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Mercedes in ‘sixth gear’ as Toto Wolff reveals key breakthrough in 2024 F1 struggles

"...in sixth gear in order to bring stuff to the car that we believe can be very helpful."

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%.

Tesla Is Going All-Out To Convince Shareholders To Approve Musk's $56 Billion Pay

Plus, Tesla insiders reveal more on the Supercharging team layoff and Cruise will pay at least $8 million to a pedestrian it injured.

Honda’s Working On A Bunch Of Advanced Motorcycle Safety Aids

It’s combining the power of radar and stereo cameras for the ultimate adaptive cruise control system.

This New e-Bike Has An Astonishing 90 Miles of Range

Quietkat's revolutions don't stop with the Apex's range, though.

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.

Italy by bike? E-asy! The Tour de France begins in Emilia-Romagna next month - we road-test the first stage (with some electric assistance)

Most years, the world's greatest cycling event starts in a country other than France. And this time, it's Italy's turn. The Daily Mail's Mark Porter sets off on the first étape.

Ageing Mazda CX-5 set for hybrid tech model upgrade

Contrary to rumours of its demise, Mazda has confirmed there will be a new CX-5, complete with hybrid power. Here’s what we know so far.

As It Launches An Affordable EV, General Motors Wants 'A Level Playing Field' With China

GM President Mark Reuss weighs in on Biden's tariffs on China, the Equinox EV, hybrids and more.

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles

Kia Electric Truck Spied Testing in America

It appears to have the EV9's headlights and Santa Cruz's taillights.

SA father and son team break Guinness Record for world’s fastest drone

Last year Luke and Mike Bell created the world’s fastest drone, but felt that with a little tinkering it could go even faster.

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

Your face is going to melt.

$59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has 'Serious Performance On Dirt Roads'

This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.

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.

19 most controversial Fords

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

USPS Buying Six of EV Startup Canoo's Pod-Like Delivery Vans

The California-based startup said it has now delivered LDV190 vans to the United States Postal Service, and they're carrying mail in Atlanta.

BYD Shark, A Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Rival, Launches In Mexico

The BYD Shark marks the Chinese automaker’s foray into the popular pickup truck segment. Will it ever come to the U.S.?

Mercedes-Benz Cancels Next-Gen Platform For EQS, EQE EVs: Report

Poor sales of the current generation of top-spec EVs prompted the German automaker to cut back on investments.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

F1 2026 driver line-up: Lewis Hamilton and seven other drivers already confirmed for 2026

The wheels are already in motion in the F1 2026 driver market...

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.

Agricultural tech – a tractor these days sure ain’t your oupa’s tractors

The machines on display at the big Nampo Harvest Day exhibition held every May are always impressive. Their size, price tag and evolving technical capabilities are simply eye-popping. This year Daily Maverick checked a couple of the tractors. And they sure ain’t your oupa’s tractors.

Indy 500 schedule: How to watch the ‘greatest spectacle in racing’ throughout May

The Indy 500 is one of the most legendary races in motorsport. Here's how you can watch "the greatest spectacle in racing" in the US and UK...

We Want These New Vespa Scooters And Clothing Collections, Dang It!

Italian drip from head to handgrips.

Tesla FSD Trial Convinced Just 2% Of Users To Pay For It, Credit Card Data Shows

The company’s marketing campaign might have been a dud.

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

Review: is the Tesla Model S Plaid a true performance EV?

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

McLaren release incredible Ayrton Senna data from iconic 1988 Monaco Grand Prix

A preciously rare insight into one of the greats...

What are the traditions of the Indy 500? Milk, bricks and more

The Indy 500 is one of the world’s oldest motor races, dating back to 1911 when Ray Harroun became its first-ever victor.

“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.

The Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage Has Cool Retro Graphics

The diminutive off-roader gets red mudflaps.

Where Can You Charge An Electric Car?

At home in the preferred spot, but you can charge at other locations, too.

The best electric bikes 2024

Porsche to unleash first ever 911 hybrid sports car

Porsche, being Porsche, has left nothing up to chance with its first-ever 911 hybrid model, which makes its debut in a few weeks from now.

This Stretched and Lifted Custom Mudding ATV Is Absolutely Bonkers

Tons of fab work to the frame, suspension upgrades, and a turbocharger make this thing one of a kind.

The Affordable American Family Sedan Is Dead

With Chevrolet discontinuing the Malibu, affordable family four-doors from the Big Three are a thing of the past.

From carriages to Airstreams: how RVs have changed through the years

Hit the open road with these gorgeous early trailers, prototype RVs and the world's oldest motorhomes from yesteryear, from traditional vardos to iconic Airstreams.

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.

Important traffic safety tips for all

It's true that accidents happen, but when it comes to traffic safety, there are steps we can take to prevent these incidents. Every year, over a million people die as a result of road traffic accidents around the world, so it really is important to draw our attention to traffic safety awareness. In this gallery, we go through some statistics, risk factors, and safety tips for all, be it drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and so on. Click on to learn more.

The Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Just Cool

There are better mid-size trucks out there, but we like this one.

Three bodies were found in abandoned car on a highway in 2013. Now, an assistant principal has been arrested

Three bodies were found in abandoned car on a highway in 2013. Now, an assistant principal has been arrested - Bodies were found stuffed inside a car on a Georgia interstate

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.

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

Porsche set to abandon updated WEC engine

Porsche looks set to abandon plans to introduce a revised version of the twin-turbo V8 that powers its 963 LMDh World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship contender.

That Polaris UTV Tank Patent Is Actually an Old Military Design

Folks, I think we're getting old military tech...

Driver claims her Tesla caused her dizziness and nausea

Electric vehicles are contributing to drivers developing health issues like motion sickness, nausea, and extreme fatigue. EV experts said the one-pedal throttles could be at fault.

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.'