The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series continues to the high banks of the legendary Talladega Superspeedway for the Jack Link’s 500 race. Austin Cindric returns as the defending spring winner, while Tyler Reddick looks to stay hot after his Kansas stint.
As the green flag waved, the intense Dega showdown began. As Ryan Preece took Stage 1, Stage 2 witnessed a double whammy of The Big Ones. As Ross Chastain wins Stage 2, the finale saw Tyler Reddick losing his tire and Erik Jones went off track.
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Another unsung hero enters the list of NASCAR race winners as Carson Hocevar wins the Jack Link's 500 of the NASCAR Cup Series!
Next race is at Texas Motor Speedway for the Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY this Sunday, May 3, 2026.
DTM is back for the 2026 season, and it promises to be the most intense season yet. New entries include the Ferrari 296 GT3 EVO and the Lamborghini Temerario GT3, joining the existing lineup of GT3 machines from Ford, BMW, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche.
The 2026 DTM season campaign kicked off in Austria's Red Bull Ring. The first two races will decide who will draw first blood amid the intense drama both races delivered.
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The season-opening race of the 2026 DTM season saw Thomas Preining edged out Lucas Auer for the win while Maro Engel finished third. The second part, meanwhile, saw a win for Maro Engel while Marco Wittmann finished 2nd and Lucas Auer in third place.
The next event will be in Zandvoort this May 21-24, 2026.
The 2026 World Rally Championship is currently ongoing with the Rally Islas Canarias as the fifth event in the series.
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The Canarias leg became a grueling showdown between Sebastien Ogier and Oliver Solberg as their clash for first place became a knife-edge duel. In the end, Solberg crashed into the barrier on the final day of the event, giving Sebastien Ogier the win. Ogier's recent victory ahead of Elfyn Evans and Sami Pajari marked Gazoo Racing's historic 300 podium finishes in the World Rally Championship.
Post-Canarias, Evans leads the title fight with 101 points, two points ahead of Takamoto Katsuta.
The next event is the Vodafone Rally de Portugal on May 7-10, 2026.
For the first time in Gran Turismo history, a Chinese car company, Xiaomi, has joined the franchise. As the Gran Turismo series begins to cater to Beijing, many are questioning the future direction of this iconic car racing series.
To the commoners, Xiaomi is a Chinese tech giant known for premium gadgetry at affordable prices. When a Chinese tech giant like Xiaomi ventured into the automotive business, this was uncharted territory worth conquering, and a car like the SU7 Ultra is proof of it.
First launched in 2024, the SU7 is Xiaomi's first mass-produced vehicle that incorporates Xiaomi's gadgetry know-how into a high-performance EV sedan. It was offered with a choice of Standard, Pro, Max, and, this, the Ultra.
The SU7 Ultra features a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system that produces a total output of 1,527 horsepower. It accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 1.98 seconds and can reach a top speed of over 350 kph, showcasing supercar-level performance for a high-performance Chinese electric saloon.
In addition to its impressive speed, the SU7 Ultra boasts high rigidity and a lightweight design, thanks to carbon-fiber body panels and a cell-to-body construction. It generates up to 285 kg of downforce and has a stopping distance of 101 feet when braking from 100 kph to a complete stop.
The SU7 Ultra lapped the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6m22.091.
I visited the Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE, the venue for the F1 season finale, to showcase the impressive performance of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Honestly, this level of performance made me anxious about how China has produced such an outstanding super saloon that could outshine Western counterparts. Let’s take a closer look.
My moment with the SU7 Ultra made me post a 2m04.350s lap time around the Abu Dhabi track. Not my best result, but I got the taste of the performance this Chinese super saloon delivered. Call me worried.
From producing high-quality gadgets at affordable prices to making waves in the automotive industry with the fastest super saloon in the Green Hell, Xiaomi is on a roll. The SU7 Ultra is a clear indication of what's to come from China. No wonder the folks from Gran Turismo urged to bring the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra to GT7. Whether we like it or not, it's a real headline-grabber.
That is the Chinese food for thought for the night.
The untold story of one of the world's legendary performers, Michael Jackson, is now on the big screen. Jaafar Jackson takes on the role of the late Michael Jackson in this powerful biopic that highlights the rise of a music icon.
Michael (2026 film)
The story of Michael Jackson unfolds through a cinematic lens, showcasing the life and legacy of one of the world's legendary performers. Viewers will experience the challenges and triumphs of his journey, starting from his childhood as the youngest member of the Jackson 5 to his rise as a successful solo artist. The narrative also covers the accident that ultimately changed the course of his life forever.
This is what Michael Jackson's life showcased before his controversial image change that shocked the world: the bitter struggles he faced, the legendary career he launched, and the numerous successes he achieved—everything that made Michael Jackson, well, Michael Jackson.
From start to finish, this movie demonstrates how a legend like him was made.
- US President Donald Trump says the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was extended to three weeks after their White House meeting.
- US President Donald Trump says that King Charles' state visit could help mend US-UK relations.
- Two were arrested over alleged drug sales in High Street mini-marts after the BBC undercover investigation in the UK's West Midlands.
- The first air-conditioned passenger waiting room at the LRT-1 Baclaran Station has been officially opened, aiming to provide additional comfort to passengers against the extreme heat of the weather.
- The Malacañang maintained that there was no contradiction in the statement of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Justice regarding the situation of former congressman Zaldy Co in the Czech Republic.
- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is pleased with the signing of a unified interagency standard operating procedure for the implementation of the executive order banning the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country.
- Peugeot unveiled the 6 and 8 concepts at the 2026 Auto China.
- The Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric was unveiled.
- The Volkswagen ID.BUZZ was updated for the 2027 model year with physical buttons in the interior.
- Honda is ending its car sales to the South Korean market by the end of 2026.
- The Malacanang says the Office of the President will grant the new travel authority request of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte to allow her to travel abroad while impeachment hearings are ongoing at the House of Representatives.
- The PH Commission of Elections will now require the attachment of a birth certificate upon the filing of a certificate of candidacy for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections and succeeding elections.
- The ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I confirmed all charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity.
- NASA released photos of Earth captured by the Artemis II crew during their journey to the Moon in celebration of Earth Day.
- Two more people were arrested over an alleged conspiracy to commit arson at the site connected to the Jewish community.
- The Kimera EV038 Collezione Martini was unveiled. The 2.1L twin-charged engine now produces 640 bhp.
- The BMW 7-Series G70 received a big minor change for the 2027 model year, featuring a new controversial interior layout with tech inspired by the Neue Klasse.
2027 BMW 7-Series
- The Morgan Supersport 400 was unveiled. Its 3.0L straight-six engine from BMW produces 402bhp of power.
- Gunther Werks unveiled a one-off finale to their Porsche 911 (993) Speedster projects, the Project Endgame.
- Court grants injunction suspending contracts of nine THE BOYZ members with ONE HUNDRED.
- Song Min Ho of WINNER asks for a second chance amid a possible prison term
- Chelsea FC head coach Liam Rosenior was sacked after less than four months in charge.
