Cars

Learning to Drift Is Deeply Satisfying

The the iconic Caterham Seven makes for a great learning tool when you want to go sideways.

America's EV push was 'too soon and too fast,' warn ex-auto execs

Former automotive executives have said America's electric vehicle push happened 'too soon and too fast', amid slumping EV sales.

F1 publishes sustainability gains amid 2030 net zero push

Formula 1 says it has reduced its carbon footprint by 13% between 2018 and 2022 on its quest to halve its emissions before 2030 continues in spite of its growth.

Volkswagen reveals a massive investment in its Eastern Cape plant

Volkswagen's monumental R4 billion investment in its Eastern Cape manufacturing plant promises to bring new models and opportunities to the nation.

Adrian Newey’s ‘strange’ warning should prompt F1 into 2026 rethink

The Red Bull design chief suggested 2026 will be a “strange formula” and he is not the only leading figure to have doubts.

THIS car company just invested R4 billion in South Africa

The investment of R4 billion in South Africa by Volkswagen will prepare its Kariega plant to manufacture a new SUV model from 2027 onwards …

Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted

The Republic of Ireland will be absent from the 2025 World Rally Championship calendar after organisers were unable to secure the required government funding to put on the event.

U.S. Hydrogen Car Sales Plummet By 70% In Q1 2024

It was the worst start of the year for hydrogen car sales since 2016.

Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC heights

OPINION: M-Sport has helped cultivate numerous World Rally Championship superstars and at times its methods can appear ruthless. But it seems a strategy that helped Ott Tanak and Elfyn Evans unlock their potential is now working wonders for Adrien Fourmaux

35 discontinued Renaults

Driver who donated car to Ukraine threatened with court over ULEZ fine

Charles Cooper, 65, drove his Volvo SUV more than 1,400 miles to donate his car to a Ukrainian charity in August 2023 only to find that just two months later it had been fined for being driven in a Ulez area.

Amazon Installed Over 17,000 Chargers For Its Rivian Electric Van Fleet

The retail giant is now the largest operator of private EV charging infrastructure in the U.S.

Adrian Newey spotted on Ferrari land amid fresh Red Bull exit offer rumours

Newey to Ferrari? Stop us if you've heard this one before...

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Pays Homage to Its Forebears

Our first test of the 250-series Land Cruiser shows its off-road capability.

Tesla Engineers, Technicians, Sales Staff, Recruiters Hit By Layoffs In U.S. And China

Hundreds of job cuts have already taken place in the San Francisco Bay Area and Austin, Texas.

Cars With Level 3 Driving Assist Banned In British Columbia

Even if you don’t use the automated driving features, you’re looking at a fine of up to $1,500 and six months in prison.

The Ford F-150 Lightning You Actually Want Is Now $5,500 Cheaper

The entry-level XLT trim is also less expensive, now starting at $65,090.

Tesla 'halts' Cybertruck deliveries due to potentially fatal flaw

An analysis told DailyMail.com that all Cybertruck deliveries have been put on pause. The recall is due to a potentially fatal issue with the accelerator that will take weeks to resolve.

The GMC Sierra Denali EV Gets a Big Price Cut Before It Even Goes on Sale

It now starts just under $100,000, and range estimates are up to 440 miles.

Give Yourself A Gundam Moto Makeover With Kushitani's New Gear

If you're a motorcycle-loving Mobile Suit Gundam fan, this is the collection for you.

'We Don't Want A Horsepower War': Hyundai N Boss On Performance EVs

Hyundai’s performance chief knows that many consumers can’t handle a 600-hp EV like the Ioniq 5 N. He wants to build something more accessible.

Revealed: How Mercedes’ on-track form is affecting finances as accounts published

Mercedes' 2023 finances have been published, revealing how its on-track form is affecting the team's bottom line...

