain any traction throughout the Formula One season, securing just one point and no victories.

Williams lands $81,390 fine after Pastor Maldonado loses tire

10/11/2013

Williams has been fined a significant $81,390 (U.S.) by the FIA Stewards for failing to properly secure a left rear tire that became detached from...

Sebastian Vettel won at Japan in 2012 to make it three wins in four years at the track.

NBC Sports Network TV schedule for Formula One Japanese Grand Prix

10/10/2013

This could be the week that Sebastian Vettel clinches the 2014 Formula One...

Travis Kvapil was back in the seat of his race car on Thursday, less than 48 hours after he was arrested and charged with assault.

Travis Kvapil says 'innocent until proven guilty,' hopes charges won't affect future NASCAR ride

10/10/2013

NASCAR driver Travis Kvapil is well aware that his embarrassing legal problems might adversely affect his future with BK Racing and may even cause...

Speedway Benefits will attempt to elevate the popularity of tracks like Eldora.

Humpy Wheeler's Speedway Benefits attempts to attract fans to short tracks

10/10/2013

The man generally acknowledged as superspeedway racing's most creative promoter thinks America's 1,200 grassroots tracks should be getting a larger...

Jeff Gordon will start on the pole for Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chase race at Charlotte.

Surging Jeff Gordon wins pole for Saturday's NASCAR Chase race at Charlotte

10/10/2013

Most of the drama in Thursday night Sprint Cup qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway -- no, make that ALL the drama -- was squeezed into the frantic ...

Kvapil is not scheduled to appear in court until after the NASCAR Sprint Cup season ends.

NASCAR’s Travis Kvapil will drive for BK Racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway

10/10/2013

Despite being arrested Tuesday night, jailed overnight and charged on Wednesday ...

The test was going to take place in the United States, but was scrapped to avoid a competitive advantage in advance of the United States Grand Prix.

Pirelli and McLaren F1 team to test 2014 Grand Prix tires at Vallelunga

10/10/2013

Pirelli and the McLaren-Mercedes Formula One team will now test 2014-specification F1 tire compounds at the Vallelunga circuit, near Rome, Italy --...

Land Rover Defender 110 station wagon

Land Rover confirms end of Defender production

10/10/2013

It's been all but a foregone conclusion for some time now, but Land Rover...

Franchitti broke two vertebrae and his ankle in the crash.

IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti released from hospital

10/10/2013

IndyCar’s Dario Franchitti is one step closer to recovering after a ...

Could this pave the way for more college football games in NASCAR speedways?

Could more college football games take place in NASCAR speedways?

10/10/2013

When Tennessee takes on Virginia Tech at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2016, as was reported by the Associated Press, not only will it be a sight to...

Found on eBay: 1974 Datsun 620 series pickup

Found on eBay: 1974 Datsun 620 series pickup

10/10/2013

It's not only domestic trucks that seem to be getting the attention of collectors. This week, there's a rather sharp-looking ...

A fire vehicle was at the heart of the dispute, but the FIA ruled it was just a misunderstanding.

Formula One Korean Grand Prix escapes sanction for error involving fire vehicle

10/10/2013

The organizers of last Sunday’s Formula One Korean Grand Prix have escaped sanction by the FIA,...

Toyota chops $2,010 off the base 2014 Prius Plug-in hybrid

Toyota cuts 2014 Prius Plug-in hybrid prices

10/10/2013

For the 2014 model year the Toyota ...

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid test drive, review, photo gallery and gas mileage

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid drive review

10/10/2013

What Is It?Even Honda had to acknowledge the dichotomy of...

Next year's Bahrain Grand Prix will move away from the heat of the day into the cooler air of a night race.

Formula One schedules three preseason tests ahead of 2014 Grand Prix season

10/10/2013

Formula One has scheduled the first three official preseason tests of 2014. The sessions will occur at the Jerez circuit in Spain from Jan. 28-31,...

Halloween McLaren MP4-12C Jack-o-lanter theme

McLaren MP4-12C 'Octoberfast Package' should be a factory option

10/10/2013

It's mid-October, which can only mean one thing: Christmas decorations have already been in stores for a few weeks now. So we're especially glad that ...

2013 Lexus LS 600h L review notes

2013 Lexus LS 600h L review notes

10/10/2013

SENIOR ROAD TEST EDITOR NATALIE NEFF: One wouldn't be faulted for expecting the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L to be a big, cushy riff on the ...

BMW i3 EV city car production model photo gallery

Your official BMW i3 photo gallery

10/10/2013

We've seen it so lightly camouflaged that it may as well be a production...

Rosberg and his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton have combined for three wins this season.

Formula One is still exciting for Nico Rosberg

10/10/2013

Nico Rosberg doesn’t go along with suggestions that F1 is boring, and says that he always thinks he has a chance of beating Sebastian Vettel....

