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Stellantis CFO Doug Ostermann Steps Down, Joao Laranjo Named Successor
Stellantis announced Tuesday morning that Chief Financial Officer Doug Ostermann has stepped down effective immediately, citing personal reasons. The company quickly named longtime finance executive Joao Laranjo as his successor and a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team. An Unexpected Departure Ostermann’s exit came as a surprise to many industry observers. He had been widely…
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Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway Sold, Final Event Set for November
Caffeine & Octane Lanier Raceway has been sold, with the venue’s final event scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025. The track, a fixture of Georgia’s car culture scene, will close permanently after the finale. A Community Gathering Place Beyond hosting races, Lanier Raceway has served as a longtime hub for local car enthusiasts, from grassroots…
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What the Slammedenuff Meltdown Reveals About Car Culture’s Shifting Priorities
Anyone who was part of the car scene before social media took over, back in the early-to-mid 2000s, remembers what it used to feel like. It wasn’t about cameras, followers, or algorithms. It was about hanging out in a dimly lit parking lot until 2 a.m., trading parts, diagnosing a check engine light, and showing…
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GM Posts Record Q3 EV Sales While Profitability Pressures Continue
General Motors reported its best-ever quarter for electric vehicles while posting an 8% overall U.S. sales increase, reflecting both strong momentum and ongoing financial pressures for the automaker. Overall Sales Performance GM delivered 710,347 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, according to company data released Tuesday, with balanced gains across both gasoline-powered and electric…
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Dodge Banshee EV Reportedly Cancelled as Stellantis Scales Back Electrification
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee, once positioned as the flagship of the brand’s electric transition, will reportedly not reach production, raising questions about Stellantis’ broader EV strategy in the United States. An Ambitious Program Shelved According to supplier sources, the high-performance Banshee program has been shelved before reaching the final stages of development. The…
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Tolman Engineering Launches Recommissioning Program for Ford RS200
One of rally racing’s most storied machines, the Ford RS200, is getting a new lease on life through a specialized recommissioning program launched by Tolman Engineering. A Group B Legend Built in the mid-1980s to homologate Ford’s entry into the Group B rally era, the RS200 was a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive coupe combining advanced design with…
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Florida Security Worker Accused of Helping Thieves Steal 12 Hertz Vehicles
A South Florida woman is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say she conspired with three men to steal a dozen vehicles from Hertz while working security at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s rental car center. Charges Filed Savannah Harsha Phillips, 24, of Sunrise, was arraigned on 13 counts including organized fraud, second-degree grand theft, and…
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Oklahoma Woman’s ‘4GIVEN’ Plate Repeatedly Flagged as Stolen From Texas
An Oklahoma woman says she was pulled over twice in less than two weeks after her personalized license plate was mistakenly flagged as stolen out of Texas. How to Survive a Submerged Car: Essential Steps for Every Driver A Faith-Inspired Plate Trisha Grant of Yukon said she ordered her plate, which reads “4GIVEN,” through Service…
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10 Coolest Cars That Rocked Pop-Up Headlights
🛒 Shop Related Products on Amazon: Pop-up headlights are among the most distinctive and nostalgic features in automotive history. Once a hallmark of performance cars, they combined style with aerodynamic advantages—until safety regulations and modern lighting advancements led to their demise. Despite their disappearance, pop-up headlights remain a beloved design trait of some of the…
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AAA Study Finds 96% of Drivers Engage in Aggressive Driving Behavior
Almost every driver on the road has engaged in some form of aggressive behavior over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Nearly Universal Aggressive Behavior Researchers found that 96% of U.S. drivers admitted to actions that fall under the umbrella of road rage, ranging from speeding…
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How to Escape a Sinking Car: A Step-by-Step Survival Guide
Being trapped in a sinking vehicle is among the most frightening situations a driver can face. While the odds of it happening are low, it’s not as rare as many assume: more than 10,000 water-related car accidents occur in the U.S. each year, and roughly 400 people drown inside their vehicles annually. Staying calm and…
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Atlanta Man Charged After Performing Driving Stunts With Child in Car
A 31-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he was performing dangerous driving stunts in downtown Atlanta with a child in the passenger seat. The Incident According to Atlanta police, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. on June 7, when an officer observed a vehicle spinning donuts and performing burnouts at an intersection…
