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Red Bull offers explanation for "very weird" F1 British GP

F1's top teams McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull all proved quickest at different points of what Red Bull calls a "very weird" British GP

The new Honda Prelude is here – and it's not electric

That’s right, Honda is bringing this petrol-powered coupe to production

WATCH | Used car dealerships ordered to refund customers over R1m

Two used car dealers have been fined R150,000 for violating the Consumer Protection Act.

Pogacar gives Visma | Lease a Bike a solid rebuke due to tactics: "They underestimate the others"

Yellow jersey wearer Tadej Pogacar was closely marked in the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which featured a large portion of gravel, by the team of Visma | Lease a Bike. However, Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson refused to assist the Slovenian, which seemed to cause some irritation to the leader of UAE-Team Emirates afterwards. In the flash interview afterwards, Vingegaard addressed the tactics of the Dutch team. "Visma | Lease a Bike...

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

Jeremy Clarkson is blasted for thinking he can 'rock up and run a pub'

Clarkson's hope to set up a cosy rural boozer in the Cotswolds have been met with scorn by 'insulted' industry experts, who say it simply isn't as easy as relying on his fame to pull in punters.

Ferrari receives WEC engine power gain ahead of Interlagos

The Le Mans 24 Hours winners will have more engine power at its disposal for round five of the World Endurance Championship this weekend

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

Here's a look at Zakes Bantwini's luxurious car collection

Briefly News took a look inside Zakes Bantwini's garage, which boasts several Mercedes-Benzes and a marvellous Harley-Davidson that adds a unique touch.

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

How to handle your car like a pro when driving in the snow

South Africans have been told to brace for a week of bitterly cold weather across the country, with snow also forecast for parts of the country.

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

In May 2024, plug-in car registrations hit a record 47% market share.

The Corrs thrill festival goers as they take to the stage at BST Hyde Park - as age-defying lead singer Andrea, 50, stuns in a racy LBD

On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'.

Impoverished Joburgers buckle under new monthly R200 prepaid meter fixed electricity surcharge

The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining electricity infrastructure.

Thiim completes '20-year-old dream' as he joins father Kurt as a DTM winner

Thiim paid tribute to his father after adding an emotional DTM race victory to his illustrious CV

Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

Amazing Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Lease Is $30 Cheaper Than The SE Trim

The Ioniq 5 SEL also qualifies for 0% APR when financing for up to 60 months.

The hottest Formula 1 drivers in history

The chiseled jaws, wild hair, and surprisingly flattering jumpsuits... Formula One stars are the most talented drivers in the world, and add to that the death-defying bravery it takes to race in those cars and you've got a spicy combo. Click through the following gallery to get a look at the hottest men to come out of F1.

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

Koenigsegg's Math Shows the Jesko Can Reach 311+ MPH

It hit over 500 km/h in a simulated top-speed run on the chassis dyno.

Bosa slams R200 electricity surcharge for Joburg users

Ayanda Allie, a Bosa member of the legislature in Gauteng, said the surcharge was “daylight robbery”

Sainz: Ferrari "lost months" of development by reverting to Imola F1 car

Carlos Sainz feels Ferrari's performance was not good enough after being forced to take its latest upgrades off its Formula 1 car again

Kristoffersson double win begins World RX Battle of Technologies era in Sweden

First outing for World RX 'Battle of Technologies' yields double win for Johan Kristoffersson in ICE-powered Polo over electric machines

The Koenigsegg Chimera Is a Hybrid but Not in the Way You Think

It's an Agera RS with goodies borrowed from the Jesko and CC850.

Red Bull’s ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ admission after very rare Max Verstappen mistake

"It was like something out of Scrapheap Challenge."

SA pained over local woman awkwardly struggling to open car's boot: "Stop dating unkind people"

A video of a woman awkwardly trying to open the boot of a car and struggling in public has gone viral. Netizens reacted to the funny scenes by piling on the jokes.

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes vows to back up Lewis Hamilton's revitalising British Grand Prix victory with more Formula 1 upgrades in the coming weeks

Charles Leclerc makes ‘worse than a nightmare’ admission as recent form dip continues

Charles Leclerc has struggled for form since winning his home race, and described the last few rounds in colourful terms.

PAWS on Shaw’s: Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium review

It’s a dream scenario, a Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium on the billiard-table smooth Shaw's Pass that scythes through the Hemel and Aarde Valley ...

Porsche Confirms Plan To Take Some Combustion Cars Fully Electric

The German performance brand won't reverse course on EVs. Plus, the Geely brands get hit hard by new anti-China tariffs.

Alex Marquez: "Dream" podium with brother Marc trumps previous MotoGP achievements

Marquez reveals he would have swapped his previous podiums for this special one ahead of the German GP

It was ‘game on’ when Lewis Hamilton told Mercedes engineer to ‘shut up’ at British Grand Prix

'Bono' and the Lewis Hamilton shared a champagne-soaked podium at the British Grand Prix after their 83rd victory together, having endured 945 winless days.

No, The Honda Super Cub Is Not Being Discontinued Forever

How one misunderstood statement at a shareholder meeting set off a cavalcade of confusion.

The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of

If you've heard of these four-wheeled wonders you may as well enter for an Autocar Award

“Go switch on the car": Check out how this Mzansi man uses a light switch to fire up his car

A TikTok video showing a man starting his car with a light switch instead of a key went viral. The video shows him clicking a switch built into the ignition area.

O’Ward says Mid-Ohio “feels like first win of the season”

Arrow McLaren’s star scored his second win of the year, but first on-the-road following Team Penske’s DQ in St. Petersburg

Every new electric car coming in 2024

One of These New EV Motorcycle Concepts Are Coming Soon, Hopefully

At least one of Ola's new EV bike concepts is expected to become a reality in 2025.

How Many Millions of Miles Can a Car Last?

A Mercedes-Benz 240D cab in service since 1988 has traveled 4.35 million miles.

The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman Will Die in 2025

The Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.

Durban July boosted eThekwini economy with millions

Over 50 000 spectators entered the Greyville Racecourse at the weekend for Africa’s Greatest Horseracing & Social Event - the Hollywoodbets Durban July. The ‘July’ - as it’s known - was expected to generate over R670 million to eThekwini’s GDP.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Lol: A woman almost fell out of car during driving lesson, moment captured in TikTok video

A woman took to her TikTok account and uploaded a video showing how her driving lesson went. A car door opened while she was driving. Mzansi laughed.

Andrea Stella gives ‘greedy’ McLaren verdict after several Silverstone strategy errors

McLaren went from a potential one two to just one driver on the podium at Silverstone.

Kia EV9 GT Spied With Different Bumper, Bright Green Brake Calipers

The EV9 GT will be the most powerful variant of the model, promising “enormous power” from its two electric motors.

How Electrify America Is Tackling One Huge EV Charging Problem

To combat long lines at busy stations, the charging network is testing a plan to boot users once their cars reach 85%.

Nine things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP German Grand Prix

MotoGP delivered a thrilling race at the Sachsenring last weekend, despite the track’s poor reputation, as Francesco Bagnaia clinched the top spot after a late error from Jorge Martin. Here’s what we learned from the German Grand Prix

Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Shrunk In May 2024

Only non-rechargeable hybrids expanded, taking 30% of the market.

Brazen Soweto criminals now target delivery vehicles at traffic lights and malls

Attacks on delivery vehicles at malls around Soweto have become so common that some business owners have taken to arming themselves with stones to drive off gangs of criminals.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.