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Honda's New Battery Packs Can Power Your Scooter or Your Home

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Vingegaard and Visma | LaB remarkably cool after Pogacar's first strike: "Not going to tell, but we have a plan"

The mood at Visma | Lease a Bike was less upbeat after the fourth stage of the Tour de France compared to the ride to Bologna last weekend. While team leader Jonas Vingegaard was able to keep up with Tadej Pogacar then, the defending Tour champion had to concede to the Slovenian on the Galibier on Tuesday. The total damage: fifty seconds. “I don’t know if it’s a setback,” said team leader Grischa Niermann to several cycling media. “If we had...

The best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to all the new metal arriving in 2024

Tesla's Sales Of Chinese-Made EV Keep Shrinking

In June, sales of Teslas built in China—for that country and for export—were down 24% year-over-year.

Driver sparks panic going wrong way on M4 in West London

The bizarre incident occurred on the eastbound stretch of the motorway near Heston, west London at 9:18pm on Friday.

June vehicle sales wrap and Top 50: Cabinet delay slows sales, Polo Vivo and Prado soar

Vehicle sales declined yet again in June, as business and consumer confidence remained muted over uncertainties surrounding the GNU and its cabinet.

Espargaro becoming Honda MotoGP test rider is its first genuine improvement of 2024

OPINION: Honda’s MotoGP project continues to struggle as little progress is made in the development of its troubled RC213V. The hiring of Aleix Espargaro as test rider, however, represents HRC’s first genuine improvement in a long time

Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

Is it time for clearer Formula 1 rules to avoid the type of controversy seen in the Austrian Grand Prix?

GM Sold A Record Number Of EVs Last Quarter

After a long and painful road, GM's grand Ultium plan is finally paying off.

Young males far more likely to be killed or injured on South Africa roads, says RAF

Young South Africans, often characterised by high levels of mobility and risk-taking behaviour, are overly represented in road accident statistics.

Toyota GR86 Outselling the Subaru BRZ Five to One

A huge discrepancy in sales poses the question: Why?

This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings Potential By State

In some states, the savings are almost three times higher than in others.

This Super Small, Rotary Combustion Engine Could Power Your Next Motorcycle

It's not a rotary, per se, but the internals do rotate.

Kia South Africa welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO

Kia South Africa today welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO. The leadership change was announced by Osman Arbee, CEO of Motus Holdings, in April and comes into effect as of today as part of a broader set of leadership changes with the group. Turnbull joins Kia from Hyundai Automotive South Africa and succeeds Gary Scott, who held the position of CEO at Kia since 1 July 2017 and who has been appointed Chief Digital Officer of Motus Holdings.A retailer...

Tesla Delivered Only 443,956 Vehicles In Q2 2024, Produced 410,831

Deliveries slightly exceeded expectations in Q2 2024.

Brand new expensive BMW crushed in hectic collision, aftermath clip goes viral

An online user took to the timeline to share a clip of a lux BMW after it was crushed in a collision, leading netizens to craft theories about the expensive mess.

Ex-Mercedes F1 engine boss Cowell replaces Whitmarsh as Aston CEO

After leaving Mercedes in mid-2020, Cowell will replace Whitmarsh as Aston’s F1 team group CEO

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

8 incredible homes that were picked up and moved

From Henry Ford's English cottage to Alexander Hamilton's New York estate, these historic homes were relocated brick-by-brick, bringing new meaning to the phrase 'moving house'!

Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

RAF cautions youth to adhere to road safety rules

44% of those injured claimed R43.13bn from the fund

McLaren make another IndyCar lineup change with shock announcement

Arrow McLaren's IndyCar lineup has changed drastically all season — and 2025 promises to bring more of the same

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

A Tesla Model X, Kia EV9, Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV compete for the title of ultimate electric family SUV.

Lundgaard to replace Rossi at Arrow McLaren IndyCar team in 2025

The team will have a new look next year after signing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s lead driver.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner's One-Month Review: 'Cheap' Interior, Cool Steering

YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system but isn't a fan of its appearance or "sloppy" interior design.