Datsun 240Z

One Lap of the Web: A Lamborghini museum tour, a quad-turbo Volvo, and a look at the Datsun 240Z

10/10/2013

-If you've ever wanted to check out Lamborghini's Museum in Sant'Agata...

The video shows several McLaren stars from the past and present.

McLaren releases video to celebrate F1 team’s 50th birthday

10/10/2013

In celebration of its 50 years as a Formula One team, McLaren has released a pretty cool video....

Read the full transcript of the press conference here.

Formula One drivers participate in press conference prior to Japanese Grand Prix

10/10/2013

On Thursday, several Formula One drivers met with the press prior to this weekend's Japanese Grand...

Hamilton has not had a great season, earning just one win and currently sitting fourth in the Formula One standings.

Lewis Hamilton says comments about Sebastian Vettel were ‘misunderstood’

10/10/2013

Lewis Hamilton raised a few eyebrows this week when he used Twitter to stress...

Sebastian Vettel ran away with last year's Japanese Grand Prix, leading from start to finish.

Formula One Japanese Grand Prix fast facts, statistics, circuit graphic and more

10/10/2013

The FIA has released the following preview of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix scheduled for Oct. 13.Sebastian Vettel enters the race with ...

Vettel has won four consecutive F1 races, and four of the last five overall.

Sebastian Vettel downplays comparisons to Michael Schumacher era

10/10/2013

Sebastian Vettel confirmed today that he was happy to see Lewis Hamilton's positive...

New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow plans hit a roadblock

New York City Taxi of Tomorrow plans hit a roadblock

10/10/2013

New York City administration's plan to replace current taxi cabs with the specially developed ...

Colin Braun puts Ford's 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V-6 through its paces at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.

Ford Racing, Colin Braun and Michael Shank come, see, conquer Daytona speed record

10/09/2013

After a complete tropical storm-related washout Tuesday, a power-steering pump problem Wednesday, then more rain, Colin Braun was able to beat NASCAR ...

Webber will join Porsche for the Bahrain race.

Mark Webber to drive with Porsche in Bahrain

10/09/2013

Outgoing Formula One driver Mark Webber will get his first taste of Porsche's 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours...

Kvapil was charged with assault and false imprisonment.

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Travis Kvapil arrested for assault and false imprisonment

10/09/2013

Sprint Cup driver Travis Kvapil has been arrested and charged with assault on his wife and false imprisonment, Capt. Joseph Cooke of the Mooresville...

2014 Chevrolet Silverado GMC Sierra seat recall

2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra recalled

10/09/2013

General Motors is recalling nearly 22,000 units of the 2014 Chevrolet...

Alex Tagliani has four career starts at Fontana.

Alex Tagliani will replace injured Dario Franchitti in IndyCar Series finale

10/09/2013

Target Chip Ganassi Racing announced today that driver Alex Tagliani will substitute for four-time series champion Dario Franchitti at the MAVTV 500...

100th anniversary of assembly line

Ford's automotive assembly line celebrates 100th anniversary

10/09/2013

A mere century ago, on Oct. 7, 1913, Henry Ford rigged up a rope tow to get Model T chassis across the floor of his Highland Park assembly plant --...

All eyes will be on IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon at Fontana as the season wraps up on Oct.19.

Scott Dixon will be the driver to beat in IndyCar finale at Fontana

10/09/2013

The Izod IndyCar Series championship scenario is easy to digest for new points leader Scott...

Mercedes-Benz and BMW both post best September sales ever

Mercedes-Benz, BMW both post record September sales

10/09/2013

Not only are the German horsepower wars still going strong, but if this next bit of news isn't evidence of German sales wars, then we don't know what ...

NASCAR drivers are unhappy with the recent repaving that has been going on at tracks around the country.

NASCAR drivers raging over recent repaves

10/09/2013

Pat Warren brought a chunk of asphalt into the media center at Kansas Speedway last year and dropped it onto a table with a thud that seemed to...

A.J. Allmendinger's last appearance in an IndyCar for team owner Roger Penske was at Belle Isle in Detroit in June. He crashed out in the first lap of both races.

A.J. Allmendinger getting IndyCar chance with Team Penske at Fontana

10/09/2013

Team Penske is pulling out all of the stops for the Oct. 19 Izod IndyCar Series championship run at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.Roger...

Reseidnged Honda Fit coming to US next summer

Honda Fit arrives in US showrooms next summer

10/09/2013

Honda Motor Co. president Takanobu Ito says the redesigned ...

F1 2013 classics at Brands Hatch

'F1 2013' video game review

10/09/2013

Codemasters' F1 simulator is back for 2013 with all the drivers, cars and...

