Cars

The Mercedes AMG GT Hybrid Has 9 Miles Of Electric Range On Purpose

The 816-horsepower hybrid's battery is intentionally compromised to offer little energy.

New U.S. EV Registrations Went Into The Red In February For First Time Since 2020

Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year.

Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway

All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.

‘The sum does not add up somewhere for us’ – Toto Wolff’s blunt Mercedes W15 assessment

"The speed is just not there..."

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.

Recall: Intimidator And Mahindra UTV U-Joint Failures Could Severs Brake Lines

Talk about a double whammy.

Porsche GT3 driver planned move on winning Toyota in Imola WEC's tricky conditions

LMGT3 championship leader Joel Sturm has revealed he planned his audacious overtaking move on Hypercar winner Kamui Kobayashi's Toyota at a crucial juncture in Imola's World Endurance Championship race.

DRIVEN: New Ford Ranger Platinum is the snazziest bakkie on the block

The Ford Ranger Platinum is aimed directly at well-heeled, mostly urban consumers who prefer a double cab to an SUV.

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

Chinese brand LDV confirms South African line-up, including Fortuner rival

The LDV brand is coming to South Africa in May. Here’s what you can expect from the local line-up.

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.

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...

Turfhall Road MyCiTi construction to start soon

The impacted section is 1.7km in distance.

This Bonkers 48-Cylinder Kawasaki Just Sold For Over $114,400

In case you're keeping count, the selling price including premium was approximately $2,363.06 per cylinder.

Council builds new £51m 'park and ride' site - but no road into it

The 850-space car park off the A40 in Eynsham, Oxfordshire was finished in January - apart from some landscaping works - and was promised to cut congestion in the area by a third.

Classic Cars Look Better On Film

Staff writer Victoria Scott has shot the weird old cars of Seattle on film, and she's got an album to share.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

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.

Charging Speed Vs. Charging Power: What’s The Difference?

The concepts of charging power and charging speed are intrinsically linked, but they aren’t interchangeable and can be confused.

35 discontinued Renaults

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

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Coupe debuts as brand’s fastest accelerating production car ever

When you combine Mercedes-AMG’s twin-turbo V8 with a 150kW rear-mounted electric motor, the result is nothing short of explosive.

The New MG Electric Hypercar Hits 62 MPH in 1.9 Seconds

The concept car has an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.181.

Christian Horner identifies major ’70-year-disadvantage’ in upcoming battle with Ferrari

Red Bull is facing a battle against 70 years of knowledge, according to boss Christian Horner...

Tesla Drops Full Self-Driving Price From $12,000 To $8,000

The price of the monthly FSD subscription has also been halved and is now $99 per month.

19 asymmetrical cars

Nico Hulkenberg ties disappointing record with Chinese Grand Prix appearance

Nico Hulkenberg re-wrote the Formula 1 history books in an unwanted way in China...

Toyota not “getting over excited” over WEC Imola triumph

Toyota is not “getting over excited” over the competitiveness of its GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar in the World Endurance Championship after victory at Imola on Sunday.

Driving forward - innovations transforming the future of transportation

The global transportation industry, while still expanding, faces a slowdown attributed to various factors, notably the enduring impacts of the pandemic.Source: chandlervid85 via FreepikDespite this, projections anticipate significant growth, with the industry expected to reach a value of $8.9t by 2030, boasting an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. In light of this slowdown, the sector in South Africa is actively evolving, leveraging...

38 times small classics rocked

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...

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

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

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

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.

PepsiCo Ordered 100 Tesla Semis In 2017. Tesla Delivered 36 So Far

Tesla built roughly 140 Semis to date, according to historical data and a new report from Reuters.

FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC technical rules

The FIA is not at war with manufacturers over the 2025 World Rally Championship technical regulations with “harmony” not far away, according to FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley.

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.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Ferrari admits to two strategic errors after losing Imola WEC race

Ferrari has admitted to two strategic errors that cost it near-certain victory in Sunday’s Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

30 little-known Italian car makers

ERC star Sesks secures WRC Rally1 graduation with M-Sport

European Rally Championship event winner Martins Sesks will make a World Rally Championship Rally1 debut with M-Sport Ford as part of a two-round deal supported by WRC Promoter.

Quartararo stresses ‘quality over quantity’ with upcoming Yamaha MotoGP update

Fabio Quartararo admits May will be “a busy month” for Yamaha as it ups its MotoGP testing time but has stressed the “quality” of upcoming updates matters more than “quantity”.

Zero Motorcycles Launches Tesla Tap Mini NACS Adapter

Go further using Tesla's L2 Destination network.

25 important Alfa Romeo coupés

Kia Tasman Pickup Caught Testing in the US

A separate video reveals the truck's cabin, but is the Tasman coming here?

We're Driving the BMW 750e PHEV. Ask Us Anything

BMW's flagship luxury sedan is now available as a plug-in—and it's in my driveway this week.

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.

Flip Through Our MotoGP Photo Journal And Get Hyped for Next Year's Race

Photographer Sam Bendall knocked it out of the park.

22 amazing electric emergency vehicles

Honda to build major EV plant in Canada: govt source

Japanese auto giant Honda will open an electric vehicle plant in eastern Canada, a Canadian government source familiar with the multibillion-dollar project told AFP on Monday. The Honda plant, to be built an hour outside Toronto, in Alliston, will also produce electric-vehicle batteries, joining existing Volkswagen and Stellantis battery plants.