Local car industry sees continued decline in June 2024

Naamsa stats indicate that local vehicle sales in June 2024, at 40,072 units, reflected a further substantial decrease of 6,531 units, or a loss of 14,0%, from the 46,603 vehicles sold in June 2023.Source: UnsplashExport sales recorded a welcomed increase of 977 units, or 3,6%, to 28,306 units in June 2024 compared to the 27,329 vehicles exported in June 2023.Of the total reported industry sales, an estimated 33,039 units, or 82,5%, represented...

Pogacar and UAE 1 - 0 Vingegaard and Visma | Lease a Bike: what a formidable show on the Galibier!

Tadej Pogacar (UAE-Team Emirates) has won the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. The Slovenian finished off the formidable work by his teammates on the Galibier, where Jonas Vingegaard ( Visma | Lease a Bike) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), like all other competitors, had to concede time. In the descent, Pogacar extended that lead further, earning him the yellow jersey. Barely three days into the Tour de France and we've...

SAA to boost route network, fleet in 18 months post-Takatso deal collapse

SAA acting CEO John Lamola said SAA’s fleet plan was based on carefully chosen network expansion premised on the fact that the era of state support for SAA was over.

BYD plays winning hand in China EV market with hybrid models

A yawning gap has opened up among China’s electric-vehicle stocks with BYD beating all comers due to its latest technological rollout.

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

JA on F1 Podcast: Hill on Norris silencing critics

James Allen is joined by 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill in the latest episode of the JA on F1 Podcast

How to practice mindfulness while commuting

For those who travel to work, the daily commute can be a tense time of delayed and overcrowded public transport, traffic congestion, road closures, and aggressive drivers. Often, the commute is used to reply to emails or make mental to-do lists for the days ahead. But why not use this time to practice mindfulness? Research shows it's a great way to improve concentration, reduce stress, and lighten moods. If you'd like to know how to de-stress to and from work, click through this gallery.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

The up and down history of the airship

When the first airships took to the sky in the mid-19th century, the odd-looking vessels created an aviation sensation. Developed as a successor to the hydrogen balloon, the airship enjoyed its golden years in the 1920s and 1930s. But after the disaster that was the Hindenburg explosion in 1937, airship passenger travel effectively ended. Recently, however, the airship has enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, both as a commercial and military mode of transport. Click through for a uplifting flight through the history of the airship.

Flavio Briatore makes huge Alpine prediction amid latest Carlos Sainz update

While things might be tough at Alpine right now, Flavio Briatore is confident of making a big splash at the team over the next year or so...

Numsa threatens to bring Ford production to a halt over ‘unpaid bonuses’

Ford, which dates its time in South Africa back to 1923 when it started assembling Model T cars in a disused wool shed in then Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), directly employs about 5 500 people in SA, and indirectly supports around 60 000 jobs within the value chain as of 2022.

The Pagani Huayra Finally Gets a Manual

The new Huayra Epitome gets a gated seven-speed and 852 horsepower.

Toyota Is Making Pizzas in a Hydrogen-Powered Stone Oven

Employees are also making croissants during the workday.

Ferrari hoping for F1 "sanity check" in British GP

Vasseur is positive about Ferrari's performance despite struggles in recent races.

DMRE announces lower petrol prices for July, while AA says new ministers must step up service to SA

The AA also noted that Creecy was the 11th Minister of Transport since 1994.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job losses

Tesla Rolls Out New FSD Version, Beta Testers Say It’s ‘Phenomenal’

It still has many flaws, but users say refinements are big over the previous version.

How to choose the perfect industrial valve - B2B Central

On the hunt for an industrial valve? Here are some practical tips to help you navigate the valve aisle. Know your valve types: Familiarise yourself with the different types of valves – gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, etc. Each has its specialty, so knowing your options is key. Material matters: Consider the materials the valve is made of. It should be compatible with the type of fluid it will handle and the environmental conditions....

Ncoh: Couple's unique cart ride draws online admiration, Mzansi envious

A video showing a duo pulling each other on a manmade cart on one of the country's roads has left the internet in a frenzy mode. Many online users were envious.

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024