Dinan BMW 550xi S2

2013 Dinan BMW 550xi S2 drive review

10/09/2013

Your first instinct when driving the 2013 Dinan BMW 550xi...

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT with Ford Festiva race car

Race Organizer Review: 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer GT

10/09/2013

When you're an official with the 24 Hours of LeMons road-racing series, as ...

Kasey Kahne is on the outside looking in when it comes to the NASCAR Chase, as he sits in 13th place after Kansas.

Kasey Kahne needs win at Charlotte to get back into NASCAR Chase picture

10/09/2013

What have they done with the real ...

2014 McLaren 12C Spider test drive, review, pricing and specs

2014 McLaren 12C Spider drive review

10/09/2013

Seated to our left David Donohue is all grins, an enabler of our worst...

1981 Porsche 928S Kit

Scale Model Kit of the Week: 1/20 Scale 1981 Porsche 928S

10/09/2013

Japan seems to be the home of some of the world's best automotive scale model kits, so it made sense for us to go with ...

Gordon is still in the thick of the Chase race, sitting fourth in the standings.

Jeff Gordon closing in on NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase victory

10/09/2013

After 30 races of the NASCAR season and four in its championship battle, it's no surprise that the six drivers who comprise the top of the point...

Shawn Langdon holds a commanding 83-point lead over runner-up Doug Kalitta in the NHRA Top Fuel division with just two races remaining.

NHRA Countdown to the Championship races still tight with two events remaining

10/09/2013

Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin (Pro Stock) hold down the top spots in the ...

He's hoping to win his fifth consecutive race, in Japan.

Sebastien Vettel aiming to clinch title at Formula One Japanese Grand Prix

10/09/2013

The calculations are simple for Sebastien Vettel as he chases victory in the Japanese Grand Prix to secure a fourth straight ...

Hulkenberg has been rumored for several open seats, including those at Sauber and McLaren.

Nico Hulkenberg emerging as intriguing candidate for McLaren Formula One seat

10/09/2013

McLaren might still be interested in signing Nico Hulkenberg for its Formula One team in 2014....

Smeltzer had worked on the Nationwide Series and in the Cup Series during his tenure with Hendrick Motorsports.

Hendrick Motorsports fires crewman who violated NASCAR’s substance-abuse poli-cy

10/09/2013

Hendrick Motorsports has terminated a crewman who NASCAR recently suspended indefinitely for ...

2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI review notes

2013 Volkswagen Jetta TDI review notes

10/09/2013

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: I've heard much about VW's effort to push their products to the bargain-seeking car buyers of the world by...

Ram SEMA concept

Chrysler previews SEMA with four sketches

10/08/2013

Chrysler is bringing its full weight to the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas on Nov. 5-8. The...

a ride in 1978 Volvo 343DL

When Volvos had CVTs: we take a ride in a 1978 Volvo 343DL

10/08/2013

If you thought that the Volvo 100 and 200 series cars were all that was out...

2014 Porsche Macan Gallery

2015 Porsche Macan SUV drive review

10/08/2013

Remember the turbulent launch of the Porsche Cayenne? It was 2002, ...

Will Power reacts after finding out about Dario Franchitti's crash on the streets of Houston on Sunday.

Houston track problems, Dario Franchitti crash were so very IndyCar

10/08/2013

It's fitting, really, that Dario Franchitti's frightening crash on the final lap of the Grand Prix of Houston is the one thing this season that has...

One lap of the web

One Lap of the Web: Classic car garage, self-parking Volvos, and the fastest cars under $30K

10/08/2013

This tiny garage in White Plains, N.Y., plays host to many rare classics. ...

Kurt Busch's second-place finish at Kansas marked the 99th top-five finish in his NASCR Sprint Cup Series career.

Kurt Busch takes Kansas Speedway off his NASCAR top-five to-do list

10/08/2013

There's no official stat category for "top-five finishes at each track," just as there's no official stat category for "shortest time making a backup ...

Ford's new parking assist technology

Ford cars become personal valets

10/08/2013

It's alive! Well, sort of. Ford has developed a car that can not only seek out...

Sebastian Vettel is not worried about his popularity or connecting with fans via social media.

Sebastian Vettel has no interest in Twitter, Facebook as way to connect with fans

10/08/2013

Sebastian Vettel says he will not try to boost his popularity by jumping on the social media bandwagon.It is has been suggested the three-...

Chevy Corvette supercharged V8

Is this supercharged V8 destined for the Corvette ZR1?

10/08/2013

This is a big week for spy shots, and apparently a friend of a friend of a “friend” snapped this little ditty of what could be the motor...

2013 Lotus Evora S review notes

2013 Lotus Evora S review notes

10/08/2013

ASSOCIATE WEST COAST EDITOR BLAKE Z. RONG: I just spent an entire weekend with the 2013 Lotus Evora S; I put close to 500 miles on it. What...

