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Weekend News Update: December 16, 2023 by Giga Gears
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in news. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed.
Doug DeMuro’s Porsche Carrera GT and Ford GT Track Experience Filmed by Professional Crew | Giga Gears
Our old friend Doug DeMuro sure has come a long way since the days when he needed his parents to cosign a loan for the Ferrari that jumpstarted his YouTube career. After starting and then selling his ownership stake in Cars & Bids, he was able to buy a Porsche Carrera GT, a car that definitely cost a lot more than…
“Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance PHEV: 805-HP, 2.8s 0-60 MPH | Giga Gears”
While Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to go EV-only where markets allow by 2030, with a growing lineup of electric vehicles already on sale, it isn’t giving up on internal combustion engines just yet – especially when it comes to the AMG performance division, which is using electrification to extract massive power…
“Formula 1’s Uninformed Move: Spanish Grand Prix Relocation”
Formula 1 is in the closing stages of its next big calendar move, relocating the Spanish Grand Prix in 2026 from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to a new street circuit in Madrid, the country’s capital. However, the championship’s commercial rights holder has yet to inform the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), the…
Changing Dynamics of Global Aspirations in Race Teams: McLaren and Andretti | Giga Gears
Competing in just one or two series isn’t enough for race teams anymore. No: organizations like Andretti Global and McLaren Racing are looking for success in as many series as possible — but it’s not quite world domination that these teams have in mind. They’re pursuing a broader market for their brand.