Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

How Mercedes has escaped its false dawn F1 curse

Mercedes has reached breakthroughs before, only to fall flat in the current Formula 1 ground-effect era. But the team lays out why this time it is different

Woman shows off new car in viral video, sparks buzz over hunky salesman

A young South African woman showed off her brand-new car in a TikTok video. The clip sparked a huge buzz over the hunky salesman, leaving many people drooling.

Fisker Ocean Owners Are Lawyering Up To Keep Their Cars Running

Without access to software, spare parts and warranty repairs, Oceans could end up in the scrapyard. Owners want to avoid that.

24 Fords that were never built

McLaren use repaired old floors to fix Norris’s F1 car “destroyed” in Verstappen crash

The McLaren Formula 1 team turned to a stockpile of previously damaged car parts to repair the areas of Norris’s machine that were broken in his Austrian GP crash with Verstappen

DRIVEN: New Toyota Hilux Raider 48V impresses with its smooth performance

I doubt that the 48V Hilux is quicker than the normal garden variety but where the mild hybrid system does make a difference is on pull away and passing.

Facelifted Hyundai i20 touches down in Mzansi, and it’s cheaper than before

Hyundai is upping its hatchback game with a fresh new look for the B-segment hatchback as well as lower pricing.

So You Just Got Trapped In Your EV With Electronic Door Latches. What To Do

Most electric vehicles have electronic door release mechanisms that need power, but there is a workaround.

Ex-Sundowns and Chiefs star ‘Killer’ QUITS car salesman job

Former Mamelodi Sundowns star Katlego 'Killer' Mphela has left his job at VW according to his business partner.

Brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park

Watch the shocking moment a brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park.

Magazine: F1 Austrian GP review

Here's what's packed into the latest edition of the Autosport magazine

Revealed: McLaren unveil British GP rear wing upgrades in fight against Red Bull

The teams have revealed what parts they have changed ahead of the British Grand Prix.

Eric Adams says man who drove through park may be under the influence

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the man in the Ford F-150 pickup truck that drove through Corlears Hook Park and killed at least three people in the Lower East Side appears to have been under the influence.

Formula One news: Teenager Oliver Bearman signs for Haas for 2025

Teenage British driver Oliver Bearman will compete for the Haas team in Formula One next season, the US team announced.

F1 champion Hamilton “interested” in MotoGP amid Gresini buyout links

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion admits interest in a MotoGP business venture

Carlos Sainz reveals ‘main problem’ creating ‘less competitive’ Ferrari concerns

"For sure it costs lap time, maybe even more than what we think."

Ekurhuleni residents: How to replace your lost or stolen wheelie bin

The City of Ekurhuleni has laid out some easy steps residents can take if they want to replace their lost or stolen wheelie bins.

Crazy car facts that'll get your motor running

What's the world's best-selling car? How long would it take to drive to the Moon? Where does the word "car" come from? And who was the Hollywood silent film star that invented the first turn signal device? The history of the automobile is a weird and wacky one, and you won't believe some of the amazing stories behind the motor car's evolution. So, are you ready to step up a gear and find out more? Fasten your seatbelt and steer through this gallery of crazy car facts that'll get your motor running!

Norris: FIA risk “boring” F1 races if track limits stance isn’t changed

The McLaren driver thinks common sense needs to be applied to what is deemed a track limits breach in F1 races

Ford SA factory hit by Numsa strike amid bonus row

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has begun its strike today, 4 July, at Ford South Africa's plant in Silverton after issuing a 48-hour notice of intention to do so.An unrelated image to the Numsa strike at the Ford SA plant | Source: UnsplashNumsa said it is striking because Ford South Africa has allegedly not shared its profit with its workers through bonuses.Ford Global had a gross profit of $25bn in the past...

Audi won't budge on long-term F1 driver commitment

Audi's need for a long-term commitment from its Formula 1 drivers might hand Valtteri Bottas a chance to stay as Carlos Sainz wavers.

Aidan O'Brien horses Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy are set to race in Japan and the US before August is out as trainer plots remarkble Pan-Pacific programme

Aidan O'Brien is planning a remarkable Pan-Pacific programme for star colts City Of Troy and Auguste Rodin to define their illustrious careers.

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Makes for an Even Better Benchmark

Subtle improvements make one of the best sports cars on sale that little bit sweeter.

BMW's R 1300 GS Adventure Crosses Continents Comfortably, Still an Off-Road Beast

This motorcycle is smarter than you.

Hilarious or reckless?: Watch as 2 grown men caught squeezed in Toyota Yaris boot

A TikTok video showed two men sitting uncomfortably in the boot of a small Toyota Yaris. The clip garnered many views and sparked mixed reactions.

