Auto Futures Digest

The Shitbox Triangle shows you can usually pick only two of three in a project car: budget-friendliness, mechanical condition, or cosmetic...

Pick upgrades that align with how you drive and which Miata generation you own.

• Handling first: Coilovers, tires, and alignment sharpen response...

Classic and muscle car values hinge on verifiable identity, originality, and condition—not just mileage. Weak documentation triggers discounts or...

The Kia Syros EV matches Kia's claimed 10-80% charging time exactly, completing it in 39 minutes during real-world testing with a 77.32 kW peak at 67%...

A new simulation harnesses hierarchical Bayesian models to analyze and optimize EV charging station utilization. This approach delivers targeted insights for smarter infrastructure deployment in growing EV networks.

IndyCar's new IR-28 hybrid chassis delivers over 800 hp with an 85-15 gas-electric split, earning driver praise like Alexander Rossi calling it...

Owning pre-war icons like the 1926 Bentley Supersports delivers visceral driving joy, from its 4.5-liter engine and Brooklands history to the raw feel...

A Mustang-raised mom trades her Kia for the Mach-E after a week of family duties, calling it the practical yet fun alternative to a minivan.

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• Walmart reaches 100 stores with 400 kW chargers and in-house software platform
• Exicom starts India's first liquid-cooled module production for...

Despite a chaotic race at VIR marked by a slow pit stop from a door latch issue and a late fuel-saving stint, the No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R finished sixth yet Chevrolet holds the GTD PRO Manufacturers lead with two rounds left.

• Verstappen vs Stella: Verstappen says 2026 cars shrink driver differences, with Lawson just 0.115s off in qualifying; Stella counters the cars...

Ford Racing's global director admits mixed results in its Red Bull powertrain partnership this season, with finishes like 7th, 11th and 12th at the...

A new set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4Ss has transformed the BMW i8 into a calmer, quieter car with sharper steering and smoother Sport mode ride. It proves tyres are the smartest upgrade for hybrid sports cars.

• BMS thresholds too sensitive misread normal vibrations as faults, triggering shutdowns
• Harness issues from vibration chafing or rodent damage on...

• Investigation triggered: Stewards summoned Verstappen before the Sprint for possibly ignoring race director instructions on delta time or practice...

Valerio Rinicella delivered his first ELMS pole for IDEC Sport at Spa, posting a 2:01.268 in the #18 ORECA to edge Tom Dillmann by 0.154s after a...

Tesla Model Y L peaks at 249 kW and completes 20-80% in 31 minutes on a 400 kW charger, closely matching its 250 kW spec.

• Rivian R2 hits a 230 kW...

Verstappen was closer to retiring than switching teams amid frustration with 2026 regulations and the expanded calendar, but positive talks with F1...

EV charging experience is improving fast for owners.

• Ionna tops the 2026 JD Power study at 807 points, ahead of Tesla Superchargers at 701
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Three moves signal momentum in top-level sportscar racing.

• Ben Barker calls his IMSA debut a "baptism of fire" but says the series has him...