In the automotive industry, some automakers are more popular than others. Some are far more successful in the commercial market, others are only known for making quality cars. But one automaker known to all three is Honda, with the Honda sports car being a must-have for any Honda fan. There …
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The winner of the F1 sprint race is officially awarded the pole
Up until now, it was thought that the driver who was the fastest in Friday qualifying – and therefore the first to start the sprint on Saturday – would be considered the pole winner. After talks between F1 and the FIA, however, it was agreed that the driver who wins …
Read More »Juma Musakali: Lecturer at Moi University, Safari Rally Marshal says WRC lessons will help in class
Juma Musakali, Lecturer in Journalism Studies at Moi University, was part of the organizers of the WRC Safari Rally Musakali said the valuable lessons he learned from the safari rally are speed and accuracy He thanked the Kenya National Motor Sports Federation for making it one of the organizers of …
Read More »Copper’s record rally causes China to unleash its worst sell-off in 15 months
As the world’s largest buyer and hoarder of commodities, China is in a unique position to let commodity prices rise if it doesn’t harm its economy and to take action against it if it doesn’t. We are now seeing what this means for copper – which hit record highs in …
Read More »The new Subaru WRX 2022 will be unveiled this year before the unveiling
Subaru is bringing back the hallowed WRX nameplate once again for a mass-market Impreza-based all-wheel-drive performance sedan. Previewed for the first time in a darkened image, the new model will revive signature WRX styling elements like a gaping hood scoop while maintaining its four-door, three-piece silhouette. Wider fenders and a …
Read More »Sugo’s new pit lane exit branded as “dangerous”
The circuit in Miyagi Prefecture, which hosted the fourth round of the Super Formula season earlier this month, changed its pit lane exit as part of a major renovation of the pit and paddock complex, the first phase of which was completed earlier this year. In addition to the widening …
Read More »Meijer LPGA Classic raises $ 1.1 million for pantries
Meijer LPGA Classic 2021 raised $ 1.1 million for its Simply Give program during its three-day tournament that saw Nelly Korda become champion and became the first two-time LPGA Tour winner that season. “Meijer LPGA Classic made a stronger return than ever this year,” said Rick Keyes, President and CEO …
Read More »Multi-million dollar LED project for Sydney Motorsport Park
Eastern Creek Circuit has partnered with technology company PMY for the $ 4 million program as part of a 10-year investment partnership. As a premiere in the Asia-Pacific region, a significant amount of LED paneling will be installed on the racetrack – including a 45-square-meter welcome screen, four double-sided cantilever …
Read More »That stock of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala could rise 28%; Brokers say “buy” Bundesbank shares
Federal Bank share price nearly doubled in less than a year, up over 90 percent from its 52-week low Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Portfolio Stocks Federal Bank stocks rose over 1 percent to Rs 86.70 apiece on intraday trades on the BSE on Monday. Federal Bank share price nearly doubled in less …
Read More »Classrooms grapple with racist slurs in classic novels
The recent firing of a white New York professor for reading the “N-word” from a Mark Twain novel aloud has put the use of racial slur in American classrooms into the spotlight.It has renewed a longstanding debate about how books by some of the most famous authors in the United …
Read More »Hendrick Motorsports wants to keep learning from Jeff Gordon
LONG POND, Pennsylvania – Jeff Gordon took a new title at Hendrick Motorsports this week, but it hasn’t changed his influence, particularly on Saturday’s cup-winning team of Alex Bowman and crew chief Greg Ives. Gordon, a four-time Hendrick Cup Champion, was named vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports this week. When …
Read More »Neuville survives the rainstorm to lead while Tanak suffers
Thierry Neuville extended his lead in the Safari World Rally Championship after weathering a rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the final leg of the day and curtailed Ott Tanak’s podium hopes. Neuville drove a measured drive in his Hyundai Motorsport i20 on the first two stages of the afternoon, extending …
Read More »Mitsubishi could go into rallies again, but not with a new Lancer Evo
View full picture gallery >> Mitsubishi could make a long-awaited comeback in the world of rallying in the years to come. It’s open to putting more power within its range, but its need for speed won’t spawn a new version of the Lancer Evolution. Speaking to investors during a shareholders’ …
Read More »Igora Drive announces GP Russia from season 2023 – Motorsport Week
The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Russia is to be held on the Autodrom Igora Drive from 2023, the racetrack announced. Formula 1 first visited Russia in 2014 in a facility that was built around the host cities of the Winter Olympics on the Black Sea in Adler. The Sochi …
