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German court rules Mercedes knew about cheat devices

A court in Germany has ruled that the car giant Mercedes Benz knowingly put devices in its cars to cheat emissions tests.


This Special Volkswagen Badge Keeps Kangaroos Away

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


20 best e-bike accessories you need


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


BYD Launches Yuan Up Compact Crossover Starting At $13,400

The model is targeted at young people and might significantly boost sales volume.


10 cars that are better than you think


30 V6 classic car greats


“AMG, sorry I meant ANC”: Mmusi Maimane takes a dig at ANC golf shirt design

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane drew parallels between the AMG logo and an ANC golf shirt design and took a swipe at the party's ongoing dispute with the MK party.


PRICING: Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupè now available in South Africa

The sleek and stylish Mercedes-Benz CLE has officially gone on sale in South Mzansi, and we have pricing!


Adrian Newey innovation warning given with ‘plenty more to come’ on current F1 cars

There were worries that the F1 regulations were 'too prescriptive', but Pat Symonds has heard from Adrian Newey that it is not the case.


10 times car makers collaborated with luxury brands


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.


Disgruntled former employee driving stolen 75,000lb tractor leads police on slow chase in Georgia

Disgruntled former employee driving stolen 75,000lb tractor leads police on slow chase in Georgia -


I didn’t learn to drive until I was 30 – here’s why

Being young has always been hard. Sure, it has its perks – more energy, first loves, first everythings – but I feel for the under-25s with still so many life hurdles left to clear. With the list of current social ills ranging from the housing crisis to social isolation and the any-day-now background note of environmental doom, I think it’s fair to say it’s not easy for young people today. So when research last week from MoneySuperMarket found...


Nissan pledges commitment to Formula E until 2030

Nissan has become the first manufacturer to formally pledge its commitment to competing in the new Gen4 era of Formula E which will run between 2026-2030.


Magazine: Australian Grand Prix review

Carlos Sainz’s sensational Australian Grand Prix victory makes the cover of this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (28 March).


China-made vehicles will comprise a quarter of Europe’s EV sales this year, study shows

China-made electric vehicles will make up more than a quarter of the EV sales in Europe this year, according to a new policy analysis.


Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"

Miguel Oliveira says he has only managed to make "baby steps" in MotoGP this year, as the 2024 Aprilia RS-GP has 'not been working' for him.


Lamborghini Has a New Logo, Which Looks a Lot Like the Old Logo

Future cars will get the discreetly updated raging bull.


Mercedes discover W15 ‘clue’ with key set-up clarification confirmed

"It can be either quick and dirty or a little more involved and a bit more complicated."


A brief history of the Rover V8

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


Rolls-Royce given permission for expansion plans

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


Motor racing - Williams will have two cars but still no spare in Japan

LONDON (Reuters) - Williams are confident they will be back up to strength with two cars at next week's Japanese Grand Prix, after having only one in Australia last Sunday due to crash damage, but will still have no spare. Logan Sargeant had to sit out the race in Melbourne after more experienced team mate Alex Albon, the effective number one driver, wrecked his car in practice and was then given


Increased roadblocks expected across South Africa

Provinces and the national Department of Transport have launched policing campaigns for the Easter long weekend.


Coroner calls for mandatory seatbelts in motorhomes after three die in crash

A coroner has called for mandatory seatbelts in the back of motorhomes after a mother and her two young children died in a crash. Coroner Alison Norton urged the government to introduce new laws around seatbelts in camper vans following the triple tragedy. An inquest heard Shirley Hunt, 44, and her children Ellie, nine, and Oscar, five, all died in...


Rookie racer Kumbi Mtshakazi recounts GR Cup baptism of fire

Arriving in Cape Town, I felt both excited and scared. While the GR Corolla is an excellent track companion, I needed to get all of the basics right.


Snow leads to 'extreme care' warning for drivers

Devon County Council urges people to "drive with extreme care" and "avoid high roads".


Rob Huff back in BTCC with Toyota

Former World Touring Car champion Rob Huff will contest his first full British Touring Car Championship season in 20 years with Toyota’s Speedworks Motorsport team.


Lola returns to motorsport in Formula E with Yamaha powertrain partnership

Lola Cars will return to motorsport for the first time in more than a decade as the company enters Formula E as a powertrain supplier in collaboration with Yamaha.


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.


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

But stricter noise regulations will make it quieter.


Unlicensed drink-driver crashes Ford Mustang during gifted birthday experience

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


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


20 of the world’s fastest family cars


Mercedes’ problems go beyond ‘physics,’ but can they solve them in time to salvage 2024?

After a slow start, can Mercedes turn things around?


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


37 futuristic classic cars


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.


29 cars General Motors never made


LTN bollards to be replaced by cameras

Oxfordshire County Council says ANPR cameras are coming to six locations in the city.


22 sporting cars that missed the mark


75 years of the Rover P4


Xfinity Dash 4 Cash: 2024 season information, qualifiers, races and more

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash midseason incentive program is right around the corner, with Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway (1:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) acting as the qualifier race. This hub page will provide you with everything you need to know about the program, including links and more […]


China's competitive car market at heart of global EV revolution

China is the biggest electric vehicle market in the world, a battle royale featuring both established carmakers as well as upstarts such as Xiaomi, which launched its first EV on Thursday. And Xiaomi, the world's third-biggest smartphone maker, entered the fray on Thursday.


Drivers still being overcharged for fuel, watchdog finds

Drivers are still being overcharged for petrol at the pumps despite efforts to improve competition in the fuel market, the watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that petrol and diesel prices have been creeping up since January, causing more misery for motorists. It added that a sustained increase in fuel margins – th...


Pub's parking space for tractors is a hit

The landlord believes it is "the world’s first pub tractor bay".


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.


Will Aston Martin get the mid-season development right?

Can Aston Martin nail the development window this season?


26 exciting Italian concept cars


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.