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Late last year, we heard that Chrysler was planning a radical revival that would include a new sedan, new crossovers, and something that would cost less than $30,000. Now, Pennsylvania dealer Dave Kelleher has told the Detroit News that, last fall, Stellantis showed its dealers an affordable Chrysler concept that would be priced in the $20,000s. The concept reportedly had the name Pronto, which was used on several concepts in the late 1990s, including one that would ultimately become the PT Cruiser. What's more, Kelleher says that similar small, affordable future products were shown for Dodge and Jeep. However, don't get too excited just yet. Stellantis Is Gauging Brand Interest Chrysler None of the products mentioned by Kelleher has been confirmed for production, and images or other information about these vehicles were not shared, but it sounds like Stellantis is testing the waters after a tough 2025, looking for ways to right the ship and regain ground where it's lost market share. Kelleher told the Detroit News that Chrysler has lost its way, and dealers have noticed. "Most dealers made their money selling Neons and Sundances, and Acclaims and Spirits, cars that were affordable [...]," he said. "We've gotten away from that heritage." With the news of this cheap concept being shown to dealers, as well as recent comments indicating that Chrysler is exploring new ideas for future sedans, it seems that Stellantis is as committed to the brand as its executives have been saying, despite the marque only having one product, the Pacifica, currently on sale. Chrysler CEO Knows Affordability Is Key Chrysler Recently appointed Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear acknowledged the need to offer affordable products, saying that this is "part of all our brands' futures," and adding, "It's something that we know we need to work on as a company, and we need to take a good look at where the industry is going and make sure we're competitive." He also told the publication that leadership at Chrysler is seeing "a lot of positivity around the brand" before teasing more details to come before the end of the month: "It's some stuff that we've already talked with our national dealer council about, and we're excited to kind of lay that out [on May 21]." That's a reference to the Stellantis investor gathering in Auburn Hills, where it's believed that CEO Antonio Filosa will outline the company's future strategy and also detail what the future looks like for each of the conglomerate's 14 brands. Autoblog's TakeRelated: Chrysler Pacifica Could Become an Off-Roader You Can Actually Buy Until we hear what Filosa says next week, all we can do is guess, but it certainly sounds like Chrysler has a future. Ram and Jeep may be the priorities for Stellantis, but we expect Chrysler to play its own role. As long as Stellantis doesn't overinvest in unpopular technologies and is able to keep costs down, Chrysler has a shot at becoming one of America's biggest brands again. To that end, a midsize hybrid crossover must surely be near the top of the agenda. We'll know more on May 21. View the full article

General Motors is reportedly laying off up to 600 information technology (IT) salaried employees globally as the company focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and other similar skillsets to cut costs. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, about 500 to 600 IT jobs will be cut, including some at the carmaker’s Warren Technical Center in Michigan. GM's Austin and Warren Tech Hubs Among Affected Sites The affected jobs are no longer needed, one of the sources said, adding that GM plans to hire workers adept in AI and future technologies that are expected to be relevant for next-generation product development. According to the report, managers started notifying affected workers on Monday morning. "GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future," reads a statement from the automaker. "As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally." GM did not disclose the locations of the job cuts outside of the Warren hub; it did not say how many people in Michigan are affected either. But CNBC learned from an unnamed source that many of the job cuts are in Austin, Texas, where GM operates a major IT and Innovation Center. The Austin site is one of GM’s largest IT innovation hubs and focuses on IT, software development, web technologies, and vehicle technology. Despite the cuts, GM is still hiring IT workers in areas including AI, autonomous vehicles and motorsports, its careers website shows. GM Also Laid Off Over 500 IT Workers Last October General Motors The IT layoffs are the latest round of job cuts for GM since it cut several hundred jobs last October. The automaker laid off approximately 200 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) engineers who worked at its global tech campus in Warren at that time. The move was part of GM’s ongoing efforts to reevaluate its businesses and boost profits, the company said. Also in October 2025, GM laid off about 325 workers at its Georgia IT Innovation Center, as it began shuttering the site. At the time, GM said the remaining 575 Georgia employees would continue working at the site through mid-2026. In March 2026, GM temporarily laid off 1,300 workers at its Factory Zero EV assembly plant on the Detroit-Hamtramck border amid slow sales of electric vehicles. However, those employees were expected to return to work on April 13. As AI becomes more advanced, more companies bet on the technology and eliminate human jobs that they consider to be made redundant by artificial intelligence. Some companies, particularly in the tech sector, are laying off IT workers to fund massive AI infrastructure investments—or so they claim. While some roles are replaced by automation in areas such as entry-level coding, debugging, and IT support, companies may claim layoffs are due to AI even though the primary purpose is cost-cutting—a phenomenon known as as AI washing. General Motors View the full article

