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Why McLaren won’t let British GP errors “build and destroy” its F1 progress

McLaren endured another victory near-miss at F1’s British GP, but team thinks it must not be too hard on itself

Ferrari receives WEC engine power gain ahead of Interlagos

The Le Mans 24 Hours winners will have more engine power at its disposal for round five of the World Endurance Championship this weekend

Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Shrunk In May 2024

Only non-rechargeable hybrids expanded, taking 30% of the market.

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

The Corrs thrill festival goers as they take to the stage at BST Hyde Park - as age-defying lead singer Andrea, 50, stuns in a racy LBD

On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'.

WATCH | Used car dealerships ordered to refund customers over R1m

Two used car dealers have been fined R150,000 for violating the Consumer Protection Act.

Limpopo police form special task team after troubling number of vehicles torched

Police in Limpopo are investigating a series of vehicle fires in the Moletlane area near Zebediela. Over the past six months, more than ten incidents have been reported where vehicles were intentionally set on fire, often damaging nearby homes.

Andrea Stella gives ‘greedy’ McLaren verdict after several Silverstone strategy errors

McLaren went from a potential one two to just one driver on the podium at Silverstone.

How Many Millions of Miles Can a Car Last?

A Mercedes-Benz 240D cab in service since 1988 has traveled 4.35 million miles.

Engen Knockout Challenge ticks boxes for youth development

Tsholo Tiro from Engen believes that the annual Engen Knockout Challenge ticks boxes when it comes to development.

Koenigsegg's Math Shows the Jesko Can Reach 311+ MPH

It hit over 500 km/h in a simulated top-speed run on the chassis dyno.

PAWS on Shaw’s: Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium review

It’s a dream scenario, a Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium on the billiard-table smooth Shaw's Pass that scythes through the Hemel and Aarde Valley ...

The hottest Formula 1 drivers in history

The chiseled jaws, wild hair, and surprisingly flattering jumpsuits... Formula One stars are the most talented drivers in the world, and add to that the death-defying bravery it takes to race in those cars and you've got a spicy combo. Click through the following gallery to get a look at the hottest men to come out of F1.

Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself

This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.

Palou explains first gear fumble that cost Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Two-time champion and points leader’s race “was fun until it wasn’t” after finishing runner-up to Pato O’Ward despite leading most laps

Motorcyclist touring Death Valley dies as temps hit near-record 128 degrees

Motorcyclist touring Death Valley dies as temps hit near-record 128 degrees - A second motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after feeling the impact from the near-record temperatures

The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of

If you've heard of these four-wheeled wonders you may as well enter for an Autocar Award

Here's a look at Zakes Bantwini's luxurious car collection

Briefly News took a look inside Zakes Bantwini's garage, which boasts several Mercedes-Benzes and a marvellous Harley-Davidson that adds a unique touch.

Amazing Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Lease Is $30 Cheaper Than The SE Trim

The Ioniq 5 SEL also qualifies for 0% APR when financing for up to 60 months.

The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman Will Die in 2025

The Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.

Porsche Confirms Plan To Take Some Combustion Cars Fully Electric

The German performance brand won't reverse course on EVs. Plus, the Geely brands get hit hard by new anti-China tariffs.

Kristoffersson double win begins World RX Battle of Technologies era in Sweden

First outing for World RX 'Battle of Technologies' yields double win for Johan Kristoffersson in ICE-powered Polo over electric machines

Why did these FIVE car brands leave South Africa?

Over the past 10 years, top car brands have abandoned South Africa, including Datsun and Chrysler, for different reasons.

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

30 lovely large-engined classic cars

Nine things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP German Grand Prix

MotoGP delivered a thrilling race at the Sachsenring last weekend, despite the track’s poor reputation, as Francesco Bagnaia clinched the top spot after a late error from Jorge Martin. Here’s what we learned from the German Grand Prix

10 cars that should never have been made

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

It was ‘game on’ when Lewis Hamilton told Mercedes engineer to ‘shut up’ at British Grand Prix

'Bono' and the Lewis Hamilton shared a champagne-soaked podium at the British Grand Prix after their 83rd victory together, having endured 945 winless days.

