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frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Ford's Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile

Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 is the fastest electric drag racer, completing the quarter mile in 6.76 seconds at 222 mph.
fromDefector
5 days ago

One Night At Formula 1's Drunk-Driving Simulator | Defector

"I suppose the most important piece of information here is that we have been meaning to go to the Formula 1 Arcade in Philly from the day it opened, and after some punting and faffing about, we finally managed to do so approximately one year later."
Miami food
#indycar
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Quick final pit stop helps Alex Palou win Long Beach Grand Prix

Alex Palou won the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix, marking his third victory of the season and 22nd career win.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Quick final pit stop helps Alex Palou win Long Beach Grand Prix

Alex Palou won the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix, marking his third victory of the season and 22nd career win.
#nissan
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago
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No Way': New Nissan GT-R Won't Be An EV, But A Hybrid Is Inevitable

Nissan confirmed the next-generation GT-R will not be an electric vehicle due to current battery technology limitations.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 weeks ago
Graphic design

winner announced for All-New Nissan MICRA global design competition

Marc-André Fauteux wins the Elevate the All-New Nissan MICRA competition with a design emphasizing organized simplicity and a striking asymmetric visual language.
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frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

No Way': New Nissan GT-R Won't Be An EV, But A Hybrid Is Inevitable

Nissan confirmed the next-generation GT-R will not be an electric vehicle due to current battery technology limitations.
#forza-horizon-6
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Forget luck: Antonelli shows he's an F1 title threat in Japan

I think when we decided to give him the race seat one and a half years ago, we hoped for this trajectory. The ups and downs you expect from a young driver aged 18 in the first year, and eventually by the second year [we hoped] the success would materialize and I think this is happening.
Juventus
#formula-one
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

F1's Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football follow with us

Mercedes and Ferrari excel in adapting to significant changes in Formula One, with strong performances in early races.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

F1's Japanese GP, WSL derbies and international football follow with us

Mercedes and Ferrari excel in adapting to significant changes in Formula One, with strong performances in early races.
#formula-1
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Juventus

Japanese Grand Prix LIVE! Latest updates as Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and more race in Suzuka

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fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?

F1 cars struggle with energy management in fast corners due to new hybrid systems, impacting performance and necessitating urgent solutions.
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fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Formula 1's Engine Troubles Come To A Head In Japan | Defector

F1's new power unit regulations have led to confusing qualifying laps and racing issues, impacting performance and strategy.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Juventus

Japanese Grand Prix LIVE! Latest updates as Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and more race in Suzuka

Cars
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?

F1 cars struggle with energy management in fast corners due to new hybrid systems, impacting performance and necessitating urgent solutions.
Cars
fromDefector
4 weeks ago

Formula 1's Engine Troubles Come To A Head In Japan | Defector

F1's new power unit regulations have led to confusing qualifying laps and racing issues, impacting performance and strategy.
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Every lap is survival': Max Verstappen reflects on F1 Chinese GP qualifying woe

Max Verstappen struggled severely with Red Bull's performance in Shanghai, describing the car as undriveable and finishing eighth in qualifying, over a second behind pole position.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 weeks ago

Sakura-Inspired Racing Bulls F1 Simulator Is the Most Beautiful Thing to Come Out of the 2026 Japanese GP - Yanko Design

Racing Bulls' Cherry Edition livery emphasizes cultural expression through calligraphy, enhancing the F1 experience beyond traditional branding.
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

Growth Isn't About Getting Noticed Anymore. Nissan Says It's About Removing Friction

Customer growth is determined by reducing friction in experiences, not just capturing attention.
SOMA, SF
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

reflective lights and moire pattern adorn hajime sorayama and matt copson's AFEELA art cars

Sony Honda Mobility collaborates with artists Hajime Sorayama and Matt Copson to transform the AFEELA 1 electric car into unique art vehicles, with installations in Los Angeles and Tokyo.
#formula-1-2026-season
Running
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

