What are Mercedes thinking? Martin Brundle’s verdict as customer team McLaren upstage engine supplier

Lando Norris became the first Mercedes-powered driver since 2022 to win a Grand Prix, P1 in Miami.

Wolff sees “no relevance” to Mintzlaff’s Verstappen pursuit criticisms

Toto Wolff says Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff’s criticisms of him over his pursuit of Max Verstappen has “no relevance”, as he denies “playing chess” with Formula 1 drivers.

30 times Citroën got it right

Who is Lando Norris, F1's newest grand prix winner?

Lando Norris entered the pantheon of Formula 1 race winners with his Miami Grand Prix victory, ending his wait for a first visit to F1's top step on the podium.

The New Kia EV3 Arrives May 23

The small electric crossover could cost about $32,000.

Joburg City Power making progress with burnt M1 cable, but restoration not in sight just yet

As cleaning work progresses, efforts to backfeed power through alternative substations have not been successful for most affected areas.

2024 Le Mans 24 Hours grid finalised

The full entry list with three drivers for each of the 62 participating cars has been released for next month’s Le Mans 24 Hours World Endurance Championship round.

WATCH: R10m Lamborghini Aventador SVJ spotted in SA

An R10 million Lamborghini Aventador SVJ has left many petrolheads drooling after being spotted in South Africa.

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia: Everything We Know

Alfa’s next Giulia will have up to 1,000 horsepower with gas and electrified powertrains.

2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet Gets 443 HP and Infinite Headroom

Zero to sunny in just 20 seconds.

Polo glamour to be all about ‘Couture on the Green’ at the 2024 Nedbank International Polo

This highly anticipated event promises to be a spectacle of world-class polo, dazzling fashion, and unforgettable celebrations with this year’s theme, ‘Couture on the Green’.

Sea-Doo's 325HP Rotax Ace Engine Is So Good, It Won an Award

This engine made me question my very purpose in life. And now it's won an innovation award.

23 two-stroke classics

'Detached From Reality': Welcome To The Tesla vs. $TSLA Showdown

Also on tap for today's roundup: a look at Toyota's challenges despite massive profits, and a prediction for Lucid's Q1 report.

Elon Musk's Tesla announced fourth week of layoffs

Elon Musk 's Tesla has laid off staff from the software, service and engineering departments in a fourth week of job cuts as the EV car maker keeps shedding staff.

Ford Ranger image that Aussies need to see

Over the span of just ten years, the car of choice for Australians has undergone a staggering transformation, growing by nearly a metre in length.

75 years of TVR

The 2024 Nautilus Hybrid Makes a Case for Lincoln's Future

Acres of screen and a smooth hybrid powertrain make the Nautilus a surprisingly appealing choice in a highly competitive segment.

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

Thinking Of Buying An Electric Car? Here Are Five Critical Things To Consider

Range is one of them and so is your charging situation, but there are a few more things to consider before buying an EV.

Essential items you should always keep in your car

Some of us keep absolutely nothing in the back of our trunks, while others keep enough items to live in their car for weeks! The bottom line is, if you were stranded and your car broke down, would you have everything you need? From a first aid kit to a flashlight and a blanket, these are all items that could help you in a time of need. For the complete list of essential items, check out this gallery. Click on!

The New Subaru WRX Proves It Deserves the Name

The letters WRX stand for World Rally eXperimental. In a real stage rally test, the WRX is able to set a blistering time.

Turned Off By Tesla? Consider A Nissan Ariya Or Toyota BZ4X

While these electric crossovers are not best in class, cheap leasing options make them attractive alternatives to the Model Y.

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Just 'Ok' Compared To The Competition

One of the "most controversial new vehicles you can buy" isn't as interesting as it looks.

The 15 electric cars with the longest range

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Trim You Actually Want Is Just $272 A Month Right Now

And that's with $0 down. If you'd prefer an SUV, the Ioniq 5 has a solid lease deal, too.

Lucid Is Still Losing Money Fast: Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Deliveries are considerably up at Lucid, but the automaker still lost $598 million last quarter.

The Fisker Ocean Actually Excelled In This Long-Distance Range Test

Fisker is in trouble, but the Ocean matched or beat the Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y RWD and more despite slightly lower temperatures.

