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

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

A Tesla Model X, Kia EV9, Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV compete for the title of ultimate electric family SUV.

DMRE announces lower petrol prices for July, while AA says new ministers must step up service to SA

The AA also noted that Creecy was the 11th Minister of Transport since 1994.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

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..."

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

This KTM Dirt Bike Is Probably More Than You Can Handle, Sorry

If your name isn't Manny Lettenbichler, keep moving.

First Drive: The Valour Is Proof Aston Martin Can Still Make a Perfect Car

With a V-12 and a manual, this car is special. But it's only for a limited few.

Mercedes F1 team set for clothing partner switch to Adidas

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

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

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.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Tesla's Sales Of Chinese-Made EV Keep Shrinking

In June, sales of Teslas built in China—for that country and for export—were down 24% year-over-year.

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.

What EV Slump? Hyundai and Kia Break Sales Records for Electric Cars

The EV9 and EV6 are up 112 percent, and Ioniq 5 is close to 20,000 sales through the first half of the year.

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 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

Kia South Africa welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO

Kia South Africa today welcomes Paul Turnbull as CEO. The leadership change was announced by Osman Arbee, CEO of Motus Holdings, in April and comes into effect as of today as part of a broader set of leadership changes with the group. Turnbull joins Kia from Hyundai Automotive South Africa and succeeds Gary Scott, who held the position of CEO at Kia since 1 July 2017 and who has been appointed Chief Digital Officer of Motus Holdings.A retailer...

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

THIS car licence renewal service in South Africa has shutdown

This extremely cheap car licence renewal service in South Africa has shutdown without so much as an explanation …

The best electric pick-ups on sale today

Espargaro becoming Honda MotoGP test rider is its first genuine improvement of 2024

OPINION: Honda’s MotoGP project continues to struggle as little progress is made in the development of its troubled RC213V. The hiring of Aleix Espargaro as test rider, however, represents HRC’s first genuine improvement in a long time

Pogacar and UAE 1 - 0 Vingegaard and Visma | Lease a Bike: what a formidable show on the Galibier!

Tadej Pogacar (UAE-Team Emirates) has won the first mountain stage of the Tour de France. The Slovenian finished off the formidable work by his teammates on the Galibier, where Jonas Vingegaard ( Visma | Lease a Bike) and Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step), like all other competitors, had to concede time. In the descent, Pogacar extended that lead further, earning him the yellow jersey. Barely three days into the Tour de France and we've...

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

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.

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

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

Tesla Rolls Out New FSD Version, Beta Testers Say It’s ‘Phenomenal’

It still has many flaws, but users say refinements are big over the previous version.

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

GM Sold A Record Number Of EVs Last Quarter

After a long and painful road, GM's grand Ultium plan is finally paying off.

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.

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...

Interesting four-wheel-drive saloons we forgot all about

Most people are familiar with saloons like Quattro-equipped Audis, but these are the all-wheel-drive models you may not remember so well

Tesla Delivered Only 443,956 Vehicles In Q2 2024, Produced 410,831

Deliveries slightly exceeded expectations in Q2 2024.

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.

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

How will a new-look drivetrain boost the power output of America’s top open-wheel series on ovals as well as road and street tracks?

Tesla Needs A Radical Strategy To Turn Around. How About Acting Normal?

Tesla's global car deliveries dropped for the second quarter in a row. What would it take to turn things around?

Stellantis Sales Are Tanking, Folks

Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler are way down but the Italian brands are actually up.

Martin Whitmarsh to leave Aston Martin with ex-Mercedes figurehead announced as replacement

Ahead of 2026's new engine regulations, Aston Martin have welcomed a former Mercedes engine boss as the new Group CEO.

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.

Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever

Don’t be fooled by its shape. The Purosangue sounds and handles like no other four-door on sale. For half a million, it better.

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.

This Super Small, Rotary Combustion Engine Could Power Your Next Motorcycle

It's not a rotary, per se, but the internals do rotate.

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 Pagani Huayra Finally Gets a Manual

The new Huayra Epitome gets a gated seven-speed and 852 horsepower.

Why South Africa’s fuel price decrease has been delayed until Thursday

Motorists were left confused on Wednesday morning when the much-anticipated fuel price decrease did not take effect at fuel stations around the country.

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...

Local car industry sees continued decline in June 2024

Naamsa stats indicate that local vehicle sales in June 2024, at 40,072 units, reflected a further substantial decrease of 6,531 units, or a loss of 14,0%, from the 46,603 vehicles sold in June 2023.Source: UnsplashExport sales recorded a welcomed increase of 977 units, or 3,6%, to 28,306 units in June 2024 compared to the 27,329 vehicles exported in June 2023.Of the total reported industry sales, an estimated 33,039 units, or 82,5%, represented...

8 incredible homes that were picked up and moved

From Henry Ford's English cottage to Alexander Hamilton's New York estate, these historic homes were relocated brick-by-brick, bringing new meaning to the phrase 'moving house'!

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.