F1 in China: I've never seen so many people in those grandstands

Formula 1's 2026 season demonstrates improved competitiveness at Shanghai with clearer team hierarchy, entertaining racing, but significant reliability issues affecting multiple competitors.
Running
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

F1 in China: I've never seen so many people in those grandstands

Formula 1's 2026 season demonstrates improved competitiveness at Shanghai with clearer team hierarchy, entertaining racing, but significant reliability issues affecting multiple competitors.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The circuit for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix looks like a real-life video game

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, scheduled for August on the National Mall, features a 1.7-mile street race circuit passing major U.S. monuments and Smithsonian museums at speeds exceeding 200 mph.
Graphic design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

elevate the all-new nissan MICRA global design competition reveals the finalists

Nissan and designboom announced 11 finalists for the Elevate All-New Nissan MICRA design competition, where creatives reinterpreted the car's exterior identity through color, graphics, patterns, and materials while preserving its original structure.
#autonomous-vehicles
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are launching a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo in late 2026 using Nissan Leaf EVs with AI-powered autonomous driving technology.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo's streets | TechCrunch

Nuro expands autonomous vehicle testing to Japan, marking its first overseas deployment with Toyota Prius vehicles on Tokyo public roads.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tech
1 month ago

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are bringing robotaxis to Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan partnered to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026, marking Uber's first autonomous vehicle collaboration in Japan and expanding its global rollout to ten cities.
Toronto startup
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Nuro Tests Zero-Shot Autonomous Vehicles in Tokyo - TechRepublic

Nuro tests autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo to demonstrate how its system adapts to new driving environments without extensive location-specific reprogramming.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are launching a robotaxi pilot program in Tokyo in late 2026 using Nissan Leaf EVs with AI-powered autonomous driving technology.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Nuro is testing its autonomous vehicle tech on Tokyo's streets | TechCrunch

Nuro expands autonomous vehicle testing to Japan, marking its first overseas deployment with Toyota Prius vehicles on Tokyo public roads.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | Tech
1 month ago

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan are bringing robotaxis to Tokyo

Uber, Wayve, and Nissan partnered to launch a robotaxi service in Tokyo by late 2026, marking Uber's first autonomous vehicle collaboration in Japan and expanding its global rollout to ten cities.
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fromPlanetF1
1 month ago

David Croft relives Stevenage to Times Square as F1 2026 looms

Formula 1 introduces radical 2026 rule changes including smaller cars, reduced downforce, and near 50-50 internal combustion-electric power split, fundamentally transforming the sport after 75 years.
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Japan's Most Mysterious Bullet Train Is Retiring

Doctor Yellow is a bright yellow diagnostic Shinkansen that sweeps the Tokaido line at full speed to inspect tracks and wires, attracting train enthusiasts.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 months ago

Shimano Announces 2026 Trail Born Projects and Continued Expansion

Shimano committed $10 million over 10 years to the Trail Born Initiative to fund trail construction, advocacy, and community revitalization for mountain biking.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

An engineering thesis disguised as a coupe: A history of the Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude emerged as an engineering-focused coupe during 1970s economic turbulence, prioritizing precision and innovation over excess, establishing a legacy of mechanical elegance that defines its 2026 return.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

Ice racing prioritizes low-grip sliding and accessible thrills over high-downforce precision, requiring cold conditions, suitable tires, and a willing car for sideways driving enjoyment.
Cars
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Formula 1 in 2026: Just Formula E on steroids?

Formula 1's 2026 season introduces radical changes including 50% battery power, shorter/narrower/lighter cars, adjustable wings, and a boost button replacing DRS.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

Toyota And Daihatsu's Tiny New EV Vans Solve A Modern Problem The Old-School Way

That's because the e-Hijet's electric architecture has vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) functionality baked in. On the V2H front, the tiny EV's front-mounted CHAdeMO fast charging port can be used to keep the lights on, but additional hardware is needed. On the V2L front, however, things are much simpler. There's a 100-volt household outlet right on the center console, which can output a maximum of 1,500 watts, according to Daihatsu and Toyota.
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