Gary Gastelu

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Kyle Larson Scores Dominant NASCAR Cup Series Win At Kansas Speedway

4 days ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Kyle Larson finished the AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway right where he started it, and where he finished last year’s race. Pole-sitter Larson led 221 of 267 laps to win his second-straight Kansas spring race and pick up his third victory of the season as NASCAR heads into the All-Star break and he heads to Indianapolis for the Indy 500.
Tesla Model Y Price Slashed To $46,630 With New Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Model

5 days ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Tesla’s long-promised new entry-level model remains elusive, but the brand continues introducing lower-priced versions of its current lineup. Following the launch of a $72,235 Cybertruck Long Range trim in April, Tesla has started taking orders for a Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive version of the updated Model Y priced at $46,630. That’s $4,000 less than the Long Range All-Wheel Drive and just $2,500 more than the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive sedan.
Dodge Charter Daytona Review: Is An Electric Dodge Awesome?

5 days ago | nysun.com | Gary Gastelu

It was meant to be the end of an era. Dodge shocked the automotive world in 2022 when it announced it was discontinuing its vaunted V8 muscle cars and replacing them with electric vehicles. Pressure on the industry at the time had all automakers moving full steam ahead toward battery-powered lineups and even Dodgeâs performance cars couldnât outrun the train. Thatâs not to say it was giving up.
Of Course Alex Palou Won The Indycar Sonsio Grand Prix At Indianapolis

5 days ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Alex Palou isn’t just having a great IndyCar season, he’s having a historic one. The Chip Ganassi Racing driver won the Sonsio Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course to claim his fourth win in the first five races of the season. Add his second place finish at Long Beach and he’s the first driver with those results in the top American open wheel series since AJ Foyt in 1979. Foyt is the only one who had a better start to a season with five wins in five races in 1964.
New Ford Badlands Bronco Coastal Is A DIY Jeep Beach Rival

6 days ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Which way to the beach? Why, through the Ford Performance catalog. Ford has launched a new line of parts packages that transform the Bronco into a beach cruiser. A Bronco Coastal package is now on sale, Ford Authority reported. It turns Ford’s SUV into something of a competitor for the Jeep Beach Wranglers that are occasionally available.
What Will The American Popemobile Be? We Have Some Ideas

1 week ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday to be the first US-Built …uh, we mean, US-Born Pope. The Holy Father chose the papal name Leo XIV and immediately assumed his duties. While he has far more important tasks to worry about, one thing he might need to oversee at some point is the replacement for the most recent “Popemobile” that was used by his predecessor, Pope Francis.
Chevrolet Just Turned The 2025 Corvette ZR1 Into A Collector Car With This One Simple Trick

1 week ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

The $174,995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is set to be a very limited edition model, but the 2025 edition of the 233 mph supercar will be particularly special. That’s because it will only be in production for a couple of months before a big change kicks in. Assembly is expected to begin in May and end in August, when the Bowling Green Assembly plant switches over to the 2026 Corvette.
Tesla Kills Cybertruck's Range Extender And Autopilot

1 week ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Tesla has started informing customers that it has canceled plans to launch a Range Extender accessory for the Cybertruck. The auxiliary battery pack was designed to be installed into the pickup’s bed and increase the range from an estimated 325 to 445 miles. It was priced at $16,000 and Tesla had been accepting reservations with a $2,000 deposit, but it was removed from the Cybertruck ordering website in April.
First Look: US-Built 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Revealed

1 week ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

Toyota’s smallest SUV is getting a makeover. The 2026 Corolla Cross has been revealed with fresh styling and an updated interior. The subcompact SUV is built in Huntsville, Ala., making it exempt from the new import tariffs on assembled vehicles, although it does use some foreign content that could be subject to parts tariffs. The model will continue to be offered with the choice of all-gas and hybrid powertrains, both built around 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines.
The Ford Maverick And Bronco Sport Just Got Higher Prices

1 week ago | americancarsandracing.com | Gary Gastelu

The Ford Maverick is the lowest-priced pickup on sale in the U.S., but it just got a lot closer to number two. Ford this month raised the base price of the Maverick from $26,995 to $28,145. Adding in the mandatory $1,695 destination fee brings that to $29,840. The Mexican-made Maverick is one of several Ford models that are now subject to the new 25% tariff on imported vehicles.