Hockenheimring will host the final race weekend of the 2025 DTM season, determining the title winner. Let's find out who it will be.
The first race saw Thomas Preining as the winner while Ricardo Feller fended off Morris Schuring to finish in 2nd place. The final race, meanwhile, saw Feller win the race while Thierry Vermeulen finished 2nd and Lucas Auer finished 3rd.
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Ayhancan Guven made headlines as the 2025 DTM champion, concluding the season.
We will see you next year.
The Southeast Asian metropolis of Singapore will be the penultimate stop for the 2025 F1 Academy season. In this race, Megan Bruce will take over Avia Anagnostiadis's seat in the TAG Heuer car operated by Hitech TGR, due to Anagnostiadis sustaining an injury to her left foot. Additionally, the Gatorade sponsorship for the F1 Academy has returned, and Lisa Billard has been named the Wild Card driver for this event.
The title rivalry between Doriane Pin, Maya Weug, and Chloe Chambers is one for the books, and this Singapore leg is a no-brainer.
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In the Reverse Grid Race 1, Lia Block secured her first-ever F1 Academy win by defeating title contenders Maya Weug and Chloe Chambers. In the Final Race, Maya Weug stifled Doriane Pin's championship hopes by claiming victory, while Ella Lloyd finished in third place.
With one venue left this season, will either Weug or Pin be this season's champion? Find out as the 2025 F1 Academy season ends in Las Vegas this November 20-22, 2025. Don't miss it!
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is the all-electric take on the American luxury brand's SUV king, favored by Hollywood's best personalities. Having learned that the Escalade IQ is not luxurious enough, Cadillac made it longer. The first-ever Escalade IQL is now as big as any American full-size SUV should.
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| 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL |
While it shares a name with Cadillac's flagship SUV, the Escalade IQL moves away from the traditional square design of its gasoline-powered counterpart, opting instead for a more modern unibody style. The Escalade has long been a favorite among celebrities from Los Angeles to New York, and the Escalade IQ aims to stand out with its unique features, particularly in the interior.
The driver's area boasts a striking 55-inch curved LED display that spans from pillar to pillar and includes Google built-in functionality, providing a futuristic driving experience. Control over many vehicle functions is at your fingertips, and there’s even a separate touchscreen on the armrest for climate control.
As a seven-seater SUV, the Escalade IQ shines in its executive second-row seating, which is the standout feature. With a rear-seat entertainment system, ample legroom, an upgraded sound system, and multiple tech charging options, passengers can stay comfortable and entertained, even during long stretches of West Coast traffic. Additionally, the vehicle offers up to 137.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo space behind the first row and eTrunk, ensuring plenty of room for all your essentials.
Running on the Ultium platform, the dual-motor setting produces 750HP of power output with the Velocity Max set, and that's more than you get from the Escalade-V. Sprinting from 0-60mph in less than five seconds, the Escalade IQ can last up to 460 miles of driving range, the longest range of any EV SUV. It even packs a wide array of safety features ranging from night vision, adaptive cruise control, automatic lane change, and standard Super Cruise hands-free driving aid, complimentary with a 3-year OnStar Super Cruise plan.
Cadillac is making waves with the Escalade IQL, appealing to Hollywood celebrities and socially conscious consumers with its stylish and comfortable zero-emission design. If you're in the market for an ultra-luxury full-size SUV featuring an electric powertrain, this is definitely worth considering.
Photo: General Motors
Your daily round-up of today's news...
- Senator Risa Hontiveros has exposed the questionable identity of the son of nickel businessman Joseph Sy, who was arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) after pretending to be Filipino. Hontiveros insisted that Sy passed on the deception to his children because he also has two names, two citizenships, and two passports.
- Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña has demanded that unprogrammed appropriations in the Philippine national budget be reduced to zero or completely eliminated. It is noteworthy for Cendaña that 70% of the unprogrammed appropriations are allocated for infrastructure projects in the year 2026.
- The Singapore Red Cross donates 2.2 million Pesos of aid for victims of the earthquake in Cebu.
- US President Donald Trump believes Hamas is "ready for lasting peace" and tells Israel to "stop the bombing of Gaza". Earlier, Hamas agreed to release all hostages, but demands a revision to the US peace plan for Gaza.
- Snapchat drew flak over its announcement to start charging users to store photos and videos. Users with over 5GB of Memories will now need to pay to keep them accessible.
- The Polestar 3 EV SUV was updated for the 2026 Model Year.
- Sony will gradually shut down certain services on the PlayStation 4 this Spring 2026.
