Automotive News
Velocity Invitational 2026: A Vintage Racing Festival at Sonoma With Tsunoda Saturday, Block Sunday, and a Sung Kang Drift Premiere Friday
May 26, 2026
Velocity Invitational moves to Sonoma May 29 to 31. Yuki Tsunoda’s first historic laps, a Friday drift premiere, and $159 paddock access. Three-day plan.
Ferrari Luce: The First Electric Ferrari Arrives at €550,000 With 60 New Patents and a Reception Maranello Didn’t Plan For
May 26, 2026
Ferrari unveiled the Luce on May 25, 2026 in Rome. A four-door, five-seat, 1,036-hp EV from Maranello with Jony Ive inside and a polarized reception outside.
Google Gemini Comes to Volvo Cars: 16 Models Get the Update, Back to 2020
April 30, 2026
Google Gemini rolls out to 16 Volvo models from 2020 forward starting April 30, 2026. What changes for drivers, who qualifies, and whether conversational AI earns its dashboard real estate.
Auto China 2026: Five Cars That Show Where Driving Is Going (And Why You Can’t Have Any of Them)
April 28, 2026
Five reveals from Auto China 2026 prove the design language of global automotive is being decided in Beijing, not Detroit. The verdict, and what Americans lose.
Scout Truck vs. F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck, R1T, and Silverado EV
April 24, 2026
How the 2027 Scout Terra stacks up against the F-150 Lightning (now discontinued), Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and Chevy Silverado EV on range, tow, price, and timing.
Who Owns Scout Motors? The Complete VW Group Breakdown
April 24, 2026
Scout Motors is an independent US company backed by Volkswagen Group. Corporate structure, International Scout heritage, and what VW backing means for 2027 buyers.
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