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‘Unlicenced’ hawkers are being evicted from Johannesburg suburbs

An organisation in Fourways has gone on the warpath and carried out a 'clean-up' of hawkers operating in the neighbourhood.

19 asymmetrical cars

This Polaris Build Says "#Vanlife But Make It Off-Road"

A different kind of overlanding for a different kind of adventurer.

The Olympus Rally Is One of the Most Underrated Events in Motorsports

We went to the 30th running of the American Rally Association's Olympus Rally in the forests of rural Washington.

This All Electric Jet Ski Can Charge To Full in Just An Hour

Silent hysterics with an EV jet ski? Sign us up.

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

New York City’s Electric Rideshare Cars Surpass Two Million Trips In March

In the first quarter of 2024, NYC saved some 731,000 gallons of gas thanks to electric rideshare cars.

Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”

Manthey EMA is unsure if Porsche will be ‘allowed’ to defend its titles in the DTM this year, as the squad prepares for this weekend’s opening round of the season at Oschersleben.

30 little-known Italian car makers

Quad Lock Has New Mounts For Cruiser Motorcycles With Thick Bars

You can have it in either black or chrome to suit your steed’s styling.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

22 amazing electric emergency vehicles

What is a wildcard in MotoGP and why is it used?

MotoGP has a wildcard system in place which can bring many benefits to a constructor - but what is it?

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid: It's Real Good

The hybrid should be the only powertrain offered on Toyota's mid-size pickup.

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U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners

Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac's EV share surged.

Kia Cuts EV9 Price By $7,500 With New Discount Offer

Kia’s new offer means the EV9 costs $48,895 with zero percent interest.

From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades because there is a lack of time to properly test them.

Ferrari rivalry: Fred Vasseur faces biggest test yet over brewing driver clash

Somehow "play nice" doesn't feel like it will have any impact on either driver's mindset...

Judgment Day Arrives For Elon Musk And Tesla

Plus, Subaru gets an AI-upgrade to EyeSight and American youth's familiarity with Chinese EV makers spells trouble for U.S. brands.

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the front, reckons team boss Fred Vasseur.

Five basic theory questions 88% of drivers get wrong – see if you can pass

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire

Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods.

Rivian Discounts R1 EVs By Up To $5,000 When You Trade In A Gas-Guzzling SUV

Buyers or lessees who trade in also get one free year of charging on the Rivian Adventure Network.

Super73 Has New Special Editions E-Bikes Built For Every Rider

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

BYD Shark Is China’s New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck

The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid that may also get a fully electric version at some point.

The 2024 Porsche Macan Electric Is Just Too Expensive

Porsche has built a fantastic EV crossover. But you will have to spend a lot more money than the last Macan to get the one you want.

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue

Tesla has been ordered to recall 3,878 units of its Cybertrucks by the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a default on the vehicle's accelerator pad that may cause it to slip and get stuck. NHTSA recently issued the order via a PDF document.Source: UnsplashThe recall population includes all Model Year (MY) 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured from 13 November 2023 to 4 April 2024. Tesla received notice of a...

Toto Wolff offers latest Mercedes W15 theory on cause of unpredictable performances

Never mind their deficit to Red Bull, Mercedes trail both Ferrari and McLaren in the standings.

KTM's Updated XC And XC-F Dirt Bikes Give You Pro-Level Race Tech

Will an improved chassis and upgraded tech make these bikes the ultimate cross country racers?

Every Hot Hatchback You Can Still Buy In 2024

Icons like the Civic Type R and GTI are still around. But hot hatchbacks have gotten scarce.

25 most expensive cars in this week’s Mullin Collection sale

WorldSBK's Spinelli Subs For an Injured Petrucci At Assen Track

Petrux continues to give us updates on his recovery.

Tesla shares nudge higher despite 15 month slide, ahead of Q1 report

Tesla announced it would cut the prices of three of its models in the US last week as the company faces falling sales, stiff competition and the recall of some 4,000 cybertrucks

Revealed: The world's largest RVs and mega motorhomes

Dubbed land yachts and mobile mansions, the world's biggest motorhomes are no ordinary RVs, kitted out with luxury amenities and sprawling living spaces. Let's take a tour...

25 important Alfa Romeo coupés

This Is the Best Demonstration of Why Half Helmet's Suck and It's In Japanese

No translation needed.

The women who revolutionized the automotive industry

The birth of the modern car dates back to 1886. German inventor Karl Benz started a revolution in the way people moved around, and the industry has since been mostly dominated by men. Women, however, also played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry. From being credited with the invention of key auto parts, to the interior and exterior design of vehicles, and managing automakers at the highest level, women have put their stamp in car history. Browse through the following gallery and learn more about the women who revolutionized the automotive industry.

Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set?

In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, miniature drivers and a two-lane track.

World's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

The world’s finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic Auto in Wendell, Idaho

City to restore power to Pretoria east on Wednesday

RAPULA MOATSHE [email protected] AFTER enduring a weekend without electricity, residents in the Pretoria east suburbs can look forward to having power restored to their households and businesses from tomorrow (Wednesday). This comes after the City of Tshwane said it envisaged returning power from Wednesday although in a phased approach after the Mooikloof substation caught fire last week, plunging many areas into darkness. The affected...

Mercedes insider’s concerning W15 verdict as ‘not exactly the same’ issues revealed

"Obviously, by fixing one problem, you might introduce another one, it can happen..."

Rolls-Royce Is Trying to Bring Back White-Wall Tires

This made-to-order Ghost has 104,268 stitches in the doors, and it's one of three special vehicles unveiled for customers in China.

The Biggest Smart Ever Is a Wannabe Off-Roader

The mid-size SUV is a far cry from the dinky ForTwo.

The Subaru Legacy Is Dead After 2025

Legacy sales have stagnated in recent years. So Subaru is finally pulling the plug.

Best family hatchbacks to buy in 2024

These are our favourite family hatchbacks to buy in 2024, including the Kia Ceed, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf.

Smart Concept #5 Previews Brand’s First Midsize Electric SUV

The #5 is huge for a Smart and features a battery pack with over 100 kilowatt-hours of capacity.

The New Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Costs $65,395

That’s over $8,000 more expensive than the Ford Ranger Raptor.

Ranking the top 10 BTCC liveries

The British Touring Car Championship has always been awash with colour and style icons. But, in this latest top 10, here’s how we rank the best liveries of all time

Ferrari to revive striking historic colours in Miami Grand Prix livery change

As Ferrari look ahead to their future of contesting the Miami Grand Prix, they will do so carrying a nod to their past...