For the first time in his career, Jordan Vandergriff is entering race week as the most recent NHRA Funny Car winner on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour. With momentum on his side following the major moment in his career, Vandergriff is hoping to follow up his win at South Georgia Motorsports Park in his 12,000-horsepower Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS with a victory at this weekend’s fan-favorite Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK, which takes place at historic Route 66 Raceway. Vandergriff scooped up his first career NHRA win two weeks ago at the NHRA Southern Nationals at the debut event at SGMP. After a part-time season in Top Fuel in 2019 and a stint as a pit reporter for the FOX broadcast team, Vandergriff became a full-time driver for John Force Racing in 2026. His win made Vandergriff the 97th different Funny Car winner and leading that list, of course, is NHRA legend, and Vandergriff’s team owner, John Force, who has 157 wins. Vandergriff’s win gave John Force Racing its second win of the 2026 season following Josh Hart’s Top Fuel triumph in Gainesville. “That moment is something I have thought of for a very long time,” said Vandergriff. “Since my last final in 2019 (in Top Fuel), when I lost to Billy Torrance in Dallas. It was just awesome. I think back to all these years that I’ve been out of the seat and everything I’ve done to try to get back to this point. Getting that win made all of it worth it.” This weekend, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series travels to Route 66 Raceway for the sixth event of the 2026 season as NHRA honors its 75th anniversary. As part of the celebration, fans can expect a variety of highlights at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK, including: An appearance from NHRA legend and Chicago native “The Greek,” Chris Karamesines, as NHRA honors his long career and accomplishments. Karamesines will also be featured on the unique commemorative ticket for the race. Fans can scan the on-site signs at the track to purchase the commemorative ticket, which will be distinctive to each event. On Sunday, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a free, limited-edition NHRA can cooler. A new-look Nitro Mall, special 75th anniversary displays and more. Last season, Tony Stewart (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) claimed wins in Chicago. This year’s race will again feature the popular Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge on Saturday, offering competitive racing for fans during qualifying. The event will also be broadcast on FS1, with final elimination coverage on Sunday, May 17, beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Vandergriff enters the Chicago race fourth in points. With two semifinal finishes as well as a Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge win under his belt in his first season in Funny Car, he is confident in the team’s performance on track so far, even while taking on a loaded class that includes points leader J.R. Todd, Ron Capps, who has two wins in 2026, Matt Hagan, Beckman, Spencer Hyde and Gainesville winner Chad Green. “At pre-season testing, I knew that we had something special,” Vandergriff said. “I knew (crew chief) Chris Cunningham was the right guy to take this car over and we knew we had a good group of guys that could put the car together the right way. It’s just surreal. “My teammate Jack (Beckman) joked when I got my Funny Car license on what’s the over/under on five races until he’s holding a trophy and here, we are, five races in with a win. It’s unbelievable. I did not expect it this soon, but at the same time, I did because my team is so good and we’re really ready to go on a good run.” Last season, motorsports legend Tony Stewart won his second career NHRA Top Fuel race in Chicago over Justin Ashley. Stewart has one win on the season, but leading the way is world champion Shawn Langdon, who has two wins this season. Langdon wowed the motorsports world with his record-breaking 345.00 mph pass at South Georgia before winning the race on Sunday. Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn has continued his success on track this season with two wins on the season. His KB Titan Racing teammate and six-time world champion Greg Anderson is second after nabbing a win in Pomona. Matt Hartford has wins in Gainesville and Charlotte and is third. Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Gaige Herrera has yet to lose a round at Route 66 Raceway. Last season, he won his third consecutive race, defeating rival Matt Smith. Herrera won seven races last season, but it was his teammate, Richard Gadson, who earned the world title. Herrera, Gadson and Smith have wins in 2026. The event will also feature competition in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, along with the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown. Race fans in Chicago can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. Fans are also invited to congratulate the event winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere. NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will feature two rounds of qualifying at 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. CT on Friday, May 15, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, May 16 at 12:00 and 2:30 p.m. CT. Eliminations will begin at 11:00 a.m. CT on Sunday, May 17. Television coverage includes qualifying action at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday and Saturday at 11:30 p.m. before eliminations coverage at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. To purchase tickets to the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK on May 14-17 at Route 66 Raceway, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, including the full 2026 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com. The post Funny Car Winner Jordan Vandergriff Eyes Chicago Success at Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Massive global motorcycle and scooter sales may help Honda recover from its biggest financial loss in history. View the full article

