Auto Futures Digest

MotoGP's new Sprint Qualifying slot on Friday adds a 15-minute shootout after FP2, compressing the early weekend rhythm.

• Rhythm shift: FP1 (45 min)...

Toyota's engineering philosophy—rooted in Jidoka quality control since the 1920s and Kaizen continuous refinement—delivers vehicles built for...

XPeng is leveraging established European dealer infrastructure to speed EV adoption and build trust, targeting 110 German locations by end-2026.

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• EPA lab tests blend 55% city/45% highway results then adjust for temperature and behaviour, so the headline figure is no motorway guarantee
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• Appeal: 35-year ownership, clean Ohio title, Positraction, removable panels, and power features make this early C3 tempting for enthusiasts
• Risks:...

OpenAI and Chip Ganassi Racing released episode two of their R&D documentary, showing how the partnership turns vast INDYCAR sensor data into...

Dolby Atmos will deliver the emotional tension and guiding sound of live F1, starting with the US Grand Prix on Apple TV. This partnership aims to...

ProLogium will showcase three battery pack and module concepts at the Paris Motor Show, including a compact design optimized for efficiency and...

The new Audi RS 5, Audi Sport's first high-performance plug-in hybrid, has sold out its entire 2026 production run as European orders hit nearly twice...

Toyota's new Battery Center of North America enables complete end-to-end EV battery development from raw materials through production, vehicle...

• Pionix, AST-X and Solectrix teamed up on a customizable EV charge controller using open-source EVerest software
• Single-PCB design with reference...

Corvette is evolving its GT3 racer to counter rising competition from Mercedes and Toyota.

• Electronics overhaul: New controllers and wiring looms...

• Benefits: Lower running costs, instant torque, and a quiet cabin that reduces fatigue stood out after 20,000+ km in a Skoda Kushaq petrol.
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George Russell faces a 10-place grid drop in Singapore after Mercedes replaced his engine following the terminal Sepang breakdown.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella praised F1's handling of new power-unit regulations after a software glitch caused formation-lap chaos and a 40-minute...

Even a solid-looking 1969 Dodge Charger 440 project needs typical metal fixes, with the trunk floor showing the usual rust problems that inflate real restoration expenses.

Toyota is already scouting beyond Esteban Masson for its WEC Hypercar lineup as 2027 plans hinge on Haas F1 decisions.

• Hadrien David stands out as...

Lando Norris says F1 should scrap complicated electronics after a software glitch in Malaysia denied drivers control of their cars, exposing how the...

• Consecutive podiums mark clear progress: 3rd/5th in Austin followed by 2nd/4th at Fuji, where the A424s led for 80% of the race.
• The team retains...

The Crown delivers hybrid efficiency and easier access but struggles as a true sedan-SUV bridge or Avalon successor.

• Efficiency wins: Limited hits...