Cars

Volvo’s baby electric crossover is compact, zippy and competitively priced

The Volvo EX30 is one of a handful of EVs that are selling for under R1-million in South Africa.

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...

2025 Kia Models: The EV6, Sorento, and More

Kia has a number of new and updated vehicles coming for 2025, like the K4 and K5 sedans, the Carnival minivan, and the updated EV6.

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.

Here's Proof Tesla Misled You With Its Cybertruck Towing a 911 Drag Race

A new test reveals that Tesla wasn't honest about the results of its Cybertruck towing drag race against a Porsche 911.

This Custom Yamaha Scrambler Is Perfection

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

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

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.

New McLaren junior driver suspended hours after confirmation for FIA rule breach

Talk about a buzz kill for new McLaren driver programme recruit Martinius Stenshorne...

How an 18-month design reset transformed McLaren into F1 race winners

McLaren’s victory at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix shows how far it has come in 12 months, having finished nearly a minute and a half off at last year’s event.

Fury over 'rip-off' fuel prices - as RAC calls for crackdown

It comes as the average retailer margin has been above 18p per litre for diesel since May 7 and is nearly 12p per litre for petrol, RAC head of policy Simon Williams wrote.

McLaren: Naive to think regular F1 wins now possible

McLaren would be “naive” to think it can win regular Formula 1 races following Lando Norris’s Miami Grand Prix triumph, according to Oscar Piastri and the British driver himself.

Is A Royal Enfield Classic 650 Twin In Our Future?

Trademarks aren't guarantees, but they certainly indicate interest from the manufacturers that file them.

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.

Indy 500: O’Ward quickest at 228.861mph as Ericsson, Lundqvist crash

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward led day three of practice for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, which featured two wrecks before rain brought an early end to the session.

Pininfarina Designs Gorgeous Barchetta for Morgan

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

Autonomous taxi company pays woman millions after she was dragged across San Francisco street

Autonomous taxi company pays woman millions after she was dragged across San Francisco street - The woman will reportedly be paid between $8 and $12m

You Can Get $9,000 Off A Kia EV6 Right Now

All EV6s qualify for $7,500 off, but you can also get a stackable $1,500 discount on select models in inventory.

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

Countries with the world's most dangerous roads

Honda Will Use F1 Tech to Cut Fat from Its EVs

Future electric vehicles will be 220 pounds lighter.

The Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage Has Cool Retro Graphics

The diminutive off-roader gets red mudflaps.

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.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

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.

How to change the address on your driving licence

Moving house? You must contact the DVLA to change the address on your driving licence. We explain the process.

Tesla: Court win for German protesters amid expansion vote

A regional court ruled that police may not remove a forest encampment erected by environmentalists opposing Elon Musk's factory expansion plans. A vote on a downsized expansion is taking place on Thursday.

Kia Electric Truck Spied Testing in America

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

CarFinder: Innovation from Pupkewitz

Website designed for efficiency The latest online tool streamlines the search for a new car. STAFF REPORTER Pupkewitz Motors has launched and implemented an innovative new feature on their website, designed to take the hassle out of the age-old search for your next automobile, eliminating the need to visit countless dealerships and to walk about looking at every used vehicle under the sun.Instead, by clicking on the CarFinder button, you can...

Car owners scramble to lease cars to ECN

NEWS IN SHORT Mathias Haufiku Hundreds of car owners have flocked to the Otjomuise Police Station to have their vehicles inspected in the hope of leasing them to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for the upcoming general voter registration period, which runs from 3 June to 1 August. ECN plans to lease 138 vehicles from members of the public in the Khomas Region. In total, 997 vehicles are needed from the public. Vehicle inspection and...

The end of the road for the Beetle

When the iconic Beetle stopped production, it marked the end of a nearly 80-year chapter in Volkswagen's history. Feeling nostalgic? Browse this gallery and take a nostalgic road trip through the history of this distinctive and much-loved motor car.

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.

The best electric bikes 2024

Audi A6 E-Tron: Everything We Know

Audi previewed the A6 E-Tron concept back in 2021. It should be a four-door sportback sedan, similar to the current A6.

The junior single-seater rival to F1’s Norris seeking career redemption

Plenty has changed since Lando Norris stormed to the FIA Formula 3 European title in 2017. But while Formula 1's newest race winner has gone from strength to strength in the years since, the Briton's closest rival that year is scrapping to get himself a full-time seat to remind everyone of his abilities

BMW Brings Back an Old Fetish, Covers One-Off XM in Velvet

It's not the first time a BMW is draped in fabric.

F1 Emilia Romagna GP: Tech images from the pitlane explained

Join us as we delve into the Formula 1 technical features on display as teams prepared their cars for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, courtesy of Giorgio Piola and Sutton Images.

"Monumental", "insane" and "never expected this": escapees (and Pogacar) marvel at Alaphilippe's masterpiece

In the twelfth stage of the Giro d'Italia, also known as the 'wall stage', Julian Alaphilippe was unstoppable, ultimately crossing the finish line solo. In the reasonably distant background, various duels for the remaining podium slots ensued. IDLProCycling.com has compiled several reactions from riders who were defeated by Loulou! Let's start with Quinten Hermans, the Alpecin-Deceuninck Belgian who finished third. He had to concede second place...

Why Marquez is the key to Pramac's continuation with Ducati in MotoGP

OPINION: Although there still exists the possibility of a MotoGP breakup between Ducati and Pramac, and consequently the association of Paolo Campinoti's team with Yamaha, the expectation of being able to count on Marc Marquez in 2025 has once again shuffled the cards in the deck

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.

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Increased 8% In April 2024

All-electric car sales were flat, while plug-in hybrids rebounded.

Expert tips to finish any project

Did you ever finish fixing that roof rack? Does the garage need refurbishment? Have you been trying to finish that painting for a while? These are all projects, and there’s a science developed to help manage them called (yes, you guessed it) project management. The main reason that things don’t get done, take three times as long as they should, or end up going way over budget is because of poor project management practice. To learn some of the most useful tips for getting virtually any project past the line, on budget, and on time, click through this gallery.

Mitsubishi Might Finally Add a Decent Car to Its US Lineup

The off-road D:X minivan concept could soon turn into a production vehicle for America.

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

The latest top five opportunities on Motorsport Jobs for this week have just landed. To find your perfect job in motorsport find out more here.

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.

Our top 10 favourite car brands in SA

Local passenger car sales data for April 2024 confirms that buyer’s preferences are changing. Let’s see what the 10 most popular car brands have to offer South African buyers.In a contracting market, saddled by high interest rates and severe inflation, car buyers are letting go of their long-held brand loyalty and shopping with a sharper focus on value than ever before. Industry observers have been tracking this trend for a while now, witnessing...

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport Gets Red Interior Carbon

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

The rare LEGO sets that sell for astonishing sums today

From timeless classics to superheroes and Stars Wars, these are the most expensive LEGO sets in the world in 2024.

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

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

120 years of Rolls-Royce