Month: July 2024

Associated Press Jul 31, 2024, 11:53 AM ET Open Extended Reactions BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Drag racing Hall of Famer John Force may contend for another Funny Car title even though he won’t drive the rest of the season as he recovers from a traumatic brain injury after a crash in Virginia last month. Past Funny
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Toyota Offers $75 To RAV4 Owners With Battery Fault, Lawyers Get Over $13 Million | Carscoops Each of the 12 plaintiffs who filed the class action will receive $5,000 https://www.carscoops.com/author/bradcarscoops-com/ by Brad Anderson 1 hour ago Impacted RAV models may have 12-volt batteries that can’t be clamped down properly and may short circuit. Toyota recalled
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Open Extended Reactions Sergio Pérez‘s future at Red Bull will be on the agenda as team principal Christian Horner and advisor Helmut Marko meet on Monday to discuss the team’s faltering 2024 season. Pérez’s poor form over the past races and the resurgence of McLaren has seen Red Bull’s constructors’ championship lead whittled down to
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By Zachary Visconti Posted on July 29, 2024 Automotive chemical manufacturer Prestone is currently developing a low-conductivity electric vehicle (EV) coolant that scientists hope can increase EV efficiency. While ethylene glycol is used in both gas vehicles and EVs, including Teslas, Prestone has increased its research and development budget for learning about less conductive cooling
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The world’s most famous automotive seat manufacturer is out of money. On Monday, Automobilwoche reported Recaro Automotive filed bankruptcy through Germany’s Esslingen District Court. Recaro Automotive GmbH reportedly has 215 employees at its factory in Kirchheim under Teck, Germany. Autocar reported employees were caught off guard and not made aware of the bankruptcy filing beforehand. “We expect all
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Open Extended Reactions Williams boss James Vowles was surprised neither Red Bull nor Mercedes showed serious interest in Carlos Sainz for 2025 and beyond. Sainz, set to be replaced at Ferrari by Lewis Hamilton, will join Williams on a multiyear deal next season. The deal ended months of speculation about his future, but during a
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Open Extended Reactions Lewis Hamilton said his record-extending 105th Formula One win at the Belgian Grand Prix was bittersweet given Mercedes teammate George Russell‘s disqualification from victory. Hamilton inherited the Spa win after Russell’s car was found to be underneath the minimum weight requirement for every car at the end of an event. Editor’s Picks
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Ford Mustang Driver Turns Idaho Home Into Drive-Thru | Carscoops A teenage passegnger suffered only minor injuries from the Mustang’s ill-fated rendezvous with the house 1 hour ago Ford Mustang crashes into Idaho home, injuring teenage passenger. The driver reportedly fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. Suspect faces multiple charges including felony
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BEIJING, CHINA – JULY 11: People take photos of WeRide Robobus, a fully-driverless shuttle capable of SAE Level 4 autonomous driving, at Beijing High-level Autonomous Driving Demonstration Area on July 11, 2024 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jia Tianyong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images) China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images Self-driving
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Open Extended Reactions Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will join Williams in 2025, the team confirmed Monday, ending months of speculation about the Spanish driver’s future. Sainz has signed on a multi-year Williams deal, meaning he will drive alongside Alex Albon in 2025. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Announcing the deal, Williams said he will race at
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