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Police could get Ghostbusters-style backpacks that stop e-bikes

Who you gonna call? Well, UK police of course, as long as they're fitted with their new Ghostbusters-inspired backpacks.

Omoda's turns one, breaks into SA top 20 with bumper April

Omoda marked its first year by outshining several well-established brands in April 2024 Naamsa sales. The Chinese brand pushed impressive numbers, contributing 12.8% to the Chery Group's record-breaking 2,009 registrations in SA for the month.This performance landed Omoda 19th out of 54 brands in our market, outpacing several mainstream Japanese and European automakers.“In April 2024, the Chery Group registered its highest-ever sales figures in...

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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.?

BFGoodrich's New T/A KO3 Off-Road Tire Will Let You Go Anywhere

Baja, here we come.

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.

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.

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."

FAW Trucks SA celebrates 3 decades of excellence in the Southern African market

Leading global player, FAW SA, marked 30 years of delivering innovative commercial vehicle solutions at their celebration event on Thursday, 9 May, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (PTY) Ltd, a prominent global player in commercial vehicle manufacturing, proudly celebrates a significant milestone – 30 years of unwavering commitment to the South African market. This remarkable achievement underscores the brand's enduring...

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.

The best electric bikes 2024

Hamilton has never known F1 tyres to have such a ‘miniscule’ working range

Lewis Hamilton says he cannot recall a time in Formula 1 when tyres have had such a small operating window.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

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.

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

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

The best modern Audis ever made

A journey into the finest from Ingolstadt

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

Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed

A new record crowd number of nearly 300,000 people attended the 2024 MotoGP French Grand Prix, promoted by PHA CEO Claude Michy. In an interview with Autosport, this successful French entrepreneur emphasises the importance of putting fans at the centre of the business, betting on emotion over price, and offering free services to fans.

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...

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

Your face is going to melt.

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.

What Marquez would have to give up to sign for the factory Ducati MotoGP team

Marc Marquez would have to give up almost all of his personal sponsors, not just Red Bull, in order to join the factory Ducati MotoGP team next season.

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

The New Subaru Forester Will Be Made in America

Both gas and hybrid versions are going to be assembled at the Indiana factory.

The Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Just Cool

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

DTM champion Preining headlines Phantom Global's maiden Spa 24 assault

DTM champion Thomas Preining will join Chinese Porsche squad Phantom Global Racing that is making a debut in this year's Spa 24 Hours.

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.

$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.

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.

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.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range

The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan.

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

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.

‘We want to build a Rolls-Royce healthcare system for all,’ says Ramaphosa on signing NHI Bill into law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Act into law in the face of concern from opposition political parties, health professionals and the private medical industry.

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 New Bricklin Is Real and It Looks Questionable

The 3EV has three wheels, scissor doors, and a $28,980 starting price when it goes on sale ... sometime in the future.

Is The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Still Fun To Drive?

Has the Highland’s softer suspension and different tire choice affected the Model 3’s appeal as one of the most fun-to-drive EVs?

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.

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

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

UK Plans To Ban Gas Motorcycles Aren't New, But There's More To It

The Department For Transport sought public comment on a potential ICE motorbike ban in 2022. It's 2024. Where did all the comments go?

Barnicoat: Hard to prepare for "extreme" Super Formula debut after late call-up

Ben Barnicoat says he is relishing the “extreme” challenge of making his Super Formula race debut at Autopolis as a replacement for Theo Pourchaire.

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.

“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.

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.

How a new 'familiar' brand is seeking to reverse tyre supply concerns

News of the Avon factory closing caused dismay at the end of 2022. But now a fledgling brand using the same letters as the old company has exciting plans to fill the gap in the tyre market – and a few nods to the past too

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

Italian drip from head to handgrips.

The New Kia EV6 Gets a Bigger Battery

There are changes inside and out for the futuristic-looking electric crossover.

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

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

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 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%.