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China agrees to electric car tariff talks as EU fights to avoid trade war

The EU has clinched last-ditch talks with Beijing over plans to impose higher tariffs on Chinese imports of electric cars amid fears of a looming tit-for-tat trade war. Trade ministers from China and the European Commission agreed to start negotiations to settle a dispute over EU plans to raise tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China to up t...

My wife’s ‘menofog’ is causing carnage

And there they were, sitting between the Sunday roast leftovers and a pint of milk, the car keys to the Fiat Panda. They were the same set of keys that my wife had been frantically looking for earlier that day, causing chaos in the house and disrupting everyone’s morning schedules, as we were all co-opted into joining the fruitless search, which wo...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.

20 classic cars with clamshell bonnets

Pride in London: Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson among stars performing as line-up revealed

Pride in London: Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson among stars performing as line-up revealed - Ella Morgan and Janice Robinson are among names slated to appear

New motorbike impounded after alleged reckless driving on Desert Rd

A man has been charged with three driving-related offences.

Goodyear's New All-Terrain Tire Fits Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT is available in 28 sizes that fit rims measuring 16 to 20 inches.

Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One

The Sporting News looks through the record books at which drivers have taken the most podium finishes throughout their career.

‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as back-to-back cyberattacks strike US and Canada

Cyberattacks mean car dealerships across North America face massive disruption.

Frustrated Norris says McLaren are 'on a roll'

McLaren and Lando Norris were on fire - on and off the track - at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. "Austria's one of my favourite tracks.

Scotland chugged and sputtered their way out of Euro 2024 in the birthplace of the automobile, writes CALUM CROWE. Now, Steve Clarke's side are heading home without firing a shot

CALUM CROWE: In the city which proclaims itself to be the birthplace of the automobile, there was something galling about Scotland chugging and spluttering their way to an early exit from Euro 2024 .

Toyota Issued a Stop-Sale for Its Two Biggest SUVs

The Grand Highlander and Lexus TX have airbag issues.

Cop is shot dead after trailing stolen vehicle in unmarked squad car

Oakland Detective Brad Reckling was following the stolen car in an unmarked police vehicle on Saturday when the thieves suddenly stopped and started shooting at him.

NASCAR hails wet tyre racing at New Hampshire "very successful"

NASCAR entered a new phase of racing with its wet weather tyres in Sunday’s Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and it appeared to work as hoped.

The fastest electric car from every car maker

‘Middleman’ admits selling firearms stolen from Hamilton Smallbore Rifle Club

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

Mitsubishi Might Bring Back the Lancer Sportback and Montero

But they'll probably be EVs.

Watch the Mercedes-AMG C63 Hybrid Demolish the V-8 Version in a Drag Race

Sound and weight aside, the four-cylinder C63 is better than the outgoing V-8 model in every way.

Jon Rahm absolutely furious with LIV Golf

The motto for LIV Golf is “golf but louder” as the Saudi-backed league embraces a more exciting and much more laid-back atmosphere compared to what has been commonly seen on the PGA Tour, complete with some unique camera shots and drones providing extra coverage for fans. But clearly, not everyone appreciates this “golf but louder” Read more... The post Jon Rahm absolutely furious with LIV Golf appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

Edsel: the story of the disaster

60 years since the death of the Edsel, this is the story behind one of the car world’s most infamous misfortunes

Drivers force Volvo U-turn on decision to axe iconic estate cars

The company, synonymous with Swedish practicality, had blamed poor sales for the move and said it would focus instead on selling SUVs and electric cars.

How scammers are fleecing learners drivers with non-existent exams

Scammers are fleecing learner drivers up and down the country out of hundreds of pounds to pay for non-existent driving exams, amid record waits for lessons and tests.

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: One person seriously injured after Hastings crash

Emergency services say a car hit a tree in Akina.

57yo man faces court after 'reckless', 'dangerous' Auckland motorway stunt

Police said his 'reckless behaviour' was an attempt to gain publicity.

We took a road trip to Iraq via 21 countries - and ended up staying longer than expected...

Johannes and Anna converted a 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser into a livable home, and set out from their home in the Netherlands on a long trip through some dangerous countries.

Day scores a first in driving NZ motorsport

A lifetime of dedication mixed with expert knowledge of her sport has helped Deborah Day take pole position at MotorSport NZ The post Day scores a first in driving NZ motorsport appeared first on Newsroom.

Cupra Leon

The new Leon wants to become a standalone, bespoke Cupra with a series of targeted updates. Is it?

Autosport Podcast: Spanish GP review

The new Autosport Podcast takes a look at all things the Spanish Grand Prix.

Man shows how you can remove car scratches with white vinegar concoction

A TikTok user has demonstrated how to repair scratches to car using a mixture of white vinegar and coconut oil in a video that has gone viral

Why Mercedes feels it is closer to the top than it looked in F1's Spanish GP

Mercedes thinks Lewis Hamilton could have ended Formula 1’s Spanish GP nearer Red Bull/McLaren

Check out 'The Bikeriders' Custom Leather Jacket Designed by Schott NYC

Somebody stop me from drooling. Too late.

Why this photo of a small garage that went on sale has raised eyebrows

The one-car lock-up garage sold off-market for a whopping $500,000 in Woollahra, a suburb in Sydney 's affluent eastern suburbs.

Groundbreakers: the cars that did it first

We take a look at all the cars that changed the world – one new technology at a time

20 cool, rare Japanese estates

29 extremely strange cars

Forget your small SUVs, superminis and family hatchbacks, this story is about the downright strangest cars ever made

Police descend on Central Hawke’s Bay amid reports of standoff

At least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.

Greyhounds headed to the United States for homes to clear New Zealand backlog

Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs.

A Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer is bringing production to Ukraine

Top 10: world’s fastest steam trains

We take a close look at some of the world’s most iconic locomotives

Christian Horner makes Sergio Perez demand as 'headspace' questioned after Spanish GP

Christian Horner had a clear message for Sergio Perez after the Mexican racer struggled at the Spanish Grand Prix.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

75 years of Jaguar sports cars

Remarkable Ukraine combat footage shows American-supplied vehicle surviving several blasts

Police say newly-purchased motorbike clocked at twice speed limit

Police clocked the motorbike travelling south along State Highway 1 on Sunday.

BMW 5 Series

Has the plug-in hybrid sporting executive saloon finally come of age?

Jeep Avenger 2024 long-term test

It arrived to fanfare, but this little electric SUV isn’t leaving with its head held high

Ferrari announces first electric car with authentic sound for 2025

Ferrari is preparing its first electric car with an expected launch in 2025, keeping its promise of a vehicle that emits no pollutants but still retains the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is the rough-and-ready swansong for the company's staple supercar

City with ‘no character’ named one of best value UK commuter spots

Moment LA police arrested a pro-Palestine couple driving a range rover

Police made an alarming discovery when they arrested a pro-Palestine couple at a protest near the Adas Torah synagogue on Sunday.