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23 March 2025

Six-Pack of Porsche 911s Is up for Auction

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 23 2025 18:00 UTC

Bulk buying can be fun. At an upcoming auction, RM Sotheby's proposes a set of six 991.2-generation 911s, mostly GT3s....

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In What Situations/Settings Do You Think It Actually Makes Sense To Ban Cars?

theautopian.com | 0 | March 23 2025 15:45 UTC

Services like Doordash, Postmates, and Uber Eats have revolutionized food delivery. By letting you effectively hire a “private taxi for your burrito”, they enabled...

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2000 Toyota WiLL Vi on Bring a Trailer Has All the Weirdness

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 23 2025 15:00 UTC

The Japan-market subcompact was a play for Gen Z....

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Let’s Check Out 10 Ultra-Cool Cars From Amelia Island 2025, Because Why not?

theautopian.com | 0 | March 23 2025 14:10 UTC

[Editor’s Note: Freelancer Jim Motavalli attended Amelia Island 2025, and offered to write a piece about what he saw. So on this fine Sunday...

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All the best EV (and PHEV) cash back deals we could find for March 2025 [Updated]

electrek.co | 0 | March 23 2025 13:05 UTC

Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them as industry noobs. A rebate...

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Showstoppers: Four 1999 Euro Convertibles Compared

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 23 2025 13:00 UTC

After viewing this quadruple feature—BMW 328i, Mercedes-Benz CLK320, Saab 9-3, and Volvo C70—our critics predict your thumbs will be pointing heavenward for these 'feel-good...

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Everyone’s missing the point of the Tesla Vision vs. LiDAR Wile E Coyote video

electrek.co | 0 | March 23 2025 13:00 UTC

A video came out last week comparing two approaches to autonomous vehicles: cameras and LiDAR. The video was fun, as YouTube videos are wont...

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View Photos of the 1999 Euro Convertible Comparison Test

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 23 2025 13:00 UTC

1999 Volvo C70, Saab 9-3 SE, Mercedes-Benz CLK320, and BMW 325i exterior and interior photos....

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Ferrari explains why Leclerc's car was underweight in Chinese GP

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 12:56 UTC

The Ferrari Formula 1 team says excessive tyre wear from the Chinese Grand Prix's surprise one-stop race is behind Charles Leclerc's car being found...

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Evans wins brutal Safari Rally to boost WRC title bid

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 12:40 UTC

Toyota’s Elfyn Evans clinched a second win of the World Rally Championship season to boost his title hopes after surviving the toughest Safari Rally...

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Three car garage: A Lotus, a Bentley and a Range Rover Sport, or one new Range Rover?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 23 2025 12:08 UTC

A lightweight sports car, a luxurious continent-crosser and a luxury SUV to fill your driveway, all from the Auto Express used car classifieds...

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Horner to crunch numbers amid Lawson/Tsunoda Red Bull switch rumor

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 11:50 UTC

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner might not be aware of it, but he was channelling his inner William Edwards Deming as he discussed...

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Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton disqualified from F1 Chinese GP

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 11:34 UTC

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have both been excluded from the Chinese GP after falling foul of the technical regulations, with Alpine's...

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Lawson admits Red Bull future at risk if he doesn’t perform

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 11:23 UTC

Liam Lawson accepts that he must perform to keep hold of his Red Bull Formula 1 seat, but notes that he needs time he...

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The smart money is being spent on hybrid cars

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 23 2025 11:03 UTC

Mike Rutherford thinks hybrids sit in the sweet spot between cheaper petrol and diesel models and more expensive pure-electric cars...

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Haas bounces back from "shock" opening race, but F1 car problems not solved

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 10:39 UTC

Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has hailed the “amazing reaction” from his team to recover from a disastrous Australian weekend and achieve a...

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Why Leclerc kept broken Ferrari wing throughout Chinese GP

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 10:11 UTC

Charles Leclerc has explained that the decision to soldier on with a broken front wing throughout the Chinese Grand Prix after contact with Lewis...

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Norris had “sketchy” end to F1 Chinese GP with brake issue

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 10:03 UTC

Lando Norris admits he was lucky to finish the Chinese Grand Prix, having taken second place despite a worsening brake issue to remain at...

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New vs used electric cars: Tesla Model 3 or Porsche Taycan?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 23 2025 09:33 UTC

Electric car prices are dropping, but which car offers the most low-emission bang for your buck?...

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New Tesla Model 3 vs used Porsche Taycan - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 23 2025 09:33 UTC

Pictures of the Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan being tested on UK roads....