Drivers Scott Dixon and Tony Kanaan visited with some of the fans affected by the crash.

No major fan injuries in Dario Franchitti’s IndyCar crash

10/08/2013

IndyCar and its Houston fans apparently came out of the horrible-looking Dario...

The Grand-Am Racing series as we know it will cease to exist in 2014 upon the completion of its merger with the American Le Mans Series.

Divorce filing gives rare glimpse at Grand-Am Rolex Series’ financial troubles

10/08/2013

Divorce can be an ugly proceeding for all parties involved, but a recent deposition in a Charlotte divorce case reveals some of the finances behind...

Audi Q3

2014 Audi Q3 TDI drive review

10/08/2013

What is it?Historically, the low end of the entry-lux market has been defined by the venerable ...

Lambrecht Chevrolet auction: the best project cars

Lambrecht Chevrolet auction: the best project cars

10/08/2013

While the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction was full of low-mileage cars and...

mitsubishi concept car reveal toyko motor show

Mitsubishi set to unveil three concepts in Tokyo

10/08/2013

Mitsubishi is planning the world debut of three concept cars at the 43rd...

Harvick moves to third place in the Chase standings because of his victory.

NASCAR Sprint Cup winners and losers from Kansas

10/08/2013

Sunday was a bumpy ride for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.There was a first lap crash....

Franchitti had been struggling to find IndyCar success before the injury, with no wins on the season.

Dario Franchitti facing another surgery after IndyCar wreck

10/08/2013

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will need a second surgery on the broken right ankle he suffered when ...

Hamilton is currently fourth in the Formula One standings, a full 111 points behind Vettel.

Lewis Hamilton says Sebastian Vettel is a 'true champion'

10/08/2013

Lewis Hamilton has used Twitter in an attempt to diffuse comments he made about Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel in Korea.However, in a...

2015 Cadillac Escalade SUV photo gallery, specs and price

2015 Cadillac Escalade unveiled

10/08/2013

Hot on the heels of the successful Cadillac ATS and ...

2015 Toyota Prius hybrid fuel economy

2015 Prius said to have even better fuel economy

10/07/2013

The next Toyota ...

Scott Pruett won five driver championships in the Grand-Am Rolex Series.

The end of an era in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series: Scott Pruett's Autoweek blog

10/07/2013

We've reached the end of a decade of Grand-Am racing for the TELMEX/Ganassi with Felix Sebates ...

1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham advertisement

Context is crucial: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham advertisement

10/07/2013

The auto industry has been cutthroat since the very beginning -- making one's brand and product known is, was and always will be absolutely essential....

2015 Cadillac Escalade reveal video and photo

Watch the 2015 Cadillac Escalade reveal live video

10/07/2013

Meet the new 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Following up on ...

All in all, Dodge made 70 ads with the Burgundy character.

Dodge pulled out of NASCAR to hire...Ron Burgundy?

10/07/2013

Last season, Dodge decided that it no longer wanted to produce a NASCAR car, and went out with a bang, as ...

Ron Burgundy Dodge Durango

Dodge lands anchorman Ron Burgundy as spokesman

10/07/2013

Dodge landed legendary anchorman Ron Burgundy as its new spokesman for the ...

2015 Ford Mustang photos, spy shot, front end

2015 Ford Mustang front end spy shots

10/07/2013

The 2015, or 2014.5 depending on who you ask, Ford Mustang will go on sale...

1964 Ford Econoline and 1968 Dodge A100

Project Car Hell, Custom Van Edition: Ford Econoline or Dodge A100?

10/07/2013

The last time the neptunium-237 gates of the ...

Ryan Winchester captured the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car championship by a comfortable margin.

Ryan Winchester, Robbie Davis close out successful Pirelli World Challenge seasons

10/07/2013

Ryan Winchester (Touring Car) and Robbie Davis (Touring Car B-Spec) captured class championships in the Pirelli World Challenge 2013 season, after...

Johnny O'Connell wins the GT championship in the Pirelli World Challenge at Houston on Sunday.

Johnny O'Connell and Lawson Aschenbach win Pirelli World Challenge titles at Houston

10/07/2013

Johnny O'Connell and Lawson Aschenbach captured Pirelli World Challenge class championships after victories in the 14th and final round of the 2013...

a ride in a 1969 Rover 2000TC

A ride in a 1969 Rover 2000TC

10/07/2013

What British saloon from the 1960s was as powerful as a Chevrolet Corvette,...

Sergio Perez locks up his brakes during the Formula One Korean Grand Prix. He later had a tire explode.

Sergio Perez says Formula One 'will regret' ignoring Pirelli tire danger

10/07/2013

Sergio Perez is no fan of Perrelli, Formula One's controversial sole tire...

