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Dakar Rally 2025: Dates, route, new features and more revealed

The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has revealed the route and the dates for the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

No, A Tesla Cybertruck Can't Outrun A Porsche 911 While Towing

Tesla showed the Cybertruck beating a Porsche 911 in a drag race while towing a 911 itself. MotorTrend recreated the viral video.

The cars with the shortest wheelbases relative to their size

Odd looks, poor handling and inadequate interior packaging – this list has it all

The New Bentley Continental GT Has 771 Horsepower

The next-gen luxury GT debuts in June.

Nio’s Onvo L60 Has Its Sights Set On The Tesla Model Y

Onvo is a brand new Nio sub-brand, and the L60 electric coupe-like crossover is its first model.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is The EPA Range King For Ultium Cars

The RS RWD version uses an estimated 2.7 miles/kWh and the EPA range is 324 miles.

Honda Modified a Peterbilt to Run on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

It uses three fuel cell systems generating a total output of 240 kilowatts and can go 400 miles with a full load.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

Ganna was "downcast" due to Pogacar, but has good news for Arensman and Thomas after critical victory

Tadej Pogacar seemed to make the race briefly exciting at checkpoint one, but ultimately, there was no matching time trial expert Filippo Ganna, who, after a 'failed' attempt in the first Giro time trial, now clinched the victory in this one. The Italian of INEOS Grenadiers was clearly relieved after the race, winning his first time trial since the Vuelta a España in 2023. He made a special point of thanking Tadej Pogacar. "It was really tough,"...

The end of the road for the Beetle

When the iconic Beetle stopped production, it marked the end of a nearly 80-year chapter in Volkswagen's history. Feeling nostalgic? Browse this gallery and take a nostalgic road trip through the history of this distinctive and much-loved motor car.

Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

Massimiliano Allegri speeds away from Juventus training ground in car you wouldn't expect

A clip of Massimiliano Allegri leaving the Juventus training ground for what appears to be the final time has gone viral because of the car he's driving. Allegri was sacked just days after he led Juventus to the Coppa Italia title after beating Atalanta 1-0 in the final. It's reportedly because of behaviour Allegri exhibited afterwards. Continassa ...

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

Five reasons why Adrian Newey returning to McLaren F1 team makes little sense

Eddie Jordan may have hinted at it but Adrian Newey to McLaren is not going to happen.

Table Mountain cable car prices and guide (updated for 2024)

Table Mountain is one of Cape Town's biggest attractions, and making use of the cable cars provide memorable views. What are the Table Mountain cable car prices?

The world’s most wild, weird and surprisingly useful car options

Think Porsche is odd for making the 911's rear windscreen wiper an optional extra? Take a look at these...

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles

LA police car chase ends with bloodied and screaming suspect in handcuffs

LA police car chase ends with bloodied and screaming suspect in handcuffs - Female driver entered 405 freeway in wrong direction

The safest EVs on sale based on Euro NCAP

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

The 2025 Porsche Cayenne Is Way More Expensive Than Last Year

The base model now costs $86,695, and some trims are up over $10,000 from 2024.

Mercedes delivers fresh batch of F1 car upgrades at Imola

Mercedes followed up on the recent changes to its W15 Formula 1 car with a batch of updates for the Imola Grand Prix – including revised floor and brake ducts, plus a new rear and beam wing.

Discussion | AARTO Act | New traffic fine system to be rolled out

JOHANNESBURG - A new traffic fine system is expected to be rolled out at the beginning of July. At the heart of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences is the demerit points system. This means if a driver breaks the law on our roads, they lose several points, which could lead to their license being suspended. SA Fines Chief Executi...

Ferrari with all to do, McLaren catching up on Red Bull

OBAKENG MELETSEFORMULA One round seven will be making red waves at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola this weekend. Ferrari, under pressure from McLaren who have made giant strides to the top of the charts, have it all to do with their red army in heavy presence.The Scuderia Ferrari-24 had upgrades coming into the weekend, and following a somewhat decent but difficult weekend at the Miami International Circuit where both Charles Leclerc and...

