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Yorkshire CCC pay the price for cautious declaration in Bristol stalemate

THE timing of a declaration can be difficult to judge. Better to err on the side of caution? Perhaps, although Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum would no doubt disagree.

Ram's Straight-Six-Powered TRX Successor Will Arrive on April 25

Ram teases what appears to be the new 1500 RHO Pickup. We'll soon know for certain.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Tesla Might Pivot To Robotaxis. Does It Have A Death Wish?

Much of Tesla's stock price was seemingly hinged on sales growth. Without an entry-level $25,000 car, where will the brand's growth come from?

Abarth Classiche 1300 GT Is a Retro Rebodied Alfa Romeo 4C

Limited to just five units, this slinky Abarth pays tribute to a 1960s race car and builds upon the nimble, lightweight bones of Alfa Romeo's last two-door.

19 asymmetrical cars

One-Third Of US EV Sales In Q1 2024 Were Tesla Model Ys

Sales of Tesla’s ubiquitous Model Y crossover are still going strong, even despite the EV market slowdown.

Stylish Alfa Romeo Junior SUV Is the Brand's First EV

Alfa Romeo has changed the name of its first EV after the Italian government said the name "Milano" broke an Italian law regarding misleading customers.

IndyCar tweaks split practice format for Long Beach

The IndyCar Series will continue to trial a split practice format in opening practice for this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2025 BMW X3 Defends the Middle Ground

We take an early turn in the X3 M50 and plug-in-hybrid 30e.

New EU cybersecurity rules push carmakers to shun old models

New rules for automotive cybersecurity will come into effect in Europe this summer. The tougher electronic safety requirements are forcing several car manufacturers to streamline their offerings.

50 000 units and counting for Suzuki Auto South Africa

Almost unbelievably, Suzuki Auto South Africa has broken through the 50 000-unit barrier for the first time in its history. Here's how ...

Tesla's Top Engineering Exec Departs As 10% Of Workforce Gets Cut

Two top Tesla executives resigned on Monday as layoffs rocked the electric automaker.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Chery sub-brand Jaecoo launches in SA

Jaecoo, which falls under the Chery Group, has introduced its family-sized SUV J7 to the local market, marking its official debut in the country. The new player is an off-road SUV-focused brand and could possibly be a formidable force in the new car market.J7 interior | image suppliedJaecoo J7 | image suppliedTony Liu, executive deputy general manager of Chery/Omoda and Jaecoo South Africa, says the new J7 perfectly embodies the brand’s “From...

China Paid Billions In Aid To Local EV Makers, Including Tesla, To Dominate The Market: Study

BYD was the biggest beneficiary of China’s support scheme, raking $3.7 billion in direct subsidies.

Drivers face fresh delays as M25 to shut for second full weekend

There are warnings that drivers will face fresh delays next month after a second full weekend closure of the M25 was announced.

52 supercars you’ve probably never heard of

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani… all far too common to feature here. We explore some of the world’s strangest and most obscure supercars.

Britishvolt’s gigafactory site sold off in electric car blow

US private equity investors have bought the site of what had been hoped would become Britain’s first electric car battery gigafactory in a blow to Britain’s net zero ambitions. Land in Cambois near Blyth in Northumberland had been expected to become the home of the £3.8bn Britishvolt factory before the company fell into administration last year. Ho...

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.

Here’s Your First Look At The Cadillac Optiq’s Interior

The Optiq will slot below the Lyriq, making it Cadillac’s most affordable new EV when it goes on sale later this year.

The Affordable Kia EV3 Will Be Released This Year

The Kia EV3 will be the first step to grow volume and meet the demand for reasonably priced EVs.

Hyundai Caught Testing Ioniq 5 XRT and Ioniq 9 in the US

The two EVs should debut later this year.

10 top two-cylinder classics

The Aston Martin DB12 Works Even Better as a Convertible

The 671-horsepower sports car is more appealing with less roof.

Dale Coyne Racing tabs Jack Harvey for GP of Long Beach

Jack Harvey has been confirmed by Dale Coyne Racing (DCR) for this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach.

2024 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Is an 818-HP All-Electric Droptop

The tri-motor Maserati has plenty of power, 280 miles of range, and suave looks thanks to a 92.5kWh T-shaped battery.

Can India’s oldest party make a comeback?

The names Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi are synonymous with Indian independence and the country’s early development. But with India starting to head to the polls on April 19, we ask what happened to their once-dominant Indian National Congress Party.

40,000 Ford Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk

The recall affects 2022 Ford Escape and 2022–2023 Bronco Sport models equipped with Ford's 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.

Ultimate Tesla Drag Race Features Every Performance Version Of Model S And X

It's Tesla versus Tesla in a 6-way drag race between every performance model of the Model S and Model X.

Cybertruck owner reveals accelerator got stuck while driving

Tesla's Cybertruck has sparked concerns for one owner who said a malfunction with the accelerator has turned the vehicle into a 'death trap' after the pedal got stuck while driving.

'Sheer hell' as roadworks grind town to a halt

Frustrated drivers say journeys that normally take a few minutes are taking nearly an hour.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminals, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation’s busiest airports

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

Chevrolet Silverado EV Shows Blistering Charging Speed And Consistency

The Silverado EV with the large 200+ kWh battery pack is the quickest-charging EV and it stays quick throughout its charging curve.

Jacques Villeneuve takes shot at Renault over ‘very dangerous’ Audi F1 2026 entry

"Are they joining the same way Renault/Alpine joined just to be part of F1 and make some image or to actually be racers?"

The new Jaecoo J7 is turning heads in SA, these are the five SUVs it must beat to compete

Yet another new Chinese SUV brand has launched in Mzansi, and this one adds a dash of class to the midsize segment.

Urgent recall issued for 20,000 luxury cars

Mercedes-Benz has issued an urgent recall notice for more than 20,000 vehicles across several models, due to a steering issue that could injurie motorists.

Chef Wandile Mabaso joins Mercedes-Benz Friends of the Brand programme

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced chef Wandile Mabaso as a new participant in its Friends of the Brand programme. The long-running Friends of the Brand programme connects Mercedes-Benz South Africa with brand ambassadors who are motivating pioneers, explorers and go-getters.Image supplied“Chef Wandile exemplifies many aspects which align with the Mercedes-Benz brand. Chef is a master in his craft, his attention to the finer details...

The glare of car headlights could be a risk for heart conditions

Official figures show bright headlights were a contributory factor in an average of 280 collisions on UK roads every year since 2013.

Here Are The Best Used EVs On A Budget

Are you looking for an electric car without breaking the bank? Here are the best options for under $15,000.

Ask A Doctor: How Can You Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury?

Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA Wear your seat belt always to protect your head injury in case of an accident. Don't drive under the influence of alcohol as it sedates the brain, making you dizzy and uncoordinated. Prevent falls at home by installing handrails in the bathrooms and stairways to avoid fall....

Jaguars bring in veteran front office staffer for third stint with Trent Baalke

The Jaguars are bringing in a veteran front office staffer who has extensive experience working with GM Trent Baalke.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

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

The Huge Screen In BMW's Future Electric SUV Is Surprisingly Cool

We got hands-on with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a preview of the brand's next-generation electric SUV.

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

38 times small classics rocked

We Look under the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and Test Its Suspension

Join us as we take a close look at this right-sized Raptor’s suspension and see how well it articulates on our RTI ramp.