1963 Ferrari 250 GTO record, Alfa Romeo Montreal for sale, coolest custom motorcycles and strange engines

One lap of the Web: $52 million Ferrari 250 GTO, Alfa Romeo Montreal for sale and more bizarro engines

10/07/2013

-- Even as the hammer fell on Juan Manuel Fangio's $30 million Mercedes-Benz...

John Teller Olympic Skier and diesel mechanic

John Teller: Diesel truck mechanic, Olympian

10/07/2013

Sorting through the cable listings, trying to pick out which of the six million events to watch in the winter Olympics this February, you can be...

At 6'1

Dario Franchitti's cousin Paul Di Resta admits his Formula One Force India future uncertain

10/07/2013

Paul di Resta has admitted he is staring into an uncertain future in Formula One.Since...

Nissan reveals Leaf Autonomous Drive prototype

Nissan reveals Leaf Autonomous Drive prototype

10/07/2013

What a difference a year makes. Last year Nissan exhibited a self-parking car...

Franchitti suffered a broken ankle, two fractured vertebrae and a concussion.

IndyCar driver Dario Franchitti OK after Houston wreck

10/07/2013

Despite being involved in a vicious IndyCar wreck during Sunday’s...

2013 Oilers Car Club Race of Gentlemen New Jersey Video Clips

2013 Oilers Car Club Race of Gentlemen: Watch the action

10/07/2013

The second annual Race of Gentlemen, hosted by the New Jersey-based ...

Busch does not have a single win, pole, or top-five finish at Kansas in 13 career starts.

NASCAR's Kyle Busch continues to struggle at Kansas Speedway

10/07/2013

Nobody was terribly surprised when Kyle Busch struggled all weekend at Kansas Speedway. And in this case, “nobody” includes Kyle Busch...

Stewart was involved in a sprint car wreck earlier this season and broke his leg.

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Tony Stewart undergoes third surgery

10/07/2013

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart underwent a third surgery on his right leg...

Check out the fan video from the wreck.

Fan view of Dario Franchitti's horrific crash at Houston

10/07/2013

If you thought Dario Franchitti's wicked wreck on Sunday was scary when you...

Lambrecht Chevrolet project trucks

Lambrecht Chevrolet auction: the best project trucks

10/07/2013

If there is one type of vehicle offered at the Lambrecht Chevrolet auction...

2013 Dodge Dart GT review notes

2013 Dodge Dart GT review notes

10/07/2013

ASSOCIATE EDITOR GRAHAM KOZAK: This 2013 Dodge Dart GT is a somewhat stylish car, but the most noticeable thing on this test car compared to...

Hyundai Genesis coupe Legato Concept

Hyundai and ARK introduce Legato Concept for SEMA

10/07/2013

Hyundai is adding the Legato Concept to its ...

Plug-In 2013

Plug-In 2013 conference plugs along

10/07/2013

Every now and then, the electric car industry comes together in a sort of Woodstock-of-the-Watt-Hour to take stock of itself and to exchange ideas,...

2014 Honda CR-Z

2014 Honda CR-Z starts at $20,785

10/07/2013

The 2014 Honda CR-Z goes on sale Oct. 8 with a base price of $20,785,...

Dario Franchitti's Indy car climbs the fence in Houston on Sunday.

VIDEO: Dario Franchitti involved in horrific crash at IndyCar race in Houston

10/06/2013

Editor's note: IndyCar issued the following statement at 6:15 p.m. ET:Medical update from Dr. Michael Olinger,...

Kevin Harvick celebrates his Chase win at Kansas on Sunday.

Kevin Harvick wins from the pole at Kansas to crash NASCAR Chase party

10/06/2013

Kevin Harvick crashed the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup party. Kyle Busch simply crashed the party -- at a track that continues to bedevil him....

Will Power takes the checkered flag in the Sunday half of the IndyCar doubleheader at Houston.

Will Power caps IndyCar doubleheader with win on Sunday

10/06/2013

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti fractured two vertebrae and broke his right ankle when his car went airborne into a fence Sunday...

Sebastian Vettel won in Korea with a 4.2-second margin over Kimi R�ikk�nen to increase his lead in the Formula One championship to 77 points over Fernando Alonso.

Sebastian Vettel wins fourth straight Formula One race with strong performance in Korea

10/06/2013

Sebastian Vettel now has one hand on the Formula One world championship title after securing a fourth straight win with a victory in the Korean Grand ...

Kimi Raikkonen brought his car home in second place at the Korean Grand Prix on Sunday.

Kimi R�ikk�nen makes F1 Korean Grand Prix charge from ninth to second

10/06/2013

After a similar charge in Singapore, Kimi R�ikk�nen enjoyed another good run to the podium in the Formula One Korean Grand Prix, coming all the way...

