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🤖 Automated Edition — Friday, September 4, 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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F1 Italian GP: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice
Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 to set the fastest time in first free practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.Leclerc's time of 1m23.008s, set on medium tyres, was quick enough to pip team-mate Lewis Hamilton on ...
F1 Italian GP: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice
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Date set for first IndyCar IR28 oval test at IMS
The IndyCar Series’ new Dallara IR28 chassis will undergo its first test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval next week on Wednesday and Thursday.ECR Chevy driver and 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi will handl...
Date set for first IndyCar IR28 oval test at IMS
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Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch
Tesla’s Cybercab is already under federal investigation. NHTSA opened an audit into how Tesla certified the vehicle the same day the company started putting passengers in it in Austin. The probe targets the exact t...
Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch
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Cops Seize 5 Lamborghinis and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for Driving 17 MPH On the Highway
Going too slow was only part of the problem, as police say the convoy was also speeding, weaving across lanes, and doing burnouts.
Cops Seize 5 Lamborghinis and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for Driving 17 MPH On the Highway
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Toyota and Hyundai unable to travel to Rally Saudi Arabia
DirtFish understands Toyota and Hyundai have confirmed to the FIA and WRC Promoter that – as the situation stands – they are unable to travel... Read more The post Toyota and Hyundai unable to travel to Rally Saudi Ar...
Toyota and Hyundai unable to travel to Rally Saudi Arabia
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U.S. DOT’s New Self-Driving Car Plan Promises National Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
But the agency still needs to specify exactly what they are, write them, agree to them, and set them.
U.S. DOT’s New Self-Driving Car Plan Promises National Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
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TESLA CYBERCAB AUSTIN NO STEERING WHEEL CAR TESLA ROBOTAXI LAUNCH SELF DRIVING CAR FEAR
Elon Musk Driverless Taxi: ಸ್ಟೀರಿಂಗ್ ಇಲ್ಲದ ಸೈಬರ್‌ಕ್ಯಾಬ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಆಸ್ಟಿನ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಟೆಸ್ಲಾ ರಸ್ತೆಗೆ ಇಳಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯವೇನೆಂಬುದು ತಿಳಿಯೋಣಾ ಬನ್ನಿ..
TESLA CYBERCAB AUSTIN NO STEERING WHEEL CAR TESLA ROBOTAXI LAUNCH SELF DRIVING CAR FEAR
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EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August. Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the new-car market, ahead of both petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608). The Tesla ...
EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
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Max Verstappen Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with Red Bull
Earlier this year, the driver cast doubt on his Formula 1 future given his dislike of the new generation of cars.
Max Verstappen Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with Red Bull
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15k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed
This 2000 Chevrolet Corvette coupe has remained registered in New Hampshire from new and now has 15k miles. The car is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and is finished in black over...
15k-Mile 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: F1 Italian GP: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice; Date set for first IndyCar IR28 oval test at IMS; Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch; Cops Seize 5 Lamborghinis and a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen for Driving 17 MPH On the Highway; Toyota and Hyundai unable to travel to Rally Saudi Arabia. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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