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Escaping to the Karoo for remarkable back road adventures in a trusty double-cab

It’s not the years you clocked, it’s the road you took to get here. And maybe the books you wrote along the way, writes ‘Karoo Space’s Chris Marais.

Mitsubishi Might Finally Add a Decent Car to Its US Lineup

The off-road D:X minivan concept could soon turn into a production vehicle for America.

Bearman: "Back to the drawing board" for F1 on spray guards

Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman says Formula 1 and the FIA have to go "back to the drawing board" after trialling the second iteration of wet-weather spray guards last week.

The rare LEGO sets that sell for astonishing sums today

From timeless classics to superheroes and Stars Wars, these are the most expensive LEGO sets in the world in 2024.

How to change the address on your driving licence

Moving house? You must contact the DVLA to change the address on your driving licence. We explain the process.

Imola brings back gravel traps to help drive away F1’s track limits problem

Formula 1’s push to shake off problems with track limits has prompted the expansion of gravel traps at Imola.

F1 Emilia Romagna GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display as teams prepared their cars for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

Bastianini finds it "strange" facing potential factory Ducati MotoGP exit

Enea Bastianini admits he is feeling "strange” about the possibility of losing his seat at the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next year.

The end of the road for the Beetle

When the iconic Beetle stopped production, it marked the end of a nearly 80-year chapter in Volkswagen's history. Feeling nostalgic? Browse this gallery and take a nostalgic road trip through the history of this distinctive and much-loved motor car.

Fuel price outlook shows significant petrol and diesel price cuts on track for June

South Africans are still on track for significant petrol and diesel price cuts in June. Here’s what you’re likely to pay:

SA’s road carnage | Transport Minister blames drivers for high death toll

JOHANNESBURG - Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is blaming the high road fatality rate on driving habits. She was discussing the issue with the UN SG's Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt. Around 14,000 people are killed on the country's roads each year. But motorists are saying road infrastructure also plays a role. Chikunga says financia...

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

Nio’s Onvo L60 Has Its Sights Set On The Tesla Model Y

Onvo is a brand new Nio sub-brand, and the L60 electric coupe-like crossover is its first model.

Why Don’t People Use Their BMW Adventure Bikes To Go Off-Road?

It’s a heckin’ great off-roader. Use it.

The New Bentley Continental GT Has 771 Horsepower

The next-gen luxury GT debuts in June.

The Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Just Cool

There are better mid-size trucks out there, but we like this one.

CarFinder: Innovation from Pupkewitz

Website designed for efficiency The latest online tool streamlines the search for a new car. STAFF REPORTER Pupkewitz Motors has launched and implemented an innovative new feature on their website, designed to take the hassle out of the age-old search for your next automobile, eliminating the need to visit countless dealerships and to walk about looking at every used vehicle under the sun.Instead, by clicking on the CarFinder button, you can...

WRC's 2025 rule change will create “pretty crap” car - Hyundai's Abiteboul

The FIA’s proposed technical rules for 2025 will create a "pretty crap" car that is “not up the standard” of the World Rally Championship, says Hyundai boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Electric Car Charger Vandalism Continues To Surge Nationwide

Criminals are targeting Tesla Superchargers and other charging infrastructure in Texas, California, Minnesota and around the world.

Brown is early Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings leader

Two months of the national racing season have now been completed and therefore it’s time to launch this year’s Autosport National Driver Rankings, which are sponsored by Ryan Motorsport Insurance.

Polish government backs plan to build Rolls-Royce nuclear power plants

The Polish government has backed a plan to build Rolls-Royce nuclear power plants in the country. View on euronews

Have you driven any of the world's most dangerous roads?

Countries with the world's most dangerous roads

Here's Proof Tesla Misled You With Its Cybertruck Towing a 911 Drag Race

A new test reveals that Tesla wasn't honest about the results of its Cybertruck towing drag race against a Porsche 911.

Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote

A regional court ruled that police may not remove a forest encampment erected by environmentalists opposing Elon Musk's factory expansion plans. A vote on a downsized expansion is taking place on Thursday.

How an 18-month design reset transformed McLaren into F1 race winners

McLaren’s victory at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix shows how far it has come in 12 months, having finished nearly a minute and a half off at last year’s event.

