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‘The air is getting thinner up there’ – Red Bull warned McLaren are ‘absolutely there’

Max Verstappen won the Imola GP by a mere 0.725s ahead of Lando Norris in the hugely-improved McLaren.

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have signed a love letter to Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

Auto tech wrap-up: Dogs, deadlines and driverless buses

Auto tech wrap-up: Dogs, deadlines and driverless buses By Staff WriterJohannesburg, 20 May 2024Robot dog spOTTO monitors manufacturing equipment at BMW’s plant in Birmingham, UK. From dogs on the factory floor to driverless buses, we round up some of the more interesting recent e-mobility news.Driverless RenaultSome four hundred major cities in Europe are gradually becoming low emissions zones, setting the standard for the rest of the densely...

ECR head is in tune with radio listeners

Mzuvele Mthethwa from eMkhomazi on the South Coast, took over from Bonisiwe Mchunu, who left the station last year.

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB SUVs touch down in South Africa

Both SUV models feature exterior design upgrades as well as new cabin technology and an extended range of standard equipment.

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

Kawasaki’s Ninja 500 Will Help You Overcome Impostor Syndrome

We all face it—I'm just thankful I was aboard this little green machine when I had to.

Toto Wolff: Mercedes not pushing for ‘miracle update’ in approach to W15 improvements

"Where we are now this direction is correct."

Discussion | AARTO Act | New traffic fine system to be rolled out

JOHANNESBURG - A new traffic fine system is expected to be rolled out at the beginning of July. At the heart of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences is the demerit points system. This means if a driver breaks the law on our roads, they lose several points, which could lead to their license being suspended. SA Fines Chief Executi...

Fernando Alonso’s Imola start troubles go from bad to worse

"It's just not good enough..."

Audi RS4 Avant Vs. BMW M3 Touring Drag Race: It's Not Even Close

The two coolest wagons on sale today come together for a good old fashioned drag race. But one is far quicker than the other.

Aston Martin F1 upgrades may have made car "difficult to drive"

A messy weekend at Imola left Aston Martin with just two points, with team boss Mike Krack explaining its upgrades may have made its Formula 1 car "difficult to drive".

Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging. View on euronews

General Motors' Plug-In Hybrids Are Coming Back To The U.S. In 2027

Almost 20 years after the Chevrolet Volt went into development, GM will bring back hybrid cars with a plug. Will Americans buy them?

Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.

Ford Boss Admits the Mustang Must Lose Weight

CEO Jim Farley says Ford will never make a "Mustang that's not a Mustang," seemingly forgetting about the Mach-E.

What happens when an electric car battery dies?

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Surged In April 2024

The company sold more than 17,000 EVs, which represent almost 7% of the brand's total volume.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

GM CEO Says Electric Car Issues Are 'Absolutely' In The Past

We'll see, won't we? Plus, Kia also ups its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, and we look at what went wrong with Mercedes' EV push.

Junkyard Discoveries from Ron’s Auto Salvage in Allison, Iowa

Enjoy our tour of one of America’s most interesting junkyards

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

Lamborghini once owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay 'to sell for £2.75m'

The red 1972 Miura P400 SV was bought by pop star Kay at the height of his chart fame and formed part of his vast collection of vintage motors.

BP Southern Africa aims to expand its service stations across South Africa

BP Southern Africa wants to open 500 more convient stores throughout South Africa and aims to step up its business in the country. This as Shell plans to exit.

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

The ANTI-Gumball 3000: Inside the ramshackle rally dubbed the 'Burning Man for car geeks' where motorheads race busted $500 cars around the desert

The event, which is the antithesis of the exclusive Gumball 3000 rally, only permits cars which cost entrants $500 to purchase and renovate. It started out as a single race in California.

WEC calendar won't expand in 2025

The World Endurance Championship calendar will not grow beyond the current eight races in 2025.

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Easy road rule question that many Australians struggle to answer

An easy road rule question has stumped many Aussie motorists and sparked an online debate.

Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.