Cloud journey: Rolls-Royce or a Toyota Corolla?

Cloud journey: Rolls-Royce or a Toyota Corolla?Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, one of the hyperscalers will launch the next big thing and it’s time for an infrastructure refresh… By Tiana Cline, ContributorJohannesburg, 05 Jul 2024Darryl Govender, Synthesis Cloud is on its way to becoming a business necessity. Gartner has predicted that by 2028, more than 50% of enterprises will use industry cloud platforms to accelerate key...

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

European Union slaps Chinese electric cars with tariffs of up to 38% over ‘unfair’ support

A European Commission probe concluded that state subsidies for Chinese EV manufacturers were unfairly undercutting European rivals.

Germany: Tesla given go-ahead for Berlin factory expansion

German authorities have granted Elon Musk's Tesla permission to expand its Gigafactory just outside Berlin. The original plans sparked resistance from locals worried about the environmental impacts.

Gasly set for British GP grid penalty

Alpine is handing Pierre Gasly an all-new Formula 1 power unit, exceeding his 2024 allowance.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

More than 400,000 Ferrari-branded items were destroyed last year.

Oliver Bearman: The rise of Britain’s next Formula 1 star

Ollie Bearman will join the F1 grid with Haas in 2025. Here’s how he went from karter to grand prix driver in four seasons

Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he transforms into Formula One racing driver for his upcoming film on day two of the British Grand Prix

The eagerly-anticipated film will present a touch of authenticity as it's shot during the actual Grand Prix festival weekends.

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

MEPs urged to not backtrack on 2035 petrol car ban

Industry reaction follows intention from major political group in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party, to revise rules on carbon dioxide standards for cars and vans from 2035. View on euronews

Rossi opens up on Arrow McLaren IndyCar split, future team uncertain

The 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner will depart McLaren squad at the end of this season and find a new home in IndyCar for 2025

Aero SA 2024 has potential to stimulate Tshwane economy

Billed as the largest general aviation trade show in southern Africa, the event is hosted by the City’s Wonderboom National Airport and Messe Frankfurt SA.

🎥 Pogacar faces online criticism after "causing" Bilbao's crash; Slovenian self-critical

In a Tour stage that, except for the historical finish, was otherwise uneventful, there was a near-miss incident shortly after we got halfway through the race. The yellow jersey wearer, Tadej Pogacar, miraculously avoided a crash. The Slovenian UAE Team Emirates superstar managed to evade a road obstacle just in time thanks to his bike-handling skills, but his maneuver did result in Pello Bilbao crashing, as the Spaniard went down as a...

MotoGP German GP: Vinales on record pace in FP2 as Marquez suffers huge crash

The Aprilia rider set a new lap record as Marquez forced to settle for Q1.

Sainz back in Mercedes F1 2025 frame as Antonelli "needs to swim"

With Andrea Kimi Antonelli struggling in Formula 2, Carlos Sainz is again a contender for Mercedes's second F1 seat next year.

Car owners warned they could be owed thousands – but have to act fast

In praise of the hard handymen of the Karoo

‘There was a time when an incredibly strong, younger version of Outa Lappies harnessed himself into that cart and dragged it across the Great Karoo.’

Ollie Bearman eyes 'dream' Ferrari move after joining Haas for next season - as the 19-year-old makes it four Brits on the grid for 2025

JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: At 19 years old, the Essex-born racer joins Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell on the grid.

Spar Women’s Challenge launches Joburg 10km race

The Spar Women’s 10km challenge has launched the Joburg event, scheduled for 6 October at Marks Park Sports Centre.

Cruise through the decades with vintage cruise-liner photos

Before passengers began taking to the high seas, now-famous cruise lines principally operated as mail-shipping services. We reveal some amazing nostalgic images that chronicle cruise history...

Features Like Tesla FSD That ‘Promise Too Much’ Are ‘A Bad Thing’: Mercedes-Benz

Even small mishaps related to so-called self-driving cars can have a big impact on the whole industry.

30 concept cars that never hit the mainstream

When designers are asked to paint the future for automakers, they sometimes create a piece of art so stunning it could never go into production. Car manufacturing is about mass appeal after all, and a vehicle that's too unique won't sell as well to the masses. Others are fully intended to go into production immediately, only to have financial or legal challenges get in the way. Here are some incredible vehicles that never made it into our driveways.

You Can Buy a New Toyota Mirai for Half the Price

Not convinced yet? You can even get it with zero percent financing for 72 months.