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Red Bull may swap Lawson and Tsunoda for next F1 race

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 09:01 UTC

Liam Lawson could be replaced at Red Bull by Yuki Tsunoda as early as the Japanese Grand Prix, Motorsport.com understands. Amid a difficult start to...

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F1 Chinese GP: Five quick takeaways

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 08:50 UTC

Here's what we thought after the second race of the season... Piastri emerges as Norris' main title challenger Despite early struggles in Shanghai, McLaren has confirmed...

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F1 Chinese GP: Piastri wins in dominant McLaren 1-2

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 08:43 UTC

Oscar Piastri secured victory at the Chinese Grand Prix as he benefited from putting his McLaren on pole position to avoid the tyre issues...

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Rovanpera out of Safari Rally Kenya with mechanical problem

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 06:59 UTC

Kalle Rovanpera will leave Safari Rally Kenya without scoring any World Rally Championship points after retiring on the final day. The two-time world champion’s latest...

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FIA considers F1 V10 return, doesn't rule out scrapping 2026 engines

motorsport.com | 0 | March 23 2025 03:43 UTC

The FIA has confirmed it is seriously evaluating a range of future engine scenarios in Formula 1, including a potential return to V10 power...

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Xiaomi shows off battery safety tech – by dropping fruit off a 6 floor building

electrek.co | 0 | March 23 2025 03:36 UTC

Xiaomi is building some of the best, most capable high-performance electric cars in the world right now – and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun wants you...

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ZQUIP modular power lets job sites switch from diesel to EV on the same machine

electrek.co | 0 | March 23 2025 02:16 UTC

MOOG Construction’s energy skunkworks ZQUIP made headlines last year by bringing the cordless power tool battery model to the world of industrial-grade heavy equipment...

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As Justin Allgaier steals Homestead Xfinity win, Kyle Larson left fuming over final restart

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 23:57 UTC

After winning Friday's NASCAR Truck Series race at Homestead, Kyle Larson set his sights on the Xfinity race in his quest to become just...

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Josef Newgarden: ‘We just weren’t quick’ as Team Penske falters in Thermal qualifying

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 23:46 UTC

Team Penske rolled into qualifying at the Thermal Club with cause for optimism after Scott McLaughlin’s season-opening pole position in St. Petersburg.  But on a sunny...

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California Now Has More EV Chargers Than Gas Pumps

insideevs.com | 0 | March 22 2025 23:17 UTC

In the heart of American culture, the electric vehicle reigns supreme. There are nearly 50% more chargers than gas nozzles in the state....

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IndyCar: Pato O’Ward on pole in heated Thermal Club qualifying

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 23:02 UTC

Pato O'Ward spent the St. Petersburg season-opener fighting to recover from a dreadful 23rd-place qualifying effort. Three weeks later, the Mexican star finds himself...

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Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB electric micro excavator asks: Can you dig it?

electrek.co | 0 | March 22 2025 23:00 UTC

If you’re a middle-aged suburbanite looking to throw down the landscaping gauntlet on a rival dad, the Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB battery electric micro excavator...

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Nailed It: This Australian Manicurist Can Give You 10 Reasons to Watch Formula 1

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 21:18 UTC

As racing audiences expand worldwide, there are ever more ways for fans to show their interest. Is this the craziest one or the best?...

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Here's How Alfa Romeo Will Go Electrified Next

insideevs.com | 0 | March 22 2025 20:05 UTC

Looks like Alfa Romeo is another manufacturer to offer both electric and combustion versions of the same vehicle....

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Alex Bowman brings the heat on a cooling Homestead track to claim Cup pole

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 19:42 UTC

Alex Bowman is hoping to continue the trend of drivers whose surnames start with the letter 'B' winning every race this year, and he...

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Evans now leads toughest Safari Rally by two minutes but remains wary

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 18:04 UTC

Elfyn Evans says an almost two-minute lead is no guarantee of victory after wild conditions have rendered this year’s Safari Rally the toughest since...

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'Leno's Law' Aims to Relax Smog Rules for California Classic Cars

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 18:00 UTC

Jay Leno is backing a proposed California bill to expand emissions exemptions to collector cars at least 35 years old....

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Dollars to Donuts, Auto Racing Draws In Carmakers Despite the Cost

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 17:01 UTC

To test new ideas and technologies, for brand awareness, or because it's part of a strong marketing plan? Automakers have many reasons to participate...

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Strategy corner - What to look out for in F1's 2025 Chinese GP

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 15:59 UTC

Following a rainy Australian Grand Prix, a bone-dry race at Shanghai was supposed to be much more straightforward. But Saturday morning's sprint has shown...

