Fred Smith

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Fred Smith's love of cars comes from his fascination with auto racing. Unfortunately, that passion led him to daily drive a high-mileage, first-year Porsche Panamera. He is still thinking about the last lap of the 2011 Indianapolis 500.

F1 to Race in Rwanda by 2030s
Formula 1 plans first African Grand Prix in Rwanda starting 2030s.
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Tesla Roadster Flies in Demo
Tesla Roadster completes 0-60 in 0.8 seconds with air-assisted jumps.
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta Returns as Hatchback
Alfa Romeo CEO confirms Giulietta hatchback revival after decades.
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Haas Signs F2 Champion Câmara
Haas F1 signs Formula 2 points leader Rafael Câmara for multi-year deal.
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Tom Cruise Races in ARCA for Days of Thunder 2
Tom Cruise wants to race in ARCA for Days of Thunder 2, NASCAR CEO says.
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Ford Bronco 2027 Raptor V-6 Option
Ford adds Raptor’s V-6 to 2027 Bronco trims but cuts power slightly.
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Porsche Mission S Concept: October 15 Reveal
Porsche unveils mid-engined Mission S concept car ahead of October 15 reveal.
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Dodge Returns to NASCAR Next Year
Dodge may join NASCAR Cup Series next year with two cars after Ram's Truck Series return.
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Citroën 2CV Concept Targets Sub-$17,000 EV
Citroën's new 2CV concept car aims for under $17,000 price point.
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Peugeot's Electric Concepts with Unusual Steering Wheels
Peugeot reveals two electric performance concepts with a confusing steering wheel design.
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Hidden-Gem Classic Cars for Budget Buyers
Affordable classic cars that collectors can actually afford.
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Hidden-Gem Classic Cars on a Budget
Affordable classic cars that collectors can actually afford.
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Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera Share Factory
Next Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera will share a factory and platform starting 2030.
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Porsche Mission S Concept Teases 8000-RPM Redline
Porsche's new supercar concept hits 8000 rpm in a video reveal.
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WRC Rally Returns to U.S. in 2027
FIA World Rally Championship returns to the United States for the first time in 39 years next season.
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Porsche Expands Manthey Stake, Plans Few-Off Models
Porsche boosts stake in Manthey to 67% and plans new 'few-off' collaboration models.
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BMW iX3 M60 Unleashes 603 HP
BMW iX3 M60 delivers 603 horsepower for a thrilling electric SUV experience.
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BMW iX4 SUV-Coupe EV Launches
BMW's 2027 iX4 SUV-coupe EV joins Neue Klasse lineup with 428-mile range and M60 model.
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Acura's IMSA GTP Program Ends After Four Years
Acura's racing program ended after four years of success, leaving teams with a win but no future in top-tier competition.
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Forza Horizon 6 Hits PlayStation 5 in January 2027
Forza Horizon 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, adding to the game's live service content.
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Fred Smith

F1 to Race in Rwanda by 2030s

Tesla Roadster Flies in Demo

Alfa Romeo Giulietta Returns as Hatchback

Haas Signs F2 Champion Câmara

Tom Cruise Races in ARCA for Days of Thunder 2

Ford Bronco 2027 Raptor V-6 Option

Porsche Mission S Concept: October 15 Reveal

Dodge Returns to NASCAR Next Year

Citroën 2CV Concept Targets Sub-$17,000 EV

Peugeot's Electric Concepts with Unusual Steering Wheels

Hidden-Gem Classic Cars for Budget Buyers

Hidden-Gem Classic Cars on a Budget

Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera Share Factory

Porsche Mission S Concept Teases 8000-RPM Redline

WRC Rally Returns to U.S. in 2027

Porsche Expands Manthey Stake, Plans Few-Off Models

BMW iX3 M60 Unleashes 603 HP

BMW iX4 SUV-Coupe EV Launches

Acura's IMSA GTP Program Ends After Four Years

Forza Horizon 6 Hits PlayStation 5 in January 2027