BMW's New Automated Shift Assistant Kills Motorcycle Clutch Levers

I haven't met anyone who prefers having no clutch lever whatsoever. But BMW obviously knows something I don't.

Popular service station is giving Bank Holiday drivers a free coffee

As motorists hit the road this Bank Holiday, Applegreen service stations across the UK have brewed up a delightful surprise to keep drivers fueled and alert from 2pm to 8pm today.

Sainz singled out by Sauber as top target for Audi F1 era

Carlos Sainz has been confirmed as Sauber’s chief target by the team’s representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi, as the Swiss team gears up for its Audi Formula 1 future.

Forgotten American Cars That Deserved Much More Love

Forgotten American Cars That Deserved Much More Love

Sainz "could have won" F1 Miami GP by pitting one lap later

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz believes he could have won the Miami Grand Prix had he pitted one lap later than he did.

Prasa moved swiftly to rescue its trains from Joburg fire

THE Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) successfully relocated several locomotives and coaches to safety after a fire incident on the M1 bridge above the Braamfontein yard where coaches and locomotives are kept.

Tesla Model Y: Five reasons why we love it...and five reasons why we loathe it

Suzuki outsells VW: SA's top 5 selling car brands in April 2024

Naamsa has released the monthly new car sales figures for April 2024, and the numbers show that South Africa's new car market has surprisingly grown after eight months of decline.Source: UnsplashAlthough the growth is minor, it is still a moment of slight celebration considering the factors affecting the market.New car sales have increased by 2,2% year-on-year to 38,172 units, which is an increase of 814 units. Export sales recorded a decline of...

The up and down history of the airship

When the first airships took to the sky in the mid-19th century, the odd-looking vessels created an aviation sensation. Developed as a successor to the hydrogen balloon, the airship enjoyed its golden years in the 1920s and 1930s. But after the disaster that was the Hindenburg explosion in 1937, airship passenger travel effectively ended. Recently, however, the airship has enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, both as a commercial and military mode of transport. Click through for a uplifting flight through the history of the airship.

Tesla Cybertruck Gets Sideswiped At High Speed, Suffers Minimal Damage

The car that caused the incident took a lot more damage than the Cybertruck.

The truth behind Donald Trump’s Miami GP visit in a tale of unfortunate events

Donald Trumps' decision to visit the Miami Grand Prix ended up putting F1 and McLaren in an awkward position...

RAF disbursed R18 billion to foreign claimants over five years, CEO discloses

Over the last five years, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) has disbursed R18 billion to claimants from foreign countries.

10 top luxury compacts

Watch out Red Bull: Huge McLaren upgrade boost confirmed for upcoming races

Miami may be just the first in McLaren's 2024 victory tally...

What MotoGP’s 2027 rules overhaul could mean for the series

OPINION: After months of discussions about the 2027 MotoGP rule framework, the final proposal was revealed to the world on Monday 6 May. With radical change incoming for the series, numerous questions now arise as to how the landscape could change under the new rules

18 ’80s automotive icons

The greatest Ferraris we’ve ever tested

Here we list the most fantastic, engaging and mind boggling scarlet cars we've ever had to pleasure of testing

Diesel car drivers to be charged £250 a year to park near their homes

Eighteen of London 's 32 boroughs have introduced a parking surcharge for diesel cars.

‘If my mum had balls…’ – Max Verstappen’s hilarious response to burning Safety Car question

"I mean, it's always if, if, if, right? If my mum had..."

F1 quiz: Can you name the last 20 first-time F1 race winners?

Lando Norris became the 114th different F1 winner but can you name the 19 others to most recently make the list?

Lucid Air Sapphire Versus Dodge Demon 170: Again, It's Not Even Close

One of these cars was built specifically built for the drag strip. The other has all-wheel drive and tons of power.

Europe's auto suppliers reach the end of the road

Emrullah Karaca has made brakes for the past 20 years, but he is now learning to assemble heat pumps instead, as the Continental factory where he works in northern Germany is slated to close. "Brakes or heat pumps, it's all the same to me," said Karaca, whose two parents both worked for Continental at the factory.