Read More »‘Derry Girls’ stars gather to help coworkers with life-saving cancer treatment
THE CAST and crew from Derry girl gather around their colleague whose life-saving cancer treatment is not available at the NHS. Julie Ann Lillis, 37, is the production coordinator who worked on Series 2 of the hit Channel 4 show, which produced some of the show’s most classic scenes, including …
Read More »Castle Douglas Rally Champion surprised with the return of the Scottish Rally Championship
Double Scottish rally champion Jock Armstrong admits he was surprised to see the series return this weekend. The coronavirus pandemic means that there have been no championship rallies since the beginning of March last year. But that will change tomorrow night with the Dunoon Presents Argyll Rally kicking off the …
Read More »Ambrose moves to Garry Rogers Motorsport
(left to right) Barry Rogers, Garry Rogers and Marcos Ambrose Marcos Ambrose has come to Garry Rogers Motorsport in the role of âCompetition Directorâ. The two-time Supercars Champion will be “actively involved” in a number of areas of GRM’s emerging activities, including Supercheap Auto TCR Australia, the VHT S5000 Australian …
Read More »Nissan Juke Concept celebrates the East Africa rally and wins 240Z
Nissan has released illustrations of a rally tribute concept that turns the second generation Juke into an off-road warrior. The paintwork corresponds to that of the 1971 240Z, which Edgar Herrmann led to victory in the East African Safari Rally. The concept includes bigger tires, flared wheel arches, two spare …
Read More »Carpenter Cup Softball: Delco’s run ends in the quarterfinals | Sports
PHILADELPHIA – With Team Delco missing some key players on Wednesday, others were given the opportunity to advance on day three of the 16th annual Carpenter Cup Softball Classic. That was good news for Mattea Baumgardner, an aspiring senior at Penncrest. After Baumgardner received only one record appearance in three …
Read More »Lancia revival planned with three electrified compact cars – report
One of Europe’s most famous automakers is planning a big return – but the old homologation rally specials will give way to small electric cars and SUVs. The renamed owner Stellantis plans a Revitalization of the Lancia brand with a number of new models over the next six years, new …
Read More »Jeff Gordon leaves Fox and becomes number 2 at Hendrick Motorsports
CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – Jeff Gordon will leave the Fox Sports booth to take on a day-to-day role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman and second-rate team official to majority owner Rick Hendrick. With the announcement on Wednesday, the four-time Champion and Hall of Famer will one day succeed 71-year-old …
Read More »WRC returns to Kenya for Safari into the Unknown
Issued on: 06/23/2021 – 6:48 pm Nairobi (AFP) The World Rally Championship has changed since their last East Africa safari in 2002, but while the track tames for their return to Kenya, the race is still a journey into the unknown for the teams and drivers. In 2002, when the …
Read More »Ohio wants to have fun in the Stateline Showcase | News, sports, jobs
Morning Journal / Michael S. Burich Members of the 2021 Ohio squad for the 42nd Penn-Ohio Stateline Classic are (seated, from left) Garrett Dozier (Toronto), Vinny Marcino (Edison), Clay Medvec (Springfield), Brad Sloan ( Southern), Troy Carter (Wellsville), Vince Carapoletti (Steubenville Central Catholic), Keaton Baker (United), Andrew Coffee (West Branch), …
Read More »Threats of violence postpone anti-racism car rally on Vancouver Island
The province responds to news of threats of violence against an organizer of an anti-racism car rally on Vancouver Island. The threats forced the postponement of Resilience BC’s anti-racism network rally in Nanaimo and Ladysmith. Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, released a statement saying the threats are unacceptable …
Read More »Frustrated Vinales “couldn’t have done it as well” GP Germany – Motorsport Week
Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales says he “next to miss” the German Grand Prix after being the last man to cross the finish line in 19the after struggling through it all the time. Vinales started a low 21st at the Sachsenring after he hadn’t improved his time in the last seconds of …
Read More »Oliver Solberg keeps it in the family with a 100,000 euro gift for the FIA ERC Junior to cousin Oscar – FIA ERC
Oliver Solberg keeps it in the family with a ⬠100,000 FIA ERC Junior Prize Drive gift to cousin Oscar Oliver Solberg made the ultimate gesture to get his cousin Oscar Solberg’s international rally career back on track in the FIA ââERC Junior Championship. The teenage talent foregoes 100,000 euros …
Read More »The excitement rises as the safari adventure approaches
Rarely has a rally raised the WRC stars’ imagination and expectations as great as the Kenya Safari Rally this week (June 24-27). The Safari is returning to the FIA ââWorld Rally Championship for the first time since 2002 and none of the series’ big names have competed in the legendary …
Read More »Bobby Unser Jr., second in Hill Climb 1977, dies at the age of 65 | Pikes Peak courier
