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F1’s backmarkers fast-track upgrades as FIA reveal full Shanghai array

The FIA have revealed the list of new parts the teams have brought to the Chinese Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso Aston Martin deal making sense as Honda reveal extremely ambitious F1 2026 target

Fernando Alonso will see in the Honda era after agreeing a new multi-year Aston Martin deal...

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

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

I Road-Tripped a Maserati Grecale Trofeo and All I Got Were Solar Eclipse Photos

After the experience of a lifetime, I vow to never make fun of Ohio again.

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.

The M3 GTR Might Be the Best-Sounding BMW on the Planet

The GTR uses racing version of the M5's V-8 stuffed into the E36 M3's body. It's a recipe for perfection.

2025 BMW X3: First Official Look

The fourth-generation luxury SUV will debut in a few weeks from now.

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.

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.

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

Norton’s V8 Nemesis Motorcycle Was Crazy and It’s Finally Getting Restored

Otherworldly attention to detail is needed when working on a one-of-a-kind bike like this.

DS Penske pumped up for Misano

The Franco-American team powered by DS Automobiles has carefully prepared for the double-header in Misano, Italy. This is a new circuit in the championship, where it will be important to perform well from the start of the weekend.

Marquez having to change MotoGP riding style “more” than normal at COTA

Marc Marquez says he is having to change the way he finds lap time at the Americas Grand Prix “more” than at other MotoGP tracks so far on the Ducati.

Vinales makes MotoGP history hard way in Grand Prix of Americas

Maverick Vinales overcame a horror start from pole on his Aprilia to claw his way back and win the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP in Texas on Sunday. Vinales, who had dropped back to 11th after a disastrous run from pole to the first corner, wrote his name into motorcycling history as the first rider to win a MotoGP race with three different teams - Suzuki, Yamaha, and now Aprilia.

Map shows where seven-mile chunk of the M25 will be closed next month

The roadworks are to improve one of the UK's busiest and most dangerous motorway junctions.

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.

Watch This Forlorn Camaro Get a Much-Needed Wash After 20 Years of Sitting

This forgotten Camaro RS has been rotting away untouched for two decades. It's long past due for a thorough wash.

Google Maps Is About To Get A Lot Better For EV Charging

Attention from the biggest name in navigation should help finding an EV charger suck just a little bit less.

Alfa Romeo changes name of new 'Milano' model to ease tensions with Italy

MILAN (Reuters) - Stellantis-brand Alfa Romeo said on Monday it would change the name of its new "Milano" to "Junior" to end a row with Italy's government, which last week criticised the choice of an Italian name for a vehicle made in Poland. "Although we think the 'Milano' name met all legal requirements, we took the decision to change it to 'Junior' to ease relations with the Italian government

Chinese Electric Cars Are Clogging European Ports: Report

European ports accuse Chinese carmakers of using them as 'car parks' for their excess inventories.

Binder happy to see America in rearview

Morgan Bolton BRAD Binder will no doubt be happy to have departed the Circuit of the Americas (Cota) after a tough weekend at the US MotoGP. The South African started the race from 17th on the grid after a poor qualifying, but managed to fight his way up the grid to finish ninth, his worst finish of the season so far after three races. Indeed, the factory Red Bull KTM team will admit that Cota was not kind to them after Binder’s teammate, Jack...

The Corvette's Chief Engineer Is Retiring

For over 30 years, Tadge Juechter has worked on Corvettes. He's the man behind the C6, C7, and of course, the mid-engine C8.

Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan

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.

China Job Fair strengthens SA bilateral ties

China is pivoting to hi-tech products such as electric vehicles and smartphones, so there was no surprise that the output of hi-tech manufacturing rose by 7.5%.

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.

Notes from a GR Cup rookie racing driver: raising the game at Kyalami

Sim racing might prepare you mentally, but nothing beats the rush of actual track action, writes motoring journalist Kumbi Mtshakazi.

DRIVEN: New BMW X2 is a rebel in two distinct flavours

The BMW X2 is unlikely to be a volume seller but it does add a decent offering in the segment for those who prefer the Bavarian logo.

How a nonagenarian racing club is celebrating a rare motorsport anniversary

The Vintage Sports-Car Club will begin its 90th anniversary race season this weekend at Silverstone and a whole host of celebrations are planned as it continues to be an important home for historic vehicles

Electricity minister Ramokgopa ‘doing well’ after car crash

The road accident involved the vehicle which the minister was being driven in, with two protectors, and another vehicle, according to the ministry of electricity.

Here's What the Inside of Your Engine Looks Like When It's Overfilled With Oil

Your oil shouldn’t look like a milkshake.

This Mazda Concept Helped Save the Rotary Engine

The RX-Evolv would lead to the RX-8, and eventually the rebirth of the rotary engine as we know it.

British Columbia Bans All Cars Equipped With Level 3 Driving Assists

You can't drive a car in the Canadian province that has the tech, even if you aren't using it.

MotoGP Americas GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results

Sergio Garcia scored a first Moto2 win for himself and MT Helmets – MSI, as David Alonso dominated the Moto3 race at the MotoGP Americas Grand Prix.

The Aston Martin DB12 Works Even Better as a Convertible

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

You Can Now Apply to Purchase Ford's $300,000 Mustang GTD

You can't just walk into a dealer and buy Ford's most capable Mustang. You have to be approved by Ford before anything else can happen.

Faulty Cybertruck steering wheel part is 'made in Mexico'

Mechanics who stripped the new EV down for an online video discovered that the steering motor has a sticker saying 'made in Mexico' - the piece is part of a system blamed for causing trucks to break.

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.

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.

Tesla Tested 'Crab Walk' Tech For The Cybertruck, But Found It Useless

The GMC Hummer EV can turn all four wheels to "Crab Walk." Tesla passed on that for the Cybertruck.

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.

Porsche lodges appeal over da Costa's Misano Formula E disqualification

The Porsche Formula E team has formally confirmed that it will lodge an appeal against Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification from the Misano E-Prix.

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.

Check out these 11 quirky homes on wheels

From a converted bus to a disused horse box, check out these quirky tiny homes on wheels that started life as regular transport. Start your engines and be inspired to live the #vanlife

How to Choose the Right Wheels

I couldn’t keep the BRZ project stock for long. It needed some swag.

Get Your Kids On Two Wheels With Beta’s E-Kinder Race E-Bikes

The E-Kinder Race comes in three sizes for youngsters.

Max McRae scores maiden European Rally Championship triumph

Max McRae notched up a maiden win in the European Rally Championship after taking out the Junior ERC class at the Rally Hungary 2024 season opener.

What is really going on with F1’s 2026 active aero plans

Formula 1’s progress towards its 2026 rules package, and especially active aero, was thrust back into the spotlight recently in the wake of some intriguing paddock gossip regarding simulator runs.

Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

Time Forgot Volkswagen's Bizarre VR-5 Engine

Five cylinders, arranged in a vee, banked 15 degrees apart. The "V5" is one of the strangest engines ever made.