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Volvo EX30 Takes On The Volvo C40 In A 380-Mile Highway Race

The EX30 performs surprisingly well against the C40, but the car's range estimations are seriously flawed.

Joburg City Power making progress with burnt M1 cable, but restoration not in sight just yet

As cleaning work progresses, efforts to backfeed power through alternative substations have not been successful for most affected areas.

Turned Off By Tesla? Consider A Nissan Ariya Or Toyota BZ4X

While these electric crossovers are not best in class, cheap leasing options make them attractive alternatives to the Model Y.

The rider making a breakthrough to awaken MotoGP’s "sleeping giant"

For the first time since 2006, an American rider leads the world championship in a grand prix class of the MotoGP world championship.

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WATCH: R10m Lamborghini Aventador SVJ spotted in SA

An R10 million Lamborghini Aventador SVJ has left many petrolheads drooling after being spotted in South Africa.

EV Vs. ICE: How A Tesla Cybertruck Tows Against Diesel Ram Cummins, Ford F-150 XLT

The Fast Lane Truck compares the Tesla Cybertruck against it's ICE and EV competition.

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Ford's Red Bull F1 commitment "unchanged" despite Newey exit

Red Bull's 2026 engine partner Ford says its commitment to the Formula 1 team is "unchanged" in the wake of designer Adrian Newey's impending departure.

Traffic Advisory: Durban motorists warned of road closures around King Cetshwayo Bridge

Plan your travel accordingly as SANRAL implements road closures on the N2 for crucial bridge upgrades, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in Durban.

Lando Norris takes first-ever Formula One win in Miami

The British driver also gave McLaren their first win since Monza 2021.

'Tesla Left Some Really Good Sites On The Table': How Revel Aims To Fill A Charging Vacuum

The CEO of rideshare (and charging) company Revel talks Toyota's involvement, picking up Tesla's mantle and why being "first to market" matters.

Bank Holiday Monday mayhem: 2.6m motorists warned of chaos

More than 2.6 million drivers are going to be stuck on motorways for hours due to congestion and bad weather.

Volt(e)-face! How motorist took on electric car giant… and won

It's an issue that can drive electric vehicle owners round the bend - how far can they travel on a fully charged battery?

30 unlikely competition cars

Tesla's Supercharger Retreat Could 'Threaten' EV Transition: Analysts

We also discuss Rivian's plans to add hundreds of new jobs and the leadership change at Mercedes' Alabama plant.

Tesla owner shares the downsides of driving a Cybertruck

A Tesla owner has revealed having the coveted Cybertruck isn't all it's cracked up to be. Especially if you don't want your finger cut off by its overzealous front trunk or frunk.

The Pontiac G8 ST Was the Modern Ute America Deserved

The V-8-powered sport truck that could have been.

The New Subaru WRX Proves It Deserves the Name

The letters WRX stand for World Rally eXperimental. In a real stage rally test, the WRX is able to set a blistering time.

Protesters block bus and slash tyres to stop it taking migrants to barge

EV swap shop: the ideal electric vehicle to replace your current car

2024 F1 Miami GP results: Lando Norris wins for McLaren

McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, to record his maiden Formula 1 victory.

Toyota Execs Say Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Ideal For A Tundra-Sized Pickup

Having a hydrogen fuel cell power an electric pickup would allow it to match the range of combustion trucks.

Hundreds Of Teslas Are Piling Up In A Vacant Mall Parking Lot

A local service center says that its lot can't handle the "growing inventory," which includes dozens of Cybertrucks.

MotoGP legend Rossi ‘would like to understand Bagnaia critics’

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has hit back at critics of double world champion Francesco Bagnaia following his Spanish Grand Prix win last week.

Max Verstappen takes Miami sprint pole, but not happy with performance

Despite being in pole position for Saturday's sprint race, Verstappen was far from happy with the performance of his tyres.

Ferrari unveils $423,000 sports car with 1960s bloodline

Ferrari NV has unveiled a €395,000 (R7.87-million) combustion engine sports car meant to help the Italian manufacturer defend its industry-leading margins.

Miami GP revamps pre-race show without 2023-style F1 driver introductions

Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix has revised its pre-race show for the 2024 race, doing away with its much-discussed driver introductions.

You Can Have A Classic Toyota Land Cruiser EV But It Will Cost $292K

UK-based Inverted is offering a completely reengineered battery-powered 1960s Toyota FJ that even has DC fast charging.

35 discontinued Renaults

Kazakhstan MotoGP round postponed due to flooding

The inaugural Kazakhstan Grand Prix has been postponed from its June slot due to the ongoing flooding emergency in Central Asia, MotoGP has announced.

Di Giannantonio would "never go back" from F1-like current MotoGP bikes

VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says he would “never go back” from current-specification MotoGP bikes despite the increasing reliance on aerodynamics.

Brown slated to become latest Supercars ace to make NASCAR Cup debut

Australian Will Brown will likely be the next Supercars star to make his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Ricciardo’s Miami GP sprint F1 result ‘nice to keep a few people quiet’

RB’s Daniel Ricciardo says his fourth-place finish in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race was a result that will “keep a few people quiet”.

Miami stewards dish out penalties with Mercedes and Valtteri Bottas summoned

FIA urged to "consider whether changes need to be made" after Mercedes summoned in Miami.

May petrol price hike will perpetuate the vicious cycle of poverty among SA consumers

A fourth-consecutive hike in the price of petrol will hit motorists hard.

30 times Citroën got it right

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

A South African driver’s licence is recognised in these countries

A South African driver’s licence is valid in over 30 nations, but the T's and C's differ from country to country.

Corruption accused Matlosana CFO attempts to block suspension

It is alleged that Phetla failed to declare a gift of a R1.4 million vehicle given to her by GMHM Construction, a local service provider that has a month-to-month contract with the City

American Culture Wars, Chinese Imports: Why Australia's EV Market Is So Fascinating

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Why traditional instrument clusters could become a thing of the past

The EV era is revolutionising the way cars are designed, both inside and out. And this often means doing away with traditional dashboard components.

Why new Fernando Alonso evidence was rejected by FIA in right to review case

"The new footage would not have caused us to question our decision..."

Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler V8 for sale

Mpumalanga's R74m land deal: Former HOD's Mercedes deposit raises eyebrows

Mpumalanga’s former Human Settlements HOD, David Dube, is expected to explain the origins of an R400,000 car deposit after being linked to the R74m land deal scandal

FIA's F1 stewards explain Aston Martin's right of review rejection from Chinese GP

The FIA stewards have officially published their reasons for dismissing Aston Martin's right of review request concerning Fernando Alonso's penalty in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Sainz wants Pirelli to be more aggressive with future F1 Miami GP tyre choices

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz thinks Pirelli is “on the conservative” side for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and should consider a softer tyre to enliven the show next year.

Adrian Newey Ferrari meeting revealed with ‘genuine potential’ for sensational switch

After several failed attempts over the decades to sign Adrian Newey, Ferrari could get their man next season.

These 4 car cleaning mistakes could make your hay fever worse

Car cleaning expert Wesley Walker, and founder Cleanme.co.uk, has revealed that some irritants hiding away in your vehicle could be making your symptoms worse.