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Chinese EV Companies Are Falling Behind On Their Bills

Nio took nearly 300 days to clear its dues in 2023, compared to 197 days in 2021.

Facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA and GLB SUVs touch down in South Africa

Both SUV models feature exterior design upgrades as well as new cabin technology and an extended range of standard equipment.

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rips

It's a V-8-powered riot.

Ford Boss Admits the Mustang Must Lose Weight

CEO Jim Farley says Ford will never make a "Mustang that's not a Mustang," seemingly forgetting about the Mach-E.

Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging. View on euronews

The Chevrolet Camaro Could Return As A $34,995 Pony EV: GM President

The Camaro EV will have four doors and a non-crossover shape if GM President Mark Reuss has his way.

The ANTI-Gumball 3000: Inside the ramshackle rally dubbed the 'Burning Man for car geeks' where motorheads race busted $500 cars around the desert

The event, which is the antithesis of the exclusive Gumball 3000 rally, only permits cars which cost entrants $500 to purchase and renovate. It started out as a single race in California.

“Major changes” unlikely to MotoGP’s feeder classes under 2027 rules overhaul

Dorna Sports says “major changes” to the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are unlikely when MotoGP undergoes its rules revolution in 2027.

Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.

Cargo ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge towed to port

The cargo ship that collided with a Baltimore bridge nearly two months ago, collapsing it and killing six highway workers, was refloated on Monday and towed back into port.

Van Rooyen, Wolk share honours in a dramatic day of SA Touring Car racing at Zwartkops

Another dramatic outing at Zwartkops on Saturday brought highs and lows for the frontrunners of the South African Touring Car Championship.

Discussion | AARTO Act | New traffic fine system to be rolled out

JOHANNESBURG - A new traffic fine system is expected to be rolled out at the beginning of July. At the heart of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences is the demerit points system. This means if a driver breaks the law on our roads, they lose several points, which could lead to their license being suspended. SA Fines Chief Executi...

What happens when an electric car battery dies?

WEC calendar won't expand in 2025

The World Endurance Championship calendar will not grow beyond the current eight races in 2025.

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have signed a love letter to Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

21 striking Chrysler concept cars

MotoGP Sets A New Attendance Record At Le Mans

Nearly 300,000 fans from across the globe flocked to Le Mans during the 2024 French Grand Prix.

Listening to This Ferrari F355 Carve a Forest Road is Automotive Heaven

No words, no music. Just a 3.5-liter five-valve V-8 echoing through the trees.

Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.

Essential gear tips for off-the-grid camping

For the adventurous camper seeking solace and a true connection with nature, South Africa offers some off-the-grid camping spots that are both secluded and spectacular.

Max Verstappen gave Ferrari fan ‘the finger’ before later applauding him

"Did you sign with Ferrari or something? Is there something we don't know?"

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1’s 2024 Imola event “was quite safe”, with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

GM CEO Says Electric Car Issues Are 'Absolutely' In The Past

We'll see, won't we? Plus, Kia also ups its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, and we look at what went wrong with Mercedes' EV push.

Lamborghini once owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay 'to sell for £2.75m'

The red 1972 Miura P400 SV was bought by pop star Kay at the height of his chart fame and formed part of his vast collection of vintage motors.

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

Junkyard Discoveries from Ron’s Auto Salvage in Allison, Iowa

Enjoy our tour of one of America’s most interesting junkyards

McLaren's Bird returns to Formula E action in Shanghai after injury

McLaren’s Sam Bird will return to Formula E action this weekend in the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, having sufficiently recovered from a broken hand.

ECR head is in tune with radio listeners

Mzuvele Mthethwa from eMkhomazi on the South Coast, took over from Bonisiwe Mchunu, who left the station last year.

20 next-best classic cars

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Rivian R1T Owner Reflects On His First Two Years With The Truck

He also takes some time to compare the truck with his previous vehicle, a 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Lewis Hamilton now hopeful Mercedes have found ‘North Star’ in W15 development

"I feel like we have found more of a North Star in what we need to do."

Rivian Recalls Some R1S And R1T EVs Because It Forgot A Label

It’s a very important label, of course.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

Kawasaki’s Ninja 500 Will Help You Overcome Impostor Syndrome

We all face it—I'm just thankful I was aboard this little green machine when I had to.

Toto Wolff: Mercedes not pushing for ‘miracle update’ in approach to W15 improvements

"Where we are now this direction is correct."

Aston Martin F1 upgrades may have made car "difficult to drive"

A messy weekend at Imola left Aston Martin with just two points, with team boss Mike Krack explaining its upgrades may have made its Formula 1 car "difficult to drive".

Major changes to SA traffic fines – Everything you need to know

Here is everything you need to know about the major changes to traffic fines in South Africa that are expected to be rolled out soon.

Polestar 5: Everything We Know

The low-slung sports sedan will likely be fastest Polestar in every category, from 0-60 mph and charging times.

Valter (Visma | Lease a Bike) drops legendary Pogacar quote after attempting to follow the pink jersey

The day after the time trial around Lake Garda, where the team managed to place three (!) riders in the top twenty despite many setbacks, Visma | Lease a Bike went on the offensive again in the Giro d'Italia. This time it was (again) Attila Valter who represented the killer bees on the attack, eventually securing eighteenth place in the stage results. And he was quite satisfied with that, as it turned out. "I had good legs today," declared the...

11 of the best tiny homes on wheels: before and after

From a converted bus to a disused horse box, check out these quirky tiny homes on wheels that started life as regular transport. Start your engines and be inspired to live the #vanlife

Truckloads of hope arrive in KZN as 40 rhinos are dropped off at Munywana conservancy

A convoy of trucks carrying 40 ‘semi-wild’ rhinos has rolled into KwaZulu-Natal, delivering a welcome ray of hope to a province under brutal siege by horn poachers.

Auto tech wrap-up: Dogs, deadlines and driverless buses

Auto tech wrap-up: Dogs, deadlines and driverless buses By Staff Writer, ITWebJohannesburg, 20 May 2024Robot dog spOTTO monitors manufacturing equipment at BMW’s plant in Birmingham, UK. From dogs on the factory floor to driverless buses, we round up some of the more interesting recent e-mobility news.Driverless RenaultSome four hundred major cities in Europe are gradually becoming low emissions zones, setting the standard for the rest of the...

Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in May 2024

Low fuel prices in Africa creates the necessary cushion needed to relief an already financially stressed economic situation. In many African countries fuel costs influence many aspects economy, and as such must be regulated. The lower the better, as energy cost directly empowers businesses and its consumers. ・Business Insider Africa presents the to...

Truck drivers forum calls off national shutdown

The much-anticipated shutdown was expected to see more than 700 truck drivers from Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng down their tools in a protest against the employment of foreigners, and wage disparities in the sector.

Easy road rule question that many Australians struggle to answer

An easy road rule question has stumped many Aussie motorists and sparked an online debate.

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Surged In April 2024

The company sold more than 17,000 EVs, which represent almost 7% of the brand's total volume.

13 weird Indy 500 traditions: Handcuffed milk deliveries, aerial bombs and more

A race full of pomp and ceremony, learn more about the weird and wonderful traditions that accompany the Indy 500 every year.