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🤖 Automated Edition — Saturday, September 19, 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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Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades
Mercedes has confirmed its next big Formula 1 car upgrade will arrive at the forthcoming grand prix in Malaysia, where it hopes to get back into contention for pole.The Silver Arrows is the runaway leader of the 2026 ...
Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades
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MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Martin snatches pole position
While all eyes were on Pedro Acosta's campaign to win his first grand prix on KTM's home ground in Austria, it was Aprilia's Jorge Martin who claimed pole position for the race in a tight qualifying session on Saturda...
MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Martin snatches pole position
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Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle
What would you choose with up to $120,000 to spend on a fully customized EV – a Lucid Air, Rivian R1S, Porsche Macan Electric, BMW i7, or perhaps two EVs instead of one? more…
Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle
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Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster getting a reveal date, VW XL1 coming back electric, BYD...
Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more
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9 Ultra Quick Motorcycles That Can Eat A Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC For Breakfast
You may have read that a brand-new Yamaha VMAX is on the way, but it turns out that's because AI slop YouTube channels are telling AI slop Google about AI slop motorcycles that don't exist. What a time to be alive. An...
9 Ultra Quick Motorcycles That Can Eat A Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC For Breakfast
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Kimi Antonelli Opens Up on Sebastian Vettel’s Texts Before and After F1 Races
Andrea Kimi Antonelli says text messages from Sebastian Vettel makes a difference to him in race weekends, after the former F1 champion’s wish to see him become champion. For the special Michael Schumacher tribute, fo...
Kimi Antonelli Opens Up on Sebastian Vettel’s Texts Before and After F1 Races
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Safari-Style 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe
This 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe was purchased by the seller in 2023 and subsequently modified with an Elephant Racing safari suspension kit, an FVD Brombacher exhaust system, a Yakima roof rack, a light bar, an...
Safari-Style 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe
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Audi and Mercedes split GT World Challenge poles in Sydney
Two powerhouse German marques dominated qualifying for GT World Challenge Australia at Sydney Motorsport Park, taking every top five spot across two fast sessions. The post Audi and Mercedes split GT World Challenge p...
Audi and Mercedes split GT World Challenge poles in Sydney
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I live in Bangalore and want to buy a car. My usage is around 20km per day, at least three times a week, along with a few day trips around Bangalore within 100km and a couple of weekend trips around Bangalore for leisure. I like the Syros EV Blackline and Duster Iconic Launch Edition. Both are in a similar budget. What would you recommend? Are there any other cars you would suggest?
Go for the Renault Duster Iconic Launch Edition. Your usage pattern - 20 km a day, a few 100 km day trips, and regular weekend getaways- points towards a car that is comfortable on highways, fun to drive, and easy to ...
I live in Bangalore and want to buy a car. My usage is around 20km per day, at least three times a week, along with a few day trips around Bangalore within 100km and a couple of weekend trips around Bangalore for leisure. I like the Syros EV Blackline and Duster Iconic Launch Edition. Both are in a similar budget. What would you recommend? Are there any other cars you would suggest?
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Bell Says NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Changed Bristol More Than the Banking
Fans debated Bristol Motor Speedway’s banking changes for years, but Christopher Bell says the current NASCAR Cup car has had a far greater impact on racing and passing.
Bell Says NASCAR’s Next Gen Car Changed Bristol More Than the Banking
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades; MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Martin snatches pole position; Climate XChange is giving away more EVs than ever before in its 11th Annual EV Raffle; Podcast: Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD’s new Tesla fighter, and more; 9 Ultra Quick Motorcycles That Can Eat A Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC For Breakfast. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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