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Five things to look out for at F1’s Australian GP

The 2026 Formula 1 season begins in Melbourne this weekend and there is a lot to watch out for

Motorsport

Audi: New Supercar Could Happen 'Someday'

Audi’s lineup could certainly use more pizzazz. Thankfully, Ingolstadt is spicing up the portfolio this year with a new RS5 sedan and wagon, while the next-gen RS6 is also due in 2026 in both body styles. But neither model addresses a gap in the company’s range: a two-door car. With…

Motor1

Alfa Romeo Global Sales Are Booming But Still A Fraction Of The Germans

It’s been over a decade since the late Sergio Marchionne hit the reset button on Alfa Romeo, attempting to turn the fabled Italian brand into a true rival for the Germans. FCA poured a billion euros into the Giorgio platform to develop the Giulia and Stelvio, two models that are…

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Another Chinese car brand is coming to the UK, and it might be the most significant yet

Here’s what you need to know about BYD Denza, the Chinese firm taking on Audi and BMW

Audi Never Considered A Four-Cylinder RS5: 'Not For A Single Second'

The new Audi RS5 debuted a few weeks ago, and from the jump, we were certain it would keep its V6 engine—which it did. As some automakers downsized the engines in their performance models, like Mercedes-Benz, Audi never even considered a four-cylinder engine for the RS5.

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F1 Australian GP: Weather forecast, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix – including weather forecast, television info and schedule

Motorsport

Audi Wants A Luxury Off-Roader—If It Makes Sense

Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Volkswagen launched the Amarok, and there still hasn’t been an SUV equivalent. The body-on-frame truck remains on sale in Latin America, but VW has no intention of turning it into a Mercedes G-Class rival. It also seems highly unlikely that the second-gen…

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It's Official: Audi CEO Confirms Sports Car For Production

Reports that Audi is considering killing off its sports car have been greatly exaggerated. The company’s CEO has gone on record to say the Concept C is still on track and will be launched within the next two years. There’s been speculation that Porsche could potentially axe the electric 718,…

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Why Is The Audi RS5 So Heavy? Let's Look At The Numbers

The new Audi RS5 being 5,192 pounds made me realize something: Almost every performance car is absurdly heavy these days. It isn't just the RS5 or the BMW M5—two cars that got a lot of flak—but every single super sedan since the dawn of the hybrid era has become grotesquely overweight.

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The Subaru Trailseeker Is An Electric Adventure Wagon: Review

Toyota may share in the development of the Trailseeker, but this is the first electric vehicle with a Subaru badge that feels like a proper member of the family. There’s good power, solid off-road capability, and the sort of exterior styling only Subaru faithful could love.

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The 2026 Formula 1 spotter's guide

From race numbers to liveries, this is everything you need to watch out for in F1 2026

Motorsport

F1 engine manufacturers and FIA approve tweaks to compression ratio checks

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

Autosport

FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026

Formula 1 constructors and the FIA have reached a compromise to quell the compression ratio saga that has dominated the 2026 pre-season

Motorsport

AUDI Is Already Struggling In China

In 2024, Audi launched a new sub-brand in China called, well, AUDI. Developed as part of a joint venture with SAIC Motor, the AUDI brand officially debuted two years ago and has since introduced two models: a sportback and an SUV.

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Formula One 2026 Reset Adds Pressure to Lewis Hamilton's Crucial Ferrari Future

Explore Lewis Hamilton's journey with Ferrari as he seeks stability amidst significant changes in Formula One, including new teams and leadership shifts.

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From Track to Taycan: How Porsche Uses Formula E As Its EV Testbed

Since the dawn of the automobile, racing has served as the world’s fastest laboratory. Powertrains, chassis, and aerodynamics, all pushed to their limits in some of the most grueling conditions, with one overarching goal in mind: to go faster.

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Porsche's New Flagship SUV Won't Be Electric, Will Have A V8

At one point, Porsche was all in on electrification, with ambitious plans for an EV-heavy lineup spanning sports cars, sedans, and SUVs. But as EV demand cools—especially in the US—the automaker appears to be pulling back.

Motorsport

Bernie Ecclestone hypes Gabriel Bortoleto for Audi’s first season: "Potential future world champion"

Ecclestone says the field is “closely matched” under the new rules, and believes Audi’s rookie has the pace to worry his veteran team-mate

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Audi Defends The New RS5's Weight Gain, Calls It 'Light On Its Feet'

They say weight is the enemy of performance, but the company with the Four Rings is confident it has found a way to offset the massive heft brought by the new RS5’s plug-in hybrid system. In an official post on LinkedIn, Audi Sport’s Managing Director pledged the new fast wagon…

The Independent UK

Has Drive to Survive run out of road? Why new season of F1’s Netflix hit falls flat

COMMENT: With fewer episodes, less fly-on-the-wall footage and chief protagonists absent, Kieran Jackson explains why one of sport’s standout docuseries has lost its cutting edge

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New Audi RS6 Spied With Plug-In Hybrid Power

Hot on the heels of the new RS5 Avant’s reveal, Audi has been spotted putting the finishing touches on its bigger brother. The RS6 wagon looks nearly ready to shed its disguise and reveal those bulging wheel arches, complete with front-fender vents inherited from the previous-generation RS6 GT. At the…

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Lincoln Might Build Its Own Bronco-Based Off-Roader

Luxury off-roaders are a big business. You’ve got longtime staples like the Range Rover and Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with newcomers from Audi, BMW, and even Genesis supposedly on the way. Not one to be left out of the mix, Lincoln reportedly wants to build its own high-end off-roader.

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In Defense Of Car Bloat: Why Performance Cars Must Get Fatter To Survive

When the Audi RS5 Avant debuted last week, one key figure from the technical specifications sheet immediately stood out. Not the horsepower, not the torque, or even the performance stats—but the weight. Ingolstadt's super wagon apparently went on a McDonald’s diet, adding a massive 1,378 pounds (625 kilograms) from one…

TechRadar

Lamborghini pulls the plug on its electric supercar – but these 3 alternatives could still keep the idea alive

Lamborghini's chief executive says that the Italian supercar manufacturer is planning to abandon its all-electric supercar. So where next for speedy, luxury EVs?

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Even Audi RS5 Owners Will Pay Extra For Infotainment Themes

You would think spending six figures on a car unlocks nearly every feature imaginable, but that’s not how today’s vehicles work. Automakers have no qualms about forcing you to pay for downloadable content and subscription fees in order to unlock your car’s full potential. That kind of profiteering includes Audi’s…

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