Cars

Howzat! The updated Kia Picanto and Seltos hit the road

Kia South Africa launches two updated models as the motoring industry shows its first signs of growth after eight consecutive months of decline.

Meet The J2R Dynamics Smol Motorcycle, Which Is Just A Lil Electric Guy

Smol enough for new riders; big enough for your commute?

Tesla Is Anti-Lidar. So Why Is It This Lidar Company's Biggest Customer?

CEO Elon Musk Once called Lidar a "crutch" and "fool's errand." Now it spent $2.1 million on sensors in 2024.

Rossi reveals continued WEC and GT World Challenge plans for 2025

Bike racing legend Valentino Rossi expects to continue with his twin programmes in the World Endurance Championship and the GT World Challenge Europe Cup in 2025.

Potent new BMW M4 CS unleashed and it’s coming to SA in small numbers, at a price

If the limited-run BMW M4 CSL was all about max performance and minimum weight, the new CS is something of a ‘full fat’ contender.

Mugen Honda Civic Type R Has More Downforce and Fewer Exhaust Tips

The tuning company's Group A aero kit is now available for the FL5.

33 superheroes of the ’80s

First FIA CEO Robyn announces departure

The FIA’s first CEO Natalie Robyn is to leave the governing body later this month to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

2024 Elections | eNCA election bus steering conversations in Eshowe

ESHOWE - The eNCA election bus is in eShowe, KZN where residents are grappling with electricity outages, bad roads and water shortages. Other pressing issues include litter, illegal trading and malfunctioning street lights. eNCA senior reporter Siphamandla Goge is delving into challenges in the area.

Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Decreased 8% In March 2024

The Volvo EX30 entered the market with a splash, outpacing all EVs aside from the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Arrives in August with Bespoke V-8

The plug-in hybrid setup is "so much better" than a regular V-8.

Mercedes confirm Miami GP upgrade findings as familiar W15 weakness remains

Mercedes' findings from Miami are in...

The “lottery” that Jaguar faces in its bid for a maiden Formula E title

Two wins from the opening eight races have given Jaguar a small lead in the 2024 Formula E standings, while drivers Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy remain in title contention themselves. But the divisive style of racing seen at points in the series this season means any further success can’t be taken for granted

Ticktum "would like to build" on Formula E journey as he seeks new contract

Dan Ticktum “would like to build on a journey” in Formula E as he looks to sign a new deal to remain in the all-electric championship for next season.

The New Bentley Hybrid V-8 Engine Outpunches the W-12

The electrified setup will have more than 740 hp and 738 lb-ft.

Uncovered: The mighty McLaren MCL38 upgrades threatening to dethrone Red Bull’s RB20

The result for the upgraded McLaren MCL38 could not have been better...

Puig: Honda yet to find the direction it wants with MotoGP bike

Honda team manager Alberto Puig has admitted that the Japanese manufacturer is yet to find a clear direction with the RC213V as it continues to struggle in MotoGP.

MotoGP French Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The fifth round of the 2024 MotoGP season will get underway this weekend in Le Mans, France. Here is everything you need to know including the full schedule and how to watch.

What Do You Think Of The New Ryvid Outset EV Moto?

Parts are interchangeable with the Ryvid Anthem, so riders can transform their electric as needed.

BMW says EU probe into China EV subsidies against free trade

The chief executive of German luxury carmaker BMW on Wednesday warned the European Union's investigation into Chinese electric car subsidies runs counter to free trade. Oliver Zipse -- CEO of BMW, which has major investments in China, the world's biggest car market -- said that the Munich-based group "always strives for free trade".

Polaris Recalls 600 Snowmobiles Due To Fuel Leak

High heat and leaky fuel make for a disastrous combo.

The 15 electric cars with the longest range

18 ’80s automotive icons

Toyota To Invest Record Profits Into Electric Vehicles And AI

Plus, Tesla wanted to unveil its robotaxi in China last month, and Daimler says the U.S. needs to invest in EV infrastructure for trucks.

LDV bakkie range now on sale in South Africa: here’s what you get for your money

LDV is a new Chinese brand gunning for the likes of Hilux and Ranger in South Africa. Here’s what you need to know about the local range.

