Cars

VWSA R4 billion investment fortifies South Africa’s auto industry

VWSA injection of R4 billion into its assembly plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape, garnered praise from Minister, Ebrahim Patel.

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

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...

WEC Imola: Ye fastest to lead Ferrari 1-2 in practice

Ferrari factory driver Yifei Ye topped the times in the opening practice session for this weekend's Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

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Say Hello To The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE Tour

It’s a UK market release, but a similar V-Strom 800 Touring is available for riders stateside.

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F1’s backmarkers fast-track upgrades as FIA reveal full Shanghai array

The FIA have revealed the list of new parts the teams have brought to the Chinese Grand Prix.

Did You Know MotoGP Teams Have 11 Different Brake Rotor Options?

Brembo’s offerings are more numerous than Formula 1’s tire options.

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying results (Shanghai)

Here are the complete results from the Sprint Qualifying session at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

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The junkyard gems of Desert Valley Auto Parts, Arizona

Let's take a look at some abandoned classics that are far more than meets the eye

SUV market disrupter — the splendid, all new Jaecoo J7 lands on SA soil

In a downward spiralling market, a new well-priced medium-sized Chinese SUV has arrived to give competitors a serious run for their money.

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato All-Terrain Embraces Off-Road Spirit

Only 12 cars will be made, and they've already been sold.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

WRC Croatia: Neuville sets the pace to lead title rival Evans

World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville made an almost perfect start in Croatia to lead Toyota’s Elfyn Evans after Friday morning’s asphalt stages.

Piaggio Celebrates 140th Birthday With Ultra-Limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio

It’s possibly the most exclusive model from Vespa to date.

F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its first outing of 2024 at the Chinese Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

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.

SA-bound Mazda CX-80 revealed as flagship SUV with seven seats

The new CX-80 will be Mazda’s new flagship when it arrives in South Africa. But where does it fit in relation to the other large CX models? Let’s take a look:

Honda MotoGP boss "confused" by "good improvements" not working

Honda MotoGP team boss Alberto Puig says the marque “did good improvements theoretically” to its 2024 bike, but is “confused” by a lack of results.

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.

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.

Tesla RECALLS nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially fatal flaw

Tesla has recalled more than 3,000 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim.

FIA still chasing answers over bizarre Shanghai F1 grass fires

The FIA is still seeking a definitive answer about what is causing the bizarre grass fires which marred the opening day of the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix.

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.

Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan

F1 teams and Pirelli had no warning of “painted” Shanghai track surface

Neither teams nor tyre supplier Pirelli were informed about the “painted” surface treatment at the Shanghai circuit before arriving in China for this weekend’s Formula 1 race, it has emerged.

Mercedes joins Williams and RB with 'quick and cheap' F1 cockpit airflow upgrades

Mercedes has joined Williams and RB with car tweaks for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix aimed at improving airflow around the cockpit.

Every new electric car coming in 2024

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

The Cheapest 300 HP You Can Buy From the Factory Is This Sea-Doo

If you haven’t daydreamed about how much HP you can get for your buck, you might have stumbled upon this site by accident, or I envy your bank balance.

Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

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Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

Alpine will have a spare car as its disposal for the first time this season, as its upgraded and lighter A524 appeared at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Here's the Kia EV5 GT Before You're Supposed to See It

There are some specs to go along with the revealing images.

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?

Car sales in Europe decline: is the future of electric vehicles at stake?

In March, car sales in the EU registered a decline, with consumer behaviour trends shifting. View on euronews

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.

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This is our first official peek at new BMW X3 ahead of its imminent debut

BMW has confirmed that it will pull the covers off its all-new X3 in a few weeks from now, but its secrets are starting to emerge.

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.

Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue

Hyundai has put a contingency plan in place to ensure the fuel system issue that hampered World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville doesn’t reappear in Croatia.

Peugeot surprised by severity of WEC Balance of Performance hit

Peugeot believes it is in for a tough weekend at the Imola World Endurance Championship round as a result of the Balance of Performance its revised 9X8 has been given.

Top-selling car brands: Toyota leads as used car sales retreat

The Easter bunny normally does its rounds in April, but with Easter falling in March this year, car sales – both new and used – took a back seat.Source: UnsplashSales of new cars slipped -15.1% year-on-year, while used car sales almost mirrored this with a -12% drop.“The profusion of public holidays in March translated into weaker car sales in a month not normally impacted by Easter holidays. April is traditionally the slow-selling month....

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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata First Drive Review: They Fixed It

Subtle tweaks have turned the Miata from overly whimsical to one of the world’s great sports cars.