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3 days ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum |Joseph Wilson
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated PressMONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Max Verstappen dealt his Formula 1 title defense a self-inflicted blow at Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix when he collided with George Russell’s Mercedes, in a move which Russell later said appeared to be “deliberate.”Verstappen had been ordered by his Red Bull team to cede position to Russell — in hopes of avoiding a minor penalty — after he had driven beyond the track limits so he could defend his position late in the race.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business WriterYOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest “e-Power” technology for a turnaround. A kind of hybrid, e-Power comes equipped with both an electric motor and gasoline engine, much like the Toyota Motor Corp. Prius. It’s different from a Prius in that it doesn’t switch back and forth between the motor and engine during the drive. That means the car always is running on its EV battery, ensuring a quiet, smooth ride.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and resulting economic uncertainty. The company said Monday that around 1,200 of the job reductions would come among workers in Sweden, with another 1,000 positions currently filled by consultants, mostly in Sweden, also slated for elimination. The rest of the job losses would be in other global markets.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum
MONACO (AP) — Lando Norris realized a childhood dream as he won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, and boosted his chances of achieving an even bigger goal, the Formula 1 title. Norris took his first Grand Prix win since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix — though he did win a sprint race in Miami this month — and reduced his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri’s lead from 13 points to three.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum |Dave Skretta
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Penske delivered a forceful command for drivers to start their engines at the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. It was probably the highlight of his day. Maybe even his month.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum |Steve Reed
By STEVE REED AP Sports WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Ross Chastain stood on top of his No. 1 Chevrolet in his white fire suit and held a watermelon above his head as the crowd at the Charlotte Motor Speedway roared with delight in anticipation. Then, with sense of ferocity, Chastain slammed it to the track, smashing it to pieces. Chastain began smashing watermelon as a way to uniquely honor his family’s legacy as eighth-generation watermelon farmers.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their baby, and team owner Chip Ganassi ended up with the bottle and took a drink, as well. “I have to tell you, it was the best milk I ever had,” Palou said.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum |Steve Reed |Dave Skretta
By STEVE REED and DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterCONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s day went from bad to worse Sunday night at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, leaving the talented young driver unsure if he will attempt to run “The Double” again. Larson was caught up in a wreck on Lap 246 of the Coca-Cola 600, ending a disappointing day in which he also crashed out at the Indianapolis 500 on Lap 91. Larson was bidding to become the second driver to finish both races and run the combined 1,100 miles.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing WriterINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There’s a long list of racing greats who have passed through Chip Ganassi Racing over its 35 years in existence — but not so lengthy that Ganassi can’t rattle them off the top of his head. Jimmy Vasser, Alex Zanardi and Juan Pablo Montoya gave Ganassi four consecutive championships. Scott Dixon teamed with Dario Franchitti to restart another four-year title streak.
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1 week ago | 
automotivereport.net | Allen Forkum |James Ellingworth
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports WriterThe Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull. F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that more pit stop strategy could shake up an event where Saturday qualifying — and the resulting grid position — is often more important than race day.
