First off, it’d be a rarity in today’s market. In turn, it’d have zero competition from the surging Ram brand. Ford does offer a single-cab, short-bed F-150, though the ratios essentially bury the two-door deep down on a dealer’s options list. Chevy recently slid to number three in the truck […]
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The Next Tesla Gigafactory Will Be in Oklahoma or Texas: Report
Tesla has selected two finalists in the hunt for its newest factory location: the cities of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Austin, Texas, AP reports. This would be the fifth manufacturing facility for the electric carmaker, and it’ll be set up to build the new Cybertruck pickup and Model Y crossover. This […]
Why Tesla’s ‘Million-Mile Battery’ Could Be a Game-Changer
Good morning and welcome back to Speed Lines, The Drive’s morning roundup of what matters in the world of cars and transportation. Great news: we made it to Friday, yet again. Congratulations to all involved. Today we’re talking about Tesla’s big battery plans, safety at the auto plants set to […]
This Is What a NASCAR Race Looks Like With No One in the Crowds
Sunday marks a major event for the world of racing as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to real-life action at Darlington Raceway. With personnel limited and fans banned from the facility, the contest looks…different to say the least. That said, the stock car racing sanctioning body is trying new methods […]
The Hand-Built Uran SUV Is a Russian Giant with a 16-Liter V6 from an Infantry Fighting Vehicle
A lot of our international friends often question why American cars are so big. Then they come here and realize how massive our country really is. Now, Russia is nearly twice the size of the United States. Combine that with the legendary ingenuity of its people and I think you […]
IMSA Will Return to Real Racing on July 4 With All-New Daytona Sprint Race
Although NASCAR will be the first series to return to real-life racing at Darlington this weekend, IMSA has announced its plans to restart its season on July 4. However, instead of running a previously scheduled race, the WeatherTech Championship will contest an all-new sprint event at Daytona International Speedway. The […]
RV Rentals Up 650 Percent as Americans Plan Socially Distant Summer Vacations
After spending the last two months cooped up at home with family—or roommates who don’t respect boundaries—most Americans are beyond ready for a getaway, but with COVID-19 still circulating almost uncontrolled among the populace and a vaccine nowhere in sight, people are hesitant to pack themselves into airliners, hotels, etc. […]
Porsche’s New Nationwide Used Car Search Is a Gift to Fans Everywhere
Usually, a nationwide search for the perfect used car involves browsing a ton of ads and calling specific dealerships. It’s a huge time-suck. Now there’s a new tool from Porsche that lets you search used Porsche inventory from 192 of its dealerships across the United States: the Porsche Finder. “It’s […]
Ferrari Is Looking at an IndyCar Entry as Soon as 2022
Ferrari’s had a tough time in Formula 1 lately. Its lead driver Sebastian Vettel is leaving, the team hasn’t won a championship for more than a decade, and it’s unhappy with financial restrictions on how much it can spend to change that. Now just days after Formula 1 and IndyCar […]
Millennial Nostalgia for the 1980s and ’90s Will Reshape the Auto Industry Forever
Jamie Moore does not suffer boring cars. That’s why the 34-year-old media executive’s driveway mainly reads like a younger enthusiast’s dream duo—a 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata and a 1991 Acura NSX, two unique cars that set the benchmark for driver engagement and reliable performance almost three decades ago. He’s owned […]
NASCAR to Use High-Speed Camera Drone in First Race Broadcast This Weekend
NASCAR will make its comeback this weekend following a long pause to all of its operations due to the COVID-19 crisis, but it will do so with some notable changes. The sport’s first race since March 8 will take place Sunday, May 17 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, but […]