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“Very impressive” Mercedes isn’t sandbagging anymore – Charles Leclerc
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Mercedes’ pace in free practice for the Australian Grand Prix shows the Silver Arrows aren't concealing their true […]
Fernando Alonso "disappointed" with lack of Honda spares as Aston Martin’s F1 Australian GP in doubt
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Fernando Alonso is disappointed by Aston Martin no longer having spare batteries for its Honda power unit in what has […]
Alex Albon fears Williams has not seen "the worst of it" after Australian GP struggles
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Following FP2 at the Australian Grand Prix, Alex Albon has admitted that Williams is certainly on the back foot after a […]
Isack Hadjar admits Red Bull consistency issues despite strong reliability in Australia
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has confirmed that reliability is good from the Milton Keynes outfit, but that […]
Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
The effect of the US/Israeli military action against Iran has already been felt in the F1 paddock: on Wednesday in […]
Timo Glock questions Aston Martin-Honda future after "disastrous" start to 2026
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock has branded Aston Martin's start to the 2026 season as "disastrous" and has […]
F1 Australian GP: Oscar Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin's woes continue
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri topped Free Practice 2 at the Australian Grand Prix, leading both Mercedes […]
Jenson Button flags Aston Martin problem amid troubled start at Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has raised concerns about Aston Martin's lack of running in the first day of […]
Mercedes: Aston Martin made “conscious decision” not to use our F1 engines anymore
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Aston Martin made a “conscious decision” to pick Honda Formula 1 engines, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has […]
Aston Martin out of spare batteries for Honda power unit at Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Adrian Newey has revealed that Aston Martin has no more spare batteries for its Honda powertrains at the Australian […]
F1 Australian GP: Charles Leclerc leads first 2026 practice as McLaren and Aston Martin hit trouble
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc headed team-mate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen to lead the first practice […]
Danica Patrick breaks silence on Sky Sports F1 exit after five years
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 6, 2026
Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has broken her silence after she was noticeably missing from Sky Sports […]
The Last BMW 3 Series Wagon Ever Sold in America Is Now the Coolest Used Buy You Can Make
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 6, 2026
Every few months, something stops me dead in Chicago traffic. Not a Ferrari. Not a Lambo. A station wagon. […]
Charles Leclerc jokes Lewis Hamilton can give him an F1 title as he delays wedding gift
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has confessed that he is yet to give his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc a wedding present.The […]
Pierre Gasly named Givenchy Gentleman global ambassador ahead of 2026 F1 season opener
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has become a Givenchy Gentleman global ambassador for the Gentleman Society Eau de […]
Netflix "Drive to Survive" pundit reveals how those “obvious” lines happen: “Now I’m just a joke”
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Former F1 TV presenter and regular talking head on Netflix’s Drive to Survive Will Buxton has joked about becoming a […]
Oliver Bearman feared for his Haas F1 seat after slump: “You’ll be packing your bags”
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Oliver Bearman has described a slump in his 2025 performance that left him fearing for his seat with the Haas Formula 1 […]
Oscar Piastri rejects Zak Brown "villain" tag after 2025 F1 title fight
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Oscar Piastri has rejected the ‘villain’ tag put on Zak Brown after allegations by fans that McLaren […]
Spied: Audi Q9 Prototype Tests Its Towing Abilities
by Spy Shots - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
The new Q9 SUV is supposed to debut sometime this year.
BMW Was America’s Biggest Auto Exporter Again in 2025 — Thanks to Spartanburg
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
BMW is a German company — not a statement that will ruffle any feathers. But in today’s increasingly global […]
Is Max Verstappen's Nurburgring start already finalised?
