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?

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'!

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...

‘Game-Changer': Kia EV3 Gets Over 10,000 Reservations In 23 Days

People are talking an EV demand problem. What demand problem?

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

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.

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.

The most hardcore Porsche 911s ever made

We take a closer look at some of the more extreme 911s that have launched over the past 60 years

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.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

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.

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.

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

It could be green.

Mercedes F1 team set for clothing partner switch to Adidas

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

Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

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.

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

Hyundai gearing up for WEC hypercar programme, WRC long-term future unclear

The Korean car maker appears set to enter sportscar racing’s top-flight in the future

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.

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

Lundgaard to replace Rossi at Arrow McLaren IndyCar team in 2025

The team will have a new look next year after signing Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s lead driver.

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...

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.

20 fun used cars for £1,500

Budget cars don’t have to be boring. We scour the classified ads for £1,500 driving fun

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

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..."

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.

Don’t fit the wrong tyre profile this holiday

With the school mid-year break upon us, your vehicle may take on extra duty for road trips, play dates and fun days out.Before heading out, take time to prepare your vehicle and fit the right tyre profile, tailored to both your vehicle and your type of driving, to significantly enhance your vehicle’s performance, handling, ride comfort, fuel efficiency, and overall safety on the road.To help you navigate tyre profile information, follow this...

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.

New vehicle sales plunge 14% in June as affordability declines

The June 2024 new passenger car market at 26 928 units fell by 9% over the same month a year before. Car rental sales accounted for a sound 14.2% of new passenger vehicles sales during the month.

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.

1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red

BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track.

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

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 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

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

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...

June vehicle sales wrap and Top 50: Cabinet delay slows sales, Polo Vivo and Prado soar

Vehicle sales declined yet again in June, as business and consumer confidence remained muted over uncertainties surrounding the GNU and its cabinet.

Ferrari hoping for F1 "sanity check" in British GP

Vasseur is positive about Ferrari's performance despite struggles in recent races.

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

20 mid-engined classic car marvels

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?

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....

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.

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

GM Sold A Record Number Of EVs Last Quarter

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

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

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.

The best electric pick-ups on sale today