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes vows to back up Lewis Hamilton's revitalising British Grand Prix victory with more Formula 1 upgrades in the coming weeks

Tesla Production, Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2024: The Road To 6 Million EVs

In Q2, the difference between deliveries and production hit a record 33,000 units.

Lando Norris makes key Lewis Hamilton admission as McLaren miss win chance

McLaren had looked on for a one-two finish but ultimately had to settle for third and fifth.

Audi RS6 Avant GT Review: For the Nerds

With a commemorative livery and three-way adjustable dampers, the RS6 GT is a cooler RS6 Performance.

Lol: A woman almost fell out of car during driving lesson, moment captured in TikTok video

A woman took to her TikTok account and uploaded a video showing how her driving lesson went. A car door opened while she was driving. Mzansi laughed.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

The new Honda Prelude is here – and it's not electric

That’s right, Honda is bringing this petrol-powered coupe to production

Bosa slams R200 electricity surcharge for Joburg users

Ayanda Allie, a Bosa member of the legislature in Gauteng, said the surcharge was “daylight robbery”

No, The Honda Super Cub Is Not Being Discontinued Forever

How one misunderstood statement at a shareholder meeting set off a cavalcade of confusion.

Sainz: Ferrari "lost months" of development by reverting to Imola F1 car

Carlos Sainz feels Ferrari's performance was not good enough after being forced to take its latest upgrades off its Formula 1 car again

Pato O’Ward lands historic McLaren win away from British Grand Prix

McLaren may not have pulled off a win at the British Grand Prix, but it secured a historic victory in IndyCar's Mid-Ohio event

SA pained over local woman awkwardly struggling to open car's boot: "Stop dating unkind people"

A video of a woman awkwardly trying to open the boot of a car and struggling in public has gone viral. Netizens reacted to the funny scenes by piling on the jokes.

Durban July boosted eThekwini economy with millions

Over 50 000 spectators entered the Greyville Racecourse at the weekend for Africa’s Greatest Horseracing & Social Event - the Hollywoodbets Durban July. The ‘July’ - as it’s known - was expected to generate over R670 million to eThekwini’s GDP.

Ben Hunt: Does Hamilton's win avenge the ghosts from Abu Dhabi 2021?

The Mercedes driver won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the ninth time to earn his first victory since losing his crown. Have those wounds now healed?

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

In May 2024, plug-in car registrations hit a record 47% market share.

Pogacar gives Visma | Lease a Bike a solid rebuke due to tactics: "They underestimate the others"

Yellow jersey wearer Tadej Pogacar was closely marked in the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which featured a large portion of gravel, by the team of Visma | Lease a Bike. However, Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson refused to assist the Slovenian, which seemed to cause some irritation to the leader of UAE-Team Emirates afterwards. In the flash interview afterwards, Vingegaard addressed the tactics of the Dutch team. "Visma | Lease a Bike...

India: How 'Pune Porsche' case exposes corruption epidemic

The story is simple: A minor gets drunk, gets into the family Porsche, crashes it and kills two people. But its aftermath reveals layers upon layers of systemic corruption in India.

Leclerc in "worse than a nightmare" after failed British GP intermediate call

Ferrari's wavering F1 form was exacerbated by call to pit Charles Leclerc onto intermediates too early at Silverstone

Most dangerous mile of highway in the entire US is revealed

Research revealed there were 23 fatal crashes on this treacherous one-mile stretch of road between 2000 and 2019, killing a total of 24 people.

BMW X4 won’t live to see another generation, here’s why

If you’re a fan of the BMW X4 it might be a good idea to hurry off to your nearest dealer because its days appear to be numbered