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Whether Max Verstappen will be driving in the legendary Nurburgring 24 Hours this year is a hot topic of debate. The […]
The Ram 1500 Isn't Better With A V8, But It Is Charming: Review
by Motor1.com - Reviews on March 5, 2026
Ram brought back the V8 in the 1500, and while it’s not technically as good as the inline-six, it is really easy to […]
Lando Norris on snowy drift challenge with the Solbergs: "One of the most fun cars I've ever driven"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has taken on a drifting challenge with Monster Energy, joining Swedish-Norwegian […]
Range Rover Sport SV Ultimate Edition Is a Limited-Edition Throwback to 2015
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 5, 2026
Land Rover had high-power variants of the Porsche Cayenne in its crosshairs when it released the original Range Rover […]
BMW i3 Sedan: First Official Technical Specifications Announced
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
Hot on the heels of a teaser image released hours ago, BMW has some technical specs to share about the new i3 (NA0). […]
These Car Brands Have The Cheapest And Priciest Destination Fees
by Pricing - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
Alfa Romeo tops the chart, but Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC aren’t far behind.
Top 10 most dramatic F1 season openers
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Ahead of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix and the debut of another new set of rules, we’ve decided to pick out the most […]
2026 BMW iX3 Shows Previously Unseen Two-Tone Leather Interior
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
We’ve been keeping an eye on BMW and its gradual rollout of the iX3 since the electric SUV premiered last September. […]
Lewis Hamilton won't retire from F1 until Africa returns to the calendar
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Lewis Hamilton is promising not to retire until Formula 1 ends its ongoing 33-year hiatus from Africa with the […]
Kia's Fastest EV6 Is No Longer Available In The US
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
The delay does not affect the rest of the EV6 lineup, which Kia produces in the United States.
Franco Colapinto shrugs off heated Flavio Briatore exchange: "There is normally a reason for it"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has addressed the heated conversation shown between him and Flavio Briatore […]
The BMW M440i Is Getting More Power In Europe: Report
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
When reports emerged about the 4 Series potentially staying in production until mid-2029, a thought crossed our minds. […]
Gordon Murray’s T.50s Just Destroyed a GT3 Lap Record
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 5, 2026
Four-time IndyCar champ Dario Franchitti has piloted a prototype version of Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50s Niki […]
Volkswagen's Cupra Born Electric Hot Hatch Gets More Buttons
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
It now comes with traditional steering wheel buttons and four window switches. Progress!
F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix will debut the five-second 'pre-start' delay to allow the drivers at the back of the […]
F1 Australian GP: Friday practice schedule, weather, and How to Watch
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Formula 1’s 2026 season begins this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, opening a new era for the championship […]
Aston Martin vibrations like 'electrocuting yourself on a chair', says Lance Stroll
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Aston Martin could be forced to limit its running in the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix this weekend as severe engine […]
It’s Official: The New BMW i3 Will Debut On March 18
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 5, 2026
Not long to go until BMW finally takes the wraps off the i3 (NA0), but not as you remember it. The quirky hatchback is […]
The Honda Insight Is Back, And It's Fully Electric
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 5, 2026
The Insight makes a surprising return, but not how you remember it.
