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Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.

Crazy car facts that'll get your motor running

What's the world's best-selling car? How long would it take to drive to the Moon? Where does the word "car" come from? And who was the Hollywood silent film star that invented the first turn signal device? The history of the automobile is a weird and wacky one, and you won't believe some of the amazing stories behind the motor car's evolution. So, are you ready to step up a gear and find out more? Fasten your seatbelt and steer through this gallery of crazy car facts that'll get your motor running!

Take a look at Lasizwe's saucy pictures rocking clothes made from car seat covers

Media personality Lasizwe set timelines on fire with a hot outfit made from material from his car seat covers. The YouTuber's fans and followers loved the look.

Soweto Marathon Trust launches the People's Race with a new route

The Soweto Marathon Trust (SMT) has launched the 2024 edition of the People’s Race, featuring a new route.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

More than 400,000 Ferrari-branded items were destroyed last year.

EV spotted in a parking lot has motorists reconsidering Tesla and BYD

A new electric car spotted in a fast-food parking lot has given motorists a reason to pause before making their switch to an EV.

Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he transforms into Formula One racing driver for his upcoming film on day two of the British Grand Prix

The eagerly-anticipated film will present a touch of authenticity as it's shot during the actual Grand Prix festival weekends.

GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.

Legend or Lemon? Our verdict on the world’s most controversial cars

We take a close look at the cars that sharply divided opinion, and deliver a verdict that we hope that will satisfy many of you

Aero SA 2024 has potential to stimulate Tshwane economy

Billed as the largest general aviation trade show in southern Africa, the event is hosted by the City’s Wonderboom National Airport and Messe Frankfurt SA.

Ekurhuleni residents: How to replace your lost or stolen wheelie bin

The City of Ekurhuleni has laid out some easy steps residents can take if they want to replace their lost or stolen wheelie bins.

Ever wondered which car model truly speaks to your soul? Take this fun quiz to find out

Briefly News challenges readers to an engaging quiz which is all about matching their personality and lifestyle with the perfect car model for them.

Cloud journey: Rolls-Royce or a Toyota Corolla?

Cloud journey: Rolls-Royce or a Toyota Corolla?Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, one of the hyperscalers will launch the next big thing and it’s time for an infrastructure refresh… By Tiana Cline, ContributorJohannesburg, 05 Jul 2024Darryl Govender, Synthesis Cloud is on its way to becoming a business necessity. Gartner has predicted that by 2028, more than 50% of enterprises will use industry cloud platforms to accelerate key...

PICTURE: Eben Etzebeth shows off R2.5m Mercedes-Benz

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth is trending after sharing photos of a sleek R2.5 million Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance. Take a look...

Carlos Sainz reveals ‘main problem’ creating ‘less competitive’ Ferrari concerns

"For sure it costs lap time, maybe even more than what we think."

MEPs urged to not backtrack on 2035 petrol car ban

Industry reaction follows intention from major political group in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party, to revise rules on carbon dioxide standards for cars and vans from 2035. View on euronews

Drunk driver causes tragedy on U.S. holiday

A pickup truck collided with a group of people who had gathered to celebrate 4th of July in Corlears Hook Park, in southern Manhattan. According to initial figures, at least three people have already been killed and 16 others injured in the collision on the American holiday in New York. The driver of the gray Ford F-150 was driving down the sidewalk and may have been under the influence of alcohol. The two fatalities are two women and a man. One...

Norris: FIA risk “boring” F1 races if track limits stance isn’t changed

The McLaren driver thinks common sense needs to be applied to what is deemed a track limits breach in F1 races

McLaren wing catches the eye as teams arrive for the British Grand Prix

The teams have brought their cars to the British Grand Prix, and it's a home race for much of the grid. Let's take an early look at them...

Strike action halts production at Ford SA

Company hints it might choose another manufacturing destination.

This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive

Despite some noticeable glitches, Out Of Spec host Francie has enjoyed using the VF8 for six months.

