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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.

China auto sector steps up Europe push with Spain plant

Chinese carmaker Chery signed a deal Friday to produce mainly electric vehicles in Spain, as Beijing's auto sector pushes ahead with plans to expand into Europe despite growing competition concerns. It is the second Chinese carmaker to set up in Europe after China's top electric carmaker BYD said in December it would build a factory in Hungary.

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

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

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.

‘No Incentives For You,’ Mexico Tells Chinese Carmakers After U.S. Pressure

A major win for U.S. automakers as Mexico halts all future meetings with Chinese carmakers and stops incentives for local factories.

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 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

Please Help Us Identify This Motorcycle Technical

The hell is it?

WRC Croatia: Neuville, Evans tied for the lead after eight stages

World Rally Championship title contenders Thierry Neuville and Elfyn Evans incredibly shared the rally lead in Croatia after Friday’s eight stages.

Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Down 22% In March 2024

All-electric car sales decreased even more, by 29% year-over-year.

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:

Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan

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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.

Tesla Model 3 Lease Price Goes Down To $299 Per Month

Previously, Tesla’s most affordable model could be had for $329/month.

Tesla Delivered More Cybertrucks in Four Months Than Hummer EVs Sold Last Year

A recall for a faulty accelerator pedal reveals how many trucks Tesla has built since November.

Chinese Grand Prix data: What we learned from practice on Shanghai Sprint Friday

With only one hour of practice and a resurfaced track, what would happen at the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday was anyone's guess.

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

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

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.

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Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

The Future Of Traction Control: It's Fun Now

Lucid’s 1,234-horsepower Air Sapphire has reinvented traction control, and it’s meant to keep you out of the ditch—while never being noticed.

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.

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.

Elon Musk’s Tesla to recall Cybertruck over potentially fatal defect

Tesla is recalling 3 878 Cybertruck vehicles because of a defect that can cause unintentional vehicle acceleration.

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

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

This 700-HP Raptor-Fighting Chevy Silverado Can Be Yours for $210,000

Fox Factory will build 500 of these supercharged trucks with upgraded suspension, perfect for battling it out with your Raptor friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

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.

Friday favourite: Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Although he didn't achieve the success with it that he would later enjoy with more competitive cars in Formula 1, the Lotus 107 Johnny Herbert drove with Cosworth and Mugen power for 32 races between 1992 and 1994 had a trait that he only wishes others could emulate. Here's what makes it his favourite car

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Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

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...

New Time Attack competition for 1990s F1 cars launched by AGS successor

Formula 1 cars from the 1990s will return to action this weekend in a new against-the-clock competition run by the successor of the AGS team.

Dr Feelgood reunited with their instruments after stolen van is recovered

Veteran British rockers Dr Feelgood are to be reunited with thousands of pounds worth of musical equipment that was inside a stolen van after police tracked it down. Essex Police said the grey Mercedes Sprinter tour van, belonging to the rhythm and blues act, was stolen in Hockley between 6pm on Monday and midday the following day. The force said o...

‘Completely different’ Chinese GP track surface ‘surprised’ F1 teams and Pirelli

The 'painted' track surface at the Chinese GP came as a shock to F1 teams and tyre manufacturers Pirelli upon arrival in Shanghai.

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

If the Rapid K-1988 becomes a reality, we just might.

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The 2024 Lucid Air Pure is Modernist Design Perfected

The Lucid Air is delightfully straightforward, and the rear-wheel-drive Pure trim is its most-compelling form.

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WEC Imola: Ferrari remains on top in FP2 as Fuoco beats Porsche

Ferrari continued to set the pace in Friday’s second practice for Imola’s World Endurance Championship round, as Antonio Fuoco led the times in the factory #50 499P Le Mans Hypercar.

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.