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Karpowerships lost in the dark as Eskom keeps lights on

The continuous provision of electricity over the past weeks was proof that South Africa's energy crisis was not so long term that it needed an expensive long-term emergency solution.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Imola brings back gravel traps to help drive away F1’s track limits problem

Formula 1’s push to shake off problems with track limits has prompted the expansion of gravel traps at Imola.

SA’s road carnage | Transport Minister blames drivers for high death toll

JOHANNESBURG - Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is blaming the high road fatality rate on driving habits. She was discussing the issue with the UN SG's Special Envoy on Road Safety, Jean Todt. Around 14,000 people are killed on the country's roads each year. But motorists are saying road infrastructure also plays a role. Chikunga says financia...

Free State cracks solar-powered, off-grid electric vehicle stations in R4.3bn investment

It will create thousands of jobs in the immediate first phase.

Renault to pursue autonomous minibuses but not cars

French automaker Renault said Wednesday it will pursue developing autonomous minibuses for public transit but would stick to driving assistance features for personal cars for the time being.

The New Dodge Charger Could Get Pagani-Style Active Aero Flaps

They’re integrated into the R-Wing at the hood’s leading edge.

Escaping to the Karoo for remarkable back road adventures in a trusty double-cab

It’s not the years you clocked, it’s the road you took to get here. And maybe the books you wrote along the way, writes ‘Karoo Space’s Chris Marais.

F1 ready to consider different engines from 2030 in push for more noise

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed that he is open to considering different engine rules from 2030 in a bid to deliver more noise to fans.

Thompson in BMW for the rest of 2024 BTCC season

Highly rated British Touring Car Championship racer Bobby Thompson has secured the final West Surrey Racing BMW seat for the remainder of the 2024 season.

The Rivian R1S And R1T Are Getting A YouTube App And Google Cast

After years of waiting for an in-car video streaming solution, Rivian is turning its flagship EVs into rolling Chromecasts.

Pininfarina Designs Gorgeous Barchetta for Morgan

Midsummer is capped at 50 cars, and they've all been sold already.

The best electric bikes 2024

Ford boss hits back at concerning engine programme claims with Red Bull partnership

Ford have partnered with Red Bull to produce engines from F1 2026.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

“It's the fastest car I’ve driven, but not the safest” - Preston Chetty on his BMW E30 Turbo

From classic sports cars like the BMW E36 M3 and Honda S2000, to vintage cars like the Lotus Seven, Preston “Bala” Chetty from Chatsworth has driven his fair share of mechanical artworks.

Bearman: "Back to the drawing board" for F1 on spray guards

Ferrari reserve driver Oliver Bearman says Formula 1 and the FIA have to go "back to the drawing board" after trialling the second iteration of wet-weather spray guards last week.

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport Gets Red Interior Carbon

The hottest Giulia and Stelvio continue in Europe where there's a new special edition.

Selfish tourist topples historic 113 year-old Death Valley tram tower

An unknown driver knocked over a historic tram tower in Death Valley, California. Officials believe they used a winch to pull their vehicle out of mud, using the tower as an 'anchor.'

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.

Unprecedented bad luck for Visma | Lease a Bike: Uijtdebroeks forced to leave Giro, COVID seems ruled out

Cian Uijtdebroeks will not start in the eleventh stage of the Giro. This was announced by Visma | Lease a Bike in a post on X. The leader in the youth classification is too ill to continue in the Italian stage race. And this comes just as he said he was beginning to recover... The news about the upcoming DNS of the amiable Flemish rider comes as somewhat of a surprise. After the completion of stage ten - held on Tuesday - Uijtdebroeks mentioned...

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

Aston Martin Project Rambo Off-Roader to Fight G-Class: Report

The all-terrain AM could be limited to only 2,500 units.

Bastianini finds it "strange" facing potential factory Ducati MotoGP exit

Enea Bastianini admits he is feeling "strange” about the possibility of losing his seat at the factory Ducati team in MotoGP next year.

Why Don’t People Use Their BMW Adventure Bikes To Go Off-Road?

It’s a heckin’ great off-roader. Use it.

Have you driven any of the world's most dangerous roads?

