Mercedes awarded major boost in the wake of Austrian Grand Prix victory

"That is good to know and certainly big momentum now..."

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.

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.

EU slaps tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Commission has said it is imposing provisional duties on Chinese electric cars to counteract what it called unfair subsidies received by Chinese EV makers.

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.

Strike action halts production at Ford SA

Company hints it might choose another manufacturing destination.

24 Fords that were never built

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,

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.

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.

British teen Oliver Bearman signs for Haas F1 team for 2025

Teenage British driver Oliver Bearman will compete for the Haas team in Formula One next season, the US team announced on Thursday.

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Makes for an Even Better Benchmark

Subtle improvements make one of the best sports cars on sale that little bit sweeter.

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

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

McLaren use repaired old floors to fix Norris’s F1 car “destroyed” in Verstappen crash

The McLaren Formula 1 team turned to a stockpile of previously damaged car parts to repair the areas of Norris’s machine that were broken in his Austrian GP crash with Verstappen

Surprising stories about the evolution of the car

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!

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.

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

Is the future of DTM's street event at Norisring in danger?

Despite expecting a bumper crowd in 2024, Norisring promoter has doubts about the long-term viability of the DTM event

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

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

11 cute but crazy mini electric vehicles

Jim Ratcliffe's oil giant Ineos puts brakes on electric vehicle plans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has shelved plans to launch its first electric vehicles due to 'reluctant consumer uptake' and a lack of clarity on net zero policy.

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.’

How Mercedes has escaped its false dawn F1 curse

Mercedes has reached breakthroughs before, only to fall flat in the current Formula 1 ground-effect era. But the team lays out why this time it is different

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.

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.

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.

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

The Pagani Huayra Finally Gets a Manual

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

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...

The new cars hitting the road in 2024

2024 will be a fascinating year for car buffs around the world, as a new fleet of vehicles hit the market. You’ll find reimagined versions of old favourites, brand-new models, and ultra-fast options—there’s truly something for everyone. Here are the cars we’re most psyched about for 2024.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

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.

WRC launches female driver programme

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

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

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.

🎥 Pogacar faces online criticism after "causing" Bilbao's crash; Slovenian self-critical

In a Tour stage that, except for the historical finish, was otherwise uneventful, there was a near-miss incident shortly after we got halfway through the race. The yellow jersey wearer, Tadej Pogacar, miraculously avoided a crash. The Slovenian UAE Team Emirates superstar managed to evade a road obstacle just in time thanks to his bike-handling skills, but his maneuver did result in Pello Bilbao crashing, as the Spaniard went down as a...

British drivers to have won the British Grand Prix

Who are the British drivers to have won their home race since the Formula 1 world championship began in 1950?

Rossi opens up on Arrow McLaren IndyCar split, future team uncertain

The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner will depart McLaren squad at the end of this season and find a new home in IndyCar for 2025

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.

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.

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

Range Rover set to impress audiophiles as JLR extends audio-tech collab with Meridian

The bolstered collaboration will enable Meridian’s specialists to input into in the design of new models at an even earlier stage.

New 467kW Land Rover Defender Octa revealed as quickest and most capable version ever

Taller, wider, faster and featuring an innovative new suspension system, the Octa is said to be the toughest and most capable Defender ever created.

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.

Toyota Only Sold 13 Priuses in June. Here’s Why

Prius sales were up 138.6 percent through the first three months of 2024.

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.

Oliver Bearman: The rise of Britain’s next Formula 1 star

Ollie Bearman will join the F1 grid with Haas in 2025. Here’s how he went from karter to grand prix driver in four seasons

Part 3: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Mobility Brands in 2024

The last of this three-part series, South Africa Speaks, examines mobility brands. Whether by road, rail, air or sea, how South Africans choose to move is not just a matter of physics and cost, but also a matter of brand perception.Source: © Bizcommunity Bizcommunity Mercedes-Benz holds the top spot for the second year running in the SA Top 20 Mobility BrandscapeMobility is defined as the ability to move, therefore within this BAV Brandscape,...

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.

Woman shows off new car in viral video, sparks buzz over hunky salesman

A young South African woman showed off her brand-new car in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a huge buzz over the hunky salesman, leaving many people drooling.