Cars

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

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.

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

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

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.

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.

Major change coming to driver's licences in Australia

A major change has been introduced in one Aussie state that will make it easier for residents to sit for their L-plate exams.

Are South Africa’s affordable cars and bakkies unsafe by international standards?

When it comes to vehicle safety standards, it would appear that African lives are deemed less worthy, but there are many layers to this complex topic.

Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself

This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.

You've Got To Look At This Tiny, Adorable Akira Tribute Bike

36 years later, love for the sci-fi anime classic shows no signs of slowing.

Firefighters rush to shopping centre as car park goes up in flames

Firefighters rushed to Lakeside Shopping Centre in south Essex around 2.50pm today after a multi-story car park went up in flames. Crews had the blaze extinguished by 3.25pm.

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.

Watch: Old Mercedes Wagon Goes 200 MPH in the Standing Mile

This old Barra straight-six-powered W123 defies physics in a top-speed run.

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.

Ben Hunt: Does Hamilton's win avenge the ghosts from Abu Dhabi 2021?

The Mercedes driver won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the ninth time to earn his first victory since losing his crown. Have those wounds now healed?

The 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.

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.

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.

Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Shrunk In May 2024

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

Ex-Banyana star hijacked, Moroka open field a dumping site for car-stripping syndicates

Members of the community of Moroka, Soweto, one of the country’s leading car hijacking hot spots, have voiced their concerns about the lack of attention the police and the City of Joburg are paying to the issue of carjacking taking place in a local open field.

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

F2 Britain: Hadjar takes points lead, feature win after Crawford penalty

Red Bull junior Hadjar seized the Formula 2 points lead with victory in the Silverstone feature race

Audi RS6 Avant GT Review: For the Nerds

With a commemorative livery and three-way adjustable dampers, the RS6 GT is a cooler RS6 Performance.

Tiff Needell, the Best To Ever Do It, Reunited With Escort Cosworth Race Car

Back in 1989, Tiff Needell raced an Escort Cosworth touring car and tested it for Top Gear. Thirty five years later, he can still hustle it.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Ferrari announce departure of key technical figure with Aston Martin move rumoured

The schedule of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur just became busier for the time being...

Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt that confirm the Silverstone weekend is about much more than just racing

HENRY CLARK AT SILVERSTONE: That unmistakeable rumble and the bitter waft of burnt rubber which follows was soon replaced by a thumping beat.

MotoGP German GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 results

David Alonso picks up the Moto3 victory while Fermin Aldeguer triumphs in Moto2 at the German Grand Prix

Why McLaren won’t let British GP errors “build and destroy” its F1 progress

McLaren endured another victory near-miss at F1’s British GP, but team thinks it must not be too hard on itself

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.

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.

We’re Driving A 2024 BMW i5 Touring M60. What Would You Like To Know?

With 600 horsepower and a huge dollop of instant torque, this is one seriously quick load-lugger.

British Grand Prix: What time do the lights go out on Sunday?

The 2024 Formula One season will feature a record 24 races, the 12th of which will take place this weekend in Britain.

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

Cowardly racing or clever? Visma | Lease a Bike explains why Vingegaard and Jorgenson did not ride with Pogacar

Visma | Lease a Bike came through the hard-fought gravel stage of the Tour de France unscathed in the end. Leader Jonas Vingegaard really had to ride for it, but eventually crossed the finish line in the same time as great rival Tadej Pogacar. IDLProcycling was present all day in and around Troyes! The noted jersey wearer from Slovenia pounded on the Visma | LaB door several times, but was ultimately unable to open it completely. 'I think it was...

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.

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 ...

IndyCar Mid-Ohio: O’Ward beats Palou after thrilling duel

Slow pitstop costs reigning champion and points leader Palou dearly as O’Ward pounces to score second win of the season

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.

The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman Will Die in 2025

The Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.

Leclerc in "worse than a nightmare" after failed British GP intermediate call

Ferrari's wavering F1 form was exacerbated by call to pit Charles Leclerc onto intermediates too early at Silverstone

Historic past meets ambitious future inside Lotus's Hethel HQ

Tucked away in the lovely Norfolk countryside, Hethel to be precise, is the factory of the iconic car brand, Lotus. 58 years ago, founder Colin Chapman was looking for a new space for his Lotus headquarters when he came across the former RAF airbase used by the US Air Force during World War II, and you could say the rest is history… In 2024, the re...

Bosa slams R200 electricity surcharge for Joburg users

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

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

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.

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.

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

10 cars that should never have been made

SILVERSTONE RACE ZONE: 60,000 camp out under the rainy sky before Lewis Hamilton's historic win, Rowan Atkinson mingles with racing royalty and Stuart Broad enjoys the action with former Ashes rival Pat Cummins

Mail Sport's Race Zone picks out the famous faces and looks back at yet another eventful British Grand Prix.

Every new electric car coming in 2024