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The sporty cars that looked fast - but actually weren’t really

We take a look at the cars whose looks wrote cheques their engines couldn’t always cash

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Tesla RECALLS nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially fatal flaw

Tesla has recalled more than 3,000 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim.

Every new electric car coming in 2024

38 times small classics rocked

Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

Fernando Alonso blames Carlos Sainz for Sprint clash, ‘didn’t leave me space’

Fernando Alonso has pointed the finger at Carlos Sainz as he "didn't leave me" space.

Piaggio Celebrates 140th Birthday With Ultra-Limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio

It’s possibly the most exclusive model from Vespa to date.

This Powersport Dealership Wants $100,000 For a Lightly Modified Can-Am Maverick R

Yeah, no.

Hamilton blames wind for Q1 error in “knife-edge” Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton blamed a tailwind for the Turn 14 moment that pitched him out of Q1 for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix in his “knife-edge” Mercedes.

The Future Of Traction Control: It's Fun Now

Lucid’s 1,234-horsepower Air Sapphire has reinvented traction control, and it’s meant to keep you out of the ditch—while never being noticed.

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

If the Rapid K-1988 becomes a reality, we just might.

The 2024 BMW 7 Series Works Best As A Plug-In Hybrid

If you want to buy a big, luxurious sedan that still burns some gasoline sometimes, you can’t go wrong with the excellent BMW 750e.

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.

The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend

The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any major car updates.

30 little-known Italian car makers

Did You Know MotoGP Teams Have 11 Different Brake Rotor Options?

Brembo’s offerings are more numerous than Formula 1’s tire options.

35 discontinued Renaults

Carlos Sainz mistake brings out red flags during Chinese GP qualifying

Carlos Sainz brought out the red flags during qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, crashing his Ferrari during Q2...

Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata First Drive Review: They Fixed It

Subtle tweaks have turned the Miata from overly whimsical to one of the world’s great sports cars.

IndyCar Long Beach: O’Ward leads Power in opening practice

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was quickest in opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series round at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Elon Musk postpones India trip due to ‘Tesla obligations’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has postponed his visit to India, during which the Tesla boss was meant to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This 700-HP Raptor-Fighting Chevy Silverado Can Be Yours for $210,000

Fox Factory will build 500 of these supercharged trucks with upgraded suspension, perfect for battling it out with your Raptor friends.

SA-bound Mazda CX-80 revealed as flagship SUV with seven seats

The new CX-80 will be Mazda’s new flagship when it arrives in South Africa. But where does it fit in relation to the other large CX models? Let’s take a look:

Welsh government plans 20mph speed limit u-turn

Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision to change some routes back to the its 30mph speed limits will address concerns that 'a lot of people' have raised 'on a consistent basis'.

Next major Tesla recall hits plagued Cybertruck

Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 trucks due to a problem that can leave drivers to deal with uncontrolled acceleration. Tesla recalled millions of cars earlier in the year.

This is our first official peek at new BMW X3 ahead of its imminent debut

BMW has confirmed that it will pull the covers off its all-new X3 in a few weeks from now, but its secrets are starting to emerge.

Own your journey: The new Kia Seltos

- Bold new look for Kia’s popular family crossover- Redesigned interior brings new levels of sophistication to the Seltos range- New powertrain and transmission options give customers greater choice- Repositioned line-up packs a value punch in the crossover segmentKia South Africa this week introduces the new Seltos to the South African market with an updated exterior design, a significantly upgraded interior, and a pair of upgraded powertrains....

Conquering Africa in Nissan’s Navara bakkie

The brief was simple, take a vehicle built in South Africa and showcase it to the continent. And thus Nissan’s Daring Africa 2024 was born.

Volkswagen's Tennessee workers vote to join UAW trade union

More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union. It's a huge shot in the arm in the South for a union centered around Detroit.

Charles Leclerc points finger at ‘over the line’ Carlos Sainz over late-race battle

Charles Leclerc said Carlos Sainz was "over the line", while the Spaniard apologised after their late-race battle in the Chinese GP Sprint...

Ferrari F1 drivers split over China sprint race clash talks

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have given different takes on if they have cleared the air over their Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix sprint race battle.

Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

VWSA R4 billion investment fortifies South Africa’s auto industry

VWSA injection of R4 billion into its assembly plant in Kariega, Eastern Cape, garnered praise from Minister, Ebrahim Patel.

Tesla Delivered More Cybertrucks in Four Months Than Hummer EVs Sold Last Year

A recall for a faulty accelerator pedal reveals how many trucks Tesla has built since November.

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

The Cheapest 300 HP You Can Buy From the Factory Is This Sea-Doo

If you haven’t daydreamed about how much HP you can get for your buck, you might have stumbled upon this site by accident, or I envy your bank balance.

Long term update: Ford Ranger Wildtrak X tames The Lions Mane

The road was in a shocking condition. Soon we reached and slowly transcended the very deeply rutted sections, where the General Grabber AT3 tyres gave us peace of mind.

IMSA Long Beach: Derani takes pole for Cadillac by 0.009s, then wrecks

Cadillac’s Pipo Derani qualified on pole position, despite crashing on Friday evening, ahead of the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

McLaren assure Lando Norris ‘no need to apologise’ after Chinese GP Sprint fumble

Lando Norris has nothing to apologise for after a disastrous start to the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, said McLaren boss Andrea Stella...

The 2024 Lucid Air Pure is Modernist Design Perfected

The Lucid Air is delightfully straightforward, and the rear-wheel-drive Pure trim is its most-compelling form.

Unitrans launches Centre of Excellence to enhance African supply chain solutions

Operating cost efficiencies and safety – both driver and vehicle – are primary considerations for any logistics or freight company and Unitrans, a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing value-added supply chain solutions across the continent, moves this to a new level with the launch of its newly upgraded Centre of Excellence (COE)."The launch of our upgraded COE marks a significant milestone for Unitrans and the industry as a whole,"...

Supercars New Zealand: Heimgartner splashes to Taupo opener victory

Andre Heimgartner has turned a terrible Supercars season around with an impressive victory in a wet opener to the third round of the season in New Zealand.

Say Hello To The Suzuki V-Strom 800RE Tour

It’s a UK market release, but a similar V-Strom 800 Touring is available for riders stateside.

19 asymmetrical cars

Rast - "More time" needed for BMW to emulate Porsche WEC win with LMDh

BMW needs "more time" to before it is ready to emulate Porsche in winning a World Endurance Championship race with an LMDh car according to Rene Rast.

MG 4: Five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

20 of the world’s fastest family cars