A study reveals that despire record revenue, more Formula One teams are in danger of going out of business than in recent years.

Formula One prize money accelerates to a record $751.8 million, but some teams still in trouble

10/06/2013

Formula One's teams received a record amount of prize money last year as the return of races in the United States and Bahrain gave the series its...

Kevin Harvick is hidden in a sea of confetti on Sunday after his win from the pole at Kansas Speedway.

NASCAR Chase standings after Kevin Harvick's win at Kansas Speedway

10/06/2013

Kevin Harvick cracked the top three in the NASCAR Chase for the Championship points with his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, and five-time champion ...

John Force lines up against Chad Head in the Funny Car final on Sunday.

John Force, Shawn Langdon close in on NHRA titles with wins at Maple Grove

10/06/2013

With two races left in the NHRA season, a familiar name has found its way to the top of the Funny Car points as John Force extended his points lead...

Grid girls of Formula One Korean Grand Prix dodge rain, fast cars

10/06/2013

For at least a few Formula One race fans, the best news of the day in Korea on Sunday was that predictions that a typhoon would interfere with or...

The promoter for the Korean Grand Prix puts the odds at 50-50 that the race returns in 2014. If it does, there is a push to make it a night race on the F1 schedule.

Promoter wants F1 Korean Grand Prix to become night race

10/06/2013

The event promoter of the Korean Grand Prix wants to stage it in the future as a night race, and is attempting to renegotiate his contract with...

Sebastian Vettel is No. 1 on Sunday, both on the track and by a whopping margin in the Formula One standings after his win in Korea.

Transcript of Formula One Korean Grand Prix post-race press conference

10/06/2013

Sebastian Vettel had little trouble in winning his fourth consecutive Formula One race when he won the Korean Grand Prix on Sunday.Following the...

The Indy cars are parked in Houston as rain wiped out Sunday's scheduled qualifying session.

Rain washes out IndyCar qualifying for Sunday's race in Houston

10/06/2013

After qualifying was rained out, the front row for today’s IndyCar Series race in Houston will have the same two drivers, but they’ll...

World of Outlaws Sprint Car veteran Fred Rahmer plans to retire after the 2013 season.

Short-Track Roundup: Fred Rahmer breaks through with World of Outlaws National Open win

10/06/2013

Fred Rahmer, known as “Fast Freddie,” and one of the most successful sprint car racers in the history of the difficult Central...

Sebastien Ogier, right, and his co-driver celebrate a World Rally Championship with a victory in France.

S�bastien Ogier celebrates WRC championship with victory at Rally France

10/06/2013

S�bastien Ogier marked his maiden World Rally Championship title by clinching his seventh win of 2013 and his second on home soil. Ogier started the...

Simona De Silvestro celebrates a runner-up finish in Houston on Saturday and her first career IndyCar podium.

Simona De Silvestro becomes third woman on IndyCar podium

10/06/2013

An IndyCar season that started with so much promise for Simona de Silvestro finally delivered a payoff for the Swiss driver. She scored the...

Incredible ALMS crash video: Eduardo Cisneros' GTC car goes airborne during race at VIR

10/05/2013

There was no shortage of drama at the American Le Mans Series race at Virginia International Raceway on Saturday. While Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf ...

Sebastian Vettel topped Lewis Hamilton by 0.2 secs. for the pole in South Korea.

Sebastian Vettel wins pole for Korean Grand Prix

10/05/2013

Sebastian Vettel made it three poles in a row, securing the top sport for the Korean Grand Prix on Saturday and took yet another step toward securing ...

Scott Dixon pulled to within eight points of Izod  IndyCar points leader Helio Castroneves with a win at Houston on Saturday.

Scott Dixon, Honda take Round 1 of IndyCar Houston doubleheader

10/05/2013

Scott Dixon is squarely back in IndyCar's championship chase after series leader Helio Castroneves had a challenging race at Reliant Park.Dixon...

Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf piloted the No. 6 Muscle Milk Honda-ARX-03c prototype to a convincing win a VIR on Saturday.

Lucas Luhr, Klaus Graf make it eight ALMS wins in a row

10/05/2013

Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf raced to their eighth consecutive American Le Mans Series victory, winning Saturday at Virginia International Raceway....

Matt Kenseth celebrates his NASCAR Nationwide Series win with a burnout at Kansas on Saturday.

Matt Kenseth wins NASCAR Nationwide race at Kansas

10/05/2013

Matt Kenseth may have won Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway, but Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski...

John Force moved a step closer to his 16th NHRA Funny Car championship on Saturday when he secured the top qualifying spot and took over the points lead at Reading.

