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Why de Vries has bought into Mahindra’s Formula E vision

Since his early Formula 1 exit, Nyck de Vries' comeback in Formula E looked a safe bet, but few would have predicted his Mahindra gamble. But having seen the team’s long-term plans and ambitions, it was enough to convince the 2020-21 all-electric series champion to buy into the project

No signage on new Winnie Mandela Drive just yet

The old William Nichol Drive sign will remain in place for now, as the City of Johannesburg gives the public time to get used to the new name.

Top five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week

The latest top five opportunities on Motorsport Jobs for this week have just landed. To find your perfect job in motorsport find out more here.

Tomorrow’s Micra? Nissan Concept 20-23 signals all-electric future in Europe

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said the company had no reverse gear for electric vehicles, and here’s what that future might look like:

Is A Smaller Harley-Davidson X210 In The Works In India?

It’s rumored to be powered by the same 210cc single-cylinder engine found in the Hero Karizma XMR.

Every engine configuration in a production car ever

Ranked: the highest-revving car engines ever made

A close look at the fastest engine-speeds and the cars they could be found in

64 fuel-crisis classic cars

'We must move with the times' - SANTACO partners with e-taxi app

SANTACO has partnered with tech start-up Teksi Ride to bring metered taxis and e-hailing operators together via an app.

How Toyota plans to tackle EV battle with old-school thinking and new technology

Toyota is turning to self-propelled assembly lines, massive die casting and even old-fashioned hand polishing as it aims to make up for lost ground in the EV market.

Report: Volkswagen To Cut ID.3 And Cupra Born Production In Germany

The company might also terminate three-shift production in Zwickau, due to insufficient demand.

30 super front-wheel-drive classic cars

Hirakawa could quit Super Formula to focus on McLaren F1 duties

Ryo Hirakawa could give up his drive in Japan’s Super Formula series next year in the wake of his surprise appointment as a McLaren reserve driver in Formula 1.

Aston Martin Valhalla supercar intensified by Formula 1®

Development of new Aston Martin Valhalla supercar has shifted up a gear via the use of Formula 1® methodologies, experience and technologies.

Nyck de Vries signs 2024 contract as his motorsport future is decided

Nyck de Vries will be returning to familiar territory next season as he signs a deal for 2024.

Long-standing Nissan MD Mike Whitfield moves to Stellantis South Africa

Hot on the heels of announcing a R3 billion investment to build a one-tonne bakkie in South Africa, Stellantis has undergone a leadership change.

25 super straight-six engines

UK Brand Estarli Unveils New Longtail Electric Cargo Bike

The premium e-cargo bike has an impressive payload capacity of 484 pounds.

Dramatic moment learner motorcyclist loses toe and bike in horror crash

This is the terrifying moment a learner motorcyclist smashed into an oncoming car in Cambridge, losing his toe and setting his bike on fire - but otherwise only suffering minor injuries.

This ground-breaking crash test dummy aims to make cars safer for women

Women are more likely to get injured in car accidents and now there’s finally a test dummy advanced enough to reflect the differences in morphology.

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot To Make US Debut In Late 2023, Priced At $2,500

Mercedes-Benz is set to beat Tesla to become the first automaker to bring Level 3-certified cars to the US.

Mercedes-Benz SL “Pagoda” EV Conversion Blends Classic Luxury And Modern Tech

Everrati’s latest addition to its portfolio of restored and re-powered models debuted in Monaco.

Elon Musk Welcomes Hungary’s President At Texas Gigafactory, Offers Cybertruck Ride

They spoke about population collapse and the war in Ukraine.

Forza Horizon 5 Now Includes The Rivian R1S and R1T

The racing video game now features the BMW i4 and iX too thanks to an update.

Evans: Catching WRC title favourite Rovanpera is “not impossible”

Elfyn Evans says it’s “not impossible” to deny Kalle Rovanpera a second World Rally Championship title, but believes he will likely require errors from his Toyota team-mate.

Why rare and collectable cars can make good investments

With the world of business and investing ever changing in the face of global shifts, a new sector of investing should be considered by those looking to turn a profit - rare and collectable cars.

Daruvala joins Guenther at Maserati MSG in Formula E

Jehan Daruvala will make his Formula E race debut this season having joined Maximilian Guenther at Maserati MSG for the upcoming campaign.

Chevrolet Silverado EV 4WT Range Test: Tows 6,500-Pound Trailer For 200+ Miles

Road testers compared the range and performance of the Silverado EV and the gas-powered Ford F-150.

All 42 cars for sale at Concours of Elegance

Tesla To Build 22K-Square-Foot Cafeteria For Growing Giga Texas Workforce

The Austin-based EV maker named the project “Cyber Cafeteria.”

What it takes to build an engine at Ford SA’s prolific Struandale plant

We learned a few things about engine production after being being put to work at Ford SA’s Struandale plant, which recently built it four millionth motor.

Why did Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson fight?

21 BMWs that were never made

Ferrari team boss questions McLaren’s ‘pretty much’ one-second maths

Did McLaren's Austrian and Singapore upgrades shave a second off the MCL60's lap times?

21 classic luxury four-seat cabriolets

Lucid Receives Green Light For Production In Saudi Arabia

Lucid says the facility will eventually produce 155,000 vehicles annually.

Concept cars that ended up being made for the road

Fancy driving a showstopper? These cars look like they’ve just rolled off a motor show stand

CFMoto Releases New And Improved 700MT Adventure-Tourer In Australia

It now sports the same 693cc parallel-twin engine found in the 700 CL-X retro models.

The best German cars ever made

Germany is famous as the home of some of the world's great car makers. We look at some of the cars they've built that we think are the best

MG Cyberster Demonstrates Surprising Skills In Front Of The Camera

It's the world's only soft-top electric sports car at the moment.

Third-generation Porsche Panamera teased ahead of November reveal

The third-generation Porsche Panamera promises improved hybrid drivetrains and an advanced new suspension.

Johannesburg SAPS traffic officer does this to motorist's fancy BMW in TikTok video

A TikTok video shows couple Johannesburg couple and a friendly police officer during a traffic stop. Mzansi loves seeing the officer rev the car engine.

Does your CV pass the 30-second test? Read our tips to find out

Hiring managers spend mere seconds reviewing applications. That doesn’t give you a lot of time to make the right first impression. So, does your CV demand more than just a customary glance? Can it pass the 30-second test and grab the reader’s attention? If you’re failing to land those all-important interviews, sprucing up your CV is the answer. By making some small changes, you can improve your chances of getting to the next stage of the process. We spoke to Amanda Augustine, careers expert for TopCV, the world’s largest CV-writing service, and a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) & Certified Professional Resumé Writer (CPRW) to find out how to get started.

New BMW 5-Series plug-in hybrids hit the scene with up to 360kW

Bridging the gap between the mild hybrid and electric 5 Series models, these new PHEVs offer brawny performance and up to 100km of range.

California Tops US EV Adoption: 25% Share Of Total Sales In H1 2023

The share of passenger EV sales in the US exceeded 7.5 percent in 2022, but there are big differences between states.

‘I financed a car for my partner, now they won't pay’ - experts weigh in

A leading law commentator and a financial adviser have weighed in on the practice of dangerously in love couples making financed vehicle purchases for their partners, who for whatever reason cannot be financed by the banks.

WATCH: Taxi hilariously dragged by a tractor after driver stops in the middle of an intersection in Mpumalanga

A video of a taxi getting dragged by a tractor has many South Africans feeling vindicated because of taxi drivers' notorious bad behaviour on the roads.

Four in court for issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates

The four reportedly issued roadworthy certificates for people in Frankfort in the Free State without their vehicles being tested.

Remember The 2008 Dodge Avenger? This BaT Auction Hopes You Don't

It’s being offered with only 17,000 miles, possibly since previous owners couldn’t stand to drive it.

Every new car worth waiting for coming in 2024 and beyond

We take a look at the interesting new cars heading to the market over the next year and well beyond