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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.


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.’


PICTURE: Eben Etzebeth shows off R2.5m Mercedes-Benz

Springboks star Eben Etzebeth is trending after sharing photos of a sleek R2.5 million Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S E Performance. Take a look...


20 facts you might not know about 'Captain America: The First Avenger'

Coming up with 20 facts about Captain America: The First Avenger? We could do this all day.


17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale


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.


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.


Moodley ready to rumble the field in the HDJ

Riding Flag Man, jockey Serino Moodley might just be the one to beat in Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (HDJ). Independent Newspapers got up close and personal with the 27-year-old who will be racing another seven races before the main one on Saturday.


Legend or Lemon? Our verdict on the world’s most controversial cars

We take a close look at the cars that sharply divided opinion, and deliver a verdict that we hope that will satisfy many of you


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.


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

This motorcycle is smarter than you.


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.


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.


The electric car brands you haven't heard of yet (but will soon)


Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he films scenes for his new Formula 1 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.


EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.


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.


Apples names F1 movie starring Brad Pitt, first teaser to be released at British GP

Apple's Formula 1 movie gets official title and first teaser


GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.


Tiny road hazard creates chaos as 20 motorists lose their tyres

Drivers have issued a warning to other motorists to be careful after an unknown culprit committed a disgraceful act at a Queensland intersection.


Surprising stories about the evolution of the car

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!


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.


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...


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

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


Brown hits out at Red Bull for 'encouraging' aggressive Verstappen driving

McLaren boss Brown made the comments after Verstappen and Norris clashed at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.


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.


Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.


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.


The Visma | Lease a Bike control room: F1-style tech for Vingegaard and co, or a single-purpose gadget?

Lately, there has been quite a bit said and written about the advanced control room of Visma | Lease A Bike, which gathers the most relevant data for race strategies from a sort of van. Or does it actually serve a different purpose? The vehicle that collects the data is seen by the team as a new step in technology, although the UCI was not immediately pleased. The international cycling union launched an investigation into the validity of the new...


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


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.


Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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


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


What was the best-selling car the year you were born?

Just as fashions change throughout the years, so does our taste in cars. It might not tell you a lot about your personality, but it is pretty likely your parents had one of these best-selling vehicles when you were a little one. And it's not just our consumer taste that changes, but also the science behind the car. From the '60s onwards, cars became more affordable, safer, and seemingly less extravagant. The '60s were fast, the '70s were futuristic, the '80s were large, and the '90s were compact. In doubt? Using statistics from the US, here are the most popular car models for each year. Click through to find out if you are a Honda Civic or Ford Mustang baby!


Ferrari to split F1 Silverstone packages in chase for upgrade answers

Ferrari intends to use free practice for the British Grand Prix as a test, but inclement weather might throw a spanner in the works


Yuki Tsunoda reveals ‘hybrid’ RB car for British Grand Prix after Austria revelation

Yuki Tsunoda scored points in three of the four races going into the triple header but did not do so in Spain and Austria.


Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault

The Fourth of July week didn’t go as planned for three Rivian Amazon electric delivery vans in Houston.


Friday favourite: Why F1's original circuit retains its thrilling appeal

The very first circuit to host a Formula 1 world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has earned classic status over its subsequent 57 appearances on the calendar. Amid its many facelifts, Bertrand Gachot’s love for the circuit he picks as his favourite hasn’t changed


26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale


WRC launches female driver programme

Fully-funded 2025 Junior WRC drive on offer for successful candidate


Mini John Cooper Works Electric: This Is It

It’s supposed to be covered in camouflage, but we can see everything, Mini.


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.


Cinema's craziest car chases

A thrilling car chase shifts any movie into top gear. In fact, a snarling engine, burning rubber, and plenty of fender bending can accelerate a film's performance at the box office. Furthermore, a memorable chase sequence can makes stars out of cars, and put heroes in the driving seat. Click through and take a drive through cinema's craziest car chases.


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.


Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Review: It’s unlike any Volvo you’ve ever imagined

That’s both a good thing and a bad thing as we found out after spending a week with this innovative and incredibly fast Swedish-Chinese creation.


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.


The best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to all the new metal arriving in 2024


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.


Fury as AI speed cameras that 'spy inside' cars set to be rolled out

AI speed cameras that can 'spy inside' cars are set to be rolled out across the UK to catch drivers using mobile phones or failing to wear seatbelts.


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.