Max Verstappen responds to calls to change 2026 F1 rules: “We're a bit late with that"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Max Verstappen reckons it’s too late to make tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations despite Carlos Sainz calling […]
Lando Norris: 'McLaren won't be on the back foot' at the start of F1 2026
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
McLaren's Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris says his team's history of developing itself to the front has bolstered […]
F1 drivers place trust in the championship and FIA amid Iran-US conflict
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
George Russell has expressed his trust in Formula 1 to make the correct decision over its forthcoming Middle Eastern […]
“He’s just super excited”: Charles Leclerc plays down Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari reset
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Charles Leclerc believes Lewis Hamilton isn't in a "different place" at Ferrari compared to his first year with the […]
Esteban Ocon claims overtakes look "quite difficult on paper" as he points to minimal gains
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Esteban Ocon believes that overtaking currently looks "quite difficult on paper" as the new Overtake Mode only "seems […]
Lewis Hamilton: F1 2025 version of myself has "gone"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Formula 1 in 2026 will be defining for Lewis Hamilton.The seven-time world champion heads into the new regulation era […]
Valtteri Bottas pokes fun at Aston Martin as Adrian Newey admits Australian GP limits
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Valtteri Bottas used the first FIA press conference of the 2026 season to poke fun at the Aston Martin team, joking […]
F1 returnee Valtteri Bottas loses grid drop after all
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Valtteri Bottas has been told he won't have to serve a lingering grid penalty at Formula 1's Australian Grand […]
Lewis Hamilton gives "F1" sequel progress update, teases "TV shows, documentaries and movies"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that he is working on the F1 movie sequel.The seven-time champion not only made a cameo […]
Fernando Alonso's defiant message on Aston Martin's F1 car limitations
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Aston Martin has moved to change the messaging after team boss Adrian Newey’s frank admission that his drivers are […]
George Russell warns even the “straightforward” parts of F1 are complicated under new regs
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Despite feeling optimistic going into the 2026 season, George Russell has admitted that the new set of regulations has […]
Ollie Bearman warns Australian GP could be "worst-case scenario" for new F1 regulations
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
Oliver Bearman doesn't want to "draw any conclusions" from the Australian Grand Prix, arguing that the season-opening […]
Aston Martin F1 drivers limited to 25 laps to avoid nerve damage
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 5, 2026
The Honda engine vibrations that Aston Martin is suffering are so severe that they limit the number of laps drivers are […]
Gridlife Has New Owners. Will Its Events Have the Same Vibe?
by Kyle Smith (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 4, 2026
Modern racing series Gridlife has grown quickly over the last few years. This week, it announced it has been sold. The […]
The Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Is Actually Cheaper For 2026
by Pricing - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
The new RAV4 PHEV starts at $42,920, which makes it $2,340 less expensive than the 2025 model.
BMW M Rules Out Hydrogen Performance Car for Now — Here’s Why
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
BMW stands as one of the very few legacy automakers still deeply committed to hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but fans […]
Ford Sales Dropped In February, But One Segment Was Way Up
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
SUVs like the Bronco and Expedition saw big jumps in February, even though total sales were down 5.5 percent.
Ford Sales Dropped In February, But One Segment Was Way Up
by Sales - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
SUVs like the Bronco and Expedition saw big jumps in February, even though total sales were down 5.5 percent.
Low-Mile Manual F87 M2 CS in Misano Blue Hits Bring a Trailer — $100K Again?
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
To many enthusiasts, the BMW M2 has completely supplanted the throne once occupied by the M3. The smaller wheelbase and […]
Sky Sports F1 confirms 2026 broadcast team as Danica Patrick drops off line-up
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Sky Sports has confirmed its broadcast team for the 2026 Formula 1 season, and the absence of former NASCAR and IndyCar […]
Gordon Murray's $3-Million Track Monster Is Nearly Here
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
Final testing of the GMA T.50s is underway, with customer cars expected by the end of the year.
Real Madrid’s Mbappé Gets His Driving License — And BMW Has the Perfect EV Ready
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
There is a running joke in world football that Kylian Mbappé can do almost anything on a pitch — score from […]
Dodge's 900-Horsepower Charger EV May Not Be Dead Yet
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
Dodge CEO Matt McAlear suggests that the Charger Banshee may not be as dead as we all thought.
Are drivers right to criticise Formula 1's 2026 regulations?
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Formula 1 heads into largely unknown territory this weekend in Melbourne, with new cars built to a fresh set of […]
2026 Ram 2500 Lunar Edition Goes Gray Outside, Orange Inside
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 4, 2026
Ram designers got inspiration for the brand’s latest special-edition truck by looking through a telescope. The new […]
Honda Prelude Sales Are Right Where They Should Be
by Sales - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
Honda has already sold 515 examples of its hybrid coupe so far in 2026.
