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(LEAD) Yoon attends opening of section of GTX-A commuter rail line

(LEAD) Yoon-rail line SEOUL, March 29 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk Yeol attended the opening of a section of the Great Train Express (GTX)-A commuter rail line in southern Seoul on Friday, part of a fulfillment of a campaign pledge to reduce the commute between the capital city and the surrounding area to the 30-minute range. Yoon attended a cere...


Fish, feasts and fast cars: Africa's top shots

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.


37 futuristic classic cars


Check Out Rev’It's New Tornado 4 H2O And Airwave 4 ADV Suits

One of them is adaptable for all types of weather, and the other one’s all about airflow.


Polestar Says More BST Performance Models Are Coming

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath gives us the latest on the Swedish EV brand. Expect more performance cars to come.


Rolls-Royce given permission for expansion plans

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


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.


Kia Recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs That Could Roll Away While In Park

The company found 16 Tellurides that failed to stay stationary when left in Park.


Mobility in Africa: A greener future amidst the fumes

There are millions of aging gas-guzzling cars on African roads — but some new, clean shoots between them. Electric motocycles are only one bearer of change. For cars, a large-scale transition is yet to begin.


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.


20 of the world’s fastest family cars


2025 Toyota 4Runner Teased in New Photo as Reveal Approaches

The close-up shot of the next-gen 4Runner's rear bumper is the first we've seen of the fully redesigned SUV without any camouflage.


The Mercedes-Benz E450 Has One Mission: Comfort Above Everything

It's not sporty and it doesn't need to be. The E450 was made to cruise.


Mercedes W15 ‘clue’ discovered with Adrian Newey warning issued – F1 news round-up

We have a fresh batch of key Formula 1 headlines to bring you!


29 cars General Motors never made


Lamborghini’s New Logo Looks a Heck of a Lot Like the Old One

You'll need to squint if you want to catch the differences.


Formula E schedule, race calendar and results 2024: Dates, start times, TV channels, live stream and how to watch every FE race this year

The Formula E World Championship is in its second GEN3 season and a milestone 10th overall. And with its global appeal rising, the all-electric, single seater racing series is better and more competitive than ever.


Kia EV9 To Enter U.S. Production In May, Get Full Tax Credit By 2025

Kia says it's been testing U.S. production of the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia plant since early 2024.


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

But stricter noise regulations will make it quieter.


2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Prices: Starting At $39,995, $60,000 For Rally Trim

The base versions start at an MSRP of $39,995, while the all-new Rally trim will cost roughly $60,000.


How a rusty bridge changed lives in Glasgow

It's a year since the Sighthill bridge was built to link communities divided by the M8 motorway.


Easter road safety | Western Cape launches Operation Exodus

CAPE TOWN - There will be zero-tolerance on Western Cape roads this Easter. Authorities have launched its Easter Exodus Plan. It will see higher police visibility on the roads as drivers are urged to adhere to the rules of the road. Traffic officers are paying particular attention to long-distance transport but will also keep an eye on local routes...


50 years of the Volkswagen Golf: tracing the icon’s history

As Volkswagen's evergreen hatch turns 50, we take a look at the staid but storied life of Wolfsburg's best-seller


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


A brief history of the Rover V8

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


Older Florida couple found slain in their home; police believe killer stole their car

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida police are seeking the public's help in finding a car stolen from an older couple who were found shot to death in their home. Fort Lauderdale Police on Thursday reissued an all-points bulletin for a red 2014 Ford Fusion that belonged to Major Melvin, 89, and his 87-year-old wife, Claudette, who were found slain last Friday. The car's Florida license plate is LTDQ16. Police believe the killer stole the car but...


30 V6 classic car greats


2025 Volvo EX30 Ice Drive Review: This Is Why Volvo Brought Back RWD

Volvo's EX30 is helping the brand usher in a return to rear-wheel drive because it works better on snow and ice than you'd expect.


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.


22 sporting cars that missed the mark


Ford Slashes Two-Thirds Of Its Workforce At F-150 Lightning Plant

Hundreds of workers are being reassigned to other plants to focus on gas trucks and SUVs.


10 times car makers collaborated with luxury brands


Electric car pioneers: meet the people behind the EV revolution


In Canada's Quebec, residents miffed over mining boom

Canada's Quebec province is rich with minerals needed for everything from electric cars to cell phones, but residents living atop the potential windfall are worried their backyards will be dug up -- and they won't get a dime. The southern areas of the province -- where most of the population lives -- is the most sought after.


This Special Volkswagen Badge Keeps Kangaroos Away

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


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.


Tesla appears unlikely to nix US suit alleging bias against Black workers

By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) - A federal judge in California on Thursday appeared poised to reject Tesla's bid to toss out a U.S. agency's lawsuit accusing the electric carmaker of tolerating rampant harassment of Black workers at its Fremont, California assembly plant. U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley in San Francisco during a hearing repeatedly disagreed with claims by Tesla's


10 cars that are better than you think


Warning over Easter ‘carmageddon’ traffic chaos – which day will see the worst traffic?

Warning over Easter ‘carmageddon’ traffic chaos – which day will see the worst traffic? - Drivers can expect lengthy queues as millions take to the roads over the long weekend


Toto Wolff confirms change of approach with Mercedes boss over team morale fear

Toto Wolff has explained he's had to change the way he communicates with his staff, due to fears of escalating internal pressures...


Xiaomi SU7, China's Apple Car, Beats Tesla Specs At Chevy Bolt Prices

Xiaomi got 50,000 firm orders for the SU7 within the first 27 minutes of its reservation books opening.


Automotive computer chip maker NXP rolls out new platform

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - NXP Semiconductors NV, the biggest maker of computer chips for cars, on Thursday said it had introduced a new platform that will simplify and speed up software development for its customers. The platform, which integrates software from partner companies and a new line of advanced NXP chips, makes it possible to standardize software development for many of the ever-growing


As Toyota Land Cruisers Go on Sale, What Does It Take to Snag One?

The First Edition models are arriving at dealers now, and we have information about allocation, timing, and transaction prices.


Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience

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


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.


New Toyota FJ Cruiser: Everything We Know

Toyota’s next off-roader could be a compact FJ revival.


Maserati's GT2 Race Car Will Be Your Best Friend

We strap into Maserati's MC20-based race car that puts the brand back on the track.


75 years of the Rover P4


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


26 exciting Italian concept cars