"Monumental", "insane" and "never expected this": escapees (and Pogacar) marvel at Alaphilippe's masterpiece

In the twelfth stage of the Giro d'Italia, also known as the 'wall stage', Julian Alaphilippe was unstoppable, ultimately crossing the finish line solo. In the reasonably distant background, various duels for the remaining podium slots ensued. IDLProCycling.com has compiled several reactions from riders who were defeated by Loulou! Let's start with Quinten Hermans, the Alpecin-Deceuninck Belgian who finished third. He had to concede second place...

Is A Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin In Our Future?

Trademarks aren't guarantees, but they certainly indicate interest from the manufacturers that file them.

The best electric bikes 2024

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

This Custom Yamaha Scrambler Is Perfection

Masterfully crafted from the ground up to both look and perform the part.

The junior single-seater rival to F1’s Norris seeking career redemption

Plenty has changed since Lando Norris stormed to the FIA Formula 3 European title in 2017. But while Formula 1's newest race winner has gone from strength to strength in the years since, the Briton's closest rival that year is scrapping to get himself a full-time seat to remind everyone of his abilities

Car owners scramble to lease cars to ECN

NEWS IN SHORT Mathias Haufiku Hundreds of car owners have flocked to the Otjomuise Police Station to have their vehicles inspected in the hope of leasing them to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for the upcoming general voter registration period, which runs from 3 June to 1 August. ECN plans to lease 138 vehicles from members of the public in the Khomas Region. In total, 997 vehicles are needed from the public. Vehicle inspection and...

BMW Brings Back an Old Fetish, Covers One-Off XM in Velvet

It's not the first time a BMW is draped in fabric.

Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Increased 8% In April 2024

All-electric car sales were flat, while plug-in hybrids rebounded.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Thompson in BMW for the rest of 2024 BTCC season

Highly rated British Touring Car Championship racer Bobby Thompson has secured the final West Surrey Racing BMW seat for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

The latest top five opportunities on Motorsport Jobs for this week have just landed. To find your perfect job in motorsport find out more here.

Honda Details $65 Billion Plan To Become An EV Powerhouse

"EVs are the most effective solution," Honda says in a major strategy shift. Can the Japanese automaker deliver?

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Our top 10 favourite car brands in SA

Local passenger car sales data for April 2024 confirms that buyer’s preferences are changing. Let’s see what the 10 most popular car brands have to offer South African buyers.In a contracting market, saddled by high interest rates and severe inflation, car buyers are letting go of their long-held brand loyalty and shopping with a sharper focus on value than ever before. Industry observers have been tracking this trend for a while now, witnessing...

Aston Martin prepared to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in WEC 2025

Aston Martin is ready to step up to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in next year’s World Endurance Championship if demanded by the regulations.

Charles Leclerc shuts down race engineer swap theory as new partnership starts at Imola

"I don't think it was a particular problem in the past."

Audi A6 E-Tron: Everything We Know

Audi previewed the A6 E-Tron concept back in 2021. It should be a four-door sportback sedan, similar to the current A6.

You Can Get $9,000 Off A Kia EV6 Right Now

All EV6s qualify for $7,500 off, but you can also get a stackable $1,500 discount on select models in inventory.

Pininfarina Designs Gorgeous Barchetta for Morgan

Midsummer is capped at 50 cars, and they've all been sold already.

Why Marquez is the key to Pramac's continuation with Ducati in MotoGP

OPINION: Although there still exists the possibility of a MotoGP breakup between Ducati and Pramac, and consequently the association of Paolo Campinoti's team with Yamaha, the expectation of being able to count on Marc Marquez in 2025 has once again shuffled the cards in the deck

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport Gets Red Interior Carbon

The hottest Giulia and Stelvio continue in Europe where there's a new special edition.

Volvo’s baby electric crossover is compact, zippy and competitively priced

The Volvo EX30 is one of a handful of EVs that are selling for under R1-million in South Africa.

Fury over 'rip-off' fuel prices - as RAC calls for crackdown

It comes as the average retailer margin has been above 18p per litre for diesel since May 7 and is nearly 12p per litre for petrol, RAC head of policy Simon Williams wrote.

New McLaren junior driver suspended hours after confirmation for FIA rule breach

Talk about a buzz kill for new McLaren driver programme recruit Martinius Stenshorne...