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Unprecedented bad luck for Visma | Lease a Bike: Uijtdebroeks forced to leave Giro, COVID seems ruled out

Cian Uijtdebroeks will not start in the eleventh stage of the Giro. This was announced by Visma | Lease a Bike in a post on X. The leader in the youth classification is too ill to continue in the Italian stage race. And this comes just as he said he was beginning to recover... The news about the upcoming DNS of the amiable Flemish rider comes as somewhat of a surprise. After the completion of stage ten - held on Tuesday - Uijtdebroeks mentioned...

What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would have to give up almost all of his personal sponsors, not just Red Bull, in order to join the factory Ducati MotoGP team next season.

Porsche to unleash first ever 911 hybrid sports car

Porsche, being Porsche, has left nothing up to chance with its first-ever 911 hybrid model, which makes its debut in a few weeks from now.

The Rivian R1S And R1T Are Getting A YouTube App And Google Cast

After years of waiting for an in-car video streaming solution, Rivian is turning its flagship EVs into rolling Chromecasts.

The 40 electric cars with the biggest batteries

Kia Electric Truck Spied Testing in America

It appears to have the EV9's headlights and Santa Cruz's taillights.

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

Selfish tourist topples historic 113 year-old Death Valley tram tower

An unknown driver knocked over a historic tram tower in Death Valley, California. Officials believe they used a winch to pull their vehicle out of mud, using the tower as an 'anchor.'

‘We want to build a Rolls-Royce healthcare system for all,’ says Ramaphosa on signing NHI Bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Act into law in the face of concern from opposition political parties, health professionals and the private medical industry.

Espargaro unimpressed by MotoGP stewards' approach after French GP incidents

Aleix Espargaro was not impressed with MotoGP stewards’ approach to incidents between riders in the French GP, saying they only take action in case there is a crash.

Honda’s Working On A Bunch Of Advanced Motorcycle Safety Aids

It’s combining the power of radar and stereo cameras for the ultimate adaptive cruise control system.

Can A Motorcyclist Without Any Experience Run The World's Largest Enduro?

Are a couple of months of training enough to conquer this challenge?

USPS Buying Six of EV Startup Canoo's Pod-Like Delivery Vans

The California-based startup said it has now delivered LDV190 vans to the United States Postal Service, and they're carrying mail in Atlanta.

Mercedes-Benz Cancels Next-Gen Platform For EQS, EQE EVs: Report

Poor sales of the current generation of top-spec EVs prompted the German automaker to cut back on investments.

Police could get Ghostbusters-style backpacks that stop e-bikes

Who you gonna call? Well, UK police of course, as long as they're fitted with their new Ghostbusters-inspired backpacks.

Stellantis and Leapmotor to sell electric cars in Europe from September

European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year. View on euronews

As It Launches An Affordable EV, General Motors Wants 'A Level Playing Field' With China

GM President Mark Reuss weighs in on Biden's tariffs on China, the Equinox EV, hybrids and more.

The New Dodge Charger Could Get Pagani-Style Active Aero Flaps

They’re integrated into the R-Wing at the hood’s leading edge.

Karpowerships lost in the dark as Eskom keeps lights on

The continuous provision of electricity over the past weeks was proof that South Africa's energy crisis was not so long term that it needed an expensive long-term emergency solution.

Renault to pursue autonomous minibuses but not cars

French automaker Renault said Wednesday it will pursue developing autonomous minibuses for public transit but would stick to driving assistance features for personal cars for the time being.

Hamilton has never known F1 tyres to have such a ‘miniscule’ working range

Lewis Hamilton says he cannot recall a time in Formula 1 when tyres have had such a small operating window.

The best electric bikes 2024

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport Gets Red Interior Carbon

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

Revealed: Why McLaren’s ‘ginormous’ upgrade could work even better at Imola

After McLaren took victory in Miami, there is excitement within the team about what is next following the success of their upgrade package.

Omoda's turns one, breaks into SA top 20 with bumper April

Omoda marked its first year by outshining several well-established brands in April 2024 Naamsa sales. The Chinese brand pushed impressive numbers, contributing 12.8% to the Chery Group's record-breaking 2,009 registrations in SA for the month.This performance landed Omoda 19th out of 54 brands in our market, outpacing several mainstream Japanese and European automakers.“In April 2024, the Chery Group registered its highest-ever sales figures in...

