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China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution

China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday. And Xiaomi, the world's third-biggest smartphone maker, entered the fray on Thursday.


22 sporting cars that missed the mark


Magazine: Australian Grand Prix review

Carlos Sainz’s sensational Australian Grand Prix victory makes the cover of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (28 March).


Rolls-Royce given permission for expansion plans

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is building a new manufacture warehouse at its headquarters in Goodwood.


Mercedes’ problems go beyond ‘physics,’ but can they solve them in time to salvage 2024?

After a slow start, can Mercedes turn things around?


30 V6 classic car greats


Coroner calls for mandatory seatbelts in motorhomes after three die in crash

A coroner has called for mandatory seatbelts in the back of motorhomes after a mother and her two young children died in a crash. Coroner Alison Norton urged the government to introduce new laws around seatbelts in camper vans following the triple tragedy. An inquest heard Shirley Hunt, 44, and her children Ellie, nine, and Oscar, five, all died in...


Ford's $25,000 EV Platform Will Underpin Multiple Models: Report

One model could be an Escape-sized EV with the interior space of an Explorer.


10 times car makers collaborated with luxury brands


Take a look at businessman Selwyn Chatz' car collection

Selwyn Chatz in one of the most respected car enthusiasts around, and for good reason. The businessman's car collection has some of the finest beats on the market.


I didn’t learn to drive until I was 30 – here’s why

Being young has always been hard. Sure, it has its perks – more energy, first loves, first everythings – but I feel for the under-25s with still so many life hurdles left to clear. With the list of current social ills ranging from the housing crisis to social isolation and the any-day-now background note of environmental doom, I think it’s fair to say it’s not easy for young people today. So when research last week from MoneySuperMarket found...


Rookie racer Kumbi Mtshakazi recounts GR Cup baptism of fire

Arriving in Cape Town, I felt both excited and scared. While the GR Corolla is an excellent track companion, I needed to get all of the basics right.


Adrian Newey innovation warning given with ‘plenty more to come’ on current F1 cars

There were worries that the F1 regulations were 'too prescriptive', but Pat Symonds has heard from Adrian Newey that it is not the case.


WEC set to introduce minimum two car manufacturer Hypercar rule

Manufacturers competing in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship are set to be required to enter two cars from next season.


Xiaomi enters challenging Chinese auto market with $29,870 electric car

By Sarah Wu and Yelin Mo BEIJING (Reuters) -Xiaomi kicked off sales of its electric car on Thursday, with the Chinese smartphone company pricing its SU7 at 215,900 to 299,900 yuan ($29,870-$41,493) as it enters a fiercely competitive domestic market. CEO Lei Jun told the launch event that the shift from electronics to car manufacturing had not been easy, noting that U.S. rival Apple had given up


37 futuristic classic cars


20 of the world’s fastest family cars


Why the new British GT season is too tough to call

The new British GT season begins this weekend, and it’s set for another bumper year as new heights are reached for strength in depth. Here's how the key players rate their prospects


Mercedes discover W15 ‘clue’ with key set-up clarification confirmed

"It can be either quick and dirty or a little more involved and a bit more complicated."


26 exciting Italian concept cars


The best and worst diesel cars in history

From early record breakers to modern performance cars, these are the highlights from the diesel engine’s story.


Snow leads to 'extreme care' warning for drivers

Devon County Council urges people to "drive with extreme care" and "avoid high roads".


Will Aston Martin get the mid-season development right?

Can Aston Martin nail the development window this season?


Motor racing - Williams will have two cars but still no spare in Japan

LONDON (Reuters) - Williams are confident they will be back up to strength with two cars at next week's Japanese Grand Prix, after having only one in Australia last Sunday due to crash damage, but will still have no spare. Logan Sargeant had to sit out the race in Melbourne after more experienced team mate Alex Albon, the effective number one driver, wrecked his car in practice and was then given


Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"

Miguel Oliveira says he has only managed to make "baby steps" in MotoGP this year, as the 2024 Aprilia RS-GP has 'not been working' for him.


29 cars General Motors never made


The Porsche V-8 Engine Will Continue Into The Next Decade

But stricter noise regulations will make it quieter.


Electric vehicles may not be as good for the planet as you think


Increased roadblocks expected across South Africa

Provinces and the national Department of Transport have launched policing campaigns for the Easter long weekend.


Pedestrian Deaths Are An Emergency. We Need To Start Acting Like It

With 7,500 pedestrian fatalities in America every year, we must consider the safety of people outside our cars.


75 years of the Rover P4


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


China-made vehicles will comprise a quarter of Europe’s EV sales this year, study shows

China-made electric vehicles will make up more than a quarter of the EV sales in Europe this year, according to a new policy analysis.


Pub's parking space for tractors is a hit

The landlord believes it is "the world’s first pub tractor bay".


A brief history of the Rover V8

We look at the highlights, and lowlights, of the mighty 3.5-litre 'Buick' V8


BYD Launches Yuan Up Compact Crossover Starting At $13,400

The model is targeted at young people and might significantly boost sales volume.


Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience

Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience -


PRICING: Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupè now available in South Africa

The sleek and stylish Mercedes-Benz CLE has officially gone on sale in South Mzansi, and we have pricing!


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.


German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices

A court in Germany has ruled that the car giant Mercedes Benz knowingly put devices in its cars to cheat emissions tests.


This Special Volkswagen Badge Keeps Kangaroos Away

VW swears this isn't an early April Fools' Day joke.


Lamborghini Has a New Logo, Which Looks a Lot Like the Old Logo

Future cars will get the discreetly updated raging bull.


10 cars that are better than you think


LTN bollards to be replaced by cameras

Oxfordshire County Council says ANPR cameras are coming to six locations in the city.


20 best e-bike accessories you need


Drivers still being overcharged for fuel, watchdog finds

Drivers are still being overcharged for petrol at the pumps despite efforts to improve competition in the fuel market, the watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that petrol and diesel prices have been creeping up since January, causing more misery for motorists. It added that a sustained increase in fuel margins – th...


Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.


Kenya launches motorsport academy to nurture future WRC stars

Kenya has launched a new motorsport academy that aims to inspire the next generation of local drivers at the Safari Rally round of the World Rally Championship.


Rob Huff back in BTCC with Toyota

Former World Touring Car champion Rob Huff will contest his first full British Touring Car Championship season in 20 years with Toyota’s Speedworks Motorsport team.


“AMG, sorry I meant ANC”: Mmusi Maimane takes a dig at ANC golf shirt design

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane drew parallels between the AMG logo and an ANC golf shirt design and took a swipe at the party's ongoing dispute with the MK party.