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lucky for us, we have great photos from our dude David Whealon who was on hand shooting all kinds of race cars, from nitro burners to door cars and everything in between. He was on hand for the first running of the Outlaw Street class as well, so we’ve got those photos for you to check out too! David Whealon shot these images and there are some stunners in here. From the four wide launches to the tight shots of funny cars and dragsters rocketing off into the night, if you dig drag racing, you’ll dig these photos. We’ll have even more galleries coming over the next few days, so stay tuned in to see more! The post More NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Pro Stock, Pro Stock Bikes, And Factory Stock 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Wrangler, AssembleJeep has partnered with Marvel Studios for the Wrangler America250 edition. Fans can easily recognize the collaboration through Captain America’s shield, which is used as the spare tire cover. But it is not just meant to appeal to comic fans; it also reinforces Jeep’s patriotic image, similar to the aforementioned superhero character. The America250 edition – part of the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence – is a series of special-edition vehicles based on Stellantis models. The first release was the Ram 1500 America250 edition. Now, the Wrangler gets its own version, which could capitalize on the popularity of Marvel, especially with the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday set to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026. The Wrangler Dresses for the OccasionExterior-wise, the America250 package for the Wrangler includes an exclusive Bright White exterior with red and blue accents, and a soft top finished in Jean Blue, which Jeep said creates a denim-inspired contrast that nods to classic Jeep utility roots. There are also 33-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires, steel rock rails, and red front and rear tow hooks, giving the model functional off-road upgrades rather than just aesthetic enhancements. The Jean Blue motif carries over to the cloth seats and instrument panel inside, along with tri-color red, silver/white, and blue stitching and finishes. No powertrain upgrades were mentioned, though Jeep said the America250 package is priced at $2,095 on top of a comparably equipped model and will arrive at dealerships this summer. Stellantis siblings Chrysler andDodge are also part of the broader America250 rollout, with limited-edition Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models debuting monthly ahead of America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. Stellantis The Wrangler Steve Rogers DeservesIn addition to the features of the Wrangler America250 edition, each purchase also includes an exclusive comic book cover. The cover features the special-edition Wrangler and Captain America, which could make it collectible for fans of both brands. The release of the Wrangler America250 edition follows Jeep winning the 2026 Most Patriotic Brand recognition from Brand Keys, beating other major American brands like Ford and General Motors. That is made more notable by Jeep's 25-year title streak. It does not necessarily mean that Jeep models like the Wrangler and Gladiator are the most “American” vehicles on the market, though Stellantis can still leverage that image for marketing, as seen in this unique collaboration with Marvel Studios. Stellantis View the 5 images of this gallery on the original article View the full article

