based on feedback rideapart’s When we first covered the General Motors Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV), a UTV-sized Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, readers pointed out that if GM ever sold the ISV to the regular public, it would likely sell out in minutes. It will print money for GM, not only compete with the Jeep Wrangler, but
Mitch Evans faces high-stakes Tokyo E-Prix as Formula E title fight intensifies Mitch Evans arrived in Tokyo with his Formula E championship ambitions on hold, knowing that only an excellent performance could keep his title hopes alive. After a challenging pair of races in Shanghai – where the Jaguar driver finished eighth in Round 12,
Yamaha has to be the strangest company on Earth. Sure, they make things like the Tenere 700 and Grizzly ATVs, as well as RMax UTVs, and once even made snowmobiles. And produced many crazy concepts like a four-wheeler, a tilting motorcycle/ATV, a self-balancing robot and many others. But the Japanese company also makes things like
Gabriel Bortoletto aims for top ten in Hungary as Audi eyes Williams in constructors’ fight Gabriele Bortoletto’s resurgence has put Audi within striking distance of Williams in the hotly contested battle for eighth place in the Constructors’ Championship, as the Formula 1 paddock descends on the Hungaroring for the final showdown before the summer break.
Nicolo Bulega will launch from pole position for the ninth consecutive time as WorldSBK looks set to ignite the Race 1 action at Donington Park. The Italian rider continued his dominance in qualifying, taking top position on the grid and underscoring his status as the man to beat this season. Iker Lecuona, showing renewed determination,
Volkswagen’s headquarters and factory are in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Yen Duong/Bloomberg) July 9, 2026 4:30 PM, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen plans to cut its model lineup by up to 50% after a July 9 supervisory board meeting. VW said low China profits, weak European demand, US tariffs and Chinese competition made existing cost cuts inadequate. Labor
A combine harvester during soybean harvest outside St. Peter, Minn. (Ben Brewer/Bloomberg) July 7, 2026 11:17 am, EDT key takeaways: The European Commission on July 7 set a target of sourcing 35% of animal feed protein crops domestically by 2035, up from 25% last year. The move aims to reduce reliance on imports from the
Pedro Acosta has undergone successful minor surgery on his right wrist to deal with carpal tunnel syndrome, with the Red Bull KTM rider already setting his sights on a comeback at the German Grand Prix. The procedure took place on Tuesday morning and was completed without any complications, according to the team. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume. (Kriztian Bocci/Bloomberg) June 26, 2026 11:00 am, EDT key takeaways: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reportedly proposed doubling job cuts to 100,000 and closing four German factories. The cuts aim to reduce overhead by 11 billion euros by 2030 amid tariffs, China weakness and increasing competition. Blume plans to present the
A major change could be coming to the Formula 1 championship battle, as governing body FIA prepares to crack down on Mercedes’ controversial diffuser – which could potentially hand Lewis Hamilton a golden ticket in his quest for an unprecedented eighth world title. The motorsport world is in shock after reports emerged that the FIA