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22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Here’s Your First Look At The Cadillac Optiq’s Interior

The Optiq will slot below the Lyriq, making it Cadillac’s most affordable new EV when it goes on sale later this year.

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.

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.

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?

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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.

Drivers face fresh delays as M25 to shut for second full weekend

There are warnings that drivers will face fresh delays next month after a second full weekend closure of the M25 was announced.

New EU cybersecurity rules push carmakers to shun old models

New rules for automotive cybersecurity will come into effect in Europe this summer. The tougher electronic safety requirements are forcing several car manufacturers to streamline their offerings.

Hyundai Caught Testing Ioniq 5 XRT and Ioniq 9 in the US

The two EVs should debut later this year.

The Affordable Kia EV3 Will Be Released This Year

The Kia EV3 will be the first step to grow volume and meet the demand for reasonably priced EVs.

Can India’s oldest party make a comeback?

The names Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi are synonymous with Indian independence and the country’s early development. But with India starting to head to the polls on April 19, we ask what happened to their once-dominant Indian National Congress Party.

New Ford Ranger Tremor proves its mettle on tough 4x4 launch route

Just when you thought Ford had saturated the Ranger range, along comes the locally built bakkie with two more options – that when you think of it – actually makes sense.

Ford Bronco used in OJ Simpson’s infamous car chase to go on sale for $1.5m

Ford Bronco used in OJ Simpson’s infamous car chase to go on sale for $1.5m - Some 95 million people watched OJ Simpson’s slow-speed police chase in the Ford Bronco in 1994

2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Review: Nailed It

In taking the 5 Series electric, BMW sets one of the new benchmarks for a modern executive sedan.

We Look under the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor and Test Its Suspension

Join us as we take a close look at this right-sized Raptor’s suspension and see how well it articulates on our RTI ramp.

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...

60 years of the Ford Mustang

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travelers - Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O’Hare International Airport terminals, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation’s busiest airports

Dale Coyne Racing retains Harvey for Long Beach IndyCar race

Jack Harvey will continue at the Dale Coyne Racing IndyCar team for this weekend’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, which has been added to the Briton's original schedule of races.

Ram's Straight-Six-Powered TRX Successor Will Arrive on April 25

Ram teases what appears to be the new 1500 RHO Pickup. We'll soon know for certain.

The new Jaecoo J7 is turning heads in SA, these are the five SUVs it must beat to compete

Yet another new Chinese SUV brand has launched in Mzansi, and this one adds a dash of class to the midsize segment.

Ultimate Tesla Drag Race Features Every Performance Version Of Model S And X

It's Tesla versus Tesla in a 6-way drag race between every performance model of the Model S and Model X.

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.

2025 BMW X3 Defends the Middle Ground

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

Cybertruck owner reveals accelerator got stuck while driving

Tesla's Cybertruck has sparked concerns for one owner who said a malfunction with the accelerator has turned the vehicle into a 'death trap' after the pedal got stuck while driving.

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.

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.

One-Third Of US EV Sales In Q1 2024 Were Tesla Model Ys

Sales of Tesla’s ubiquitous Model Y crossover are still going strong, even despite the EV market slowdown.

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British Columbia Bans All Cars Equipped With Level 3 Driving Assists

You can't drive a car in the Canadian province that has the tech, even if you aren't using it.

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...

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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.

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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?"

40,000 Ford Bronco Sport, Escape SUVs Recalled for Fire Risk

The recall affects 2022 Ford Escape and 2022–2023 Bronco Sport models equipped with Ford's 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.

50 000 units and counting for Suzuki Auto South Africa

Almost unbelievably, Suzuki Auto South Africa has broken through the 50 000-unit barrier for the first time in its history. Here's how ...

New SUV brand launches in South Africa, at a competitive price

China’s SUV brand Jaecoo has launched its first vehicle in South Africa and is available at 37 dealerships across the country.

Ask A Doctor: How Can You Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury?

Expert opinion from Daniel A. Foster DO, MPH · 16 years of experience · USA Wear your seat belt always to protect your head injury in case of an accident. Don't drive under the influence of alcohol as it sedates the brain, making you dizzy and uncoordinated. Prevent falls at home by installing handrails in the bathrooms and stairways to avoid fall....

Abarth Classiche 1300 GT Is a Retro Rebodied Alfa Romeo 4C

Limited to just five units, this slinky Abarth pays tribute to a 1960s race car and builds upon the nimble, lightweight bones of Alfa Romeo's last two-door.

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

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.

Here Are The Best Used EVs On A Budget

Are you looking for an electric car without breaking the bank? Here are the best options for under $15,000.

'Sheer hell' as roadworks grind town to a halt

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

The Huge Screen In BMW's Future Electric SUV Is Surprisingly Cool

We got hands-on with the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X, a preview of the brand's next-generation electric SUV.

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

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

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.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

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.