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Upmarket cars for £35,000 - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 22 2025 15:03 UTC

Pictures of our favourite used luxury cars for a budget of £35,000...

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Used Car Hunter: six-cylinder luxury cars for £35,000

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 22 2025 15:03 UTC

Our Car Hunter has £35,000 to track down an upmarket car with a decent bit of shove...

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A Tesla Superfan Ditched His Car For A Rivian. Here's What He Thought

insideevs.com | 0 | March 22 2025 15:00 UTC

Since 2019, this driver has only owned Teslas. Then he quit cold turkey to drive a Rivian R1S. Here's what he thought....

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1965 Buick Riviera on Bring a Trailer Is a Former Auto-Show Model

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 15:00 UTC

This handsome first-generation Riv looks just as fetching now as it must have then....

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From the Archive: 1965 Buick Riviera Gran Sport Test

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 14:00 UTC

Inside, its luxurious, Buick-bred silence. Outside, its Daddy Warbucks' high-powered runabout....

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Marko on Lawson's struggles: 'A fast car is always difficult to drive'

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 13:46 UTC

Patience is a virtue, but who has got the time? Not Liam Lawson, who suffered another disastrous qualifying session in which he finished dead...

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Tesla Cybertruck Sales Are Falling Off

insideevs.com | 0 | March 22 2025 13:17 UTC

Cybertruck sales dropped by 32.5% in February, and a new recall isn't helping matters either....

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This Vintage Japanese Motorhome Is Shorter Than An F-150 And Fits In A Parking Space, But It Has An Annoying Problem

theautopian.com | 0 | March 22 2025 12:55 UTC

The American RV industry is going through a bit of a recent trend where buyers are demanding smaller, more maneuverable motorhomes that can fit...

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McLaren F1 car quirks are “more of a penalty” for Norris

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 12:30 UTC

A car that’s quick but difficult to drive: this has become a familiar refrain up and down the grid in the final season of...

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FBI Warns Against Falling For Scam Text Messages About Toll Roads

caranddriver.com | 0 | March 22 2025 12:00 UTC

The issue has become so widespread that the FBI put out a warning after receiving more than 2000 complaints in one month....

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How can Red Bull solve its Lawson problem? Our writers have their say

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 11:20 UTC

The 2025 Formula 1 season is not even two rounds old and already Red Bull is facing the same questions it pondered for the...

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Zebra avoidance triggers costly puncture for Rovanpera at WRC Safari Rally

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 11:17 UTC

Kalle Rovanpera’s Safari Rally victory bid has been dented by a pair of costly punctures, the second caused by an off-road excursion to avoid...

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'This is where we are' – Leclerc concerned as Ferrari has lacked "potential"

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 10:11 UTC

Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari's qualifying display is a true indication of its current Formula 1 performance levels, with Lewis Hamilton’s sprint race victory at...

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New vs used hybrid SUVs: Dacia Duster or Toyota RAV4?

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 22 2025 10:08 UTC

Hybrid SUVs are growing in popularity, but what's the best option for a budget of under £25k?...

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New Dacia Duster vs used Toyota RAV4 - pictures

autoexpress.co.uk | 0 | March 22 2025 10:08 UTC

Pictures of the Dacia Duster and Toyota RAV4 being tested on UK roads. Photographer: Pete Gibson...

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What’s going wrong for Liam Lawson at Red Bull?

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 09:51 UTC

Red Bull is not a team in which to be struggling to unlock performance from a difficult car. Especially when your illustrious team-mate seems...

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Verstappen: Red Bull now slower than all top teams

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 09:39 UTC

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is worried his team has slipped to fourth in Formula 1's 2025 pecking order after enduring a sobering sprint race...

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Hadjar says there were "more positions to gain" after qualifying seventh

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 09:23 UTC

Isack Hadjar reckoned his Racing Bulls car had the potential to be even further up the grid for the Chinese Grand Prix after qualifying...

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More mistakes for Norris in F1 Chinese GP qualifying

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 09:10 UTC

Lando Norris is leading the Formula 1 drivers’ championship for the first time in his career after his victory in Australia – but given...

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Piastri "came alive" for maiden F1 pole in China despite "scruffy" lap

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 08:32 UTC

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says he is "pumped" to grab his first-ever pole in Formula 1 after finding a burst of pace in the...

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F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Chinese GP

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 08:12 UTC

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles. This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so...

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F1 Chinese GP: Piastri takes pole as McLaren bounces back

motorsport.com | 0 | March 22 2025 08:11 UTC

Oscar Piastri took his first-ever pole position for a Formula 1 grand prix as he set the pace in China. Starting from the front could...

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