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Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024

The Volvo EX30 entered the market with a splash, outpacing all EVs aside from the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

30 times Citroën got it right

This Is How You Test Your Tesla’s Battery Degradation

Your Tesla's battery loses capacity over time, and this is the way to find out how much.

Polaris Recalls 600 Snowmobiles Due To Fuel Leak

High heat and leaky fuel make for a disastrous combo.

Biggest ‘filming day’ of the year? Ferrari SF-24 ‘2.0’ set to break cover soon

Ferrari are set to bring a revised SF-24, which will feature Red Bull-styled sidepods, to Imola.

Lewis Hamilton warned Charles Leclerc has power to create a ‘difficult’ atmosphere at Ferrari

"It's definitely a different way of racing for someone like Lewis..."

Suzuki dethrones Volkswagen as South Africa's second best selling car company in April

Suzuki’s shift to second place overall is not necessarily something for South Africans to celebrate.

Why Aston Martin abandoned low-drag Miami F1 rear wing update

Aston Martin has explained that the sensitive nature of tyres at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix prompted it to elect against running its all-new Formula 1 rear wing design.

LDV bakkie range now on sale in South Africa: here’s what you get for your money

LDV is a new Chinese brand gunning for the likes of Hilux and Ranger in South Africa. Here’s what you need to know about the local range.

21 giant-killing classic cars

75 years of TVR

Yamaha's New MT-09 Is an Addictive Grin-Inducing Hooligan

I'd have ridden the MT until the tires came off, although the front might have lasted a little longer.

REV’IT!'s New Store In Colorado Will Let You Actually Try Gear On

It’s the first of many new brick-and-mortar stores in the pipeline.

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Arrives in August with Bespoke V-8

The plug-in hybrid setup is "so much better" than a regular V-8.

Tesla Sent Its Interns Packing. Now General Motors Is Going After Them.

A GM recruiter is encouraging software grads to apply for a summer internship at GM.

First FIA CEO Robyn announces departure

The FIA’s first CEO Natalie Robyn is to leave the governing body later this month to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

Rossi reveals continued WEC and GT World Challenge plans for 2025

Bike racing legend Valentino Rossi expects to continue with his twin programmes in the World Endurance Championship and the GT World Challenge Europe Cup in 2025.

Mercedes confirm Miami GP upgrade findings as familiar W15 weakness remains

Mercedes' findings from Miami are in...

23 two-stroke classics

2024 Fiat 500e EPA Rating Reveals Energy Consumption Of 3.4 Miles/kWh

The rating shows a 5% range loss with the switch from summer to all-season tires.

Mugen Honda Civic Type R Has More Downforce and Fewer Exhaust Tips

The tuning company's Group A aero kit is now available for the FL5.

Pirelli Is Making New Tires for the Ferrari Enzo

The new Pirelli P Zero Corsa System for the Enzo looks 2002-correct, but gets the benefit of modern compounds.

Toyota To Invest Record Profits Into Electric Vehicles And AI

Plus, Tesla wanted to unveil its robotaxi in China last month, and Daimler says the U.S. needs to invest in EV infrastructure for trucks.

18 ’80s automotive icons

Synthetic Fuel Drops Horsepower and Torque Slightly

Could be worse. We could lose combustion forever.

The “lottery” that Jaguar faces in its bid for a maiden Formula E title

Two wins from the opening eight races have given Jaguar a small lead in the 2024 Formula E standings, while drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy remain in title contention themselves. But the divisive style of racing seen at points in the series this season means any further success can’t be taken for granted

Uncovered: The mighty McLaren MCL38 upgrades threatening to dethrone Red Bull’s RB20

The result for the upgraded McLaren MCL38 could not have been better...

The New Bentley Hybrid V-8 Engine Outpunches the W-12

The electrified setup will have more than 740 hp and 738 lb-ft.

MotoGP French Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The fifth round of the 2024 MotoGP season will get underway this weekend in Le Mans, France. Here is everything you need to know including the full schedule and how to watch.

Adrian Newey ‘not happy’ with one RB20 feature as re-development process begins

"There's one feature on the car that I'm not terribly happy with this year."

Christian Horner’s verdict on McLaren with key admission made following Miami defeat

With McLaren having heavily upgraded in Miami, Christian Horner was asked how much of a threat they are now to Red Bull.

World's first hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates for $600M

The new eco-friendly 'mothership' yacht must chill its hydrogen fuel at an extraordinary -423.4 degrees Fahrenheit in order to store the gas as a liquid, the boatmakers said

Petrucci: Dall'Igna 'won't let go' of Marquez as 2025 MotoGP decision looms

Former MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci expects Marc Marquez to land a factory ride at Ducati next year, as he believes Gigi Dall’Igna wouldn’t want to ‘let go’ of the six-time champion.

South African woman superbike racer to compete in world series

Nicole van Aswegen, a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, says she wants to inspire her daughter and other young South African girls.

FIA loses another key figure as CEO exits after only 18 months

“Now is the time to step away."

Lectron NACS To CCS1 Adapter Recalled Because It Could Unlatch While Charging

It’s one of the first third-party adapters that enables authorized non-Tesla EVs to charge at Superchargers.

Will My Electric Car Leave Me Stranded?

In this inaugural edition of our EV myth-busting series, we look at how often your car might actually run down to 0% and leave you stuck.

The Chevy Malibu Is Dead

Malibu production will end in November to make way for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, which will arrive late next year.

Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs: Everything We Know

Porsche’s entry-level sports cars are going all-electric. Here’s what we know so far.

🎥 Endless bad luck for Visma | Lease a Bike: Laporte takes hard fall in Giro after overlooking pothole

Bad news for Visma | Lease a Bike, yet again. European champion Christophe Laporte has taken a hard fall during the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia. The Frenchman had just completed his sprint preparation during an intermediate sprint, after which he failed to see a pothole while talking to an Alpecin-Deceuninck rider. The result: a hard crash onto the asphalt. As you can see from the footage below, Laporte was riding fairly calmly behind the...

Rimac CEO Says High-End Buyers Don’t Want Electric Hypercars Anymore

Future Rimacs might have some form of combustion power, if that's what the market demands.

BMW says EU probe into China EV subsidies against free trade

The chief executive of German luxury carmaker BMW on Wednesday warned the European Union's investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies runs counter to free trade. Oliver Zipse -- CEO of BMW, which has major investments in China, the world's biggest car market -- said that the Munich-based group "always strives for free trade".

Potent new BMW M4 CS unleashed and it’s coming to SA in small numbers, at a price

If the limited-run BMW M4 CSL was all about max performance and minimum weight, the new CS is something of a ‘full fat’ contender.

BMW’s earnings driven down: But where are sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth. View on euronews

The 15 electric cars with the longest range

Ticktum "would like to build" on Formula E journey as he seeks new contract

Dan Ticktum “would like to build on a journey” in Formula E as he looks to sign a new deal to remain in the all-electric championship for next season.

Meet The J2R Dynamics Smol Motorcycle, Which Is Just A Lil Electric Guy

Smol enough for new riders; big enough for your commute?

33 superheroes of the ’80s

Puig: Honda yet to find the direction it wants with MotoGP bike

Honda team manager Alberto Puig has admitted that the Japanese manufacturer is yet to find a clear direction with the RC213V as it continues to struggle in MotoGP.

Ferrari prepares for F1 Imola upgrades with Fiorano filming days

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is heading to its Fiorano track on Thursday and Friday to shake down its new aero package for Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.