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

Now that really would spice things up!

Why did O2 Academy Brixton close and when will it reopen?

Why did O2 Academy Brixton close and when will it reopen? - Commonly known as the Brixton Academy, the venue has remained closed since a tragic incident

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.

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!

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

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...

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.

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

Think Porsche Taycan Turbo S but not as hardcore.

38 times small classics rocked

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.

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 …

Alfa Romeo's Website Crashed After 'Milano' Name Dispute

This isn't actually the first time Alfa Romeo tries but fails to use "Milano."

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.

BMW i4: Five reasons why we love it…and five why we loathe it

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.

Take A Good Look At Dirt Freak's Custom Honda GB350 S

The Japanese motorcycle accessories specialist trained its sights on the Honda GB350 S, and here's what happened.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

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.

Red Bull’s 2026 F1 engine project “hitting the targets”, says Horner

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says his Formula 1 team’s 2026 engine project is “hitting the targets” it has set so far, as work continues at its Milton Keynes base.

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.

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.

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

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."

Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams

This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China. View on euronews

Cars With Level 3 Driving Assist Banned In British Columbia

Even if you don’t use the automated driving features, you’re looking at a fine of up to $1,500 and six months in prison.

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 spotted on Ferrari land amid fresh Red Bull exit offer rumours

Newey to Ferrari? Stop us if you've heard this one before...

10 top two-cylinder classics

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

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:

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.

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.

Volkswagen reveals a massive investment in its Eastern Cape plant

Volkswagen's monumental R4 billion investment in its Eastern Cape manufacturing plant promises to bring new models and opportunities to the nation.

Amazon Installed Over 17,000 Chargers For Its Rivian Electric Van Fleet

The retail giant is now the largest operator of private EV charging infrastructure in the U.S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

35 discontinued Renaults

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.

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.

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.

19 asymmetrical cars

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.

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.

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...