Waite on the rise in Ryan Motorsport Insurance Autosport National Rankings

Four wins at Brands Hatch send BMW M3 racer up to fourth on the leaderboard

MotoGP German GP: Vinales on record pace in FP2 as Marquez suffers huge crash

The Aprilia rider set a new lap record as Marquez forced to settle for Q1.

Springboks fan-favourite spotted with brand-new set of wheels worth over R2 MILLION!

This Springboks fan-favourite has just got himself a brand-new shiny set of wheels worth millions! Check out his new ride,

Mazda Quietly Kills the Miata's Bigger Engine in Europe

You can no longer place an order for the MX-5 with the bigger engine, but some 2.0-liter cars are still in stock.

Hilarious or reckless?: Watch as 2 grown men caught squeezed in Toyota Yaris boot

A TikTok video showed two men sitting uncomfortably in the boot of a small Toyota Yaris. The clip garnered many views and sparked mixed reactions.

Features Like Tesla FSD That ‘Promise Too Much’ Are ‘A Bad Thing’: Mercedes-Benz

Even small mishaps related to so-called self-driving cars can have a big impact on the whole industry.

Fury as AI speed cameras that 'spy inside' cars set to be rolled out

AI speed cameras that can 'spy inside' cars are set to be rolled out across the UK to catch drivers using mobile phones or failing to wear seatbelts.

Germany: Tesla given go-ahead for Berlin factory expansion

German authorities have granted Elon Musk's Tesla permission to expand its Gigafactory just outside Berlin. The original plans sparked resistance from locals worried about the environmental impacts.

Ferrari to split F1 Silverstone packages in chase for upgrade answers

Ferrari intends to use free practice for the British Grand Prix as a test, but inclement weather might throw a spanner in the works

We Shouldn't Be Surprised the New BMW M5 Is Extremely Heavy

That doesn't make it any less disappointing, though.

Revealed: McLaren unveil British GP rear wing upgrades in fight against Red Bull

The teams have revealed what parts they have changed ahead of the British Grand Prix.

WRC launches female driver programme

Fully-funded 2025 Junior WRC drive on offer for successful candidate

Red Bull brings updated F1 floor to British Grand Prix

Red Bull aims to eke out more performance from RB20 F1 car with floor updates for British Grand Prix

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

Yuki Tsunoda reveals ‘hybrid’ RB car for British Grand Prix after Austria revelation

Yuki Tsunoda scored points in three of the four races going into the triple header but did not do so in Spain and Austria.

Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault

The Fourth of July week didn’t go as planned for three Rivian Amazon electric delivery vans in Houston.

The best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

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

Take A Look At This Teeny Tiny V-Twin, Appears to Be a Bad Photocopy

Confusingly, it's called the V-5. We assure you it does not have a V-5 engine.

So You Just Got Trapped In Your EV With Electronic Door Latches. What To Do

Most electric vehicles have electronic door release mechanisms that need power, but there is a workaround.

Ex-Sundowns and Chiefs star ‘Killer’ QUITS car salesman job

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Katlego 'Killer' Mphela has left his job at VW according to his business partner.

Moodley ready to rumble the field in the HDJ

Riding Flag Man, jockey Serino Moodley might just be the one to beat in Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ). Independent Newspapers got up close and personal with the 27-year-old who will be racing another seven races before the main one on Saturday.

F1 champion Hamilton “interested” in MotoGP amid Gresini buyout links

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion admits interest in a MotoGP business venture

Brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park

Watch the shocking moment a brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park.

DRIVEN: New Toyota Hilux Raider 48V impresses with its smooth performance

I doubt that the 48V Hilux is quicker than the normal garden variety but where the mild hybrid system does make a difference is on pull away and passing.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

In praise of the hard handymen of the Karoo

‘There was a time when an incredibly strong, younger version of Outa Lappies harnessed himself into that cart and dragged it across the Great Karoo.’

Audi won't budge on long-term F1 driver commitment

Audi's need for a long-term commitment from its Formula 1 drivers might hand Valtteri Bottas a chance to stay as Carlos Sainz wavers.