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be impossible hillclimbs, usually on giant courses made from pea gravel or something similar. It’s intense, the cars often end up upside down or rolling over down a hill. They end up rightside up on their own sometimes, but regardless the action is fun and kind of nuts. These drivers do some stuff that I’m not sure most people could. Check it out below. Video Description: Formula Offroad Iceland, Hella 2026! Track 2 – All cars and action from Track 2 in first race of the season. This year Unlimited and Modified class race together but different points. Great action in Track 2 – Hope you like it FORMULA OFFROAD: One of the most extreme motorsport in the world, the Vikings are extreme crazy when comes to Formula Offroad. Formula Off road competitions have always been a great part of the Icelandic motor-sport and is well known all over the world. Formula Offroad began in Iceland on May 2nd 1965. It started with Willys jeeps and now we have these extreme special built Offroad cars that can climb almost everything. In 1990 Formula Offroad started in other nordic countries. Today we have races in Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Hope you will enjoy this extreme motorsport that Formula Offroad is. Extreme Hill Climbing, hydroplaning, rollovers and jumps. Enjoy! Thank you. Jakob C – www.facebook.com/jakobcoffroad Jakob C – www.instagram/jakobcoffroad High-powered machines tackle steep, rocky terrain in this intense competition. Drivers push their customized vehicles to the limit against gravity and challenging obstacles. The post HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND’s HELLA 2026! COURSE 2 RACING ACTION appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Flood-Prone Waymo is recalling 3,791 of its RoboTaxis due to the risk of entering flooded roads at higher speeds. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Waymo have issued a recall due to a safety risk. An incident on April 20, 2026, involved a Waymo taxi that drove into a flooded road in San Antonio during some extreme weather. Fortunately, nobody was injured in this incident, but that was enough for the transport provider to investigate and review it. and review similar situations involving a vehicle on impassable flooded roads at high speeds. Waymo Slow Downs According to the recall, on April 20, 2026, "an unoccupied Waymo AV encountered an untraversable flooded section of a roadway that has a 40 mph speed limit. The Waymo AV detected potentially untraversable flood water and proceeded at reduced speed." Following that, the document stated that Waymo immediately implemented additional operating restrictions in locations with a flooded lane on a higher-speed highway. Four days later, on April 24, 2026, Waymo's Safety Board decided to conduct a safety recall. This isn't the first time that the NHTSA has investigated a safety concern surrounding an automated transport provider. Avride, another U.S.-based company, was investigated after 16 accidents were logged. According to the source, the Automated Driving System (ADS) failed, leading to the accidents. Waymo has also come under fire for other incidents, including an 8-lane crossing that left its passengers screaming. Another involved the transport service's vehicles getting caught breaking road laws. Riley Walz The ResponseThe NHTSA issued its safety recall on May 6, 2026, and highlighted April 20, 2026, as the date of the incident. As stated on the recall: "On higher speed roadways, the Waymo AV may slow but not stop in response to detecting a potentially untraversable flood lane," the recall reads. The safety risk, according to the agency's recall, stated that "entering an untraversable flooded roadway can result in loss of vehicle control." Waymo's 5th and 6th-generation ADS-equipped taxis are affected by this flood crossing case. According to the company: "[Waymo is] working to implement additional software safeguards and has put mitigations in place, including refining our extreme weather operations during periods of intense rain, limiting access to areas where flash flooding might occur." Waymo View the full article

The Ford FE powerplant is arguably one of the most important engines in Ford’s racing heritage. Sure there have been plenty of other powerful combos over the years, but when Chevrolet and Ford were fighting for dominance at the birth of the muscle car, these are the engines that were making heads turn. And they continue to do so. So much so that this year was the 2nd Annual FE Race and Reunion on Muncie Dragway, where an awesome collection of hot rods and race cars were on hand to wow the crowd. Check out the video below to see what you missed, and if you are an FE Ford fan make sure it is on your list for next year. Video Description: REVan Evan and Kalyn Guenther of KRG Photography headed to Muncie Dragway in Muncie, IN for the 2nd Annual FE Race & Reunion. This is a special event that showcases the Ford FE engine with a drag race, car show and swap meet, plus a reunion of friends and fans of the FE engine. The post Ford Big-Blocks Unleashed! FE Race & Reunion Muncie Dragway! 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, SOHC! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Tony Schumacher and Clay Millican have history with Route 66 Raceway. Both drivers want to add to it this weekend. View the full article

Just when you think it's all over, it starts up again. Fast and Furious actor and producer Vin Diesel has announced that, in addition to an eleventh(!) film on the way, there's now also a TV series in the making. NBCUniversal and Diesel have announced that the star will be the executive producer behind a new series coming to streaming, with Diesel himself saying, "Peacock is launching four shows in the Fast and the Furious universe." However, the Hollywood Reporter says that a source at Peacock has confirmed only one series in development. Either way, the F&F saga is clearly far from over, so what can we expect? Conflicting Opinions About Quantity Raise Questions Over Substance Photo by Buda Mendes/LatinContent/Getty Images According to Deadline, there could be up to four different episodic series, each with its own unique stories, with the publication claiming its insiders have confirmed that one of the series is already set up at Peacock, with more to follow. But that's the thing about anonymous sources - they can say just about anything. Diesel seems confident that there's an appetite for so much content, but he's always been tied to the franchise and hasn't found much success beyond it, XXX and Riddick notwithstanding. "As you all know, we are very precious about these movies, but over the last decade, we've realized that the fans have wanted more, they wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories," said Diesel. "And for the last decade, the desire has been for us to enter the TV space." Of course, there is already an affiliated TV Series, Netflix's Fast and Furious: Spy Racers, and it got six seasons, but that's animated, and this will be live action. Fast & Furious Still Has Wild Stories to Tell, Apparently Mecum Auctions For what is believed to be the final film in the franchise, Fast Forever, a release date is scheduled for March 17, 2028, and to help up the ante set by its prequels, it may be the wildest one yet, with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo supposedly playing a part, according to Diesel and co-star Tyrese Gibson. The late Paul Walker's character, Brian O'Conner, is also set to return. Whether the series (plural or singular) will focus on the events between Fast X and the finale, prior to them, or another period altogether remains to be seen, but it seems the producers won't stop coming up with ways to combine cars, crime, and carnage to fill their coffers. Related: Lego Is Releasing a Fast and Furious Supra and Ferrari Hypercar for $30 While we don't doubt that the F&F franchise will lend its name to whatever project it thinks would turn a profit, it's worth keeping in mind that Diesel doesn't have the best reputation when it comes to playing well with others, including Dwayne Johnson. The pair have made up to capitalize on the final film, but Diesel has butted heads with studios in the past, too, be it over budget constraints or creative differences. What do you think? Are there still stories in this universe worth telling, or has the franchise already run itself into the ground? Let us know your thoughts below. View the full article

