Fuel prices always rise and fall, but the cost of running outdated vehicles is something that continues to climb. The businesses that rely on transport for things like sales, deliveries, or making service calls are switching to hybrid vehicles. It isn’t just about going green; it’s all about making sure they remain competitive.
Bigger isn’t always better, and while oversized trucks and SUVs are dominating the highways, the small and humble compact car still has a place and is a genuine alternative for many people. While compact cars might not have the commanding presence of their larger counterparts, they’re still equipped with a heap of advantages that make them an attractive option for many drivers.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of choosing a compact car over an SUV or crossover.
Not all cars are created equal. You’ve probably felt it too—that strange sensation when you slip behind the wheel of one car and it just fits, while another makes you constantly shift in your seat, fiddle with the knobs, or second-guess how quickly you should accelerate on the highway.
It’s more than just horsepower and leather seats. There’s an unspoken element in luxury vehicles that makes them feel… different. And understanding that difference might just change how you think about what you drive—and what you expect from it.
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 career has been anomalous in so many ways. He arrived in 2007, fast-tracked into the best car on the grid, earmarked as a world champion in waiting, nobody quite knew just how good he was going to be. Now, almost 20 years later, if anyone can bring world championship success back to Ferrari, it’s Lewis Hamilton. (more…)
The NASCAR Euro Series has flown the flag for American stock car racing on the eastern flank of the Atlantic since 2009.
It has used the same chassis, built by series promoter Team FJ, since the beginning. Around that reliable and no-frills base, the organisers have established a cost-effective and popular formula that simulates the loud, rough and tumble NASCAR brand of racing for an audience that otherwise wouldn’t get to see this breed of car in competition. (more…)
When it comes to powerful, capable trucks, dually trucks stand out in a big way. These heavy-duty pickups, with their unique dual rear wheels, are designed for those who need serious strength and stability on the road. While they may seem like they’re just for professionals or big job sites, dually trucks offer benefits that can appeal to a range of drivers.
So whether you’re towing a large trailer, hauling heavy loads, or just want a truck that’s ready for anything, a dually might be worth considering. (more…)
Baku, Azerbaijan (March 31st) – With just 1 month to go until the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023, excitement is continuing to build ahead of the pinnacle of motorsport’s much anticipated return to the world’s most dramatic street race at the famous Baku City Circuit on the weekend of April 28th – 30th.
LaJoie spoke to CBS Sports about the growth of Spire Motorsports following three finishes inside the top 20 to start the year (more…)
Frankie Muniz is ready to start his engine and pursue his dream of a professional stock-car racing championship and will get to do that officially starting in February at Daytona International Speedway.
Muniz, the former child actor who starred in “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Big Fat Liar” and “Agent Cody Banks,” announced in January he would be racing in the ARCA Menards Series full-time starting this year, beginning with the Daytona race on Feb. 18. He will be competing in the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing. (more…)
