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Lola Cars just built a vintage race car using magnesium from seawater, volcanic rock, and plant fibers that's cleaner than the original. The retro ride proves green technology can work in the most unexpected places.
A revolutionary steel designed at MIT in the 1980s conquered Formula One racing and is now coming home to power student-built race cars. The same material that gave Red Bull four world championships will compete this June in MIT's electric vehicle.
Toyota will unveil its groundbreaking liquid hydrogen race car at France's legendary Le Mans circuit next week, marking a major leap forward for clean fuel in motorsports. The hydrogen momentum keeps building worldwide, from China's new storage breakthrough to Poland's seventh refueling station.
What started as an internet prank is now roaring toward reality. BMW is turning its joke M3 Touring station wagon into an actual race car for the legendary 24 Hours of Nürburgring in 2026.
A car dealership turned Nigeria's international road race into a celebration of both athletic and automotive innovation. Thousands got their first taste of electric vehicles while cheering on runners.
German automaker Opel is entering Formula E racing next season with the most powerful electric race cars ever built. The move marks a major shift in electric motorsports as the series prepares for groundbreaking Gen4 technology.
The world's most advanced race cars are now sharing their massive data troves with NASA and tech companies to revolutionize vehicle simulation. What started as entertainment is becoming a powerful engine for engineering breakthroughs.
College students from four countries are building solar-powered race cars to compete across the United States this summer. The event has attracted the most teams in its history and offers free admission to watch cutting-edge engineering in action.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
A team of 14 Dutch university students is traveling 4,000 miles to compete in Minnesota's solar car challenge with a hand-built vehicle that just won a world championship. Their solar-powered car can hit 80 mph and features a design so unique it had to be tested in one of Europe's largest wind tunnels.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
Electric racing is about to get seriously faster. Formula E just announced its most ambitious season yet, bringing new superpowered race cars to legendary tracks around the world.
In 1950, Mexico celebrated completing its stretch of the Pan-American Highway by hosting the world's longest car race—a thrilling 2,135-mile journey from border to border. The Carrera Panamericana drew racing legends, everyday taxi drivers, and even adventurous grandmothers to compete for glory on newly paved roads.
Car collectors in China are embracing electric vehicles for daily driving while keeping their vintage rides for weekends. The shift proves EVs and automotive passion can coexist perfectly.
South Korea just demonstrated rental cars that drive themselves to your location and park themselves when you're done. The country's largest rental car federation is now racing to adopt the technology after seeing it work.
Five high school students from Whyalla, Australia are headed to Switzerland to compete in the H2 Grand Prix World Finals after a heartbreaking disqualification last year. The team now races to raise $100,000 to cover travel costs for their shot at the world title.
Six enormous hot dog cars will race around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway two days before the Indy 500. The Wienie 500 brings joy and silliness to one of racing's most serious venues.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.
Ma Qinghua drove a brand-new Geely race car to victory at Italy's Misano circuit on its first-ever weekend, beating established champions from Honda and Hyundai. The win marks a turning point for Chinese automotive engineering on the world stage.
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