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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.


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


Facelifted Hyundai i20 touches down in Mzansi, and it’s cheaper than before

Hyundai is upping its hatchback game with a fresh new look for the B-segment hatchback as well as lower pricing.


European Union slaps Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38% over ‘unfair’ support

A European Commission probe concluded that state subsidies for Chinese EV manufacturers were unfairly undercutting European rivals.


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.


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


LA to Vegas and Nearly Back On One Tank, BMW's New R 1300 GS Adventure Goes Far

Iron butts are now single tanks of fuel long.


Gasly set for British GP grid penalty

Alpine is handing Pierre Gasly an all-new Formula 1 power unit, exceeding his 2024 allowance.


Apples names F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, first teaser to be released at British GP

Apple's Formula 1 movie gets official title and first teaser


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.


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.


Friday favourite: Why F1's original circuit retains its thrilling appeal

The very first circuit to host a Formula 1 world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has earned classic status over its subsequent 57 appearances on the calendar. Amid its many facelifts, Bertrand Gachot’s love for the circuit he picks as his favourite hasn’t changed


2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review: Much Better, With An Asterisk

With more range and upgraded software, the ID.4 is much better—provided you spring for the higher trims.


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.


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.


Mini John Cooper Works Electric: This Is It

It’s supposed to be covered in camouflage, but we can see everything, Mini.


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.


Where are the technicians? RMI urges GNU Cabinet to address critical skills shortage in automotive sector

The Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has welcomed the appointment of South Africa’s new Cabinet in the economic portfolios, but the organisation remains concerned about the skills shortages that exist in the country.


What was the best-selling car the year you were born?

Just as fashions change throughout the years, so does our taste in cars. It might not tell you a lot about your personality, but it is pretty likely your parents had one of these best-selling vehicles when you were a little one. And it's not just our consumer taste that changes, but also the science behind the car. From the '60s onwards, cars became more affordable, safer, and seemingly less extravagant. The '60s were fast, the '70s were futuristic, the '80s were large, and the '90s were compact. In doubt? Using statistics from the US, here are the most popular car models for each year. Click through to find out if you are a Honda Civic or Ford Mustang baby!


We're Driving the 2025 Ram 1500. Ask Us Anything

The Hemi V-8 is dead. Long live the twin-turbocharged inline-six.


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.


Strike action halts production at Ford SA

Company hints it might choose another manufacturing destination.


WRC launches female driver programme

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


Eric Adams says man who drove through park may be under the influence

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the man in the Ford F-150 pickup truck that drove through Corlears Hook Park and killed at least three people in the Lower East Side appears to have been under the influence.


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.


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


Ollie Bearman eyes 'dream' Ferrari move after joining Haas for next season - as the 19-year-old makes it four Brits on the grid for 2025

JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: At 19 years old, the Essex-born racer joins Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell on the grid.


F1 British GP: Norris completes Friday clean sweep as rain scuppers late FP2 runs

McLaren's Lando Norris set a 1m26.549s in FP2 as rain curtailed final long-run plans


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.


‘Part of life’: Gayton defends dangers of car spinning sport [video]

New Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has defended his decision to promote car spinning, despite the dangers.


30 concept cars that never hit the mainstream

When designers are asked to paint the future for automakers, they sometimes create a piece of art so stunning it could never go into production. Car manufacturing is about mass appeal after all, and a vehicle that's too unique won't sell as well to the masses. Others are fully intended to go into production immediately, only to have financial or legal challenges get in the way. Here are some incredible vehicles that never made it into our driveways.


McLaren call for Max Verstappen ‘limits’ clampdown and ‘full-time’ FIA stewards

Zak Brown: "We need to guide our drivers on what's right and wrong..."


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...


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...


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.


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.


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.’


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.


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.


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

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


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

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


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


Aidan O'Brien horses Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy are set to race in Japan and the US before August is out as trainer plots remarkble Pan-Pacific programme

Aidan O'Brien is planning a remarkable Pan-Pacific programme for star colts City Of Troy and Auguste Rodin to define their illustrious careers.


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.


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,...


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.


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!


GOOD Party slams R200 electricity surcharge

While Johannesburg residents lament the new electricity surcharge of R200 for prepaid users, including a 12.7% tariff increase, the GOOD Party rejected the notion and slammed parties and organisations claiming it had voted for the tariff increase.


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.


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...