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Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

The new Jaecoo J7 is turning heads in SA, these are the five SUVs it must beat to compete

Yet another new Chinese SUV brand has launched in Mzansi, and this one adds a dash of class to the midsize segment.

Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Slightly Disappoints In Video Range Test

Veteran EV tester Bjørn Nyland finds the performance-oriented version's range is well under 200 miles at 75 mph.

The most memorable motorcycles ever built

Ever since the first Daimler Reitwagen was unveiled to an incredulous public in 1885, the motorcycle has sparked the passion of millions around the world for its speed, design, and the freedom two wheels affords. In the early 20th century, the motorcycle was evolving into one of the most practical and stylish vehicles ever invented. By the 1920s and '30s, technology was allowing designers to draw up blueprints that would serve as templates for the machines we ride today. Along this road traveled some of the most iconic motorcycles ever built, bikes that epitomized form and function and remain classic examples of their era. So, can you name these vintage two-wheel wonders? Mount up and rev through this list of memorable motorcycles. Click on!

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Deaf and hard of hearing young adults to take a ride on the wild side at Killarney

They will be taught road safety using drifting as a mechanism demonstrate the importance of control in a safe environment.

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Starts at $65,500

Open-air motoring in the new CLE is a $7,850 premium over the hard top.

Johannesburg Roads Agency sheds light on ‘what is causing potholes’

The Johannesburg Road Agency recently shed light on how a popular road in Sandton became riddled with potholes.

Please Help Us Identify This Motorcycle Technical

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STRATEGIC INSIGHTS: Eskom versus Ferrari

Unlike Ferrari, Eskom enjoys huge public empathy and financial backing and support. Despite all these, Eskom fails to rise to the challenge of performing at its peak.

Tesla Website Leaks New Model 3 Performance Details

The source code for Tesla UK's site mentions a combined output of over 500 horsepower.

KTM Rolls Out Updated Motocross Machines For 2025

The KTM 150 SX makes a comeback for the 2025 model-year.

Elon Musk responds to Cybertruck delivery delays

Tesla customers are complaining that their Cybertruck deliveries have been canceled with no warning and little explanation, as some have been told the problem involves the accelerator.

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.

10 top two-cylinder classics

I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai's Fake EV 'Shifting.' Then I Tried It

The Ioniq 5 N's "e-Shift" emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track.

The EV Industry Has A Battery Oversupply Problem

That sounds bad, but it should result in cheaper batteries for everything from cars to stationary storage.

Petrol price earmarked for another hike in May: AA

Fuel prices have reached record-high increases over the past three years despite the government not increasing the General Fuel Levy or Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy.

Vanwall working on 2025 WEC comeback with heavily-revised Hypercar

Vanwall intends on returning to the World Endurance Championship grid in 2025 with a heavily-revised version of the Vandervell 680 LMH.

Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

"We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview.

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

F1 Sprint explained: New rules, format and how it differs from standard F1 races

Need to refresh your knowledge on anything to do with the F1 Sprint? Fear not, we have you covered right here.

Ex-Tesla engineer reveals 'serious safety issues' behind EV rollout

Current Tesla staff have disclosed 'serious safety issues' to an ex-Tesla employee. 'Good engineers,' ex-Tesla engineer says, 'are afraid to say something is wrong'

Alonso: Stroll more sensitive to Aston F1 car handling issues I drive around

Fernando Alonso reckons he’s less sensitive to Aston Martin’s car handling “problems” compared to team-mate Lance Stroll, as he can “drive around” them and feels this benefits the Formula 1 team.

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 …

Ricky Taylor looking for redemption at Long Beach

Ricky Taylor goes into this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach eager to avenge last year’s late crash that took away a likely victory.

Facelifted Kia Seltos lands in SA with realigned range, here’s how much it costs

More than just a fresh new look inside and out, this facelift also ushers in a range realignment and new engines.

23 wild Ford Mustangs

35 discontinued Renaults

Is The Dayang TMV 450 Timo Just Another Copycat V-Twin Cruiser?

Squint hard enough, and you just might think you're looking at a Harley.

Lewis Hamilton Did It Again

Remember when Hamilton did donuts in a rental R34 GT-R ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix last year? He’s back.

This is what a world without cars would be like

Indispensable on short, medium, and long trips, cars are such a part of our daily lives that we often cannot do without them. Unfortunately, they come with many disadvantages, the topmost being air pollution. What if we could implement measures that would make deciding to forgo our cars less complicated? Surely there would be numerous benefits!

19 asymmetrical cars

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.

The smallest cars ever made by every major automaker

Do good things come in small packages? David Finlay investigates

Aston Martin ‘not convinced’ Alonso would definitely want to stay in F1

Aston Martin has admitted to having some reservations ahead of contract talks with Fernando Alonso that the Spaniard could elect to call time on his Formula 1 career.

Tiger Wheel & Tyre’s testing of worn versus new tyres yields sobering results

Tiger Wheel & Tyre has released the results of four key tyre tests conducted by the company at the Gerotek testing facility in Pretoria, in March this year. Using identical VW Polos, one fitted with new and the other with worn 15” tyres, professional drivers put the tyres through their paces. Advanced driving instructor Daniel Barbosa and race driver Paige Lindenberg were shocked by the results.“Too often we see people pushing their tyres to and...

Every new electric car coming in 2024

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

Porsche driver's infuriating act at electric vehicle charging station

A Porsche driver has outraged electric vehicle owners after parking their car in a designated charging station space - not just once but twice.

30 little-known Italian car makers

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world's most populous nation, with electric carmaker Tesla -- suffering a sales downturn in the United States -- reportedly scouting factory locations. The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Tesla would send a team to scout locations in at least three states for a factory.

38 times small classics rocked

Magazine: The potential shocks to come in F1's 2025 driver market

The dramatic nature of the current Formula 1 driver market and what shocks could still be in store for 2025 are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (18 April).

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.

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

Ngxokolo has been announced as ‘Friends of the brand’ by Mercedes Benz South Africa.

Jeep's Electric SUVs Could Get Gas Engines After All

The Wagoneer S and Recon EVs could be joined by ICE models to bolster sales.

How MotoGP brakes work: Secrets of stopping a 220mph bike

Away from the NHRA drag strip, MotoGP boasts the fastest two-wheeled racing bikes on the planet with a top speed of 220mph. But how do their riders slow them down?