Arguably Formula 1’s greatest driver, Michael Schumacher, was the poster boy for Omega’s “MK40” triple date automatic Speedmaster campaign. Because of this, the reference 3520.53—like this one—became known as “The Schumacher.” Presumably this watch was a gift from Omega to Schuey in 1996 for his work on the ad campaign Read more…
Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 5, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more…
Racing on Labor Day weekend can bring out some incredible stories and memorable wins, and while that was true at the 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, the same was happening 600 miles east at Maryland’s Cecil County Dragway, host of the 15th running of the Yellowbullet Nationals. Andy Jensen, the Pro Modified winner…
In typical California fashion, the state has passed another absurd law. Titled the “California Dream for All” loan program, the initiative would use state funds to provide “undocumented immigrants” with 20% in down-payment assistance up to $150,000 with zero interest. While Governor Gavin Newsom (D) hasn’t signed the law yet, the legislation alone is beyond…
The DS has been part of Zero’s lineup of electric motorcycles since its first year of wide availability in 2010. It has always been, more or less, a taller version of the brand’s standard “S” model. The vibe is more sport touring than adventure touring, which is probably the ideal form factor for anyone with…
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Porsche is not expecting a second team to join Proton Competition in running its 963 LMDh in the World Endurance Championship next year.Thomas Laudenbach, boss of Porsche Motorsport, has revealed that at present there are no other teams in the frame to purchase a 963 for 2025 when the marque’s customer contingent will be reduced…
Police in Maryland are trying their best to stop a 12-year-old suspect from burglarizing car dealerships outside of Washington, D.C., but their efforts are severely hampered by the fact he’s too young to be arrested or jailed for most nonviolent offenses under the state’s juvenile justice laws. Read more…
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“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” Judge Amit P. Mehta wrote last month in deciding the most consequential monopoly case so far this century. He was talking about Google’s illegal domination of online search — there’s a 90% chance you use Google every time you search, and…
