It’s kind of ironic that gas prices are hitting record-lows as Earth Day 2020 rolls around. Yes, gas is cheap right now, which means that folks driving big SUVs and pickup trucks are saving considerable money at the pump. However, we all know that these things typically don’t last long […]
Day: April 23, 2020
A Cheaper, RWD Porsche Taycan Is in the Works: Report
Despite what the EPA might have you believe, the Porsche Taycan is a mightily impressive electric car. Starting at over $105,000 for the base 4S version, though, all of that electric German excellence certainly does not come cheap. Luckily, Porsche is preparing to introduce an entry-level Taycan with one less […]
Formula 1 Teams Lose $2M for Every Race Axed
Despite the towering sums of money moved by the grandiose Formula 1 circus during any given year, the pinnacle of motor racing is nothing but a fragile player in a humongous and complex organism called the world economy. This means that when things are good in the financial sector, F1 […]
I’ve Already Been Humbled by My 55-Year-Old Ford Dump Truck
Every now and then you need to be reminded that an old car, no matter how tough—and I think a 1960s Ford dump truck counts as pretty tough—still comes with old car problems. If you didn’t catch the introduction to my 1966 Ford F600 dump truck, then here’s the long […]
More And More People Can’t Pay Their Car Loans Right Now
Good morning and welcome back to Speed Lines, The Drive’s morning roundup of what matters in transportation. Today we’re talking about how incredibly weird and bad everything is right now. You know, the usual. 25 Percent Of One Major Auto Lender’s Customers Seek Payment Deferrals Ally Financial is one of […]
IndyCar’s Pagenaud Storms to Virtual Motegi Victory, Byron Wins Second Straight NASCAR iRacing Round
Essentially every primetime sim racing series was in action this past weekend, from Formula 1 and IndyCar to NASCAR and The Race’s Legends Trophy. As such, there were hours of virtual competition at tracks across the globe, like the beloved Twin Ring Motegi oval to the Chinese Grand Prix circuit […]