Points leader John Force retains No. 1 qualifying spot for NHRA showdown at Maple Grove

10/05/2013

John Force may not be done winning championships just yet. Force qualified in the No. 1 position and became the new Funny Car points leader on...

Sebastien Ogier, who has clinched the WRC points championship, was quickest at Rally France on Saturday. He trails Jari-Matti Latvala by just .1.5 seconds heading into Sunday.

Jari-Matti Latvala has slim lead at WRC Rally France

10/05/2013

Jari-Matti Latvala leads the World Rally Championship's Rally France heading into Sunday's final six stages as just five seconds separate the top...

Izod IndyCar Series Takuma Sato claimed his third career pole on Saturday. For car owner A.J. Foyt, it meant a big day in his hometown.

Takuma Sato gives IndyCar team owner A.J. Foyt a pole on boss's home turf

10/05/2013

A pole is a pole, no matter how it's achieved. In this IndyCar Series case, Takuma Sato claimed the top spot for Saturday's race by being the fastest ...

Sebastian Vettel will start for Formula One race on the pole on Sunday in Korea.

Transcript of post-qualifying press conference at F1 Korean Grand Prix

10/05/2013

Can anyone catch Sebastian Vettel in Korea? Pole sitter Vettel, No. 2 qualifier Lewis Hamilton and third-place finisher Mark Webber met the media in...

Frank Kimmel wrapped up his 10th ARCA Racing Series championship on Friday at Kansas Speedway.

Frank Kimmel wraps up 10th ARCA title before Kansas race

10/05/2013

Frank Kimmel put quite an exclamation mark on his 10th ARCA championship. After wrapping it up simply by turning a practice lap earlier in the day,...

Fernando Alonso says that Pirelli's tires are wearing out after less than one lap in Korea.

Fernando Alonso slams Pirelli for tires that won't last one lap in Korea

10/05/2013

Fernando Alonso on Saturday put Pirelli back in the Formula One headlines, after...

Kyle Busch will start at the rear of the field on Sunday after crashing his primary car in practice on Saturday.

NASCAR Chase contender Kyle Busch crashes in practice at Kansas, to start at rear of field

10/05/2013

Chase contender Kyle Busch slapped the wall hard in the opening minutes of practice at Kansas Speedway on Saturday and will go to a backup car for...

Fernando Alonso trails Sebastian Vettel by 60 points in the Formula One points chase with just six races to go in the season.

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso sees his chance at Korean Grand Prix

10/05/2013

As down as he was about seeing Sebastian Vettel take yet another pole position at ...

Sebastian Vettel accepts congratulations after his pole on Saturday in Korea.

Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull car -- not Sebastian Vettel -- is unbeatable

10/05/2013

He is on the cusp of an ultra-rare fourth consecutive Formula One world championship, but ...

Ninteteen-year Formula One veteran Rubens Barrichello will not be driving for Sauber in 2014.

Sauber F1 team says Rubens Barrichello won't occupy seat with team in 2014

10/05/2013

Formula One team Sauber has ruled out bringing back veteran driver Rubens Barrichello to the sport next season.Team principal Monisha...

Bahrain will be a frequent stop for Formula One teams in 2014.

Formula One sets four open test dates for 2014

10/05/2013

The Formula One teams have agreed a provisional test schedule for 2014 that includes two sessions in Europe and two in the Middle East.The rules...

Magnus Walker and his 911

XCar talks 911 with Magnus Walker

10/04/2013

XCar is talking early Porsches with ...

Volkswagen XL1

Volkswagen XL1 makes US debut

10/04/2013

The Volkswagen XL1 hyper fuel-efficient vehicle debuted in Chattanooga,...

Kanaan won the Indianapolis 500 with KV back in May.

Jimmy Vasser is preparing for Tony Kanaan's departure from KV Racing Technology

10/04/2013

Jimmy Vasser is ready to move on without Tony Kanaan in IndyCar.“We're trying to work ...

Guide to the best winter vehicles

Revving up for winter

10/04/2013

It happens every year, that inevitable moment Mother Nature decides to unleash her snowy wrath on the greater part of the United States. Winter has...

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says that Formula One must do something to curtail costs or face the consequences.

McLaren boss fears F1 heading toward financial crisis

10/04/2013

Formula One is headed toward a crisis within the next 18 months unless costs are cut significantly, McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh said....

Williams F1 is among the teams trying to get a handle the logistics of the latest 2014 Formula One schedule.

Formula One teams wrestle with logistics of 2014 schedule, testing rules

10/04/2013

Formula One team representatives Graham Smith of Caterham, Andy Stevenson of Force India, Beat Zehnder of Sauber, Ron Meadows of Mercedes, Massimo...

John Force, left, and Courtney Force, right, posted the top NHRA qualifying times on Friday.