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Volkswagen confirms production of new SUV in SA with R4 billion investment

VWSA has officially confirmed a new compact SUV for local production from 2027. Here’s what we know so far:

Secret ‘information’ tipped to be behind ‘bullish’ McLaren team boss F1 2024 prediction

"Normally, you wouldn't say something like that if you don't know you had more information."

Peers spending £840,000 a year on tiny Parliament one-way system

A team of traffic marshalls has been guiding cars, vans and pedestrians through the narrow roadways in the palace while restoration work has been going on to maintain the historic buildings.

10 top two-cylinder classics

DRIVEN: Volvo C40 is a highly attractive EV option at the price point

If you are going the EV route, the Volvo C40 could really hit a sweet spot if you’re shopping in the R1.3 million range.

Sutton tops final BTCC pre-season test

Reigning champion Ash Sutton was quickest in the final official pre-season British Touring Car Championship test at Donington Park.

Why MotoGP’s COTA thriller was just what Liberty wanted to see

OPINION: COTA’s thrill-packed Grand Prix of the Americas was exactly what MotoGP needed to showcase its racing product to new owners-in-waiting Liberty Media.

38 times small classics rocked

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Nicolas Hamilton opens up on annoyance of just being called ‘Lewis Hamilton’s brother’

"It can be a little bit annoying when everybody just relates me to him and calls me 'Lewis Hamilton's brother'."

Rezvani Will Build You a Neo-Retro Porsche 911 with Up to 750 HP

The Rezvani Retro RR1 is available in three flavors, all of which are built on a modern 992 911 platform.

May fuel price outlook brings bad news for petrol, but some relief on diesel front

Tensions in the Middle East and a weaker rand are adding up to potential bad news on the fuel price front.

Maserati reveals GranCabrio Folgore as world’s fastest EV convertible

Maserati is one of many premium car brands racing towards an electric future, and its latest reveal presents something unique in its class.

BYD Yuan UP Is Good And Cheap: Video

China-based YouTube channel Wheelsboy is super impressed with the $14,000 EV crossover.

Average EV Prices Up Slightly Last Month But Still 10% Lower Than Last Year

Despite a growth slump in Q1, Kelley Blue Book predicts 2024 to be the best year ever for EV sales.

MV Agusta Offers New Service Promo On Previous-Gen Bikes

Bikes from 2018 onwards get free checkups and 20-percent off on certain spare parts.

Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams

This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China. View on euronews

Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

The Alpine Formula 1 team has fast-tracked a floor upgrade to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in its bid to recover from a disastrous start to 2024.

Why Yes, You Can Fit a Full-Size Dirt Bike Into the Back of a Tesla Cybertruck

You can actually fit three if you're good at Tetris.

30 concept cars that never hit the mainstream

When designers are asked to paint the future for automakers, they sometimes create a piece of art so stunning it could never go into production. Car manufacturing is about mass appeal after all, and a vehicle that's too unique won't sell as well to the masses. Others are fully intended to go into production immediately, only to have financial or legal challenges get in the way. Here are some incredible vehicles that never made it into our driveways.

E-bikes combatting youth unemployment in South Africa

Green Riders is combatting youth unemployment and making deliveries more sustainable by making a change in the youth of South Africa.

Marquez: Age a key factor in Quartararo's new Yamaha MotoGP deal

Marc Marquez believes Fabio Quartararo's age was a decisive factor in the Frenchman committing his future to Yamaha despite the Japanese MotoGP squad's struggles to be competitive.

Take A Good Look At Dirt Freak's Custom Honda GB350 S

The Japanese motorcycle accessories specialist trained its sights on the Honda GB350 S, and here's what happened.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is The Best Performance EV Ever. Will People Buy it?

Hyundai has brought racetrack performance to an EV crossover. The question is whether consumers will pay nearly seventy grand for a hot Hyundai.

Honda's Cool New EVs Are Only for China

The first new models will go on sale before the end of 2024.

The 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance Will Be a New Flagship

Think Porsche Taycan Turbo S but not as hardcore.

19 asymmetrical cars