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F1 Races Might Actually Be Won On The Track Thanks To Durable Tires, Pirelli Says

F1 Races Might Actually Be Won On The Track Thanks To Durable Tires, Pirelli Says

Seth Quintero Is America's Next International Racing Star

Seth Quintero Is America's Next International Racing Star

WRC Car Rolls Off Mountainside At Rally Monte Carlo

WRC Car Rolls Off Mountainside At Rally Monte Carlo

Australian GP Boss Says There's 'Zero Chance' Of Cancelation Despite Whole Djokovic Mess

Australian GP Boss Says There's 'Zero Chance' Of Cancelation Despite Whole Djokovic Mess

Katherine Legge Is Ready To Define Her Legacy In Motorsport

Katherine Legge Is Ready To Define Her Legacy In Motorsport

Sébastien Loeb Wins Rallye Monte Carlo, His 80th WRC Win

It would be more challenging to write a better story than what took place over the past four days in southeastern France. The 90th Rallye Monte Carlo, the opening round of the 50th FIA World Rally Championship season, featured two of rallying all-time greatest drivers in an epic duel...

Remember When Paris Hilton Sponsored A Motorcycle Racing Team?

The year is 2011, and you’re looking at your favorite motorcycle racing news website to find something strange: Paris Hilton is sponsoring a 125cc Grand Prix motorcycle team, which was the equivalent of what we call Moto3 today. That’s right. This is your reminder that notorious socialite Paris Hilton...

Why 2022 Could Be Formula One’s Most Unpredictable Season Yet

I don’t know about you, but I‘m very excited for the new season of Formula 1 to kick off in just under two months time. A huge shakeup of the rulebook is promising one of the most unpredictable seasons in years as for their 2022 campaigns. Ahead of the...

Formula 1 Bans Military Flyovers, But Not In Britain

This week, Formula One informed race promoters via email that military flyovers will no longer be allowed to take place during Grand Prix weekends. But, there seems to be an exception to still allow flyovers in some form. Formula One is enacting the ban as a part of its...

How To Watch IMSA, WRC, And Everything Else In Racing This Weekend; January 21-23

Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it and where you can talk about it, all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend? It’s been a...

Ford Wants Sébastien Loeb To Run More WRC Following Monte Carlo Victory

Over the weekend Sébastien Loeb and co-driver Isabelle Galmiche put together a Rallye Monte Carlo victory that previously seemed impossible. The 47-year-old in a one-off effort for the M-Sport Ford team in the inaugural running of the new hybrid Puma WRC. This was scheduled to be Loeb’s only appearance...

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CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Maruti Suzuki Jimny

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Maruti Suzuki Jimny"

IntroductionSpecificationsTyre Size and Brand: 195/80 R15 Bridgestone Dueler H/T tyresGround Clearance: 210mmOff-Road Hardware: Ladder-on-frame Chassis, 4x4 Low Range Transfer Case and Brake LSDIn the company of the indestructible Hilux, tech-laden Gloster, mighty Defender, and the formidable G-Wagon, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny here is the most uncomplicated yet capable 4x4. It’s...

Tata Punch EV spied testing again; launch soon?

Tata Punch EV spied testing again; launch soon?"

To get a full-width LED light barFront-bumper mounted charging portThe Tata Punch EV was spotted parked during its test run in Maharashtra. The upcoming all-electric model has been in the news for quite some time now nearing its India debut in the coming months. This time, the new spy shots...

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Mahindra Thar

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Mahindra Thar "

IntroductionSpecificationsTyre Size and Brand: 255/65 R18, MRF Wanderer AT TyresGround Clearance: 226mmOff-road gear: Manual Shift Part-Time 4WD with High & Low Reduction GearThe Mahindra Thar needs no introduction. And now, it has made its return to our newest edition of the 2023 CarWale Off-Road Day to compete against the new...

Volkswagen Taigun attracts year-end discounts of up to Rs. 1.46 lakh

Volkswagen Taigun attracts year-end discounts of up to Rs. 1.46 lakh"

Available with two powertrain optionsOffers are valid till 31 December, 2023Volkswagen India is offering discounts of up to Rs. 1.46 lakh on its MQB SUV, the Taigun. The offers can be availed in the form of cash discounts, corporate benefits, exchange bonuses, and some special benefits which are valid till...

