Cars

Why did these FIVE car brands leave South Africa?

Over the past 10 years, top car brands have abandoned South Africa, including Datsun and Chrysler, for different reasons.

It was ‘game on’ when Lewis Hamilton told Mercedes engineer to ‘shut up’ at British Grand Prix

'Bono' and the Lewis Hamilton shared a champagne-soaked podium at the British Grand Prix after their 83rd victory together, having endured 945 winless days.

SAA needs its own ‘roosting’ ministry

Aviation insiders have warned of excessive interest in South Africa’s unserved international routes, and warned of reciprocity with regional carriers with extensive red tape while the International Air Services Licensing Council (IASLC) mulls several applications to slice up the South African skies.

Sainz: Ferrari "lost months" of development by reverting to Imola F1 car

Carlos Sainz feels Ferrari's performance was not good enough after being forced to take its latest upgrades off its Formula 1 car again

PAWS on Shaw’s: Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium review

It’s a dream scenario, a Ford Puma 1.0 Titanium on the billiard-table smooth Shaw's Pass that scythes through the Hemel and Aarde Valley ...

India: How 'Pune Porsche' case exposes corruption epidemic

The story is simple: A minor gets drunk, gets into the family Porsche, crashes it and kills two people. But its aftermath reveals layers upon layers of systemic corruption in India.

One of These New EV Motorcycle Concepts Are Coming Soon, Hopefully

At least one of Ola's new EV bike concepts is expected to become a reality in 2025.

‘This is where McLaren made a mistake’ – The key error that cost Lando Norris

"That's a really bad decision..."

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes vows to back up Lewis Hamilton's revitalising British Grand Prix victory with more Formula 1 upgrades in the coming weeks

“Go switch on the car": Check out how this Mzansi man uses a light switch to fire up his car

A TikTok video showing a man starting his car with a light switch instead of a key went viral. The video shows him clicking a switch built into the ignition area.

Impoverished Joburgers buckle under new monthly R200 prepaid meter fixed electricity surcharge

The cost of prepaid electricity is becoming a heavy burden for Johannesburg residents after the introduction of the R200 monthly fixed charge that will go towards maintaining electricity infrastructure.

Engen Knockout Challenge ticks boxes for youth development

Tsholo Tiro from Engen believes that the annual Engen Knockout Challenge ticks boxes when it comes to development.

The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman Will Die in 2025

The Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.

The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of

If you've heard of these four-wheeled wonders you may as well enter for an Autocar Award

Audi RS6 Avant GT Review: For the Nerds

With a commemorative livery and three-way adjustable dampers, the RS6 GT is a cooler RS6 Performance.

Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself

This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.

Ben Hunt: Does Hamilton's win avenge the ghosts from Abu Dhabi 2021?

The Mercedes driver won the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the ninth time to earn his first victory since losing his crown. Have those wounds now healed?

Porsche Confirms Plan To Take Some Combustion Cars Fully Electric

The German performance brand won't reverse course on EVs. Plus, the Geely brands get hit hard by new anti-China tariffs.

Bird's-eye view: Inside the F1 British GP flyover

Ride on board with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, as they kick off the British Grand Prix

Amazing Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Lease Is $30 Cheaper Than The SE Trim

The Ioniq 5 SEL also qualifies for 0% APR when financing for up to 60 months.

Red Bull’s ‘Scrapheap Challenge’ admission after very rare Max Verstappen mistake

"It was like something out of Scrapheap Challenge."

Nine things we learned from the 2024 MotoGP German Grand Prix

MotoGP delivered a thrilling race at the Sachsenring last weekend, despite the track’s poor reputation, as Francesco Bagnaia clinched the top spot after a late error from Jorge Martin. Here’s what we learned from the German Grand Prix

Cowardly racing or clever? Visma | Lease a Bike explains why Vingegaard and Jorgenson did not ride with Pogacar

Visma | Lease a Bike came through the hard-fought gravel stage of the Tour de France unscathed in the end. Leader Jonas Vingegaard really had to ride for it, but eventually crossed the finish line in the same time as great rival Tadej Pogacar. IDLProcycling was present all day in and around Troyes! The noted jersey wearer from Slovenia pounded on the Visma | LaB door several times, but was ultimately unable to open it completely. 'I think it was...