Forget Chinese EVs. Biden’s Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

A higher tariff on EV battery imports will make Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3 RWD, more expensive to produce. Other EVs may be affected too.

Ferrari’s F1 upgrades are all about “tilting the map”

Formula 1’s upgrade battle used to mainly be about bolting on new parts that added more downforce – and that almost always brought more lap time.

Ducati’s Ayrton Senna-Inspired Monster Is a Work of Art

On the eve of the race where one of the F1 greats lost his life 30 years ago, Ducati gave us something to commemorate his legacy.

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes

BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes - The official count was announced on Friday afternoon

Electric Toyota Hilux Pickup Production To Start In 2025

The fully electric Hilux Revo will enter production in Thailand by the end of next year.

Big changes for SA drivers coming soon

Changes to the rules for SA drivers are planned to be implemented from 1 July 2024. What exactly does this mean?

Dealership ordered to fix car with rust after lengthy appeal process

Judge Nomsa Khumalo, Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, turned down an appeal and ruled that in line with the Consumer Protection Act, the dealership had to fix the rust.

Ferrari drivers disagree on theories for shock Red Bull Imola GP qualifying pace leap

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc disagreed when trying to explain Red Bull's surprise pace jump in Imola qualifying.

Adventure-ready Mahindra Scorpio-N edition revealed at Nampo

The Mahindra Scorpio-N Adventure is kitted out with unique features that make it more capable and user-friendly off the beaten track.

Why owners are scared to drive their electric cars

Electric vehicles are used 20 percent less than gas-run cars as a new survey reveals what's holding many drivers back from buying the futuristic automobiles.

Ford Pleads To Suppliers: ‘Help Us Make EVs Affordable’

We also discuss GM’s settlement with Bolt EV owners and how Tesla's AI plans hinge on data from China.

The ‘small duvet’ problem that Mercedes thinks it can put to bed

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s caution this week that it will be several races before his Formula 1 team’s upgrades bear fruit can be viewed in one of two ways.

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

Junkyard Discoveries from Ron’s Auto Salvage in Allison, Iowa

Enjoy our tour of one of America’s most interesting junkyards

’20 years younger’ – Ferrari tipped to ‘galvanise’ Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes ‘decline’

"The Ferrari challenge will be different..."

Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024

The qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most complicated in all of motorsport, so here’s how it works this weekend for the 2024 edition.

BP Southern Africa aims to expand its service stations across South Africa

BP Southern Africa wants to open 500 more convient stores throughout South Africa and aims to step up its business in the country. This as Shell plans to exit.

Valtteri Bottas opens up on clandestine Williams meeting after paddock spot

A reunion of Valtteri Bottas and Williams? The Finn set tongues wagging as he was spotted in the Williams motorhome on Saturday...

US tariffs on Chinese EVs hurt green transition: XPeng boss

The president of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng on Friday criticised the fresh tariffs on Chinese cars imposed by Washington as "unfavourable" for the United States' energy transition. "The tariffs are unfavourable to its own climate and energy transition."

Emilia Romagna GP: Ferrari upgrades fire Charles Leclerc to P1 as Max Verstappen struggles in FP1

Ferrari won the battle of the Imola upgrades, but it was just FP1...

2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Qualifying results (Imola)

Qualifying at Imola is in the books...

Vasco da Gama race under way

The oldest coastal ocean race on the South African sailing calendar, the Vasco da Gama, starts in Durban.

Ferrari grilled on Adrian Newey interest amid rumours of huge contract signed

All roads lead to Ferrari for Adrian Newey...

F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2’s sixth winner of the campaign in a sprint race at Imola bookended by drama, though is under investigation for a first lap incident.

Ericsson: Indy 500 qualifying laps like “driving with a gun to my throat”

Marcus Ericsson has described Indianapolis 500 qualifying as like “driving with a gun to my throat” as he faces the last-chance qualifying group to make the field.