Bobby Unser Jr., son of the legendary Indianapolis 500 and Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Champion Bobby Unser Sr., died on June 13th. He was 65. His death follows his father’s death on May 2nd. “The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is saddened by the sudden death of Bobby Unser …
Read More »Heartland Motorsports Park prepares for the 25th annual Kicker Country Stampede
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – The biggest country music festival is set to have fans at Heartland Motorsports Park later this week. We are only days away from the 25th annual Kicker Country Stampede held at Heartland Motorsports Park. Thousands of country music fans will be racing into Heartland Motorsports Park …
Read More »No. 2 baseball rally falls short at the start of the CWS
Story links Next game: against # 3 Tennessee 06/22/2021 | 13 o’clock ESPNU OMAHA, Neb .– No. 2 Texas Baseball scored a run in the ninth run and had the starting spots on the base, but came in 2-1 against No. 2 at the start of the Longhorns College World …
Read More »Palou grabs Road America victory when Newgarden struggles with reliability issues – Motorsport Week
Chip Ganassis Alex Palou snatched victory from Penske’s Josef Newgarden with two laps to go when the polesitter encountered reliability problems. The Elkhart Lake circuit witnessed a race with countless fights on the track, many of which included wheel-to-wheel contact, incidents and late drama at the front of the field. …
Read More »Valentino Rossi can drive GT3 cars if he retires from MotoGP
After 26 seasons in MotoGP, nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi is thinking about his plans for the time after his retirement with racing cars rather than motorcycles. The Doctor’s current Yamaha contract with Petronas SRT expires at the end of 2021. Rossi’s performance in this year’s MotoGP was less than …
Read More »The 2022 Dakar Rally takes part in the FIA Cross Country World Championship
The Dakar Rally is the first round of the Cross-Country World Championship starting in 2022, with the event now under the FIA ââbanner in accordance with the latest changes to the regulations. View photos The Dakar Rally 2022 is scheduled to take place from January 2nd to 14th The Dakar …
Read More »Drills extend the winning streak with momentum
After a difficult start, the El Dorado Drillers are on the move. The Drillers extended their winning streak to six straight Friday night by sweeping a zone double header off Lake Hamilton 5-4 and 9-0 at Schoolboy Rowe Field at El Dorado / Union County Recreation Complex. The win follows …
Read More »Newgarden flies fastest in Training 2 – Motorsport Week
Josef Newgarden continued his strong weekend by setting the fastest time in Saturday morning’s second practice session from Road America, lapping the 4.05 mile distance in 1: 45.3399 Newgarden finished third in yesterday’s session and looks to be a tough weekend for Team Penske. Colton Herta was just behind in …
Read More »Kenya: Government is working with crews to promote Kenya as a travel destination
The government has teamed up with four local crews to use the World Rally Championship Safari Rally to promote Kenya as a top tourism destination. Through the Kenya Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, four local crews compete under the brand name “Magical Kenya”. While unveiling the …
Read More »Russell Henley and Richard Bland share the lead at a truly open US Open
SAN DIEGO – The US Open boasts of being the most open of all majors, with approximately 9,000 players from all branches of golf having a chance to compete. Openly, indeed. The weekend at Torrey Pines features big champions and big contenders, players unknown or unrecognized and all still within …
Read More »Petty Motorsports honors Juneteenth at NASCAR Race in Nashville
NORTH CAROLINA – Richard Petty Motorsports and his entrepreneurial nonprofit sponsor are honoring June 10th Emancipation Day this weekend with an initiative to support Nashville black entrepreneurs, the racing team said. New York-based non-profit The Lonely Entrepreneur (TLE) and the Black Entrepreneur Initiative are main sponsors of RPM’s # 43 …
Read More »Army vet pleads guilty to shooting a black girl in the Iowa Trump rally
IOWA CITY, Iowa – A supporter of former President Donald Trump pleaded guilty to crime charges for firing his pistol at a group of black girls working with pro-Trump agitators near the Iowa Capitol last December quarreled and injured one. Michael McKinney, 26, on Wednesday pleaded guilty of dangerous weapon …
Read More »Daredevil, 28, killed in world record attempt
Daredevil Alex Harvill died trying a world record stunt on his motorcycle. Image: Instagram American daredevil Alex Harvill tragically died after a terrible accident while trying to set a world record on his motorcycle. He was only 28. The stunt rider and father of two was admitted to a Washington …
Read More »Racer Armstrong competes in Poland
Jon Armstrong will compete in the first round of the European Rally Championship in Poland this weekend. The Kesh driver uses the event to collect a few stage kilometers in the run-up to round three of the Junior World Rally Championship in Estonia and will drive the brand new Ford …
