Cars

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.

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

Petrux continues to give us updates on his recovery.

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.

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.

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

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

Ford F-150, Honda Accord Most Traded In Vehicles For Used EVs: CarMax

Meanwhile, Toyota remains the most traded-in brand when buying a used EV such as the Tesla Model 3.

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

No translation needed.

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.

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.

The Subaru Legacy Is Dead After 2025

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

30 little-known Italian car makers

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

The New Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Costs $65,395

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

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...

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.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

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.

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.

Ferrari announces Miami F1 livery change to mark US anniversary

Ferrari will change from its iconic red livery at the upcoming Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, with blue set to feature on the SF-24.

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.

10 insane facts about Mad Max

“Like the sign says, ‘speed's just a question of money’. How fast you wanna go?” If you’re an action movie fan, then you will be a fan of ‘Mad Max’. The 1979 dystopian nightmare has stunts, car chases and shoot-outs that sill thrill to this day. So, with the picture approaching its 45-year anniversary - and with the release of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ just around the corner - now is a good-a-time as any to look back at this action classic.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Petrol prices rise above 150p per litre for the first time this year

Data from website Fuel Prices Online shows typical pump prices reached 150.1p per litre on Monday.

22 amazing electric emergency vehicles

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

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.

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...

SA fuel retailers welcome SCA ruling suspending new licences, pending ministerial approval

The appellants lodged an objection against the granting of the site and retail licences to the respondents, contending that an additional retailer in Matatiele would ‘cannibalise’ the sales of the existing retailers and be contrary to the statutory requirements of efficacy and economic viability.

PREVIEW: Ultra-Trail Drakensberg: New race venue and route changes

This year's Ultra-Trail Drakensberg will take place from 26-28 April with events covering 160km, 100km, 65km, 36km and 25km.

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...

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..."

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid: It's Real Good

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

What happens when an electric car runs out of charge?

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

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

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...

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?

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.

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.

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.

The Biggest Smart Ever Is a Wannabe Off-Roader

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

Miller, Baber rake in UCI points at IJG Trails

Mountain biking Elite riders from South Africa and Namibia were in a determined competition for world ranking points. Andrew Poolman Namibia's Alex Miller and South Africa’s Lilian Baber won the elite men and women’s cross-country races at the 2024 Nedbank Namibia UCI Class-1 races that were held at the IJG Trails in Windhoek last Saturday.Winners in the UCI categories (elite, U23 and juniors U18) were allotted valuable points on the world...

‘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.

Outcry over eThekwini’s plan to splurge R25m on luxury cars

The move unleashes a backlash with opposition parties saying it is “unacceptable”.

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.

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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.

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

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