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NASCAR Cup Series adds Bristol dirt race in major schedule shakeup NASCAR will hold its first Cup Series dirt race since 1970.

New Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer: What’s the difference? Jeep's new big SUV will come in two versions and this is what sets them apart.

Test drive: The 2020 Ford Explorer ST is a sportier utility vehicle Ford stopped making four-door cars so its putting more sport into its SUVs.

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1958 Corvette returns as Chinese plug-in hybrid sports car The Dolphin features a powertrain from Warren Buffett-backed automaker BYD.

Porsche driver rushing to coronavirus test caught doubling the speed limit A Porsche Boxster driver in the U.K. has been punished for doubling the speed limit as he drove a friend with suspected COVID-19 symptoms to the hospital.

7-time NASCAR champion Chad Knaus promoted Hendrick Motorsports V.P. Knaus was crew chief for all seven of Jimmie Johnson's championships.

Ford just cut the Mustang Mach-E price, here's why Ford is lowering the price of its electric utility vehicle to remain "fully competitive in a segment that is seeing dynamic price changes."

Hyundai developing 'transformer-class' walking car for production Automaker first unveiled the robotic-legged vehicle design at CES in 2019.

2021 Ford F-150 sets tow rating record at 14,000 pounds New turobcharged V6 has more power to deliver higher towing and payload ratings.

Colorado police stop 10 speeding Porsche drivers “Please slow down," the Colorado State Police urged on Twitter.

GM stops sales of Chevy Corvette, 5 other models due to brake issue Electronic component in brake-by-wire system may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process.

Tesla Model Y owners can make their cars faster with $2,000 download Downloadable update makes the compact SUV accelerate more quickly.

Kevin Harvick's NASCAR season isn't so silly Stewart-Haas Racing driver leads the field as playoffs enter Round of 12.

Test drive: The BMW X7 M50i would make a good pickup The luxury SUV is a capable and comfortable hauler.

Man who lost arm in texting-while-driving crash releases video as a warning to others Sussex, U.K., police are using the footage as a warning to others.

Pilot's actions likely to blame in 2019 Earnhardt crash, NTSB says Report said pilot couldn't maintain proper airspeed during unstable approach.

What is Tesla's 'Tight Wolverine' truck all about? Fox News Autos investigates Elon Musk says he'll have to build a smaller truck for sale outside of North America.

Michael Jordan: 'I want to win tomorrow' in NASCAR Jordan is teaming up with Denny Hamlin to start a team with Bubba Wallace as the driver.

California Gov. Newsom executive order bans gas, diesel cars by 2035 Heavy-duty trucks will follow the mandate by 2045.

Lincoln limousine JFK rode in the day of assassination up for auction Kennedy and Gov. Connally used it in Fort Worth before they went to Dallas.

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV revealed with free charging deal The compact SUV will have 250 miles of range and a host of standard tech.

Tesla announces 200 mph Model S 'Plaid' with 520-mile range, $25k car New battery technology aims to reduce Tesla costs and increase performance.

Classic VW Microbus submerged on beach during high tide Van was converted into a photo booth for use at weddings and other events.

'The Big General' is a Chinese Ford pickup clone The truck from Chinese automaker Foton resembles the popular F-150.

Ford responds to Bronco fans, will offer 'Sasquatch' extreme off-road option with a stick shift Ford Bronco fans complained that the SUV couldn't be configured with a manual transmission and otpional Sasquatch off-road package, so Ford updated its availability.

Michael Jordan joins NASCAR as team owner, Bubba Wallace to drive for him Michael Jordan will take on a new challenge in 2021 – stock-car racing.

Ross Chastain gets Kyle Larson's old seat at Ganassi Racing for 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Chastain has been driving for Kaulig Racing in the Xfinity Series in 2020.

Ram 1500 TRX monster pickup features raptor-eating imagery to poke at Ford The Ram 1500 TRX is set to be the most powerful production pickup in the world when it goes on sale this year.

Ford Ranger pickup tops 2020 Made in America Auto Index Kogod School of Business study considers domestic parts content and assembly.

Suspected drunk driver busted after giving fake name to cop he went to school with Derby, U.K., police allege the driver was drunk and his car was illegally modified

People who drive this car get the most speeding tickets, study says Owners of the Subaru WRX report the highest percentage of speeding violations.

NASCAR's Austin Dillon feels as fast as high-speed Internet heading into Bristol playoff race The Richard Childress Racing driver is having his best season ever.

Here's what the electric Ford F-150 looks like Teaser image shows the front of the upcoming battery-powered truck.

Ram 'Built to Serve' pickup salutes the US Air Force anniversary Ram is offering special edition trucks for five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Michigan driver arrested after pulling 'Dukes of Hazzard' stunt over Detroit bridge A Michigan man was arrested Wednesday night after apparently jumping a Detroit drawbridge in "Dukes of Hazzard" fashion, according to multiple reports.

Tesla driver, 20, charged after found asleep at wheel of self-driving car traveling over 90 mph: cops A Canadian man has been charged after he was found asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Tesla traveling over 93 mph down a highway in the province of Alberta, authorities said on Thursday.

Nashville hosting IndyCar street race in 2021 The city's first-ever IndyCar race will cross the Cumberland River on the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge.

Test drive: 2021 Lexus LC500 Convertible is jaw-dropping drop-top The Lexus LC500 Convertible is the luxury brand's flagship sports car.

Chevrolet Silverado getting clever Multi-Flex tailgate tech Multi-Flex tailgate can be set to six different positions.

Electric Ford F-150 will be the most powerful model, company says Ford's first all-electric F-150 will go on sale in 2022 as the most powerful model in the lineup.

Motorcycle rider caught on dash cam doing 100 mph wheelie past unmarked cop car Forensic investigators determined his speed using the video footage.

Country star Luke Combs, Ford donating $25G in guitars to vets managing PTSD The CMA Vocalist of the Year will appear in a TV spot as he gives a vet a lesson on his new guitar.

Nissan Z Proto sports car revealed with retro style Sports car prototype is a sneak peek at the next Nissan Z

$200 million treasure map shows last location of famous missing cars The long-lost classic cars were located around the world.

Driver survives as pole impales car during crash Alleged drunk driver ran off the road and into a fence in Kirby Muxloe, U.K.

FIA clears F1 champ Lewis Hamilton for Breonna Taylor T-shirt, will issue guidance Six-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver in the series

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's Breonna Taylor T-shirt under investigation The Mercedes-AMG driver was looking to raise awareness about the status of the Breonna Taylor killing.

GMC reveals HUMMER EV's 'crabwalk' diagonal driving capability, debut date Four-wheel steering will allow the electric GMC HUMMER EV to move diagonally.

Truck driver resigns from town council after attending Zoom meeting while driving David Brown said he pulled over to connect and was just listening to the meeting as he drove.