Read More »Check out the Uhuru Test Drive Safari Rally Car at the State House
President Uhuru Kenyatta demonstrated his driving skills again after taking the wheel of a safari rally car at the State House. In the clip shared on Thursday June 17, the head of state is strapped into the racing car before walking around the yard. He opted for a Toyota Gazoo …
Read More »Gary Paffett explains the decision to skip two DTM races
The two-time champion Paffett will not contest the first two races of the newly designed DTM series this year and will postpone his return to Zolder in August, for which Mucke Motorsport will replace the 24-hour winner of Spa, Maximilian Buhk. The British driver will prioritize his duties on the …
Read More »Christchurch teenage boy shouts driving shots in daddy’s car at the South Canterbury rally
Valentina Bellomo / stuff Co-driver Bella Haggarty, left, 13, wants to study on the go as she teams up with her driver father, Sean Haggarty. Sean Haggarty is ready to take driving instructions from his 13-year-old daughter Bella on Saturday. The father-daughter combo is one of 82 teams ready to …
Read More »Collect drills for walk-off victory
Fresh after winning the Winnsboro, La. Wood Bat Classic, the El Dorado Drillers hit a 6-1 deficit to stun Arkansas Pulpwood 7-6 Tuesday night at Schoolboy Rowe Field at the El Dorado / Union County Recreation Complex. The Drillers scored two two-out runs in the sixth run before finishing their …
Read More »Spencer Davis Motorsports returns to competition on the Nashville Superspeedway
After Spencer Davis Motorsports (SDM) stayed inactive in the last two races of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) at Charlotte (NC) Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway, respectively, Spencer Davis Motorsports (SDM) returns with driver Spencer Davis back to Rackley Roofing 200 in Nashville on Friday night (Tenn.) …
Read More »St. Helena’s Harvest Inn Hosts Wine Country Road Rally | Lifestyles
In 1967 the Ferrari 275 GTB4 was part of Harvest Inns The Napa Valley 750: The Wine Country Road Rally. Allan Rosenberg photo The Harvest Inn in St. Helena hosted The Napa Valley 750: The Wine Country Road Rally April 11-16, which raised $ 90,000 for the St. Helena Hospital …
Read More »Yoshio Fujimoto, 1995 Safari Rally winner
Fujimoto made history by becoming the first and only Japanese driver to win the Safari Rally in 1995. Back then it was a 2-liter World Rally Championship round and he drove his Toyota Celica to victory in over 40 minutes – he even had time for a quick roll on …
Read More »Yuvraj Singh is the face of PUMA Motorsport in India
Yuvraj Singh, who has been associated with Puma for over a decade, has been used as the face of PUMA Motorsport” actualkeyword=”Motorsport”>Motorsport in India. PUMA has worldwide links with Scuderia Ferrari, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing, BMW M Motorsport and Porche Motorsport. With India …
Read More »Should I Buy GAP Insurance With A Bad Credit Car Loan?
GAP insurance is a common and optional insurance coverage that many new car buyers use. But if you’re a borrower with bad credit, GAP insurance can help you too, even if you’re not financing a brand new vehicle. The cost of bad credit in financing a vehicle If you have …
Read More »Treasury yields fall as Wall Street focuses on Fed and inflation outlook
U.S. government bond yields were down slightly on Wednesday morning ahead of the conclusion of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which could help set the tone for inflation expectations for fixed-income investors. How Treasury Yields Behave The yield of the 10-year Treasury bill TMUBMUSD10Y, 1.494% was 1.503%, down from 1.498% …
Read More »Green blacksmith flying blind for safari voyage of discovery
WRC regulations prohibit pre-event testing for manufacturer teams in Africa and the crews have no meaningful onboard competition videos to study as the legendary safari returns to the FIA ââWorld Rally Championship for the first time since 2002. Greensmith is one of the drivers using the WRC + All Live …
Read More »Why a lump sum payment makes financial sense when used correctly
Melbourne, Australia, June 16, 2021 / PRNewswire / – New and used vehicles can be very expensive. For many people, cost is what keeps them from upgrading their car. Leading financing broker National Loans explain that lump sum car loan can make financial sense when used properly and depending on …
Read More »Two easy ways to budget for a new car
NEW DELHI: Auto loans have made expensive cars affordable. Auto loans increase affordability, but it’s always best to budget based on income and debt. For the most part, buying a car is the second most important buying decision after a home. However, it is a depreciating asset, so it is …
Read More »US Used Car Loan Market To Grow At Double Digit CAGR Through 2026
Wednesday June 16, 2021, 4:23 p.m.Press release: TechSci Research Used car loan market in the United States. Rising disposable income is driving the growth of the used car loan market in USA, during the forecast period. According to the TechSci report on “Used car loan market in the United States …
Read More »Rbi loan moratorium: How borrowers can use the second loan moratorium offered due to the coronavirus: Should we go for this one?