Countries with the world's most dangerous roads

Fuel price outlook shows significant petrol and diesel price cuts on track for June

South Africans are still on track for significant petrol and diesel price cuts in June. Here’s what you’re likely to pay:

Supercars ace Brown: van Gisbergen 'opened the door' to NASCAR debut

Supercars championship leader Will Brown says Shane van Gisbergen's success in NASCAR "opened that door" for him to make his debut in the Cup Series at Sonoma next month.

Brown is early Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings leader

Two months of the national racing season have now been completed and therefore it’s time to launch this year’s Autosport National Driver Rankings, which are sponsored by Ryan Motorsport Insurance.

19 most controversial Fords

From the woeful Mk5 Escort to the divisive Mustang Mach-e, it hasn’t always been plain sailing for Ford

Revealed: Why McLaren’s ‘ginormous’ upgrade could work even better at Imola

After McLaren took victory in Miami, there is excitement within the team about what is next following the success of their upgrade package.

Ford Recalls Hybrids Because They Might Shift Into Neutral on Their Own

A software update will fix the issue that affects certain Mavericks, Escapes, and Lincoln Corsairs.

Stellantis and Leapmotor to sell electric cars in Europe from September

European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year. View on euronews

Has the WRC finally turned a corner in its promotion pursuit?

OPINION: The World Rally Championship has faced plenty of questions in how it plans to raise its profile. Now the answers are starting to arrive and green shoots of progress are appearing

This 1,200 Horsepower Quad is Because Regular Hypercars Aren't Fast Enough

Your face is going to melt.

Why Ferrari thinks Hamilton's impact will go far beyond F1 lap time

The benefits that Lewis Hamilton will bring to Ferrari extend far beyond just the lap time he is able to deliver, says Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur.

European ports turned into car parks as EV makers hunt buyers

Sales of electric cars in Europe are relatively low, but it is just one reason why the vehicles are piling up in Europe's major ports. View on euronews

Magazine: F1's newest winner, WEC Spa and WRC Portugal reviews

The rise of Lando Norris and McLaren – and the British stars who could follow – are the focus of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (16 May).

McLaren’s two mystery driver signings now revealed after Zak Brown tease

Zak Brown said two drivers had recently been added to McLaren's driver programme, and now their arrival has been confirmed.

Tesla Cybertruck Chief Out, Some Supercharger Team Re-Hired

Things are up and down at Tesla. Plus, NHTSA is probing Waymo for traffic violations and new Chinese EV tariffs could impact U.S. jobs.

Aston Martin prepared to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in WEC 2025

Aston Martin is ready to step up to run two Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercars in next year’s World Endurance Championship if demanded by the regulations.

SA’s cheapest bakkie loading: DFSK load lugger set to cost around R180,000

DFSK is returning to South Africa, aimed squarely at the affordable end of the commercial vehicle market. Here’s what you need to know about the first two products.

This Custom Yamaha Scrambler Is Perfection

Masterfully crafted from the ground up to both look and perform the part.

Can A Motorcyclist Without Any Experience Run The World's Largest Enduro?

Are a couple of months of training enough to conquer this challenge?

Royal Enfield Needs to Bring The Continental GT Cup To the States

The grassroots level racing series hopes to showcase the amateur talent of India’s racers.

The Average Price Of An EV In April Was $55,252, 8.5% Less Than Last Year

EV prices remained nearly unchanged compared to March, while new vehicle prices jumped 2.2%.

Retro Rides at Goodwood: the greatest hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

Join us as we celebrate the best Retro Rides Weekender 2024 had to offer, from originality heroes to modified missiles

WRC's 2025 rule change will create “pretty crap” car - Hyundai's Abiteboul

The FIA’s proposed technical rules for 2025 will create a "pretty crap" car that is “not up the standard” of the World Rally Championship, says Hyundai boss Cyril Abiteboul.

Why third-party insurance can make all the difference

Covering the cost of damage or a complete vehicle write-off can be financially taxing.

NASA’s New Super-Alloy Could Transform Everything

The high-heat alloy is said to last 2,500 times longer than other nickel-base alloys.