Ride Days events across the US aim to make motorcycle culture less scary and way more approachable for motorcycle-curious folks. View the full article

The ATR-3X combines 6D’s fifth-generation ODS technology, as well as compatibility with the brands revolutionary MAX Goggle. Is this the do-everything dirt helmet?View the full article

Freiburger and Turk have had plenty of adventures over the years, and some of them have resulted in awesome records around the world at a variety of races, but some have also just been while cruising cross country or thrashing on some old car, truck, or van. That’s why this Econoline adventure will not surprise anyone that knows the two of them well. In the video below you are going to see the two of them thrash to fix some junk, surprise surprise, and then proceed to hit a deer while seeing the USA from behind the wheel of a classic. This is good stuff. And the van actually made it. Which is weird. But cool. Video Description: This time it’s a 2,400-mile, across-the-USA road trip in a vintage van with David Freiburger and Keith Turk! The van is a 1965 Ford Falcon (Econoline) and the mission is to deliver D/F’s 1,080-horsepower Bonneville small-block engine from Alabama to Los Angeles. The trip includes ‘50s neon signs, then-and-now Americana, breakdowns, roadside repairs, and the smallest pinch of Van Halen history! The post A Freiburger and Turk Adventure Video: THEY FIXED JUNK, HIT A DEER, and SAW THE USA In A Beat Up Old Ford. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

New AI Assistant in TownIt comes as no surprise that Google Maps remains the go-to navigation app for many users, including those on Apple devices. The app is widely viewed as the more capable option thanks to its data-rich navigation experience, though Apple Maps has made significant improvements in recent years. That said, Apple users may welcome a code leak from MacRumors suggesting that Google Gemini could soon be integrated into Google Maps for Apple CarPlay. Gemini is an AI-powered conversational assistant designed to deliver a smarter and more advanced navigation experience. While Gemini is already available in Google Maps on iPhones, Google’s support page still says it is not available through CarPlay. Your GPS Is About to Get ChattySo, what could CarPlay users expect from Gemini? Instead of handling only basic routing commands like “take me to the nearest coffee shop,” Gemini could support more conversational requests, such as summarizing restaurant reviews or finding destinations near electric vehicle charging stations. It could also help drivers save money by identifying nearby gas stations with lower fuel prices, a useful feature amid elevated fuel costs. On the other hand, one potential downside – as counterintuitive as it may sound – is distracted driving. A more conversational AI experience could lead to longer interactions, potentially increasing cognitive distraction while driving. Another concern is data privacy, especially as lawsuits continue to emerge alleging that some automakers shared customer and vehicle data with third parties without drivers fully realizing the extent of the data collection. Nevertheless, AI increasingly looks like an inevitable force in the auto industry, especially as vehicles such as the Rivian R1T push the idea of cars becoming “software on four wheels.” Brands such as General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar have also begun integrating Gemini into vehicles with Google built-in, underscoring how automakers are trying to turn cars into more than machines that simply take drivers from point A to point B. Apple/YouTube Cars Are Becoming Rolling ComputersThe rollout of Gemini into Google Maps on Apple CarPlay has yet to be officially confirmed. However, the reported integration aligns with recent developments surrounding CarPlay, where third-party AI-powered platforms, including ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok, have gained compatibility following Apple’s broader AI integration push in iOS 26.4. As for Android Auto users, Gemini is becoming more deeply integrated into the platform, while Google Maps is gaining new features, including Immersive Navigation with 3D views. Together, these upgrades could make Android Auto more competitive with Apple CarPlay Ultra, which debuted in Aston Martin models such as the DBX707. James Riswick View the full article

