People are apparently very stupid, and that is why Uber and Lyft drivers are using Tesla’s shoddy-at-best Full Self-Driving program to complete rides, creating – in essence – makeshift robotaxis. This all came to a head when a Tesla being used as an Uber with FSD engaged crashed into an SUV at an intersection in…
Elon Musk gets most of the hate around here due to his incessant need to force himself into the conversation every goddamn minute with yet another bigoted, hateful opinion. Plus, you know, there’s also all the problems Tesla’s had with sexual harassment, racism and worker injuries due to dangerous working conditions.… Read more…
Officials with NHRA, Firebird Motorsports Park and the Gila River Indian Community are excited to announce a multi-year extension for the annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at the popular track, showcasing the incredible support and commitment for NHRA drag racing at the fan-favorite facility. It also sets the stage for a memorable celebration for next year’s…
Redding Motorsports Park played host to its inaugural NHRA Heritage Series stop featuring a seven-car Top Fuel field, a full eight-alcohol field courtesy of the California Independent Funny Car Association, plus a host of nostalgia sportsman entries from A/Fuel to Hot Rod. The event, dubbed “Thunder Under the Lites,” was a two-day affair, with plenty…
“Initial D” is one of those pieces of media that transcends automotive enthusiasm and has helped inspire a new generation of car folks. I had already descended fully into the madness of gasoline, high-revs, and tire smoke by the time the show debuted in the U.S. in 2002, but it certainly added some octane to…
The New York Police Department wants everyone to know that shooting a gun on a subway platform is really hard. Two police officers shot two bystanders and a knife-welding fare evader in a Brooklyn subway station last month. One passenger remains in critical condition after getting shot in the head. The NYPD is now… Read…
Supposedly, the years go by faster as you age, but the last eight years have done nothing but disprove that notion. It hasn’t even been a full decade since 2016, and yet, it feels like an entire lifetime ago. Heck, back then, Dodge even still sold the Dart. So imagine our surprise when we saw…
Johnny Herbert has explained the decision-making behind Max Verstappen’s controversial penalty for swearing. Verstappen has been issued with a community service order by F1’s governing body for swearing in a live televised press conference. It comes after an Motorsport.com exclusive interview with the FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in which he urged drivers to curb their foul…
Tesla boss Elon Musk is no stranger to litigation, having fought off legal challenges against his massive salary, claims of a conflict of interest between his companies and even accusations of insider trading. Now, he’s celebrating winning a legal battle over his lofty claims about Tesla’s self-driving abilities, but… Read more…
Minicars and microcars aren’t a thing in the U.S. Despite their popularity in Europe and Asia, tiny cars have never been able to get a foothold stateside. Now, with the advent of electric vehicles, they’re getting even more popular overseas, but our attitudes toward them over here aren’t changing. Read more…
