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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.

Tesla Cut Model S, Model X And Model Y Prices By $2,000

Will this move boost sales to a point to balance supply with demand?

F1 Sprint explained: New rules, format and how it differs from standard F1 races

Need to refresh your knowledge on anything to do with the F1 Sprint? Fear not, we have you covered right here.

The 25 best car chases in movie history

From the groundbreaking, rubber-burning thrills of Bullit to Gene Hackman's pursuit of an elevated train in The French Connection, these pedal-to-the-medal sequences are bound to get your blood pumping faster than ever before.

Nico Hulkenberg ties disappointing record with Chinese Grand Prix appearance

Nico Hulkenberg re-wrote the Formula 1 history books in an unwanted way in China...

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...

Brave new hybrid work world

Brave new hybrid work worldWith hybrid work arrangements growing in popularity, what tools, technologies and policies are needed to ensure that remote and in-office teams can work together seamlessly? By Joanne Carew, ITWeb Cape-based contributor.Johannesburg, 18 Apr 2024Kirsty Phaal, Dimension Data The working world still seems a little unsure about what is best – fully remote, fully in-office, or a mix of the two. While each business has to...

Further spike in driver Shanghai concerns after shock painted track reveal

The Shanghai International Circuit has been painted ahead of the first Chinese GP in five years.

Toyota Recalls New Prius Over Rear Doors That Could Open While Driving

Water can cause the electronic latches to short circuit, causing the doors to open unexpectedly.

Struggling EV Startup Fisker Could Go Bankrupt Within 30 Days

Things are looking increasingly dire for the California-based electric car company.

Do you remember any of these obscure SUVs?

When was the last time you spotted an Alfa Romeo Matta on your commute?

2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Revealed: 510 Horsepower, 0-60 In 2.9 Seconds, $53k

Tesla has finally revealed its latest Model 3 Performance variant and boy does it not disappoint.

Every Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash winner

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash is a midseason program that rewards drivers financially for performing well in a series of races.

This All Electric Jet Ski Can Charge To Full in Just An Hour

Silent hysterics with an EV jet ski? Sign us up.

Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set?

In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, miniature drivers and a two-lane track.

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.

Zero Motorcycles Launches Tesla Tap Mini NACS Adapter

Go further using Tesla's L2 Destination network.

Tesla speeds up plan for cheaper cars, calming fears about strategy

Tesla is accelerating the launch of less-expensive cars in a bid to revive sagging demand following another disappointing quarter.

BMW's Vanthoor frustrated by "harsh red flag" call in Imola WEC qualifying

BMW driver Dries Vanthoor questioned what he described as a "harsh red flag" following a spin which precluded him from continuing in World Endurance Championship qualifying at Imola.

Vanwall working on 2025 WEC comeback with heavily-revised Hypercar

Vanwall intends on returning to the World Endurance Championship grid in 2025 with a heavily-revised version of the Vandervell 680 LMH.

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....

Porsche lodges appeal over da Costa's Misano Formula E disqualification

The Porsche Formula E team has formally confirmed that it will lodge an appeal against Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification from the Misano E-Prix.

‘The sum does not add up somewhere for us’ – Toto Wolff’s blunt Mercedes W15 assessment

"The speed is just not there..."

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:

Porsche driver's infuriating act at electric vehicle charging station

A Porsche driver has outraged electric vehicle owners after parking their car in a designated charging station space - not just once but twice.

SUV market disrupter — the splendid, all new Jaecoo J7 lands on SA soil

In a downward spiralling market, a new well-priced medium-sized Chinese SUV has arrived to give competitors a serious run for their money.

The Olympus Rally Is One of the Most Underrated Events in Motorsports

We went to the 30th running of the American Rally Association's Olympus Rally in the forests of rural Washington.

Smart Concept #5 Previews Brand’s First Midsize Electric SUV

The #5 is huge for a Smart and features a battery pack with over 100 kilowatt-hours of capacity.

The Biggest Smart Ever Is a Wannabe Off-Roader

The mid-size SUV is a far cry from the dinky ForTwo.

Jeep's Electric SUVs Could Get Gas Engines After All

The Wagoneer S and Recon EVs could be joined by ICE models to bolster sales.

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Tesla to recall Cybertruck over acceleration defect

Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertruck vehicles because of a defect that can cause unintentional vehicle acceleration, increasing crash risk, according to a US notice posted this week. If the accelerator pedal becomes trapped, "the performance and operation of the pedal will be affected, which may increase the risk of a collision," Tesla said in the notice.

The Tesla Robotaxi May Be Called The 'Cybercab'

Elon Musk may have teased the name of its upcoming autonomous vehicle.

Voltpost Introduces Lamppost EV Charger For Major Metro Areas

The curbside solution is promised to be easy to install and cost-efficient.

WEC Imola: Ferrari 1-2-3 in dominant qualifying feat

Ferrari blocked out the top three positions on home ground in qualifying for Sunday’s Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

Pierre Gasly explains ‘quite scary’ pit stop moment at the Chinese Grand Prix

The good news is Pierre Gasly's mechanic is "fine"...

Johannesburg Roads Agency sheds light on ‘what is causing potholes’

The Johannesburg Road Agency recently shed light on how a popular road in Sandton became riddled with potholes.

Tesla Q1 2024 Earnings Report: Revenue, Profit And Operating Margins Down

However, it's still another profitable quarter for Tesla.

Rundu launches new two-way Markus Siwarongo Road

Nikanor Nangolo The Rundu Town Council has announced the change of the one-way Markus Siwarongo Road into a two-way road, with the launch scheduled to take place on Friday.Council, after facing criticism from the Road Fund Administration (RFA) in 2022 for its failure to utilise allocated funds for road improvements, took a decisive step towards addressing the long-standing issue of deteriorating roads.Town council CEO Olavi Nathanael said...