The Norton Manx R's spec sheet reads like a list of aftermarket parts. It's a luxury superbike and demands luxury superbike prices.View the full article

The Audi Allroad ModelsOne can say that Audi is one of the pioneers of the lifted luxury station wagon. It started with the A6 Allroad in 1999, and since then, every succeeding generation of the A6 Avant (outside the U.S.) has received the Allroad treatment. Even the A4 Avant got its stilts in 2009 and continued selling until the new-generation A5 came in. Audi still has the A6 Allroad, although it seems to be the forgotten car in the range. If anything, you have to dig deep within the Audi website to even find the model's landing page. If it weren't for Google, the raised wagon might as well be invisible to consumers unless you're actively searching for one. Audi A New Generation is ComingIt may not be a huge seller in the U.S, but the A6 Allroad still has its fans all over the world. For those hoping the redesigned A6 gets an Allroad version, there's good news. Australian publication Drive uncovered files that confirm its existence. Per the article, the government files that approve the sale of the high-riding wagon in Australia. That pretty much makes it clear that we can all expect a redesigned Allroad based on the current A6 Avant. Test mules of the car had already been spotted around Europe as well, so there's little doubt left. Oddly enough, Audi itself hasn't confirmed if it will build a new Allroad. At least we can thank Australia for saying what the folks from Ingolstadt wouldn't say. Drive reckons that its world premiere is imminent. After all, a year has passed since the all-new A6 made its world premiere, and Allroad models typically come after that. There is, however, another question that needs to be answered. Audi Will It Come to America?Truth be told, we're not holding our breath for that. It's difficult to say exactly how many A6 Allroads were sold last year, but it's safe to say it's not many out of the 6,897 units. If anything, there's a chance that Audi might have sold about the same number of Allroads and RS6s during the same period. That said, the Allroad has always been a staple in Audi's range, whether in compact or midsize guises. While the new model is certain, its chances of coming to America are looking rather slim. Still, never say never, and not everyone who'd like an Audi Avant has the RS6 in mind. Audi View the full article

A custom motorcycle builder recently finished up their Ferrari-powered motorcycle project, using a V8 from a 355 supercar. And someone just bought it for $500,000 only a few months after it was completed. View the full article