FIA loses another key figure as CEO exits after only 18 months

“Now is the time to step away."

Biggest ‘filming day’ of the year? Ferrari SF-24 ‘2.0’ set to break cover soon

Ferrari are set to bring a revised SF-24, which will feature Red Bull-styled sidepods, to Imola.

Transforming Trash to Treasure: How eThekwini is steering South Africa towards a zero-waste future

The Zero-Waste Municipal Learning Exchange, held in eThekwini Municipality, brought together delegates from various South African municipalities to share innovative approaches to waste management. From composting pilots to recycling operations, the exchange highlighted the urgency and potential for transitioning to zero-waste models.

This Porsche 993 Has a PDK Transmission

Dutch shop KC Performance does restomods a bit differently. Their founder explains how it got a PDK into an air-cooled 911.

🎥 Endless bad luck for Visma | Lease a Bike: Laporte takes hard fall in Giro after overlooking pothole

Bad news for Visma | Lease a Bike, yet again. European champion Christophe Laporte has taken a hard fall during the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia. The Frenchman had just completed his sprint preparation during an intermediate sprint, after which he failed to see a pothole while talking to an Alpecin-Deceuninck rider. The result: a hard crash onto the asphalt. As you can see from the footage below, Laporte was riding fairly calmly behind the...

Tesla Sent Its Interns Packing. Now General Motors Is Going After Them.

A GM recruiter is encouraging software grads to apply for a summer internship at GM.

Will My Electric Car Leave Me Stranded?

In this inaugural edition of our EV myth-busting series, we look at how often your car might actually run down to 0% and leave you stuck.

30 times Citroën got it right

This Is How You Test Your Tesla’s Battery Degradation

Your Tesla's battery loses capacity over time, and this is the way to find out how much.

Chevrolet Equinox EV EPA Rating: 319 Miles Of Range, 3.2 Miles/kWh Consumption

The dual-motor, all-wheel drive version is less efficient and has less range.

South African woman superbike racer to compete in world series

Nicole van Aswegen, a self-confessed adrenaline junkie, says she wants to inspire her daughter and other young South African girls.

REV’IT!'s New Store In Colorado Will Let You Actually Try Gear On

It’s the first of many new brick-and-mortar stores in the pipeline.

Lewis Hamilton warned Charles Leclerc has power to create a ‘difficult’ atmosphere at Ferrari

"It's definitely a different way of racing for someone like Lewis..."

Porsche 718 Cayman And Boxster EVs: Everything We Know

Porsche’s entry-level sports cars are going all-electric. Here’s what we know so far.

Yamaha's New MT-09 Is an Addictive Grin-Inducing Hooligan

I'd have ridden the MT until the tires came off, although the front might have lasted a little longer.

Petrucci: Dall'Igna 'won't let go' of Marquez as 2025 MotoGP decision looms

Former MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci expects Marc Marquez to land a factory ride at Ducati next year, as he believes Gigi Dall’Igna wouldn’t want to ‘let go’ of the six-time champion.

Rimac CEO Says High-End Buyers Don’t Want Electric Hypercars Anymore

Future Rimacs might have some form of combustion power, if that's what the market demands.

New Kimi Antonelli theory comes to light after Toto Wolff responds to Imola rumours

"Why do you happen to let him drive a race simulation and a qualifying simulation at Imola?"

75 years of TVR

MotoGP promoting special liveries to celebrate 75th anniversary

MotoGP is encouraging an initiative among teams to run special liveries on their bikes to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the championship.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

BMW’s earnings driven down: But where are sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth. View on euronews

South Africa’s 2024 Car of the Year is...

The SA Car of the Year competition aims to reward excellence and innovation within its segment, and this year’s winner certainly fits that bill.

Ferrari prepares for F1 Imola upgrades with Fiorano filming days

The Ferrari Formula 1 team is heading to its Fiorano track on Thursday and Friday to shake down its new aero package for Imola's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Adrian Newey ‘not happy’ with one RB20 feature as re-development process begins

"There's one feature on the car that I'm not terribly happy with this year."