Soweto Marathon Trust launches the People's Race with a new route

The Soweto Marathon Trust (SMT) has launched the 2024 edition of the People’s Race, featuring a new route.

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.

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.

MotoGP German GP: Martin leads Marquez, Vinales in first practice

The MotoGP championship leader took the initiative in the first session of the weekend.

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...

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.

Mini John Cooper Works Electric: This Is It

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

We Shouldn't Be Surprised the New BMW M5 Is Extremely Heavy

That doesn't make it any less disappointing, though.

Drunk driver causes tragedy on U.S. holiday

A pickup truck collided with a group of people who had gathered to celebrate 4th of July in Corlears Hook Park, in southern Manhattan. According to initial figures, at least three people have already been killed and 16 others injured in the collision on the American holiday in New York. The driver of the gray Ford F-150 was driving down the sidewalk and may have been under the influence of alcohol. The two fatalities are two women and a man. One...

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

GOOD Party slams R200 electricity surcharge

While Johannesburg residents lament the new electricity surcharge of R200 for prepaid users, including a 12.7% tariff increase, the GOOD Party rejected the notion and slammed parties and organisations claiming it had voted for the tariff increase.

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.

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.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

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

Toyota expands WRC Rally1 entry to five for Finland, Latvala to drive Rally2

Rally Finland is set to welcome the biggest Rally1 field of the season

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

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.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

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.

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.

Part 3: South Africa Speaks: BAV Top 20 Mobility Brands in 2024

The last of this three-part series, South Africa Speaks, examines mobility brands. Whether by road, rail, air or sea, how South Africans choose to move is not just a matter of physics and cost, but also a matter of brand perception.Source: © Bizcommunity Bizcommunity Mercedes-Benz holds the top spot for the second year running in the SA Top 20 Mobility BrandscapeMobility is defined as the ability to move, therefore within this BAV Brandscape,...

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.

24 Fords that were never built

Range Rover set to impress audiophiles as JLR extends audio-tech collab with Meridian

The bolstered collaboration will enable Meridian’s specialists to input into in the design of new models at an even earlier stage.

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.

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

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.’

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.

Red Bull brings updated F1 floor to British Grand Prix

Red Bull aims to eke out more performance from RB20 F1 car with floor updates for British Grand Prix

The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

One Geely Group cousin has some tricks that Polestar doesn't, like an 800-volt architecture.

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.

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

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review: Much Better, With An Asterisk

With more range and upgraded software, the ID.4 is much better—provided you spring for the higher trims.

EV spotted in a parking lot has motorists reconsidering Tesla and BYD

A new electric car spotted in a fast-food parking lot has given motorists a reason to pause before making their switch to an EV.

WRC launches female driver programme

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

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.

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.

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.

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

This motorcycle is smarter than you.

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.

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.

Jim Ratcliffe's oil giant Ineos puts brakes on electric vehicle plans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has shelved plans to launch its first electric vehicles due to 'reluctant consumer uptake' and a lack of clarity on net zero policy.