The aftermarket superbike scene has produced no shortage of radical interpretations of the BMW S1000RR, but few are as comprehensively executed or historically significant as the 2011 Wunderlich “MADUSA” currently offered on Bring a Trailer. Built in 2012 by William Plam of Wunderlich America in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the machine served as a rolling product showcase for the German performance specialist and paid tribute to Wunderlich’s earlier “MAD MAX” concept while emphasizing its American assembly origins. Finished in satin black […] The post FOR SALE: 2011 BMW S1000RR Wunderlich “MADUSA” appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But it’s one thing for racers to push and shove each other after an on track altercation, and completely another when they start running into each other with their cars. And that’s exactly what happened this past weekend at I-75 Raceway in Tennessee, and the driver in question has been charged with assault after crashing his car into the car of a competitor and throwing his crew to the ground. You can watch the assault in the video below. The driver, Greg Martin, was competing in the Best Plumber 604 Dirt Late Model Racing Series season opener at I-75 Raceway where he and driver Matt Henderson made contact in the main. Martin was pissed, and while Henderson’s car was being worked on in the pits, with crewmembers in and around it, Martin rammed it. The resulting damage to the car probably wasn’t much, but the crew people on the other side of the car were thrown to the ground. It was uncalled for and could have been much worse. Luckily both injured crew members were not seriously hurt. Martin, 51, was disqualified from the event, arrested and charged with assault, and the series has suspended him for at least two years. “Driver and crew safety is of the utmost importance to the Best Plumber 604 Racing Series,” series officials said in a statement. “All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that protects the safety of competitors, crews, officials, fans and partner tracks” and it will “continue to uphold the standards of conduct expected at all series events.” Henderson addressed the incident that led to the pit road run-in via Facebook, saying: “I bottomed out and hit Greg getting into turn one 3 laps after a restart. We had ran door to door for 3 laps so if my intention was to wreck him I wouldn’t have waited to do it for 3 laps. We hit as I bounced through the holes and it wrecked us. I hate that. Would rather have just got me. If Greg wanted to fight me or tell me how unhappy he was or anything to that degree I’d have understood it. No one wants that. So I get it. When he chose to use his race car to hit mine in a crowded pit area and injured people, that I can’t understand. That is not something that should ever happen. “I apologize to my team for everything that happened. I hate mine and Greg’s car was torn up in the on track stuff and then further once he rammed them together in the pit area. I am not asking for support of the on track incident or anyone to think that I blame him for that. I bottomed out and caused that accident. The running through the pits speeding to hit a car and assaulting guys with race cars has to be a hard line in the sand that we don’t allow to get crossed.” “Thankfully no one was injured far worse. Stuff like that can head a completely different direction rather we mean for it to or not.” So the question is, should Martin be charged with assault? Is the two year ban enough? Have you seen worse from drivers? Let us know in the comments section below. The post Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The addition of the Carhartt Special Edition as well as bigger tires, new Tremor options and more luxury are not the only update Ford is making to the 2027 Super Duty lineup, which consists of the F-250, F-350 and F-450. A more significant change is coming under the hood as the Blue Oval is reportedly removing the base engines from its heavy-duty truck line, based on order books that were posted on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum (hat tip to Car and Driver). The "Mini Godzilla" Replaced by the 7.3L Godzilla V8 as the Standard Engine Ford What this means is 2027 Ford Super Duty customers won’t be able to select the previously standard 6.8-liter gas engine or the base 6.7-liter diesel. This leaves the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 as the standard choice, while the high-output Power Stroke V8 remains the sole diesel option. The forum post includes Ford’s own order books that reveal the 6.8-liter V8 gas engine has been dropped for the new model year along with the standard-output version of the Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel. Nicknamed “Mini Godzilla,” the 6.8-liter pushrod V8 gas unit debuted for the 2023MY with 405 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 445 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 6.7-liter SO Power Stroke V8 diesel makes 475 hp at 2,600 rpm and 1,050 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. This promotes the real Godzilla V8 to standard engine status across the lineup. The 7.3-liter gas engine puts out 430 hp at 5,500 rpm and 485 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, which is not that big a difference compared to the outgoing 6.8-liter unit. However, the Godzilla V8 brings superior towing and hauling capacity to the Ford Super Duty compared to the 6.8-liter. Unfortunately, it’s also priced $1,500 higher for the 2026MY. While Ford hasn’t announced pricing for the 2027 Super Duty lineup yet, we should expect a similar premium for the now standard Godzilla engine. High-Output 6.7-Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel Becomes the Only Optional Engine As for the high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel, which from now on will be the only optional powertrain for the Super Duty, it delivers a best-in-class 500 horsepower at 2,600 rpm and a monumental 1,200 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. It’s also the undisputed king of towing and hauling in the heavy-duty pickup segment. The F-450 6.7L HO Power Stroke offers maximum towing of up to 40,000 pounds (gooseneck), while the F-250 6.7L HO Power Stroke is rated at 23,000 lbs (conventional towing). The maximum payload is 8,000 lbs on properly equipped F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) models. The high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke is priced $3,500 higher than the standard-output Power Stroke version, so we should expect Ford to charge more for the 2027 Super Duty since it will come exclusively with the top engines. The order books don’t include pricing, so we’ll have to wait and see the effect these changes will have on customers' bank accounts. Ford View the full article

The X275 record has fallen again. Davey Hull laid down a 4.02 and pushed the class record even closer to the three-second zone. View the full article

