Revealed: How Mercedes’ on-track form is affecting finances as accounts published

Mercedes' 2023 finances have been published, revealing how its on-track form is affecting the team's bottom line...

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...

Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

The Alpine Formula 1 team has fast-tracked a floor upgrade to this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in its bid to recover from a disastrous start to 2024.

Ireland’s bid to rejoin the WRC in 2025 halted

The Republic of Ireland will be absent from the 2025 World Rally Championship calendar after organisers were unable to secure the required government funding to put on the event.

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GM Is Moving Out of the Renaissance Center in Detroit, For Now

General Motors will move downtown to the new Hudson's Detroit development as it works with Dan Gilbert's real-estate firm to redevelop the RenCen.

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.

Why tough love has allowed Fourmaux to reach new WRC heights

OPINION: M-Sport has helped cultivate numerous World Rally Championship superstars and at times its methods can appear ruthless. But it seems a strategy that helped Ott Tanak and Elfyn Evans unlock their potential is now working wonders for Adrien Fourmaux

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...

Sutton tops final BTCC pre-season test

Reigning champion Ash Sutton was quickest in the final official pre-season British Touring Car Championship test at Donington Park.

Nicolas Hamilton opens up on annoyance of just being called ‘Lewis Hamilton’s brother’

"It can be a little bit annoying when everybody just relates me to him and calls me 'Lewis Hamilton's brother'."

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.

The U.S. Paid $580 Million In Point-Of-Sale EV Tax Credits So Far This Year

The IRS received roughly 100,000 time-of-sale EV reports since January 1.

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

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.

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...

THIS car company just invested R4 billion in South Africa

The investment of R4 billion in South Africa by Volkswagen will prepare its Kariega plant to manufacture a new SUV model from 2027 onwards …

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?

Why Yes, You Can Fit a Full-Size Dirt Bike Into the Back of a Tesla Cybertruck

You can actually fit three if you're good at Tetris.

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.

Extreme Fernando Alonso F1 weekend format idea comes to light on eve of Chinese GP

Now that really would spice things up!

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.

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?"

Potential Lewis Hamilton Mercedes replacement to sample F1 machinery for first time

Here are all the details you need as Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes 2025 audition reaches its crucial next stage...

Watch a Honda Gold Wing Take On Montana's BDR Treacherous Off-Road Trails

Matt Spears takes his girlfriend along for an unforgettable two-up adventure aboard Piggy the Enduro Gold Wing.

Blackstone buys EV gigafactory land, quelling UK net-zero dreams

This move could significantly slow down Britain’s ambitious net-zero plans to increase lithium battery production domestically, in order to decrease dependence on China. View on euronews

The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Pays Homage to Its Forebears

Our first test of the 250-series Land Cruiser shows its off-road capability.

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.

Red Bull’s 2026 F1 engine project “hitting the targets”, says Horner

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says his Formula 1 team’s 2026 engine project is “hitting the targets” it has set so far, as work continues at its Milton Keynes base.

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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...

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Gets 440 Miles Of Range, Higher Towing Capacity, Lower Price

The top-spec Sierra EV pickup’s range is now on par with its Chevy Silverado EV RST cousin.

DRIVEN: Volvo C40 is a highly attractive EV option at the price point

If you are going the EV route, the Volvo C40 could really hit a sweet spot if you’re shopping in the R1.3 million range.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

Map reveals seven-mile chunk of the M25 due to close next month

'Sheer hell' as roadworks grind town to a halt

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

Why did O2 Academy Brixton close and when will it reopen?

Why did O2 Academy Brixton close and when will it reopen? - Commonly known as the Brixton Academy, the venue has remained closed since a tragic incident

2025 BMW X3 Defends the Middle Ground

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

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.

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

Mercedes becomes first F1 team to exceed £500m turnover

Mercedes has become the first Formula 1 team to exceed a turnover of £500 million, according to its latest published accounts.

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Milan design fair opens with sustainability and David Lynch

One of the world's leading design events, the Salone del Mobile, opened in Milan on Tuesday, marked by sustainability, craftsmanship and two "thinking rooms" from David Lynch. Among the fair's main attractions are two identical "thinking rooms" designed by Lynch, conceived as symbolic doors through which a visitor must pass to become immersed in the exposition.

Adrian Newey’s ‘strange’ warning should prompt F1 into 2026 rethink

The Red Bull design chief suggested 2026 will be a “strange formula” and he is not the only leading figure to have doubts.

Honda's Cool New EVs Are Only for China

The first new models will go on sale before the end of 2024.

Adrian Newey spotted on Ferrari land amid fresh Red Bull exit offer rumours

Newey to Ferrari? Stop us if you've heard this one before...

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!

Alfa Romeo forced to rename Milano because it’s not actually built in Italy

Alfa Romeo says there are issues much more important than the name of a new car, and thanked Italy’s government for the publicity.

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.

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.