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🤖 Automated Edition — Saturday, May 9, 2026. Algorithmically curated from across the automotive web. The Daily Hoon links to original sources. News sourced from NewsData.io, Currents API, World News API, TheNewsAPI, GNews, Mediastack, New York Times & select RSS feeds (Motor Trend, Car and Driver, The Drive, Autosport, Road & Track).
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Carlos Sainz Tipped For McLaren F1 Return Amid Reports of Oscar Piastri Replacing Max Verstappen
Williams Racing Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is rumored to move back to the McLaren F1 team after the 2026 season and would race alongside Lando Norris. This scenario could unfold if Oscar Piastri departs from McLare...
Carlos Sainz Tipped For McLaren F1 Return Amid Reports of Oscar Piastri Replacing Max Verstappen
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Marc Marquez to miss at least two MotoGP grands prix after Le Mans highside
MotoGP legend Marc Marquez has withdrawn from the French Grand Prix weekend after his violent highside crash late in Saturday's sprint race. Read Also:MotoGPMotoGP French GP: Martin wins sprint race after rocket start...
Marc Marquez to miss at least two MotoGP grands prix after Le Mans highside
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Weekend Drive: Toyota’s billion-dollar paradox; Ford skunk works
Ford Reporter Michael Martinez shares details from his rare visit inside the automaker’s secretive California skunk works. Larry P. Vellequette talks about Toyota’s big loss despite record U.S. sales. Plus, the panel ...
Weekend Drive: Toyota’s billion-dollar paradox; Ford skunk works
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Sutton wins Brands Hatch Indy BTCC Race for Pole
Ash Sutton will start the first race of the second British Touring Car Championship weekend of the season from pole after winning the qualifying "Race For Pole" on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit.
Sutton wins Brands Hatch Indy BTCC Race for Pole
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Racing on TV, May 7-10
NASCAR at Watkins Glen, IndyCar on IMS road course, WEC at Spa, GRIDLIFE and Formula DRIFT on RACER Network & more. Here's what's on and when...
Racing on TV, May 7-10
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Turn your GM EV into backup battery power with a GM Energy Home System [Video]
As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating things is when the power starts to flicker and go out. How long will it last this time? Generators and battery backups are always an option, but what if you could use anothe...
Turn your GM EV into backup battery power with a GM Energy Home System [Video]
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The First-Gen Audi TT Is Already Being Turned Into a Restomod
Some restomods focus on horsepower, but this one aims to bring the TT Roadster closer in appearance to the concept car that preceded it. The post The First-Gen Audi TT Is Already Being Turned Into a Restomod appeared ...
The First-Gen Audi TT Is Already Being Turned Into a Restomod
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Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record
Porsche has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for “production” electric vehicles. A Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package equipped with the new Manthey Kit lapped the 12.94-mile circuit in 6:55.553 minutes...
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Manthey Kit sets 6:55 Nürburgring EV record
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Geely becomes first Chinese automaker to export EVs to Canada, with 18 Lotus Eletre en route to dealers
Geely shipped 18 Lotus Eletre crossovers from China to Canada, becoming the first automaker to use a January trade deal allowing 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at reduced tariffs.
Geely becomes first Chinese automaker to export EVs to Canada, with 18 Lotus Eletre en route to dealers
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Ford in Talks With Verstappen for Future Le Mans Hypercar Seat
Verstappen could end up in Ford Hypercar at Le Mans by as early as 2028, says Rushbrook...
Ford in Talks With Verstappen for Future Le Mans Hypercar Seat
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Carlos Sainz Tipped For McLaren F1 Return Amid Reports of Oscar Piastri Replacing Max Verstappen; Marc Marquez to miss at least two MotoGP grands prix after Le Mans highside; Weekend Drive: Toyota’s billion-dollar paradox; Ford skunk works; Sutton wins Brands Hatch Indy BTCC Race for Pole; Racing on TV, May 7-10. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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