The advisory was issued at 12:27 PM MDT Tuesday by NWS Missoula and is one of several National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisories currently active across the country. The same Pacific trough that brought wintry mix to the Cascades earlier in the week is delivering one last late-season hit to the Northern Rockies before the pattern turns warmer for the weekend. Affected ZoneWest Glacier Region above 5,000 feet is forecast to receive wet snow accumulating 2 to 5 inches with gusts to 50 mph. This zone covers the alpine and subalpine terrain of the park's western side, including the Going-to-the-Sun Road corridor from roughly the Loop upward, Logan Pass itself, and the high country accessed from the Highline Trail and Hidden Lake. NWS wording: hazardous conditions in the backcountry, gusty winds may bring down tree branches, snowfall could impact roads. Lower elevations on the west side of the park (Apgar, Lake McDonald, the West Glacier area) sit below the advisory threshold and will see rain and gusty wind rather than accumulating snow. Road ConditionsThe advisory does not directly impact major interstates. Interstate 90 runs roughly 80 miles south of the park through Missoula and stays well clear of the storm zone. US Highway 2, which wraps the southern boundary of the park and crosses Marias Pass at 5,213 feet, sits right at the elevation threshold of the advisory and is the corridor most likely to see slick spots and reduced visibility Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. Inside the park, only the lower west-side section of Going-to-the-Sun Road from Apgar to Avalanche Creek is currently open. The alpine section above Avalanche Creek through Logan Pass to the east side remains closed for the season while crews continue snow clearing. The storm will not affect drivers in the open lower section beyond rain and gusty wind at low elevation. What drivers should know:US-2 over Marias Pass: snow and wind possible Wednesday night into Thursday, slick spots likely, allow extra timeGoing-to-the-Sun Road (Apgar to Avalanche Creek): open, rain and gusts at low elevation, no closures expectedGoing-to-the-Sun Road above Avalanche Creek: closed for the season, no public access regardless of weatherI-90 in western Montana: not affected, normal travel conditionsMany Glacier and Two Medicine roads: seasonal openings vary, check status before drivingMontana road conditions are at mdt.mt.gov/travinfo or by calling 511. What to Watch ForThe advisory ends 3 PM MDT Thursday. Crews will assess Friday morning. The medium-range forecast from the Weather Prediction Center points to another upper trough moving into the Northwest over the weekend, which could bring additional high-elevation precipitation chances to the Northern Rockies between May 15 and May 19. Probabilities are not yet at advisory level, but the pattern is not finished. For anyone planning a Glacier trip in late May or early June: do not change plans on a single advisory. The park is open. Lower elevations are accessible. Opening date for the full road will be announced by NPS when crews complete the upper sections, and that announcement is the moment to lock in alpine plans. This article will be updated as conditions evolve. Sources: NWS Missoula Winter Weather Advisory (issued 12:27 PM MDT Tuesday May 12, 2026, product code O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0022), Weather Prediction Center Day 1 to 7 outlook (May 12, 2026), National Park Service Glacier National Park road status and 2026 visitor information. View the full article

In the late-night hours following the opening Indy 500 practice session, reports emerged that Katherine Legge will attempt the rare Indy 500/Coke 600 Double -- this year. Motorsport.com has since independently confirmed the news as well. The 45-year-old is already confirmed to be taking part in the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, driving the No. 11 HMD Motorsports/AJ Foyt Racing ...Keep readingView the full article

Jaguar's Road to RevivalJaguar has been known for its grace, space, and pace, while also constantly at risk of going out of existence. As good as most of its cars are, the British automaker just never made enough profit for true long-term survival. So, in an unprecedented move, it decided to axe all of its current cars and completely reboot its image. The 'Copy Nothing' reboot has received a mixed reception, to put it lightly. But the truth is, the previous formula just wasn't working anymore. But whatever your opinion on it is, the campaign definitely grabbed attention. Fast forward to 2026, and Jaguar is just about ready to unveil its first car for its new era. Jaguar Finally, a NameFor the longest time, the new Jaguar car has been going by unofficial names. It's been called either the GT or the Type 00, just like the concept shown previously. Now we finally know its real name: it'll be called the Type 01. We don't blame you if it sounds a bit predictable, anticlimactic, or both, but there is meaning to it. Jaguar explains that the use of the word Type refers to classic models, 0 stands for zero emissions, and 1 stands for the first model under the new philosophy. "We have reimagined Jaguar for a new era, with inspiration from what has gone before. Our engineers have achieved this with a vehicle that looks and drives like no other electric car, yet reflects a unique provenance. The Type 01 name is part of that story – for me, the zero also signifies a complete brand reset, and the '1', our first car for a new chapter, a 'one of a kind,'" said Rawdon Glover, the managing director for Jaguar. Jaguar What to ExpectWe already know some preliminary specifications. The Type 01 will have a tri-motor powertrain that will pack over 1,000 hp and 950 lb-ft of torque. The large four-door will also come with all-wheel drive and a bevy of suspension technologies to make it drive and ride like a Jaguar. As for design, Jaguar calls it 'modernist', and judging by the camouflaged cars, it'll be a boxy look with some curves thrown in for contrast. We expect the same for the interior, although not as radical as the one seen in the concept. So far, initial impressions of the car seem favorable. But good impressions don't necessarily translate into sales right off the bat. That said, the Type 01 needs to succeed if Jaguar wants to hang around for longer. Of course, Jaguar isn't pinning its hopes to just one model, as there will be a full range of vehicles based on this flagship model down the line. We wouldn't be too surprised if a crossover joins the mix. Jaguar View the full article