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: MG Gloster Blackstorm Edition

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: MG Gloster Blackstorm Edition"

IntroductionMake/Model: MG Gloster 4WD Blackstorm EditionTyre Size and Brand: 255/55 R19, Goodyear EfficientGripGround Clearance: 210mmOff-Road hardware: 4WD with low-range gearbox along with seven-drive modes — Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud, Rock, Sport, and AutoIf you are in the market for a full-sized, rugged, ladder-on-frame SUV, the choice is now limited to...

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Mercedes G-Class G 400d Adventure Edition

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Mercedes G-Class G 400d Adventure Edition"

SpecificationsMercedes-Benz G-Class G 400d Adventure Edition275/55 R19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tyres241mm ground clearanceIndependent front suspension with double-wishbone and adaptive dampersSolid rear axle with adaptive dampersPermanent ‘4Matic’ 4x4 system, 40:60 power split as standardThree electronically actuated locking differentials - front, centre, and rearIntroductionThe Adventure Edition is the G-Class’ more rugged-looking version....

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition arrives at dealership

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition arrives at dealership"

Available in limited numbersBased on Zeta and Alpha trimsMaruti Suzuki launched the Thunder Edition of the Jimny off-roader at a starting price of Rs. 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. This special edition costs Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 1 lakh less than the Zeta and Alpha variants, respectively. Now, after...

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Land Rover Defender 110

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Land Rover Defender 110"

Introduction Specifications Tyre Size and Brand - 255/60 R20 Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Ground Clearance - 218mm (+70mm in off-road ride height) Off-Road Hardware - Permanent four-wheel drive, low-range gearbox, central differential, air suspension with adjustable ride height, multiple off-road driving modesThe original Land Rover Defender made its name in the...

Honda announces discounts of up to Rs. 1 lakh in December 2023

Honda announces discounts of up to Rs. 1 lakh in December 2023"

Honda City hybrid attracts the maximum discountOffers valid till 31 December, 2023Honda Cars India is offering discounts of up to Rs. 1 lakh across its portfolio in December 2023. These benefits are being offered in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonuses, corporate discounts, and loyalty bonuses. Let us take...

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Toyota Hilux

CarWale Off-Road Day 2023: Toyota Hilux"

IntroductionSpecifications –Make/Model - Toyota Hilux 2.8-litre ATTyre Size and Brand - Bridgestone Dueler 265/60 R18Ground Clearance - 220mmOff-Road Hardware -4WD with High (H4) and Low (L4) Range paired with electronic 2WD/4WD controlTraction ControlAuto-limited slip differentialHill descent controlElectronic differential lockMore details, including on-road price -I'm smitten by pickup trucks and their...

Toyota's Supra GT300 Racer Sounds Way Too Good For It To Really Exist

Toyota's Supra GT300 Racer Sounds Way Too Good For It To Really Exist

The new 5th generation Toyota Supra is, , a good car but perhaps not a great one. Now is a good opportunity for Toyota to introduce a righteously riotous version of the Supra to go racing, thus extending the Supra’s legendary name. The GT4 version already exists, but on...

The Most Important Part Of Working Your Dream Job Is Keeping The Dream Alive

The Most Important Part Of Working Your Dream Job Is Keeping The Dream Alive

Teenage me always thought the most magical place on a race track was on the other side of the fence, earning a paycheck doing what she loved. I stared at the infield during races when I was younger, wishing I had the status or credentials or teleportation ability to get...

Haas F1 Boss: You'd Be Naive To Think Smaller Teams Could Fight For Wins In 2021

Haas F1 Boss: You'd Be Naive To Think Smaller Teams Could Fight For Wins In 2021

When it comes to , we’ve all been under the impression that 2021 will be our year—well, maybe not our year, but the year that more than three teams will actually be able to compete due to for leveling the field. But Haas F1 boss Guenther Steiner wants you...

These Are The Fascinating Cars and Trucks Racing Dakar For The First Time This Year

These Are The Fascinating Cars and Trucks Racing Dakar For The First Time This Year

The rally is nearing its close, and while it’s looking like traditional competitor Honda will take the motorcycle class, some new makes have joined the competition in the car and truck categories, and they probably aren’t ones you might have expected. Of course, this is a year of many...

Mazda Unofficially Smashed The Lap Record At Daytona Again

Mazda Unofficially Smashed The Lap Record At Daytona Again

For the second year in a row the Mazda team has come out on top in testing for the Rolex 24 at Daytona later this month, with ace driver Olivier Pla running a whopping half-second quicker lap than last year’s record-breaker. Pla ran fastest of all this weekend, setting...

Special reports

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Automobile information

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

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