20 next-best classic cars

Essential gear tips for off-the-grid camping

For the adventurous camper seeking solace and a true connection with nature, South Africa offers some off-the-grid camping spots that are both secluded and spectacular.

Rivian R1T Owner Reflects On His First Two Years With The Truck

He also takes some time to compare the truck with his previous vehicle, a 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Truck forum suspends national shutdown

The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa says a planned nationwide shutdown has been suspended. The decision comes following a meeting between the forum and stakeholders at the weekend.

10 wheely iconic rims

Chinese auto giant BYD wants to attack global bakkie market with 320kW hybrid Shark

China’s BYD is invading the global bakkie market with a new plug-in hybrid pick-up called the Shark. But will it come to South Africa?

Driving tips for saving gas

Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

The Chevrolet Camaro Could Return As A $34,995 Pony EV: GM President

The Camaro EV will have four doors and a non-crossover shape if GM President Mark Reuss has his way.

Oscar Piastri calls for Imola GP track change to be made after ‘boring’ race

Oscar Piastri had a great view of the Ferrari rear wing at Imola, but knew he had a quicker car underneath him.

Ferrari SF-24 ‘inconsistencies’ come to light for Carlos Sainz after big Leclerc gap

Carlos Sainz came home 15 seconds behind Charles Leclerc at Imola...

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

What if Martínez had been on Pogacar's wheel? "Maybe the Giro is kind of done now"

On the first rest day, BORA-hansgrohe had quietly hoped that Tadej Pogacar might weaken throughout this Giro d'Italia, but by the second rest day, acceptance was the main theme at the press conference. Daniel Felipe Martínez and his team director Enric Gasparotto are still full of ambitions for the final week, but there's no more talk of going for the overall victory. They hadn't expected Pogacar to dominate the fifteenth stage to Livigno as he...

Lewis Hamilton now hopeful Mercedes have found ‘North Star’ in W15 development

"I feel like we have found more of a North Star in what we need to do."

Valter (Visma | Lease a Bike) drops legendary Pogacar quote after attempting to follow the pink jersey

The day after the time trial around Lake Garda, where the team managed to place three (!) riders in the top twenty despite many setbacks, Visma | Lease a Bike went on the offensive again in the Giro d'Italia. This time it was (again) Attila Valter who represented the killer bees on the attack, eventually securing eighteenth place in the stage results. And he was quite satisfied with that, as it turned out. "I had good legs today," declared the...

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

The most iconic cars in cinematic and television history

While a car is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think "Hollywood star," many creators use automobiles as movie and television characters unto themselves. There are many ways a car can be portrayed on screen, as both prop and as a pivotal plot component. Indeed, think about your own favorite movies and television shows. Chances are many of the titles feature motor cars in a big way. Some cars are actually the stars of the show, as in the Pixar film 'Cars' (2006). A critical and commercial success, the movie featured dozens of talking vehicles and was praised by one critic as one of the "most imaginative and appealing movies ever." Some cars have become Hollywood legends. Sean Connery's James Bond is forever associated with his gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Who can forget Steve McQueen's character burning rubber in his Ford Mustang Fastback in 'Bullitt' (1968) during one of the most famous car chase sequences ever made? And Batman simply wouldn't be the same without his Batmobile. Cars have also made a big impact on the small screen. Some of television's most popular shows are distinguished by a set of cool wheels. Think 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and the General Lee screeches into view, horns blaring "Dixie." And what about that souped-up van those soldiers of fortune, the A-Team, used to get themselves in and out of trouble with? Cars hit the screen as Hollywood flourished in the early 20th century. Mack Sennett, the King of Comedy, is especially remembered for his silent-era Keystone Cops movies and the slapstick car chases that always ended up in a collective wreck on the sidewalk. The success of these pioneering two-reelers coincided exactly with the rise of the mass-market automobile, and Hollywood quickly sought mileage out of this desirable new commodity. Today, entire film franchises are based around cars (think 'The Fast and the Furious'). But it's the unique and singular appeal of a particular model that endures. Take a drive through this gallery of some of the most iconic screen autos ever, and you'll get an idea of why cars are often just as important as actors.