Porsche set to abandon updated WEC engine

Porsche looks set to abandon plans to introduce a revised version of the twin-turbo V8 that powers its 963 LMDh World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship contender.

Has the WRC finally turned a corner in its promotion pursuit?

OPINION: The World Rally Championship has faced plenty of questions in how it plans to raise its profile. Now the answers are starting to arrive and green shoots of progress are appearing

Important traffic safety tips for all

It's true that accidents happen, but when it comes to traffic safety, there are steps we can take to prevent these incidents. Every year, over a million people die as a result of road traffic accidents around the world, so it really is important to draw our attention to traffic safety awareness. In this gallery, we go through some statistics, risk factors, and safety tips for all, be it drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and so on. Click on to learn more.

The Average Price Of An EV In April Was $55,252, 8.5% Less Than Last Year

EV prices remained nearly unchanged compared to March, while new vehicle prices jumped 2.2%.

“It's the fastest car I’ve driven, but not the safest” - Preston Chetty on his BMW E30 Turbo

From classic sports cars like the BMW E36 M3 and Honda S2000, to vintage cars like the Lotus Seven, Preston “Bala” Chetty from Chatsworth has driven his fair share of mechanical artworks.

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range

The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan.

F1 2026 driver line-up: Lewis Hamilton and seven other drivers already confirmed for 2026

The wheels are already in motion in the F1 2026 driver market...

FAW Trucks SA celebrates 3 decades of excellence in the Southern African market

Leading global player, FAW SA, marked 30 years of delivering innovative commercial vehicle solutions at their celebration event on Thursday, 9 May, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (PTY) Ltd, a prominent global player in commercial vehicle manufacturing, proudly celebrates a significant milestone – 30 years of unwavering commitment to the South African market. This remarkable achievement underscores the brand's enduring...

Ageing Mazda CX-5 set for hybrid tech model upgrade

Contrary to rumours of its demise, Mazda has confirmed there will be a new CX-5, complete with hybrid power. Here’s what we know so far.

The New Bricklin Is Real and It Looks Questionable

The 3EV has three wheels, scissor doors, and a $28,980 starting price when it goes on sale ... sometime in the future.

The New Subaru Forester Will Be Made in America

Both gas and hybrid versions are going to be assembled at the Indiana factory.

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.

What are the traditions of the Indy 500? Milk, bricks and more

The Indy 500 is one of the world’s oldest motor races, dating back to 1911 when Ray Harroun became its first-ever victor.

BFGoodrich's New T/A KO3 Off-Road Tire Will Let You Go Anywhere

Baja, here we come.

SA father and son team break Guinness Record for world’s fastest drone

Last year Luke and Mike Bell created the world’s fastest drone, but felt that with a little tinkering it could go even faster.

The New Kia EV6 Gets a Bigger Battery

There are changes inside and out for the futuristic-looking electric crossover.

Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed

A new record crowd number of nearly 300,000 people attended the 2024 MotoGP French Grand Prix, promoted by PHA CEO Claude Michy. In an interview with Autosport, this successful French entrepreneur emphasises the importance of putting fans at the centre of the business, betting on emotion over price, and offering free services to fans.

We Want These New Vespa Scooters And Clothing Collections, Dang It!

Italian drip from head to handgrips.

Stellantis aiming to ultimately build 50,000 bakkies a year in SA as Coega plant forges ahead

Auto giant Stellantis has put the finishing touches on a deal that will see it building Peugeot bakkies in South Africa from late 2025.

Driver claims her Tesla caused her dizziness and nausea

Electric vehicles are contributing to drivers developing health issues like motion sickness, nausea, and extreme fatigue. EV experts said the one-pedal throttles could be at fault.

Barnicoat: Hard to prepare for "extreme" Super Formula debut after late call-up

Ben Barnicoat says he is relishing the “extreme” challenge of making his Super Formula race debut at Autopolis as a replacement for Theo Pourchaire.

Mercedes in ‘sixth gear’ as Toto Wolff reveals key breakthrough in 2024 F1 struggles

"...in sixth gear in order to bring stuff to the car that we believe can be very helpful."

Ford boss hits back at concerning engine programme claims with Red Bull partnership

Ford have partnered with Red Bull to produce engines from F1 2026.

Tesla FSD Trial Convinced Just 2% Of Users To Pay For It, Credit Card Data Shows

The company’s marketing campaign might have been a dud.