- Microsoft has announced significant price increases for the Xbox Game Pass subscription. Starting November 4, 2025, the Xbox Game Pass Essential will be priced at $79.99 per year. This increase is part of a larger set of changes to the Xbox Game Pass in October 2025, which also includes a 50% increase in the price of the Ultimate subscription, rising to $29.99 per month. Additionally, a new tier called Premium will be introduced for $14.99 per month.
- The TV series Ultraman Omega casts Mirai Yamamoto as Sayuki Uta, a member of the Kaiju Special Countermeasure Team.
- Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to over four years in jail on prostitution-related charges.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson delivers his dramatic interpretation of the two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, Mark Kerr, famously known as The Smashing Machine, in this powerful biopic movie that tells more about the legend himself.
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| The Smashing Machine |
Based on true events, The Smashing Machine centers on Mark Kerr's career as an MMA fighter who rocked the sports world. Most of the trials and tribulations he faced are highlighted in this biopic.
Although this biopic doesn't match the same quality as Ali, one of the greatest sports biopic movies in ages, this movie gives sports and MMA fans a chance to fully understand who Mark Kerr is and how his arduous journey made him the two-time UFC heavyweight champion. It's a must-watch of the season for anyone who has a strong interest in the world of mixed martial arts and the UFC.
If you think you know Mark Kerr, come experience this movie to fully understand who this legend is.
Your daily round-up of today's news...
- Typhoon Paolo made landfall over Isabela. According to PAGASA, Signal No.4 will be raised over parts of Northern Luzon and Aurora.
- The organizers of the Trillion Peso March will stage another major protest against corruption, this time on November 30, 2025, Bonifacio Day. Organizers warned that it will be "bigger, wider, and fiercer than the Sept. 21 rally".
- Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong cried foul over a plot to ease him out of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure as he lamented a "deep-seated" corruption in the government.
- Two men were killed in a stabbing attack in the synagogue in Manchester, UK. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reacted to the Yom Kippur stabbing attack, saying "additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country and we will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe."
- Two days have passed since the US Government Shutdown. As US President Donald Trump threatens to fire most federal employees, the Democrats were quick to blame the Republicans for the shutdown. Some called this recent shutdown "every Democrat's worst nightmare".
- Elon Musk is on the brink of becoming the world's first trillionaire, according to reports.
- Adrien Tambay and Claire Schonborn are named reserve drivers in this weekend's Extreme E final race and next weekend's Extreme H World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
- The NHRA reveals Pro Stock and PSM schedules for the 2026 season.
- Toyota Gazoo Racing is named as the official partner of MissionH24's H24EVO project, pushing the call for hydrogen-powered car racing.
- SM Entertainment shares update on legal action against malicious activities targeting its artists.
- The Nevada court rejects the NFL's petition for the rehearing of Jon Gruden.
- PGA of America boss Don Rea Jr. apologizes in an email to the golf professionals he was elected to serve. Rea condemns the US fans' behavior following the mess at the Ryder Cup that saw Europe win.
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First launched eight years ago, the Suzuki XBEE (rhymes with Crosley) compact crossover has received a major facelift for the 2026 Model Year, keeping this baby crossover fresh for more adventures.
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| 2026 Suzuki XBEE |
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| 2026 Suzuki XBEE interior |
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| 2026 Suzuki XBEE |
FF models now feature similar stuff from the 4WD models, such as sport mode, snow mode, grip control, and hill descent control, along with active cornering support to minimize sag. Damping adhesives enhance ride comfort, handling stability, and quietness.
The new XBEE features advanced safety capabilities, including millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera, to detect vehicles and pedestrians. It features the Dual Sensor Brake Support II for collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control with full-speed tracking, lane keeping assist, and lane departure prevention. Additional features include active cornering support, a blind spot monitor, and a 7-inch color meter display, a first for Suzuki in Japan.
The major facelift for the 8-year-old Suzuki baby crossover, the XBEE, may have sacrificed some of its fun-to-drive charms in the name of fuel efficiency, but in the end, it never lost its common sense as a user-friendly compact crossover that deserves to be driven daily.
Available Colors Mystic Blue Metallic Black Tough 2-tone, Pure White Pearl Black Tough 2-tone, Burning Red Pearl Metallic Black Tough 2-tone, Caravan Ivory Pearl Metallic Black Tough 2-tone, Mystic Blue Metallic White 2-tone Roof, Caravan Ivory Pearl Metallic White 2-tone Roof, Tough Khaki Pearl Metallic White 2-tone Roof, Cool Yellow Metallic Gun Metallic 2-tone Roof, Frontier Blue Pearl Metallic Black 2-tone Roof, Pure White Pearl, Super Black Pearl, Mellow Deep Red Pearl, and Tough Khaki Pearl Metallic.
Photo: Suzuki Motor Corporation