Bosa slams R200 electricity surcharge for Joburg users

Ayanda Allie, a Bosa member of the legislature in Gauteng, said the surcharge was “daylight robbery”

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

Limpopo police form special task team after troubling number of vehicles torched

Police in Limpopo are investigating a series of vehicle fires in the Moletlane area near Zebediela. Over the past six months, more than ten incidents have been reported where vehicles were intentionally set on fire, often damaging nearby homes.

Why McLaren won’t let British GP errors “build and destroy” its F1 progress

McLaren endured another victory near-miss at F1’s British GP, but team thinks it must not be too hard on itself

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

Can EV Racing Be Thrilling? See NASCAR’s Latest Prototype In Action.

Take a glimpse into the future of NASCAR with this high-performance electric racer developed jointly by Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota and ABB.

Lol: A woman almost fell out of car during driving lesson, moment captured in TikTok video

A woman took to her TikTok account and uploaded a video showing how her driving lesson went. A car door opened while she was driving. Mzansi laughed.

Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

Brazen Soweto criminals now target delivery vehicles at traffic lights and malls

Attacks on delivery vehicles at malls around Soweto have become so common that some business owners have taken to arming themselves with stones to drive off gangs of criminals.

You've Got To Look At This Tiny, Adorable Akira Tribute Bike

36 years later, love for the sci-fi anime classic shows no signs of slowing.

IndyCar president Frye praises “good first weekend” for hybrid despite Dixon woe

Scott Dixon’s issue the only cloud on race weekend debut of the new hybrid system at Mid-Ohio

Here's a look at Zakes Bantwini's luxurious car collection

Briefly News took a look inside Zakes Bantwini's garage, which boasts several Mercedes-Benzes and a marvellous Harley-Davidson that adds a unique touch.

Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Shrunk In May 2024

Only non-rechargeable hybrids expanded, taking 30% of the market.

The hottest Formula 1 drivers in history

The chiseled jaws, wild hair, and surprisingly flattering jumpsuits... Formula One stars are the most talented drivers in the world, and add to that the death-defying bravery it takes to race in those cars and you've got a spicy combo. Click through the following gallery to get a look at the hottest men to come out of F1.

Motorcyclist touring Death Valley dies as temps hit near-record 128 degrees

Motorcyclist touring Death Valley dies as temps hit near-record 128 degrees - A second motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after feeling the impact from the near-record temperatures

Durban July boosted eThekwini economy with millions

Over 50 000 spectators entered the Greyville Racecourse at the weekend for Africa’s Greatest Horseracing & Social Event - the Hollywoodbets Durban July. The ‘July’ - as it’s known - was expected to generate over R670 million to eThekwini’s GDP.

Kristoffersson double win begins World RX Battle of Technologies era in Sweden

First outing for World RX 'Battle of Technologies' yields double win for Johan Kristoffersson in ICE-powered Polo over electric machines

F1 official trailer: Brad Pitt feels the need for speed in upcoming racing movie... after fans mocked the title of movie as 'boring and unimaginative'

Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car in his upcoming film F1. The first trailer for the movie debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7.

GM's U.S. Ultium EV Sales Exceeded 20,000 In Q2 2024

New EVs attract customers from other brands.

10 cars that should never have been made

Red Bull offers explanation for "very weird" F1 British GP

F1's top teams McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull all proved quickest at different points of what Red Bull calls a "very weird" British GP

Ferrari receives WEC engine power gain ahead of Interlagos

The Le Mans 24 Hours winners will have more engine power at its disposal for round five of the World Endurance Championship this weekend

Major change coming to driver's licences in Australia

A major change has been introduced in one Aussie state that will make it easier for residents to sit for their L-plate exams.

Pato O’Ward lands historic McLaren win away from British Grand Prix

McLaren may not have pulled off a win at the British Grand Prix, but it secured a historic victory in IndyCar's Mid-Ohio event

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

BMW X4 won’t live to see another generation, here’s why

If you’re a fan of the BMW X4 it might be a good idea to hurry off to your nearest dealer because its days appear to be numbered

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

In May 2024, plug-in car registrations hit a record 47% market share.