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Ford F-150 Lightning Order Banks Allegedly Pushed Back To December

With over 150,000 reservations for the Ford F-150 Lightning, the new electric pick-up has already generated a considerable amount of interest. According to forum users, though, the ordering process may be delayed until as late as December, from the original date of October 26. Deliveries, however, are still on schedule — for now. 

The Vazirani Ekonk Is A 722 Hp Single-Seat Electric Speedster That’s Lighter Than A Mazda MX-5

This single-seat EV claims to be the lightest in the world, weighing just 738 kg (1,627 lbs) while producing 722 hp (538 kW / 732 PS). Instead of liquid cooling, the battery’s temperatures will be regulated by a form of air-cooling. There’s no word on battery capacity, charging times, or the estimated range.

We Drive: Audi’s Sport Quattro And Its Group B Brother Are As Different As Apples and Jalapenos

It’s not just Ken Block who has been driving around some tasty machinery from Audi’s history books. When it comes to Group B legends, the Audi Sport Quattro is one of the most recognizable. And while it’s true the Quattro’s turbo-AWD combo changed the course of rallying, it was at its heart still based on a road car and modified for competition. So CarScoops’ Chris Chilton got to drive both to compare and contrast.

Next-Gen Mazda MX-5 To Retain An Internal Combustion Engine

A new report claims that the next-generation Mazda MX-5 will retain an internal combustion engine, employing Mazda’s SkyActiv-X engine technology. SkyActiv-X combines spark and compression ignition to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. That means that the next MX-5 will likely only be available with one engine option too.

QOTD: What Would You Do To Make Minivans Cool Again?

The poor minivan has fallen out of favor thanks to the bewildering variety of crossovers offered to consumers. But, as is the case with the Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival, and Honda Odyssey, there’s still life on the once-popular platform yet. So we ask you: what would it truly take to make the humble minivan cool again?

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Wrecked On The Tail Of The Dragon

A Ferrari 458 Pista Spider has been wrecked, with the supercar turning turtle on the infamous “Tail of The Dragon.” As reported by The Drive, witnesses saw the Ferrari hitting a bump at high speed when the driver lost control in a section of the road called Gravity Cavity MM3. The supercar went off-road and hit the gravel with its front bumper resulting in a rollover.

What Else Is Making The News

Max Verstappen Extends Title Lead To 12 Points After Austin 

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Max Verstappen fended off a late-race push from defending 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to claim victory at the Circuit Of The Americas raceway in Austin, Texas. It sees the Dutch driver double his lead in the championship with just 12 races to go.

Facebook Whistleblower To Face UK Parliament

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen is set to give evidence to UK politicians, reports the BBC. Haugen left Facebook while taking thousands of documents with her, providing them to the Wall Street Journal, and alleges that the company knew that Instagram was damaging to teenagers’ mental health.