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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.

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.

No, The Honda Super Cub Is Not Being Discontinued Forever

How one misunderstood statement at a shareholder meeting set off a cavalcade of confusion.

Andrea Stella gives ‘greedy’ McLaren verdict after several Silverstone strategy errors

McLaren went from a potential one two to just one driver on the podium at Silverstone.

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

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

SILVERSTONE RACE ZONE: 60,000 camp out under the rainy sky before Lewis Hamilton's historic win, Rowan Atkinson mingles with racing royalty and Stuart Broad enjoys the action with former Ashes rival Pat Cummins

Mail Sport's Race Zone picks out the famous faces and looks back at yet another eventful British Grand Prix.

The new Honda Prelude is here – and it's not electric

That’s right, Honda is bringing this petrol-powered coupe to production

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.

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

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.

Kia EV9 GT Spied With Different Bumper, Bright Green Brake Calipers

The EV9 GT will be the most powerful variant of the model, promising “enormous power” from its two electric motors.

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?

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

“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.

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

Leclerc in "worse than a nightmare" after failed British GP intermediate call

Ferrari's wavering F1 form was exacerbated by call to pit Charles Leclerc onto intermediates too early at Silverstone

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

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 ...

Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Shrunk In May 2024

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

The Corrs thrill festival goers as they take to the stage at BST Hyde Park - as age-defying lead singer Andrea, 50, stuns in a racy LBD

On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'.

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.

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.

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

Bosa slams R200 electricity surcharge for Joburg users

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

Palou explains first gear fumble that cost Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Two-time champion and points leader’s race “was fun until it wasn’t” after finishing runner-up to Pato O’Ward despite leading most laps

How to handle your car like a pro when driving in the snow

South Africans have been told to brace for a week of bitterly cold weather across the country, with snow also forecast for parts of the country.

Tesla Production, Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2024: The Road To 6 Million EVs

In Q2, the difference between deliveries and production hit a record 33,000 units.

Alex Marquez: "Dream" podium with brother Marc trumps previous MotoGP achievements

Marquez reveals he would have swapped his previous podiums for this special one ahead of the German GP

The Gas Porsche Boxster and Cayman Will Die in 2025

The Macan with combustion engines will be retired in 2026.

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

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.

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.

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.

WATCH | Thousands of Bolt drivers told to bolt

Concerns have been raised after over 5,000 e-hailing drivers have been banned from using the Bolt platform.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Pogacar gives Visma | Lease a Bike a solid rebuke due to tactics: "They underestimate the others"

Yellow jersey wearer Tadej Pogacar was closely marked in the ninth stage of the Tour de France, which featured a large portion of gravel, by the team of Visma | Lease a Bike. However, Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson refused to assist the Slovenian, which seemed to cause some irritation to the leader of UAE-Team Emirates afterwards. In the flash interview afterwards, Vingegaard addressed the tactics of the Dutch team. "Visma | Lease a Bike...

Ferrari announce departure of key technical figure with Aston Martin move rumoured

The schedule of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur just became busier for the time being...

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.

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

WATCH | Used car dealerships ordered to refund customers over R1m

Two used car dealers have been fined R150,000 for violating the Consumer Protection Act.

Jeremy Clarkson is blasted for thinking he can 'rock up and run a pub'

Clarkson's hope to set up a cosy rural boozer in the Cotswolds have been met with scorn by 'insulted' industry experts, who say it simply isn't as easy as relying on his fame to pull in punters.

Norris frustrated 'to throw away win' after British GP strategy calls

McLaren's Lando Norris lost British GP victory shot after late call to switch to slicks in rain-affected race

Every new electric car coming in 2024

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

"It was like something out of Scrapheap Challenge."

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

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.

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.

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

SA pained over local woman awkwardly struggling to open car's boot: "Stop dating unkind people"

A video of a woman awkwardly trying to open the boot of a car and struggling in public has gone viral. Netizens reacted to the funny scenes by piling on the jokes.

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.