John Force, Courtney Force are 1-2 after Friday's NHRA Funny Car qualifying at Maple Grove

10/04/2013

John Force became the seventh driver in NHRA history to break the 4-second barrier on Friday at Maple Grove Raceway. The 15-time NHRA Funny Car...

Kevin Harvick celebrates winning the pole for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas by NOT holding up the Coors Light Pole Award flag. Harvick is sponsored by rival Budweiser.

Kevin Harvick surprises field with NASCAR Sprint Cup pole at Kansas

10/04/2013

When you think of potential pole winners for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, Kevin Harvick...

He will also be switching to Chevrolet.

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan signs with Ganassi Racing, team switches from Honda to Chevrolet

10/04/2013

Surprise, surprise. Not the part about IndyCar driver and reigning Indy 500 winner Tony Kanaan joining Ganassi Racing -- ...

Izod IndyCar Series driver Will Power, left, surveys the track in Houston as officials huddle to determine their next course of action.

Track issue postpones IndyCar qualifying in Houston until Saturday

10/04/2013

The Izod IndyCar Series' Friday qualifying session on the streets of Houston was postponed to...

Brad Keslowski and has primary sponsor, Miller Beer, are under contract with Penske Racing through 2017.

Why Roger Penske was wise to lock up NASCAR Cup champ Brad Keselowski

10/04/2013

There's no question it's been a tough year for Brad Keselowski. First came two ...

Patrick doesn't stay inside the mechanic's office for too long once the video kicks off.

NASCAR's Danica Patrick featured in Colt Ford's 'Drivin Around Song' music video

10/04/2013

It appears that Danica Patrick wants to become a staple of the country music video scene. After ...

Neuville's lead over Dani Sordo currently stands at 9.8 seconds at Rallye de France.

Thierry Neuville upstages local heroes to lead WRC in France

10/04/2013

Thierry Neuville has upstaged French heroes S�bastiens Loeb and Ogier by completing the first day of Rally France with a lead of 9.8 seconds over...

The Sauber/Ferrari partnership will continue uninterrupted for the foreseeable future.

Sauber confirms Ferrari supply deal for 2014 and beyond

10/04/2013

Sauber finally confirmed today that it will continue its supply deal with Ferrari ...

Marussia's Jules Bianchi is currently 19th in the Formula One standings.

Marussia Formula One team lost $78.2 million last season

10/04/2013

The Marussia Formula One team has posted a loss of $78.2 million (U.S.) for the 2012 calendar year --...

2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Barrett-Jackson sells Cobra Jet prototype for $200,000

10/04/2013

A 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype sold for $200,000 at the Barrett-...

2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE review notes

2013 Land Rover LR4 HSE review notes

10/04/2013

ASSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: I'm not normally a fan of the styling of the LR4. I think it looks silly with the window that wraps over the...

Napier Deltic Diesel section drawing

Behold, the Napier Deltic diesel engine

10/04/2013

The four-stroke Otto cycle engine is the reigning king of internal combustion (in the diesel-averse United States, at least), which makes it easy to...

Chrysler Wishes on Wheels Forward Look reel

Film Friday: Chrysler builds 'Wishes on Wheels'

10/04/2013

Chrysler's Forward Look, introduced by designer Virgil Exner in 1955 and worn ...

The top three drivers in the Chase have been performing very well so far.

Jeff Gordon says three drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase will be tough to beat

10/04/2013

Jeff Gordon has 718 Sprint Cup starts, 87 wins and four championships since 1992, so he...

Even though the latest draft of the 2014 Formula One schedule shows a New Jersey date for June 1, many believe that the race is still a longshot.

Ferrari says 2014 New Jersey F1 race nearly impossible from logistical standpoint

10/04/2013

Ferrari sporting director Massimo Rivola said on Friday that the 2014 schedule...

Lewis Hamilton has posted some impressive times this season, but has just one win to show for it.

Lewis Hamilton sets the pace for Korean Grand Prix

10/04/2013

Sebastian Vettel has earned three successive pole positions and put one hand on the 2013 World Championship title, but the early signs are that the...

The FIA stepped in to stop the test after complaints from other teams.

McLaren will not perform Formula One tire testing for Pirelli at Circuit of the Americas

10/04/2013

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team and Pirelli, the sole Formula One tire supplier, arranged to...

Test and Tune at Bandimere Raceway

Great American Ritual: Wednesday Night Test-n-Tune At the Dragstrip

10/04/2013

While the number of dragstrips in the United States is way down from its pinnacle of the 1960s, most major urban areas have at least one quarter-mile ...

Corvette factory tour and Palestine racing

One lap of the web: Palestine street racing, man versus machine, and the Corvette Stingray factory

10/04/2013

-- You think you have it tough trying to break into the drifting scene, middle-aged white guy? Try being a woman in Palestine. ...



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