The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit the finances of the common man hard. Over the past year, many have lost their jobs or have witnessed a complete or significant loss of income, resulting in many struggling to repay debts like loans. To help borrowers who are having difficulty repaying their …
Read More »Identity theft victim plagued by a woman who shares her name
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A woman from northern St. Louis County says she has spent nearly a decade trying to convince creditors that she is not Karen A. Clark. Karen A. Clark appeared in our FOX files for the second time last week. Karen Y. Clark said, “This name …
Read More »Thai household debt soars on credit cards, loans and auto loans
Bank of Thailand urged to review interest rate cap and oversee credit cards, personal loans and auto loans, as the Thai government has done is committed to tackling high household debt, incurred by credit card and personal loans. The Bank of Thailand has been tasked with proposing measures to strengthen …
Read More »Cruise secures $ 5 billion in pre-approved financing from GM to buy Robotaxis
Render of the Cruise Origin robotaxi in the streets of San Francisco Cruise One of the reasons I’ve always been deeply skeptical of companies like Uber UBER , Lyft LYFT and Didi trying to develop their Automated Driving Systems (ADS) is that what comes next is completely antithetical to their …
Read More »Simple ways to prepay your auto loan
A car loan helps you get the car you want sooner. For some, this is the only way to get the vehicle they need for their work or personal use. Auto loans can take years to pay off, but the faster you can pay off, the more you’ll save. Always …
Read More »S & P / Experian consumer credit default indices post second straight cut in composite rate in May 2021
The five major metropolitan statistical areas (“MSA”) posted lower default rates than last month. new York saw the largest decline, falling 37 basis points to 0.46%. Miami decreased by 23 basis points to 0.81% while Los Angeles was down 10 basis points to 0.42%. Dallas and Chicago each fell nine …
Read More »Women’s starting salary is slightly higher than average student debt
The American Association of University Women compared women’s student debt burden to their income. Black women have more student debt than white women, highlighting the racial wealth gap. AAUW recommended simplifying reimbursement options, which the Education Department is pursuing. Americans bear a student debt burden of $ 1.7 trillion, but …
Read More »Carro Automotive Market Achieves Unicorn Status With $ 360 Million Series C Led By SoftBank Vision Fund 2 – TechCrunch
Carro, one of Southeast Asia’s largest auto markets, announced that it reached unicorn valuation after raising a $ 360 million Series C led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. Among other participants include insurance giant MSIG and Indonesian funds like EV Growth. About 90% of vehicles sold through Carro are used …
Read More »Why the used car market is pushing up US inflation
June 15, 2021 Figures released last month showed US consumer price inflation hit 4.2% year-on-year in April, the highest rate since 2008. Markets were scared. Investors feared that inflation and higher interest rates would destroy asset values. Then on June 10, worse news arrived, or so it seemed. In May, …
Read More »Used car value to collapse soon … Buyers brace for impact
Used cars at Metro Ford. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg / Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Universal Images Group via Getty Images Used car prices have reached worrying levels. The RVI index, which measures wholesale prices for used cars, has increased 54% from last year. Other indicators, from Manheim and …
Read More »Here are the new cars that are nearly impossible to obtain and the sheer oversight that delays student loan relief for tens of thousands of public servants
Happy Monday MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these flagship stories. Renting a vacation home that your family uses from time to time? Read this before you file your taxes âThis vacation home tax business can get complicated. ” Read more Tens of thousands of public servants face delays in accessing student loan …
Read More »As Auto Loans Move Online, Credit Unions Feel Cramped Journal of Credit Unions
US credit unions are making fewer loans for new cars due to a change in consumer behavior combined with a shortage of inventory. New car loans from credit unions fell $ 5 billion, or 3.4%, in the first quarter from a year earlier, according to recently released data from the …
Read More »TruWest Partners With Costco For Auto Loans
Screenshot of the Costco Automotive Program website accessible from TruWest Credit Union. As credit unions struggle against a strong runoff in their auto portfolios, some are finding ways they believe will attract more borrowers. TruWest Credit Union of Scottsdale, Arizona ($ 1.4 billion in assets, 93,502 members) on Friday announced …
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