Sport

Mercedes insider’s concerning W15 verdict as ‘not exactly the same’ issues revealed

"Obviously, by fixing one problem, you might introduce another one, it can happen..."

Audi and Mercedes line-ups predicted as David Croft solves latest F1 ‘silly season’

"Because I think that makes logical sense for them..."

Who invented Scalextric? Was it the first electric race car set?

In 1912, New York toymaker Lionel Co. launched the first electric slot car racing set, featuring heavy tinplate cars, miniature drivers and a two-lane track.

Kia Tasman Pickup Caught Testing in the US

A separate video reveals the truck's cabin, but is the Tasman coming here?

Tesla shares nudge higher despite 15 month slide, ahead of Q1 report

Tesla announced it would cut the prices of three of its models in the US last week as the company faces falling sales, stiff competition and the recall of some 4,000 cybertrucks

Super73 Has New Special Editions E-Bikes Built For Every Rider

A perfect beach cruiser or commuter with style.

New U.S. EV Registrations Went Into The Red In February For First Time Since 2020

Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year.

Tesla speeds up plan for cheaper cars, calming fears about strategy

Tesla is accelerating the launch of less-expensive cars in a bid to revive sagging demand following another disappointing quarter.

ERC star Sesks secures WRC Rally1 graduation with M-Sport

European Rally Championship event winner Martins Sesks will make a World Rally Championship Rally1 debut with M-Sport Ford as part of a two-round deal supported by WRC Promoter.

This Is the Best Demonstration of Why Half Helmet's Suck and It's In Japanese

No translation needed.

25 most expensive cars in this week’s Mullin Collection sale

New York City’s Electric Rideshare Cars Surpass Two Million Trips In March

In the first quarter of 2024, NYC saved some 731,000 gallons of gas thanks to electric rideshare cars.

Tesla profits tumble but shares rise on new vehicle plan

Tesla reported a big drop in quarterly profits Tuesday, pointing to elevated pressure on the electric vehicle market that has led to deep cost-cutting. Tesla is committed to "company-wide cost reduction" as part of an effort to achieve "profitable growth," it said.

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue

Tesla has been ordered to recall 3,878 units of its Cybertrucks by the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to a default on the vehicle's accelerator pad that may cause it to slip and get stuck. NHTSA recently issued the order via a PDF document.Source: UnsplashThe recall population includes all Model Year (MY) 2024 Cybertruck vehicles manufactured from 13 November 2023 to 4 April 2024. Tesla received notice of a...

Flip Through Our MotoGP Photo Journal And Get Hyped for Next Year's Race

Photographer Sam Bendall knocked it out of the park.

McLaren admits Malukas injury “more serious than we thought”

Arrow McLaren’s team principal Gavin Ward remains reserved about discussing David Malukas’ future with the IndyCar team, with the severity of the injury being worse than originally feared.

This Polaris Build Says "#Vanlife But Make It Off-Road"

A different kind of overlanding for a different kind of adventurer.

19 asymmetrical cars

GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Might Just Be Back On Track

GM has increased battery production by 300% and expects to double overall current vehicle production by the end of the summer.

Kia Cuts EV9 Price By $7,500 With New Discount Offer

Kia’s new offer means the EV9 costs $48,895 with zero percent interest.

PepsiCo Ordered 100 Tesla Semis In 2017. Tesla Delivered 36 So Far

Tesla built roughly 140 Semis to date, according to historical data and a new report from Reuters.

Outcry over eThekwini’s plan to splurge R25m on luxury cars

The move unleashes a backlash with opposition parties saying it is “unacceptable”.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Coupe debuts as brand’s fastest accelerating production car ever

When you combine Mercedes-AMG’s twin-turbo V8 with a 150kW rear-mounted electric motor, the result is nothing short of explosive.

Recall: Intimidator And Mahindra UTV U-Joint Failures Could Severs Brake Lines

Talk about a double whammy.

Judgment Day Arrives For Elon Musk And Tesla

Plus, Subaru gets an AI-upgrade to EyeSight and American youth's familiarity with Chinese EV makers spells trouble for U.S. brands.

Pierre Gasly explains ‘quite scary’ pit stop moment at the Chinese Grand Prix

The good news is Pierre Gasly's mechanic is "fine"...

Turfhall Road MyCiTi construction to start soon

The impacted section is 1.7km in distance.

SA fuel retailers welcome SCA ruling suspending new licences, pending ministerial approval

The appellants lodged an objection against the granting of the site and retail licences to the respondents, contending that an additional retailer in Matatiele would ‘cannibalise’ the sales of the existing retailers and be contrary to the statutory requirements of efficacy and economic viability.

U.S. Non-Tesla EV Sales Slowed Down In Q1 2024, But There Are Some Clear Winners

Ford is the only brand besides Tesla that sold over 20,000 EVs. Kia, BMW and Hyundai exceeded 10,000, while Cadillac's EV share surged.

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: A Road Trip Champ, Even With A Flat Tire

Spotting the sun meant covering a lot of miles, and sacrificing one tire to the gods.

ANC defends proposal to spend R25m on purchase of vehicles

The security of councillors and City workers was not something that could be taken lightly considering that some have been attacked and even murdered.

Quad Lock Has New Mounts For Cruiser Motorcycles With Thick Bars

You can have it in either black or chrome to suit your steed’s styling.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

What happens when an electric car runs out of charge?

The New Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Costs $65,395

That’s over $8,000 more expensive than the Ford Ranger Raptor.

‘Not good enough,’ fumes Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after China flop

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was unhappy with his team’s performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, where George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished sixth and ninth.

The McLaren P1 Successor Will Reportedly Get a Brand-New V-8

McLaren reportedly gave details of the new hypercar at a meeting with dealers in Las Vegas earlier this month.

38 times small classics rocked

WorldSBK's Spinelli Subs For an Injured Petrucci At Assen Track

Petrux continues to give us updates on his recovery.

Smart Concept #5 Previews Brand’s First Midsize Electric SUV

The #5 is huge for a Smart and features a battery pack with over 100 kilowatt-hours of capacity.

Ford F-150, Honda Accord Most Traded In Vehicles For Used EVs: CarMax

Meanwhile, Toyota remains the most traded-in brand when buying a used EV such as the Tesla Model 3.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Rolls-Royce Is Trying to Bring Back White-Wall Tires

This made-to-order Ghost has 104,268 stitches in the doors, and it's one of three special vehicles unveiled for customers in China.

30 little-known Italian car makers

‘The sum does not add up somewhere for us’ – Toto Wolff’s blunt Mercedes W15 assessment

"The speed is just not there..."

Zarco: Honda 'doesn't need to be pessimistic' about MotoGP form

Johann Zarco doesn't feel Honda needs to be 'pessimistic’ following a frustrating run of results in the opening races of the 2024 season.

The women who revolutionized the automotive industry

The birth of the modern car dates back to 1886. German inventor Karl Benz started a revolution in the way people moved around, and the industry has since been mostly dominated by men. Women, however, also played a crucial role in shaping the automotive industry. From being credited with the invention of key auto parts, to the interior and exterior design of vehicles, and managing automakers at the highest level, women have put their stamp in car history. Browse through the following gallery and learn more about the women who revolutionized the automotive industry.

Snowstorms cause havoc on German motorways

Drivers with summer tyres were stuck due to 10cm snowfall View on euronews

Best family hatchbacks to buy in 2024

These are our favourite family hatchbacks to buy in 2024, including the Kia Ceed, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf.

There’s Now One EV Fast Charging Station For Every 15 Gas Stations

Favorable policy is sparking a charging infrastructure boom in the U.S.