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Bell feels "cheated" as he calls out Chevrolet for race manipulation

Christopher Bell was in the Championship 4 for 27 minutes before NASCAR removed him due to a safety violation, citing his accidental wall-ride. But what led up to that moment is what has Bell frustrated several days later.

Motorsport

Title contender Ryan Blaney dominates NASCAR Cup practice at Phoenix

In the final chance to tune their cars before battling it out for the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series championship, all 40 drivers drivers filed onto the track for the combined session. Joey Logano, Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, and William Byron are set to battle for the Cup title.

Motorsport

Byron has "blocked out a ton of the noise" after Martinsville controversy

The driver of the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet is making his second consecutive appearance in the Championship 4 — but he'd rather not repeat his 2023 performance.

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Dead: Cadillac XT4

Pour one out for the XT4. Well, maybe don’t. Cadillac’s nearly forgotten small crossover is going away. General Motors has announced production will end at the Fairfax Assembly plant in January 2025. GM had said it would idle output of the subcompact luxury SUV to get the factory in Kansas…

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Appeals panel upholds Martinsville penalties "to protect the integrity of the sport"

Earlier this week, NASCAR issued substantial penalties to the three teams involved in what series officials deemed to be a form of race manipulation -- the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet of Ross Chastain, and the No. 23 23XI Racing Toyota of Bubba Wallace.…

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The 2024 Ford Ranger Is All the Truck You Need: Review

Ford sold almost 200,000 F-Series pickups (F-150, F-250, and F-350) from July through September, compared to just 15,500 Rangers during the same period. Frankly, I have no idea why. Next to a typical full-size, half-ton truck, the Ranger sits just as high, has similar truck looks, truck tires, and a…

Motor1

In the NASCAR Cup playoffs, it's just three super teams now

While the NASCAR playoff format has become a proverbial punching bag for people these days, and sometimes unfairly so, what happened last weekend at Martinsville is 100% a byproduct of it. The NASCAR playoffs are structured in a way so that title favorites like Kyle Larson can easily be knocked…

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GM's Electric Future Looks Bright. Ford On the Other Hand…

Update: The original version of this story noted that Ford is no longer the second-largest EV manufacturer in the US. Ford, as a brand, remains the second-largest EV producer in the US. Only the larger General Motors company (which includes brands like Cadilac, Chevrolet, and Hummer) produces more EVs. The…

Motor1

How the dream of a Cup title ended for three NASCAR heavyweights

Hendrick Motorsports will have a driver in the final four, but it won't be either of their champions as both Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott were eliminated Sunday. Denny Hamlin's title hopes also came to end, leaving the seasoned veteran Cup-less in his 19-year quest for the biggest prize in NASCAR.

Motorsport

Jeff Gordon says it's the job of drivers "to be aware of what's on the line"

It's no secret that OEM-aligned teams work together in modern NASCAR, but did Sunday's finish cross the line into race manipulation? Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon, who now serves as the Vice Chairman at Hendrick Motorsports, saw nothing wrong with what unfolded in the closing laps.

Motorsport

Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.

Of all the technology-related topics we cover around here, and there are a lot these days, none are as divisive as Apple CarPlay. Yes, really. Even in the era of widespread fearmongering over imagined "electric vehicle mandates" and the backlash over increasingly autonomous vehicles, nothing gets people riled up quite…

InsideEVs

The Complete Guide To Electric Vehicle Platforms

We’re still in the early phase of the transition to electric vehicles. That means building an EV remains an immense technical challenge. Manufacturers are dispensing with more than a century of combustion car development and rethinking how to build a vehicle from the ground, or in the car’s case, the…

InsideEVs

Are EVs Really More Expensive To Operate Than Gas Cars?

We hear these things all the time. Electric vehicles catch fire all of the time (not true.) They pollute the air more than gas vehicles do (not at all.) They’ll leave you stranded when you need them the most (this is exceedingly rare.) Here’s another myth that’s gotten a big…

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What the unusual radio messages reveal about contentious Martinsville finish

NASCAR has announced that it intends to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race at Martinsville, which decided the final spots in the Championship 4.

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What the unusual radio comms reveal about contentious Martinsville finish

NASCAR has yet to review the radio communications from the closing laps of Sunday's race (they intend to do so in the week ahead). And while Ryan Blaney drove off with the race win, strange things were happening throughout the field as Chevy and Toyota grappled for the final spot…

InsideEVs

GM Has Sold Over 300,000 EVs In The U.S. In Less Than A Decade

Lately, General Motors is doing very well in the electric vehicle market. Despite a rough ride last year, with many production and factory delays, GM has learned a lot from its mistakes and is now the second-largest EV maker in the United States.

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Blaney Wins At Martinsville, Advances To NASCAR Championship Finale

Ryan Blaney's victory at Martinsville Speedway sets the stage for a dramatic NASCAR championship finale at Phoenix Raceway. Follow the high-stakes race to ...

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You Can Save Up To $2,000 On A New EV Or PHEV At Costco

Costco, one of the largest wholesale retailers in the world, is offering its members discounts of up to $2,000 on select electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Until January 2, 2025, Costco’s Auto Program has vouchers for 10 EVs and 2 PHEVs from brands like Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Polestar and Volvo.

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The Chevrolet Silverado EV Is Getting A Diagonal Driving Feature

The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado EV recently debuted with more range and a lower starting price, making it an even more appealing option than ever. However, General Motors, Chevrolet’s parent company, has another ace up its sleeve in the all-electric pickup game. (Or maybe it just forgot to mention this cool…

Autosport

NASCAR Cup Martinsville: Blaney wins for Championship 4 spot, Bell removed for wall ride

Ryan Blaney and William Byron will join Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick in the Championship 4 that will contest the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series in Phoenix next weekend after a breathtaking showdown at Martinsville.

Motorsport

Blaney wins his way into the Championship 4 with shadow over race finish

In the closing laps of the race, it became a three-way fight for the win between Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and Ryan Blaney.

Motorsport

Almirola wins Martinsville Xfinity race; Smith punches Custer after the finish

Aric Almirola held off all challengers to win the pivotal cutoff race, denying Sammy Smith in second and Chandler Smith in third as they were attempting to win their way into the title-decider.

Motorsport

WEC Bahrain: Toyota wins thriller to secure manufacturers' crown, Porsche seals drivers'

Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre and Andre Lotterer wrapped up the World Endurance Championship Hypercar drivers' title in the eight-hour Bahrain season finale, but Toyota snatched the manufacturers' crown from Porsche.

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Here's the real reason Android Automotive is still kind of a mess in EVs

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Motorsport

Eckes and Gray clash for the win and at Victory Lane in wild NASCAR Truck finish

Christian Eckes was a dominant force in Saturday's NASCAR Truck race at Martinsville, but a rash of late yellows completely changed the complexion of the finish. Several drivers chose to pit for fresh tires, rapidly cutting through the field and one of them had his sights set on the Championship…

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