10 Strategies For Maintaining Your Car’s Longevity & 10 Bad Habits That Shorten Its Lifespan

Whether seasoned car owners or first-time buyers, we all have bad habits when it comes to our cars. It can be anything from riding the brake pedal to ignoring pesky warning lights. However, some small behavioral tweaks can greatly extend your car's life, something your future self will thank you for. Here are 10 strategies for extending your car's life and 10 ways you're slowly destroying it.

30 brilliant BMWs

21 cool race and rally cars for sale this week

All 10 F1 teams unveil their 2025 liveries as F175 comes to an end at London's O2

Every team revealed its new livery on the same night for the first time in Formula 1 history with F175 event

Christian Horner and Max Verstappen address $1 billion Aston Martin rumour

Max Verstappen has responded to the billion-dollar question...

10 Reasons You Should Stay a Passenger Princess & 10 You Should Learn To Drive

It’s common nowadays to find adults who don’t drive—and it’s easy to see why. With gas prices what they are and repair costs through the roof, who wouldn’t opt for life in the passenger seat? However, despite all its stresses, some people can’t go without a license and would rather eat the cost of car ownership than ride in the back seat. Let’s explore the pros and cons of both together.

The 20 Most Common Excuses Every Bad Driver Makes

Do you know a bad driver who just won't admit when they're wrong? No matter what you say, some people defend their driving skills even while everyone else in the car grips their seats a little tighter. The truth is, nobody starts their day planning to be "that driver." But if you find yourself or anybody else using these 20 excuses quite frequently, maybe it's time for some honest reflection.

Renault Made A Breakthrough In EV Fire Safety. Now Others Can Use It For Free

The French automaker’s fix to put out fires saves time and water, and it's now available to all automakers.

The Honda-Nissan Merger Isn't Completely Dead Yet

Honda is open to resuming discussions if Nissan’s CEO steps down.

Mini Aceman Review: Why You Should Care If It's U.S.-Bound Or Not

The Aceman is the slightly taller five-door hatchback cousin of the China-made three-door Mini Cooper.

German auto parts giant to slash thousands of jobs

Auto supplier Continental plans to shutter one plant in Germany, as the company has fallen short of financial targets, despite earlier cutbacks.

Renting a car abroad? These countries drive on the left side of the road

While the majority of countries in the world drive on the right-hand side of the road, there are 69 nations that do the exact opposite by driving on the left side of the road. That's about 30% of the world’s countries and 35% of the world’s population that keep to the left side of the tarmac. The English started the trend back in the 18th century, and carried the method through during the British Empire and the colonial era. In fact, most of the countries adopting left-side driving owe the practice to the period when Britannia ruled the highways. So, where on Earth are motorists left leaning? Get into gear and take a drive through this list of countries and territories that drive on the left side of the road.

F1 75 Live: Schedule, start time and how to watch the event - which will include a concert from a much-loved 90s band

Formula One will kick off its 75th season in style with a new launch event to mark this significant anniversary in the sport's history.

Palace revolt: Did Enzo Ferrari’s wife cause a Formula 1 walk-out in 1961?

After winning the 1961 F1 World Championship, Ferrari's key personnel left the Scuderia - in part because of Enzo Ferrari's wife.

Widow of designer who died in fiery Tesla crash sues automaker claiming car had ‘defective design’

Widow of designer who died in fiery Tesla crash sues automaker claiming car had ‘defective design’ - Exclusive: Sarah-Mai Miller is suing Tesla after her husband’s Model Y burst into flames and trapped the 47-year-old inside without “any hope of escape or rescue.”

How Mercedes aims to avoid the "traps" it has fallen into with recent F1 car designs

The ground-effect era has not gone as hoped for the previously-dominant Mercedes squad but 2025 - the final year of the current regs - is a good chance for the team to show it has learnt from past mistakes

How Much Does an Aston Martin Actually Cost?

Astons aren't cheap, but the brand offers a lot of performance for the price.

Americans are making lists of what not to buy in 2025

Monaco Grand Prix overhaul announced as FIA confirm key F1 2025 change

There could be change on the way at the Monaco Grand Prix, and Monaco alone...

20 Scandals That Completely Changed The Car World

Some car scandals are like fender benders—embarrassing but forgettable. Others? Full-on multi-car pileups that leave the industry in flames. So, let’s take a look at 20 scandals that didn't just make headlines—they changed the way we see cars, companies, and even the road itself.

10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Getting A Second Car & 10 Why You Definitely Shouldn't

Owning one car is already a commitment, but adding a second? That’s a whole new ballgame. On one hand, the extra convenience is hard to ignore. On the other hand, double the cars means a lot, too. So, is a second car a game-changer or just a fast track to regret? Let’s start by looking at ten reasons why you should consider buying a second car.

Sargeant steps down from Genesis-backed sportscar seat

The American was due to make his return to racing after losing his F1 seat midway through 2024

Finance Minister urged to prioritise electric car incentives and off-grid charging infrastructure

Zero Carbon Charge urges the Finance Minister to enhance electric vehicle incentives and support off-grid charging solutions in South Africa.

Tesla LIED to me about the Cybertruck

2026 Volvo XC60: This Is It

The XC60 is one of the brand's best-selling models, despite its age. So it's getting a refresh.

F1 75 live: How F1’s biggest launch event unfolded

Formula 1 has taken over London's O2 Arena to host a group launch for all 10 teams to mark the sport's 75th anniversary.

Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in February 2025

Diesel prices in several African countries have been subject to both domestic and foreign market forces, resulting in price changes throughout the past month. ・Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in February 2025. ・This list is courtesy of data from GlobalPetrolPrices. ・Libya ranks number on t...

16 fascinating classic cars at Rétromobile 2025

Ducati New XDiavel V4 Pushes It That Much Closer to a Harley

BROTHER! But make it Italian.

The Federal EV Charger Program May Die. It Was Just Starting To Pay Off

The program was created over two years ago. What do we have to show for it so far?

Sports director Visma | Lease a Bike sees potential for van Aert: "If you're bad, you can't do that"

One would have expected more from Wout van Aert in the Clasica Jaén. The Belgian finished a disappointing 39th, six minutes behind winner Michał Kwiatkowski. The other Killerbees riders also failed to meet expectations. Ben Tulett was the best on the team, finishing ninth. The young British rider performed well, but Visma-Lease a Bike was unsatisfied with a top-ten finish. Sports director Arthur van Dongen was not satisfied with the result. "We...

Testing the Ninja Woodfire

The Most Powerful Rolls-Royce Ever Is Electric And Has Launch Control

The new Spectre Black Badge also gets a sport mode, a retuned suspension and darker accents.

Toyota Is Killing Japan's $10,000 Corolla

This old Corolla generation is still available in Japan, but not for long.

Sorry, South Africa: the ultimate off-road beast, the Ford Bronco Raptor, isn’t coming your way

We drive the Ford Bronco Raptor in the Dubai desert and come away impressed with the off-road beast that combines aggressive design with cutting-edge technology. But alas, it’s not for the South African market.

Tesla Full Self-Driving Could Be China's Tariff Bargaining Chip

Plus, Trump threatens more auto tariffs for Q2 and BYD reveals its ambitious plans for Europe.

Mir: “I hadn’t had any bad moments until I came to Honda; I was spoiled”

The 2020 champion talks about his struggles to remain motivated at Honda and the new reality he faced after Suzuki’s exit from MotoGP

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre: This Is It

The most powerful RR doesn't have a V-12.

21 cars that exceeded expectations

Flagrant Foul: Steph Curry's Custom Mansory Ford GT

Under Armour and Mansory created a custom Ford GT to promote its new Echo sneaker. At least the shoe looks good.

Charles Leclerc given Ferrari SF-25 honour as Lewis Hamilton made to wait

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut is edging ever closer.

Daytona 500 under fire after airborne driver begs not to ‘be the example’

After flying through the air at Daytona yet again, driver Ryan Preece begged NASCAR to make the Daytona 500 safer — before someone dies.

The US planned to buy $400M worth of Tesla and then changed their mind

Turn of events, as one of the largest conflicts of interest involving the U.S. government and Elon Musk falls through at the last second.

F1 manufacturer announced as new Sky F1 sponsor in surprise deal

The new Sky F1 sponsor is very familiar to Formula 1 fans.

Two popular child car seats didn’t hold up in a Consumer Reports crash test - but they both meet government standards

Two popular child car seats didn’t hold up in a Consumer Reports crash test - but they both meet government standards - Both car seats have ‘significant structural integrity issues,’ according to Consumer Reports

Could Hamilton’s Mercedes ‘suffering’ bleed into his Ferrari performances?

"It's Charles' house, the Ferrari is very much made for him..."

21 famously faulty classic cars

Enhancing vehicle safety with tyre standards

Tyre failures are believed to cause around two road deaths per day in South Africa, or over 700 per year.

Larniest Lexus on the block breaches R3 million barrier as LX 700h ushers in powerful hybrid

For the first time ever, the Lexus LX is now available as a hybrid in South Africa, with the new 700h ushering in a powerful petrol-electric drivetrain.

Ducati Finally Stalls MotoGP Rampage in Pre-Season Tests

I guess it's fair to call it a GP24.5.