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JAGUAR’s Bold Move

Change is inevitable. However, it’s not often subtle—especially when it involves an iconic legacy brand like Jaguar, whose recent rebrand sparked widespread discussion as the company makes a leap into the luxury electric vehicle (EV) market. The question on everyone’s mind is this: Can Jaguar maintain its storied essence while embracing a progressive new identity?

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Welcome to List Season

Best of lists. Year in review lists. Top ten lists. Regardless of what you want to call them, we see them crop up at the end of every year, like clockwork. The numbers get crunched and a boundless amount of lists get curated, all celebrating the standout performances of the past year across many different industries. Film, writing, television, sports, music—you name it, and you’re definitely going to see a list for it over the next few weeks.

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Falling for Indie Bookstores

Yeah, sometimes I order books on Amazon. In a pinch. We’re all guilty of it. But in an era dominated by digital convenience and large-scale retailers, independent bookstores stand as vibrant, irreplaceable hubs of culture, community, and connection. These places, sanctuaries to many, offer far more than bookshelves lined with stories; they are safe havens for creativity and catalysts for community engagement.

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How Women’s Sports Are Defining a New Era

Women’s sports are experiencing a moment. No, it’s actually more than a moment. It’s a surge. A surge in visibility, participation, and investment has occurred, and it’s created what could be a transformative era in the history of athletics. Long story short, this shit is important. Here’s why.

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At Eau Rogue and Raidillon, Safety Should Always Come First

Stefan Bellof. Anthoine Hubert. Dilano van ‘t Hoff. These drivers, and others, have paid a big toll for passing through the legendary passage that is Eau Rouge and Raidillon. In light of van ‘t Hoff’s tragic accident this year, the discussion has come up once again about the level of safety surrounding Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps’ trademark feature, one that has grown to become an iconic piece of Formula One and motorsport history.

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Formula One Has a Greed Problem

The last time a new F1 team joined the grid was in 2016 when we saw the addition of the Haas F1 Team, and since then, the barriers to entry have grown stronger by the year. That hasn’t stopped prospects from knocking on the door, though, including big names like Michael Andretti. But why is such a large motorsport brand being told time and again that there’s no room for them?

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I Went to an IMSA Race and Became an Endurance Junkie

This year has become the year I fell in love with Hypercars. That’s why, upon realizing that IMSA’s Chevrolet Grand Prix was days away and that Canadian Tire Motorsport Park was only an hour's drive from my house, I figured it was time to move my ass and see these beautiful machines in person while I had the chance.

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Are More Street Circuits in NASCAR’s Future?

Much of the NASCAR community is still buzzing after the Xfinity and Cup Series took on the 2.2-mile street course nestled within Grant Park in downtown Chicago. So, despite the bad weather that plagued Chicago and impacted the weekend’s events, the question now begs asking: Do street courses like this one have a future in NASCAR?

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Like Him or Not, Ross Chastain Moves the Needle

As I was sitting in my chair watching the end of last weekend’s Goodyear 400 at Darlington, with all of the beautiful throwback liveries swirling across the screen, I had a reaction that was likely similar to many others… Chastain? Wrecking someone? Again? But NASCAR should be thanking their lucky stars he did.

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Drivers, Start Your Snowblowers

NASCAR fans are no strangers to having their viewing sessions impacted by rain delays, and sometimes, seeing races get pushed back a day to accomodate for the inclement weather. But snow delays? While not nearly as common, the recent postponement of the Xfinity Series race at Auto Club Speedway due to a freak California snowstorm shows that, yes, it can happen.

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