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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.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Virgin flight to Heathrow canceled 'after car gets wedged under it'

A bizarre image circulating online shows a white car with 'Gategourmet' branding on the side wedged beneath the Airbus A350. Reports said that the plane had to be inspected for damage.

35 discontinued Renaults

Revealed: How Mercedes’ on-track form is affecting finances as accounts published

Mercedes' 2023 finances have been published, revealing how its on-track form is affecting the team's bottom line...

Nicolas Hamilton opens up on annoyance of just being called ‘Lewis Hamilton’s brother’

"It can be a little bit annoying when everybody just relates me to him and calls me 'Lewis Hamilton's brother'."

Map reveals seven-mile chunk of the M25 due to close next month

Why Yes, You Can Fit a Full-Size Dirt Bike Into the Back of a Tesla Cybertruck

You can actually fit three if you're good at Tetris.

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.

F1 publishes sustainability gains amid 2030 net zero push

Formula 1 says it has reduced its carbon footprint by 13% between 2018 and 2022 on its quest to halve its emissions before 2030 continues in spite of its growth.

Milan design fair opens with sustainability and David Lynch

One of the world's leading design events, the Salone del Mobile, opened in Milan on Tuesday, marked by sustainability, craftsmanship and two "thinking rooms" from David Lynch. Among the fair's main attractions are two identical "thinking rooms" designed by Lynch, conceived as symbolic doors through which a visitor must pass to become immersed in the exposition.

11 school buses transformed into brilliant tiny homes

Always dreamed of owning a converted school bus? These stylish 'Skoolies' conversions have had amazing alterations and aesthetics added that make van life living functional, fun and fabulous

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is The Best Performance EV Ever. Will People Buy it?

Hyundai has brought racetrack performance to an EV crossover. The question is whether consumers will pay nearly seventy grand for a hot Hyundai.

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10 top two-cylinder classics

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Pays Homage to Its Forebears

Our first test of the 250-series Land Cruiser shows its off-road capability.

Mercedes becomes first F1 team to exceed £500m turnover

Mercedes has become the first Formula 1 team to exceed a turnover of £500 million, according to its latest published accounts.

Adrian Newey’s ‘strange’ warning should prompt F1 into 2026 rethink

The Red Bull design chief suggested 2026 will be a “strange formula” and he is not the only leading figure to have doubts.

Extreme Fernando Alonso F1 weekend format idea comes to light on eve of Chinese GP

Now that really would spice things up!

This is what an ancient Roman cavalry officer's helmet looked like

Tesla 'halts' Cybertruck deliveries due to potentially fatal flaw

An analysis told DailyMail.com that all Cybertruck deliveries have been put on pause. The recall is due to a potentially fatal issue with the accelerator that will take weeks to resolve.

America's EV push was 'too soon and too fast,' warn ex-auto execs

Former automotive executives have said America's electric vehicle push happened 'too soon and too fast', amid slumping EV sales.

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.

Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

The Alpine Formula 1 team has fast-tracked a floor upgrade to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in its bid to recover from a disastrous start to 2024.

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Peers spending £840,000 a year on tiny Parliament one-way system

A team of traffic marshalls has been guiding cars, vans and pedestrians through the narrow roadways in the palace while restoration work has been going on to maintain the historic buildings.

PAXI prices 2024: How much does it cost? Updated pricelist and guide

PEP has a courier company called PAXI that provides efficient courier services at affordable rates. What will be PAXI's prices in 2024? Read on to find out!

Marquez: Age a key factor in Quartararo's new Yamaha MotoGP deal

Marc Marquez believes Fabio Quartararo's age was a decisive factor in the Frenchman committing his future to Yamaha despite the Japanese MotoGP squad's struggles to be competitive.

MV Agusta Offers New Service Promo On Previous-Gen Bikes

Bikes from 2018 onwards get free checkups and 20-percent off on certain spare parts.

E-bikes combatting youth unemployment in South Africa

Green Riders is combatting youth unemployment and making deliveries more sustainable by making a change in the youth of South Africa.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Sutton tops final BTCC pre-season test

Reigning champion Ash Sutton was quickest in the final official pre-season British Touring Car Championship test at Donington Park.

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 …

Volkswagen confirms production of new SUV in SA with R4 billion investment

VWSA has officially confirmed a new compact SUV for local production from 2027. Here’s what we know so far:

30 concept cars that never hit the mainstream

When designers are asked to paint the future for automakers, they sometimes create a piece of art so stunning it could never go into production. Car manufacturing is about mass appeal after all, and a vehicle that's too unique won't sell as well to the masses. Others are fully intended to go into production immediately, only to have financial or legal challenges get in the way. Here are some incredible vehicles that never made it into our driveways.

Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted

The Republic of Ireland will be absent from the 2025 World Rally Championship calendar after organisers were unable to secure the required government funding to put on the event.

Rezvani Will Build You a Neo-Retro Porsche 911 with Up to 750 HP

The Rezvani Retro RR1 is available in three flavors, all of which are built on a modern 992 911 platform.

DRIVEN: Volvo C40 is a highly attractive EV option at the price point

If you are going the EV route, the Volvo C40 could really hit a sweet spot if you’re shopping in the R1.3 million range.

Why MotoGP’s COTA thriller was just what Liberty wanted to see

OPINION: COTA’s thrill-packed Grand Prix of the Americas was exactly what MotoGP needed to showcase its racing product to new owners-in-waiting Liberty Media.

Honda's Cool New EVs Are Only for China

The first new models will go on sale before the end of 2024.

The 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance Will Be a New Flagship

Think Porsche Taycan Turbo S but not as hardcore.

Potential Lewis Hamilton Mercedes replacement to sample F1 machinery for first time

Here are all the details you need as Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes 2025 audition reaches its crucial next stage...

Alfa Romeo forced to rename Milano because it’s not actually built in Italy

Alfa Romeo says there are issues much more important than the name of a new car, and thanked Italy’s government for the publicity.

The GMC Sierra Denali EV Gets a Big Price Cut Before It Even Goes on Sale

It now starts just under $100,000, and range estimates are up to 440 miles.

Tesla Engineers, Technicians, Sales Staff, Recruiters Hit By Layoffs In U.S. And China

Hundreds of job cuts have already taken place in the San Francisco Bay Area and Austin, Texas.

Average EV Prices Up Slightly Last Month But Still 10% Lower Than Last Year

Despite a growth slump in Q1, Kelley Blue Book predicts 2024 to be the best year ever for EV sales.

UK’s most expensive streets to live on revealed

Secret ‘information’ tipped to be behind ‘bullish’ McLaren team boss F1 2024 prediction

"Normally, you wouldn't say something like that if you don't know you had more information."

Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC heights

OPINION: M-Sport has helped cultivate numerous World Rally Championship superstars and at times its methods can appear ruthless. But it seems a strategy that helped Ott Tanak and Elfyn Evans unlock their potential is now working wonders for Adrien Fourmaux