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Outcry over eThekwini’s plan to splurge R25m on luxury cars

The move unleashes a backlash with opposition parties saying it is “unacceptable”.

City to restore power to Pretoria east on Wednesday

RAPULA MOATSHE [email protected] AFTER enduring a weekend without electricity, residents in the Pretoria east suburbs can look forward to having power restored to their households and businesses from tomorrow (Wednesday). This comes after the City of Tshwane said it envisaged returning power from Wednesday although in a phased approach after the Mooikloof substation caught fire last week, plunging many areas into darkness. The affected...

25 important Alfa Romeo coupés

Quad Lock Has New Mounts For Cruiser Motorcycles With Thick Bars

You can have it in either black or chrome to suit your steed’s styling.

World's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

The world’s finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic Auto in Wendell, Idaho

Manthey on Porsche defending DTM title: “Don’t think they’ll allow that”

Manthey EMA is unsure if Porsche will be ‘allowed’ to defend its titles in the DTM this year, as the squad prepares for this weekend’s opening round of the season at Oschersleben.

We're Driving the BMW 750e PHEV. Ask Us Anything

BMW's flagship luxury sedan is now available as a plug-in—and it's in my driveway this week.

KTM's Updated XC And XC-F Dirt Bikes Give You Pro-Level Race Tech

Will an improved chassis and upgraded tech make these bikes the ultimate cross country racers?

Electric Cars Will Soon Outnumber Gasoline Cars In Norway

All-electric cars already represent roughly 90% of total new passenger car sales in the country.

U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners

Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac's EV share surged.

New U.S. EV Registrations Went Into The Red In February For First Time Since 2020

Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year.

‘Unlicenced’ hawkers are being evicted from Johannesburg suburbs

An organisation in Fourways has gone on the warpath and carried out a 'clean-up' of hawkers operating in the neighbourhood.

Super73 Has New Special Editions E-Bikes Built For Every Rider

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

The women who revolutionized the automotive industry

The birth of the modern car dates back to 1886. German inventor Karl Benz started a revolution in the way people moved around, and the industry has since been mostly dominated by men. Women, however, also played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry. From being credited with the invention of key auto parts, to the interior and exterior design of vehicles, and managing automakers at the highest level, women have put their stamp in car history. Browse through the following gallery and learn more about the women who revolutionized the automotive industry.

This Polaris Build Says "#Vanlife But Make It Off-Road"

A different kind of overlanding for a different kind of adventurer.

Toyota not “getting over excited” over WEC Imola triumph

Toyota is not “getting over excited” over the competitiveness of its GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar in the World Endurance Championship after victory at Imola on Sunday.

WorldSBK's Spinelli Subs For an Injured Petrucci At Assen Track

Petrux continues to give us updates on his recovery.

Rivian Discounts R1 EVs By Up To $5,000 When You Trade In A Gas-Guzzling SUV

Buyers or lessees who trade in also get one free year of charging on the Rivian Adventure Network.

Toto Wolff offers latest Mercedes W15 theory on cause of unpredictable performances

Never mind their deficit to Red Bull, Mercedes trail both Ferrari and McLaren in the standings.

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

22 amazing electric emergency vehicles

Tesla shares nudge higher despite 15 month slide, ahead of Q1 report

Tesla announced it would cut the prices of three of its models in the US last week as the company faces falling sales, stiff competition and the recall of some 4,000 cybertrucks

Mercedes insider’s concerning W15 verdict as ‘not exactly the same’ issues revealed

"Obviously, by fixing one problem, you might introduce another one, it can happen..."

The New Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Costs $65,395

That’s over $8,000 more expensive than the Ford Ranger Raptor.

35 discontinued Renaults

Every Hot Hatchback You Can Still Buy In 2024

Icons like the Civic Type R and GTI are still around. But hot hatchbacks have gotten scarce.

2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid: It's Real Good

The hybrid should be the only powertrain offered on Toyota's mid-size pickup.

The 2024 Porsche Macan Electric Is Just Too Expensive

Porsche has built a fantastic EV crossover. But you will have to spend a lot more money than the last Macan to get the one you want.

Rolls-Royce Is Trying to Bring Back White-Wall Tires

This made-to-order Ghost has 104,268 stitches in the doors, and it's one of three special vehicles unveiled for customers in China.

19 asymmetrical cars

Best family hatchbacks to buy in 2024

These are our favourite family hatchbacks to buy in 2024, including the Kia Ceed, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf.

The Biggest Smart Ever Is a Wannabe Off-Roader

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

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire

Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods.

The Subaru Legacy Is Dead After 2025

Legacy sales have stagnated in recent years. So Subaru is finally pulling the plug.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

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

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

Charging Speed Vs. Charging Power: What’s The Difference?

The concepts of charging power and charging speed are intrinsically linked, but they aren’t interchangeable and can be confused.

Ferrari rivalry: Fred Vasseur faces biggest test yet over brewing driver clash

Somehow "play nice" doesn't feel like it will have any impact on either driver's mindset...

Ranking the top 10 BTCC liveries

The British Touring Car Championship has always been awash with colour and style icons. But, in this latest top 10, here’s how we rank the best liveries of all time

25 most expensive cars in this week’s Mullin Collection sale

Judgment Day Arrives For Elon Musk And Tesla

Plus, Subaru gets an AI-upgrade to EyeSight and American youth's familiarity with Chinese EV makers spells trouble for U.S. brands.

Ferrari to revive striking historic colours in Miami Grand Prix livery change

As Ferrari look ahead to their future of contesting the Miami Grand Prix, they will do so carrying a nod to their past...

BYD Shark Is China’s New Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Truck

The BYD Shark is a plug-in hybrid that may also get a fully electric version at some point.

This Bonkers 48-Cylinder Kawasaki Just Sold For Over $114,400

In case you're keeping count, the selling price including premium was approximately $2,363.06 per cylinder.

Kia Cuts EV9 Price By $7,500 With New Discount Offer

Kia’s new offer means the EV9 costs $48,895 with zero percent interest.

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.

From tweaked headrests to new floors: China’s F1 updates in full

The intensity of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are reluctant to bring major upgrades because there is a lack of time to properly test them.

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue

Tesla has been ordered to recall 3,878 units of its Cybertrucks by the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a default on the vehicle's accelerator pad that may cause it to slip and get stuck. NHTSA recently issued the order via a PDF document.Source: UnsplashThe recall population includes all Model Year (MY) 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured from 13 November 2023 to 4 April 2024. Tesla received notice of a...

30 little-known Italian car makers

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.