Cars

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.

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.

30 little-known Italian car makers

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

Every new electric car coming in 2024

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

23 wild Ford Mustangs

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

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.

Humza Yousaf and the SNP plot £45.6million 20mph scheme

After Wales implemented its unpopular countrywide 20mph speed limits, the Scottish Government is now following suit on thousands of roads, potentially causing gridlock and traffic jams.

Elon Musk responds to Cybertruck delivery delays

Tesla customers are complaining that their Cybertruck deliveries have been canceled with no warning and little explanation, as some have been told the problem involves the accelerator.

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!

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

Jeep's Electric SUVs Could Get Gas Engines After All

The Wagoneer S and Recon EVs could be joined by ICE models to bolster sales.

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.

Aston Martin ‘not convinced’ Alonso would definitely want to stay in F1

Aston Martin has admitted to having some reservations ahead of contract talks with Fernando Alonso that the Spaniard could elect to call time on his Formula 1 career.

KTM Rolls Out Updated Motocross Machines For 2025

The KTM 150 SX makes a comeback for the 2025 model-year.

Johannesburg Roads Agency sheds light on ‘what is causing potholes’

The Johannesburg Road Agency recently shed light on how a popular road in Sandton became riddled with potholes.

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world's most populous nation, with electric carmaker Tesla -- suffering a sales downturn in the United States -- reportedly scouting factory locations. The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Tesla would send a team to scout locations in at least three states for a factory.

F1 Sprint explained: New rules, format and how it differs from standard F1 races

Need to refresh your knowledge on anything to do with the F1 Sprint? Fear not, we have you covered right here.

Lewis Hamilton Did It Again

Remember when Hamilton did donuts in a rental R34 GT-R ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix last year? He’s back.

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

Ex-Tesla engineer reveals 'serious safety issues' behind EV rollout

Current Tesla staff have disclosed 'serious safety issues' to an ex-Tesla employee. 'Good engineers,' ex-Tesla engineer says, 'are afraid to say something is wrong'

The smallest cars ever made by every major automaker

Do good things come in small packages? David Finlay investigates

New SUV brand launches in South Africa, at a competitive price

China’s SUV brand Jaecoo has launched its first vehicle in South Africa and is available at 37 dealerships across the country.

STRATEGIC INSIGHTS: Eskom versus Ferrari

Unlike Ferrari, Eskom enjoys huge public empathy and financial backing and support. Despite all these, Eskom fails to rise to the challenge of performing at its peak.

19 asymmetrical cars

The EV Industry Has A Battery Oversupply Problem

That sounds bad, but it should result in cheaper batteries for everything from cars to stationary storage.

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.

‘Not anytime soon’ – Lando Norris’ blunt response to McLaren’s ‘bullish’ prediction’

Andrea Stella believes "numbers" and "facts" speak to a 2024 McLaren Grand Prix win.

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.

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.

38 times small classics rocked

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?

Alonso: Stroll more sensitive to Aston F1 car handling issues I drive around

Fernando Alonso reckons he’s less sensitive to Aston Martin’s car handling “problems” compared to team-mate Lance Stroll, as he can “drive around” them and feels this benefits the Formula 1 team.

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.

Magazine: The potential shocks to come in F1's 2025 driver market

The dramatic nature of the current Formula 1 driver market and what shocks could still be in store for 2025 are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (18 April).

Ferrari given two Lewis Hamilton options as Charles Leclerc faces ‘suck this up’ warning

"Lewis is not going there to be the support act for Charles Leclerc's title aspirations."

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:

Williams may as well “go home” if spares situation changes its F1 approach, says Albon

Alex Albon says Williams may as well “go home” if it allows concerns over spare parts to start influencing how it goes racing in Formula 1.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Tesla Website Leaks New Model 3 Performance Details

The source code for Tesla UK's site mentions a combined output of over 500 horsepower.

Please Help Us Identify This Motorcycle Technical

The hell is it?

35 discontinued Renaults

Facelifted Kia Seltos lands in SA with realigned range, here’s how much it costs

More than just a fresh new look inside and out, this facelift also ushers in a range realignment and new engines.

Aston Martin boss admits ‘whole project around Lance Stroll’ amid exit speculation

"Aston Martin is Lance’s home. We know that and the whole project has always been around him."

10 top two-cylinder classics

Porsche driver's infuriating act at electric vehicle charging station

A Porsche driver has outraged electric vehicle owners after parking their car in a designated charging station space - not just once but twice.

Ricky Taylor looking for redemption at Long Beach

Ricky Taylor goes into this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach eager to avenge last year’s late crash that took away a likely victory.