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Police use images from number plate recognition cameras for variety of purposes

Police mostly used the AI-driven tech to corroborate existing evidence, place vehicles at times and locations for an investigation, and as supporting evidence in criminal cases.

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

Coromandel road closures mean lengthy overnight detours for motorists

Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.

Tauranga traffic: Tidal lane among proposals for 15th Ave to Welcome Bay route

Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.

G/FORE Ladies MG4x2 Golf Shoe Review

We put the cross trainer MG4x2 golf shoe to the test from G/FORE, and we are big fans.

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

21 striking Chrysler concept cars

“Major changes” unlikely to MotoGP’s feeder classes under 2027 rules overhaul

Dorna Sports says “major changes” to the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are unlikely when MotoGP undergoes its rules revolution in 2027.

Toyota Announces Mass Production of Electric Hilux for 2025 in Thailand

Toyota has decided to enter the electric vehicle market and announced the production of the Hilux Revo BEV, set to begin by late 2025 in Thailand, a country where pickup trucks represent over 50% of sales.

10 ‘most American’ vehicles you can own

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is full of high-octane thrills and spills

Mad Max fans will be revving their engines ahead of the latest chapter's release in cinemas next week.

Supercar meet for man with muscular dystrophy

Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins are driven to a town for car enthusiast Shivam Nathwani.

Valtteri Bottas explains Imola paddock meeting with F1 team boss as move likely

Valtteri Bottas is likely to lose his Sauber seat with Audi looking at other options to partner new signing Nico Hulkenberg from next year, but the Finn seems to have options

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

Walter Koenig had a way to overlap his character with Worf's in The Next Generation

Way back in 1994, Walter Koenig had a brief conversation with the producers of Star Trek: The Next Generation about the possibility of a small part on the series. Though the cameo didn't happen, Koenig did appear on the first movie with The Next Generation crew—Star Trek: Generations. The part wasn't very big and didn't involve any interaction with...

Audi RS4 Avant Vs. BMW M3 Touring Drag Race: It's Not Even Close

The two coolest wagons on sale today come together for a good old fashioned drag race. But one is far quicker than the other.

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

The next-generation Mini Cooper John Cooper Works makes its first appearance in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.

The safest EVs on sale based on Euro NCAP

Honda Modified a Peterbilt to Run on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

It uses three fuel cell systems generating a total output of 240 kilowatts and can go 400 miles with a full load.

10 wheely iconic rims

Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.

Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

Easy road rule question that many Australians struggle to answer

An easy road rule question has stumped many Aussie motorists and sparked an online debate.

Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty

A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.

MotoGP Sets A New Attendance Record At Le Mans

Nearly 300,000 fans from across the globe flocked to Le Mans during the 2024 French Grand Prix.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

How GM Made The $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV Into A 319-Mile Range Champ

The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.

Ford Boss Admits the Mustang Must Lose Weight

CEO Jim Farley says Ford will never make a "Mustang that's not a Mustang," seemingly forgetting about the Mach-E.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

Callum Skye is go-anywhere electric sports car for £80,000

Ex-Jaguar designer’s Ariel Nomad rival is one of the lightest EVs on the market

Ducati’s Ayrton Senna-Inspired Monster Is a Work of Art

On the eve of the race where one of the F1 greats lost his life 30 years ago, Ducati gave us something to commemorate his legacy.

Winston Peters tipped to decide greyhound racing industry's future within weeks

Briefing papers say Cabinet "must" decide if the greyhound racing industry has the social licence to continue.

Hundreds of motorcyclists join ride for charity

Motorcyclists in Bristol raise more than £19,000 for men's mental health charity.

Lamborghini once owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay 'to sell for £2.75m'

The red 1972 Miura P400 SV was bought by pop star Kay at the height of his chart fame and formed part of his vast collection of vintage motors.

Motorsport: Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer - What could be nicer than stopping off at a countryside farm shop while your EV recharges?

Vintage Photos Of American Road Trips Will Make You Nostalgic

From the first cars, camper vans and RVs to today, here’s what the great American road trip looked like in every decade until the 2000s.

Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last-lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2's sixth winner of the 2024 season in a sprint race bookended by drama at Imola.

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

20 next-best classic cars

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is The EPA Range King For Ultium Cars

The RS RWD version uses an estimated 2.7 miles/kWh and the EPA range is 324 miles.

Greatest supercars that never made it to production

Supercars may be few and far between on normal roads, but you'd be even harder pressed to spot these

Listening to This Ferrari F355 Carve a Forest Road is Automotive Heaven

No words, no music. Just a 3.5-liter five-valve V-8 echoing through the trees.

NZ's Scott McLaughlin posts fastest ever Indy 500 pole

Scott McLaughlin held an average speed of nearly 377km/h to set a record in the race's 108-year history.

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

Used Tesla Cybertruck Markups Plummet As Hype Cycle Cools Down

With increased production and decreased launch ferver, the days of $200,000+ used Cybertruck listings are gone for good.

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker