Esteban Ocon gives fresh F1 2025 future update with potential resolution ‘very soon’

Esteban Ocon feels that his future is looking "much more straightforward" than when he was cut onto the Formula 1 sidelines in 2019.

Traffic department admin clerk implicated in driver’s and learner’s license syndicate

Mosethle Samuel Masopa, 49, an administration clerk at the Lengua Testing Centre, has been linked to a case where 14 other people are already implicated in unlawfully issuing driver's and learner's licenses.

Ducati hints at reduced factory bike presence on 2025 MotoGP grid

Gigi Dall’Igna says there will only be three GP25s on the MotoGP grid next year

South African technician shines in top global competition

The 28-year-old challenged 30 of the greatest technicians from around the world, to take home the title of “Best Repair Technician”.

Foreign national arrested with R12 Million in illicit cigarettes during roadblock

Xhariep District members held a roadblock in the Rouxville area, stopping and searching vehicles, when they found a truck that made a sudden turn to evade police.

McLaren make another IndyCar lineup change with shock announcement

Arrow McLaren's IndyCar lineup has changed drastically all season — and 2025 promises to bring more of the same

The best all-round used electric cars for under £30k

How the latest Mercedes tweak played its part in Austria F1 win

Mercedes was one of the few teams to introduce a car update in Spielberg. Here's a look at some of the tech innovations from last weekend's Austria round

This Wheelie Machine Teaches the Worst Riders How To Get It Up

I can't be the only one who'd take them up on their offer. Please produce these, guys.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

Toyota GR86 Outselling the Subaru BRZ Five to One

A huge discrepancy in sales poses the question: Why?

Red Bull reveal RB20’s ‘Stallion Red makeover’ for the British Grand Prix

"In our 20th season in the sport, it is a timely tribute to years gone by..."

How to choose the perfect industrial valve - B2B Central

On the hunt for an industrial valve? Here are some practical tips to help you navigate the valve aisle. Know your valve types: Familiarise yourself with the different types of valves – gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, etc. Each has its specialty, so knowing your options is key. Material matters: Consider the materials the valve is made of. It should be compatible with the type of fluid it will handle and the environmental conditions....

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Driver sparks panic going wrong way on M4 in West London

The bizarre incident occurred on the eastbound stretch of the motorway near Heston, west London at 9:18pm on Friday.

Numsa threatens to bring Ford production to a halt over ‘unpaid bonuses’

Ford, which dates its time in South Africa back to 1923 when it started assembling Model T cars in a disused wool shed in then Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), directly employs about 5 500 people in SA, and indirectly supports around 60 000 jobs within the value chain as of 2022.

Farmer kidnapped while paying his workers, rescued from assailants driving hijacked Mercedes Benz

Police said the farmer was busy paying his employees when four assailants driving in a Mercedes Benz sedan and a Volkswagen Polo suddenly arrived and attacked him.

Dealers Are Set to Lose Nearly $1 Billion Over CDK Cyberattack

The June 19 outage affected approximately 15,000 dealerships in North America, and the system still isn't fully operational.

Watch Three Expensive Gas SUVs Get Beat By A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

The drivers in the tuned SUVs had plenty of time to admire the electric crossover’s taillight design.

2025 Rivian Owner's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Highlights Floor Mat Issue

Rivian owners may want to watch out: floor mats are different on the new cars, and one owner says the accelerator pedal could stick.

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

KZN matric student invents solar-powered vehicle and wins big with Eskom

A KZN matric student waved the South African flag high as he showed off his intelligence. The 19-year-old was honoured for inventing a solar-powered vehicle.

Petrol attendant shows how to stretch a salary, buys his wife a 2nd car

A South African man who works as a petrol attendant bought his wife a car. This is the second car he has bought her. The kind gesture was captured on TikTok.

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job losses

Ncoh: Couple's unique cart ride draws online admiration, Mzansi envious

A video showing a duo pulling each other on a manmade cart on one of the country's roads has left the internet in a frenzy mode. Many online users were envious.

Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

Is it time for clearer Formula 1 rules to avoid the type of controversy seen in the Austrian Grand Prix?

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

SAA to boost route network, fleet in 18 months post-Takatso deal collapse

SAA acting CEO John Lamola said SAA’s fleet plan was based on carefully chosen network expansion premised on the fact that the era of state support for SAA was over.

Mercedes F1 team set for clothing partner switch to Adidas

Adidas looks set to enter F1 with a Mercedes partnership for 2025

Driven: The new Defender 90,110 and 130

Bizcommunity was recently invited to the launch of Land Rover’s new and updated Defender range. I had the opportunity to test each of the models on rocky, muddy, steep and gravelly pathways — also known as these vehicles’ natural habitats. Here are my thoughts.Images by Aa-isha HassiemWhat’s the drive like? The 90 might be the smallest of the range but it certainly does not feel like it on the road. It’s sturdy and you find yourself feeling...

Flavio Briatore makes huge Alpine prediction amid latest Carlos Sainz update

While things might be tough at Alpine right now, Flavio Briatore is confident of making a big splash at the team over the next year or so...

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

JA on F1 Podcast: Hill on Norris silencing critics

James Allen is joined by 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill in the latest episode of the JA on F1 Podcast

Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With A Record-Setting Drag Coefficient

The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk.

Land Rover Defender Octa: This Is It

The SUV can hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph.

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

New Kia South Africa CEO appointed

Kia South Africa CEO Gary Scott has been succeeded by Paul Turnbull today, 1 July. This comes after an announcement in April that Scott would step down and be replaced by Turnball. Scott has been CEO since 2017 and has been appointed chief digital officer of Motus Holdings.Paul Turnbull | image suppliedA retailer to the coreTurnbull, who is 51, was born and raised in Johannesburg, matriculating at Jeppe High School for Boys and attaining a...

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

Ex-Mercedes F1 engine boss Cowell replaces Whitmarsh as Aston CEO

After leaving Mercedes in mid-2020, Cowell will replace Whitmarsh as Aston’s F1 team group CEO

Brand new expensive BMW crushed in hectic collision, aftermath clip goes viral

An online user took to the timeline to share a clip of a lux BMW after it was crushed in a collision, leading netizens to craft theories about the expensive mess.

Koenigsegg Will Replace Jesko that Burned to the Ground

The Swedish hypercar company traced the fire to a hydraulic leak.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

Explained: Why cops touch the trunk of your car during a traffic stop

Toyota Is Making Pizzas in a Hydrogen-Powered Stone Oven

Employees are also making croissants during the workday.

Confirmed: A Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition Is Coming Soon

It could be green.

Call for comprehensive review of fuel price structure as petroleum Minister reappointed

An open and transparent review of South Africa’s fuel pricing structure is long overdue, the AA says.

Young males far more likely to be killed or injured on South Africa roads, says RAF

Young South Africans, often characterised by high levels of mobility and risk-taking behaviour, are overly represented in road accident statistics.

The 11 best fighter aircraft of 2024

A close look at the best of the best

The history of road travel via motorways, highways, and freeways

The Romans are credited with establishing the first road networks, created specifically to transport troops and supplies to far-flung corners of the empire. But it wasn't until the early years of the 20th century that the idea of roads built solely for motor traffic, or controlled-access highways, shifted into gear. The world's first motorway was inaugurated in 1924. Soon afterwards, plans for an interstate highway system in the United States were being drafted. Meanwhile in Germany, the Autobahn caught the imagination of many. Today, motorways and freeways can be found in numerous countries. But what drove the urge to build these extraordinary vehicular platforms in the first place? Click on, get in gear, and accelerate through the history of road travel.