BMW M2 CS Hits Its Top Speed Limiter On The German Highway
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
The new M2 CS misses out on some of the carbon-fiber goodies and the manual gearbox of its F87 predecessor. However, […]
Ollie Bearman still dreams of Ferrari F1 seat as talks stay "very open"
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Oliver Bearman still dreams of securing a Formula 1 seat with Ferrari in the future.The 20-year-old driver made his […]
2027 BMW X5 Specs Emerge Ahead Of Debut: Bigger And Heavier
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
The new X5 was among the many models BMW inadvertently listed on its web shop last week. The section of the site […]
Five things to look out for at F1’s Australian GP
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Formula 1 is finally back this weekend as the Australian Grand Prix will kickstart the 2026 campaign, which introduces […]
FIA approves Petronas sustainable fuels for Mercedes F1 power units
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Petronas has obtained homologation for the sustainable fuel that will power the Mercedes Formula 1 engines used by the […]
Manhart Breathes New Life into the Last V-12 BMW
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 4, 2026
After 35 years as BMW’s flagship engine, the V-12 was dropped from the automaker’s lineup in 2022. Its absence from […]
Why Valtteri Bottas has a grid penalty for 2026 Australian GP – already
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will drop five places on the Australian Grand Prix due to an outstanding […]
Audi: New Supercar Could Happen 'Someday'
by Supercars - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
Even if Audi does make a new supercar, it probably won't be an R8.
FIA eases Australia GP curfews as F1 teams reroute staff
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Formula 1's season opening Australian Grand Prix looks set to go ahead without major disruptions after teams arrived in […]
Alfa Romeo Global Sales Are Booming But Still A Fraction Of The Germans
by Sales - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 4, 2026
Year-over-year growth is exceptional, but we need to look at the bigger picture.
Alpine F1 team confirms Alex Dunne's academy role
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 4, 2026
Alpine has officially confirmed Irish F2 racer Alex Dunne will join its junior programme, while returning to the feeder […]
Inside BMW’s Humanoid Robot Reveal: What We Saw at the Talent Campus in Munich
by Horatiu Boeriu (BMW BLOG) on March 4, 2026
BMW is placing humanoid robots on the factory floor at its Leipzig plant — the first time the company has deployed […]
BMW E46 330i ZHP: The Best Performance Package BMW Ever Built?
by Steven Paul (BMW BLOG) on March 3, 2026
Regardless of how you feel about BMW’s most recent cars, we can all more or less agree that BMW knows how to make […]
Straight mode, superclipping, compression ratio: F1 2026 terminology
by Motorsport.com - Formula 1 - Stories on March 3, 2026
Formula 1 is entering a new era in 2026 because of its regulation overhaul, which is arguably the biggest in the […]
Audi Never Considered A Four-Cylinder RS5: 'Not For A Single Second'
by Manufacturing / Production - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 3, 2026
Audi wanted to use its twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 from the beginning.
Inside McMurtry’s Mission to Elevate Electric Vehicles to Another Plane of Performance
by Nik Berg (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 3, 2026
It has been 10 years since the company was founded, but Britain’s McMurtry Automotive is finally on the cusp of […]
Every Ford Mustang Generation, Explained
by Motor1.com - Features on March 3, 2026
From the iconic original to the newest S650, here's what you need to know about every Ford Mustang generation.
Tuned BMW M2 CS With 710 Horsepower Is A Baby Supercar
by Adrian Padeanu (BMW BLOG) on March 3, 2026
This inconspicuous M2 CS hides a big secret under the hood, where the S58 calls home. Although BMW’s baby M car looks […]
Ford's New Supercharger Kit Turns Your Mustang Into A Supercar
by Official - Automotive News and Trends | Motor1.com on March 3, 2026
For just $10,500, your Mustang can make 810 horsepower.
BMW M2 Gets M Performance Track Kit to Lure You Away from the Aftermarket
by Ronan Glon (Read the latest News stories from car lovers like you - Hagerty Media) on March 3, 2026
The list of aftermarket tuners that offer track-ready parts for the BMW M2 is relatively long. BMW wants a slice of […]

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