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Honda’s Pioneer 700, Pioneer 520 Multipurpose Side-by-Sides Return for 2027, Delivering Exceptional Versatility: 8/11/2026 4:40:56 PM; • Six Pioneer 700 versions offered across two-seat and four-seat configurations. • Pioneer 520 offers capability and utility in a compact package.
Pirelli Signs Luna Rossa’s “Tyres”: 8/11/2026 7:15:37 AM; The foils and rudder of the AC75 were also developed with Pirelli’s technological contribution, using innovative materials designed to enhance the Italian boat’s performance Pirelli is expanding its brand presence on Luna Rossa’s boats.
Three-quarters of drivers willing to pay for satellite-connected car services – report: 8/11/2026 6:48:50 AM; A new study from Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, and the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has revealed drivers around the world say they regularly experience coverage ‘black spots’ and are willing to pay for satellite-powered services – especially when it comes to safety.
Sir Chris Hoy on taking one corner at a time: 8/11/2026 3:59:12 AM; At a glance • The former champion track cyclist and racing driver Sir Chris Hoy on why driving a Porsche has become a welcome escape from everyday life.
GR Launches Upgraded GR86: 8/11/2026 3:56:16 AM; GAZOO Racing (GR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR86 and announced that Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan are to start accepting customer orders for it on August 28.
Nissan Formula E Team heads to London for decisive Season 12 finale: 8/11/2026 3:50:13 AM; Nissan Formula E Team will take on the London E-Prix in Rounds 16 and 17 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The season finale will also mark the end of Formula E’s GEN3 era, bringing one of the most competitive chapters in the series’ history to a close.
Piaggio Group: Aprilia dominates the British GB: 8/11/2026 3:00:46 AM; The weekend for Aprilia Racing, the Piaggio Group’s (PIA.MI) racing team, ended with an extraordinary result at Silverstone Circuit, with the team securing its third podium sweep of the season in the main race, following those at Assen in June and Le Mans last May.
XPO Appoints Jonas Svedlund as Chief Legal Officer: 8/11/2026 2:58:22 AM; XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that Jonas Svedlund has joined the company as chief legal officer, effective immediately.
11th MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Draws Thousands, Debuts New 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition: 8/11/2026 2:55:07 AM; • Dodge debuted the all-new 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Launch Edition during the 11th edition of Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge • Thousands of fans packed M1 Concourse for street-legal drag racing, Dodge Thrill Rides, the first-ever track shootout experience and fan meet-and-greets • Dodge showcased bold customization with the Durango R/T Smokescreen Concept, Custom …
The hidden cost of low-quality traffic data: 8/10/2026 1:39:06 AM; Procurement pains There’s a familiar pattern in public sector procurement. A tender goes out. Suppliers respond. Requirements are met. Boxes are ticked.
The Audi Nuvolari in 405 days: 8/7/2026 9:59:34 AM; • Agile collaboration: a focused project team created a supercar in record time • Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, drivers for the Audi Revolut F1 Team, tested the supercar during the development phase • A making-of video offers insights into the development journey of the Audi Nuvolari and the close collaboration within the project team 405 days from the …
Acura to Reveal Concept Car Previewing Next-Generation Design at 2026 Monterey Car Week: 8/7/2026 9:50:36 AM; A new Acura concept car will make its global debut next week during the famed Monterey Car Week, showcasing a bold new era for Acura design. The new design language, led by Acura Creative Director Yasutake Tsuchida, will influence the brand’s future models, beginning with the fourth-generation Acura RDX Hybrid set to arrive in the coming years.
All-Wheel Drive Towing Power With the Opel Grandland Electric AWD: 8/6/2026 10:11:20 AM; • For caravans, sports and leisure equipment: Up to 1,350 kilogrammes towing capacity 1 • For a gripping driving experience: 509 Nm torque, 239 kW (325 hp) system output, 0-100 km/h in 6.1 s, four drive modes • For a flexible and comfortable journey: Space for up to five people, up to 1,580 litres load volume, up to 502 km locally emissions-free range (WLTP 2 ) …
Major Career Leap: Théo Pourchaire to Race for Opel Works Team in Formula E: 8/4/2026 12:59:06 PM; • Now official: Opel GSE Formula E Team signs French rising star for Formula E debut • A perfect match: F2 champion takes on new GEN4 race car generation, delivering performance between Formula 2 and Formula 1 • A proven talent pathway: Promoting young talent has always been a cornerstone of Opel Motorsport • Pourchaire: “Joining Formula E with Opel is the …
Leapmotor Doubles Deliveries and Breaks the 100.000-Unit Milestone, Record July Performance: 8/4/2026 12:52:25 PM; In July 2026, Leapmotor reached a major milestone, delivering 101.267 vehicles worldwide, more than doubling its performance from July 2025 (+102% year-on-year ).
Ram Is Ready to Rumble: Direct Connection Announces New Performance Parts for 1500 Rumble Bee Muscle Trucks: 8/4/2026 12:07:18 PM; • Three Direct Connection builds – Rumble Bee, Rumble Bee 392 and Rumble Bee SRT – showcase factory-backed performance upgrade formulas for the full lineup of Ram muscle trucks, offering more power, more sound and more attitude • Direct Connection supercharger kits for each Rumble Bee powertrain turn up the boost, targeting over 600 horsepower on Rumble Bee, over 700 …
CAR Roundtable Highlights Growing Operational and Investment Pressures from Automotive Tariffs: 8/4/2026 11:59:57 AM; The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) released an executive summary outlining key insights from its Impact of Automotive Tariffs: Understanding the Effects on Parts, Tooling and Vehicles roundtable in conjunction with CAR MBS 2026.
A2 e-tron sets new efficiency benchmark at Audi: 8/4/2026 11:54:56 AM; The A2 e-tron is the most efficient Audi of all time. According to WLTP measurements, the preliminary energy consumption of the upcoming compact electric model in the 140-kW power level with the optional efficiency package amounts to 12.8 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers.
Melbourne first Next Generation Tram delivered by Alstom into passenger service: 8/4/2026 10:25:30 AM; • The first of 100 Next Generation G Class Trams has been delivered into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia • The tram has been developed from Alstom’s Flexity 2 design and is built locally at Alstom’s Dandenong site in Victoria with over 65 percent local content • The tram features increased capacity, improved accessibility and passenger comfort informed by …
The sound of a global Porsche community: Megaphonics 26: 8/4/2026 5:58:33 AM; At a glance • Megaphonics expanded into a two-day event for the first time, welcoming more than 7,500 visitors from the UK and overseas. • Displays brought together cars ranging from the 904 GTS and 917 to the latest Porsche 963 hybrid prototype.