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Why do police officers touch your trunk during a traffic stop? Here's what you should know

Woman warns about possible health problems caused by using Tesla cars

A woman took to social media to warn about the negative effects a Tesla vehicle had on her and her husband's health, leading them to sell the car.

Winners of the Engine of the Year award - does your car have one?

From a frugal 1.0-litre to a mighty 3.9-litre V8, here’s a list of the overall winners of the International Engine of the Year trophy

Auckland’s Morell Bar & Bistro in Remuera ram raided by thieves

Thieves target Remuera bar before dumping their car a short distance away, police say.

Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he films scenes for his new Formula 1 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.

I was in an accident that broke my collarbone and ribs. It didn't stop me from flying to Europe to see Taylor Swift.

Weeks before I was supposed to fly to Europe for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, I was thrown from a horse and broke my collarbone and ribs. I still went.

Car Show Organizer Gets Asked About Hells Angles, Goes Berserk

This should be a lesson to all of us—it's never OK to ask reasonable questions. At least not to this guy.

One person dies following serious crash on SH84 near Wānaka, road now open

Emergency services were called to the crash scene at about 3.50pm.

Dirt bikes seized as police crack down on illegal riding in Napier

Numerous complaints were being received by police.

Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know

Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…

Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce sparks complaints as BBC issues statement

BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which is currently being re-aired, sees Fiona Bruce travel across the UK as members of the public have their items valued.

Vinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying

Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall. The Spaniard was examined at the track medical centre and doctors found he had a broken left index finger and a "large bruise to the ribcage", but declared him "fit" to continue racing on a track where he is chasing a record ninth victory.

A GoFundMe is set up for autistic boy slapped by Mercedes driver

A GoFundMe was launched for an autistic California boy who was slapped in the face by a Mercedes driver after the child had damaged the hood ornament on the car.

Police diverting traffic in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

Hilarious moment Prince William seen riding around Windsor Castle on electric scooter

The heir-to-the-throne is a longtime motorsport fan, and once went on a cross-country rally with his brother, Prince Harry, while he was still a working royal in 2008

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 British GP

McLaren swept the opening practice sessions for this weekend’s 2024 British Grand Prix, with Red Bull and Max Verstappen off the ultimate pace. But the deeper data shows things differently, while still indicating at this stage that Lando Norris can fight for victory in front of his home Formula 1 fans

People Actually Want Small Displacement Motorcycles, Triumph Sells 50,000 in a Year

Go small or go home?

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

Eyewitness recalls the moment two horses were galloping down the road

Eyewitness Michel Campbell describes the scene as two horses bolted through central London in a panic: 'I saw two horses galloping down the road, faster than usual. One hit a black cab before scampering down Lucas Street. It took me by surprise.'

F1 British GP: Norris tops FP1 after early red flag

Lando Norris beat Lance Stroll to the fastest FP1 lap at the British Grand Prix, as Yuki Tsunoda produced an early red flag

McLaren signs deal with Ministry of Defence

Just days before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

HB thoroughbred racing and breeding icon Tom Lowry dies

A roundup of the week's racing

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

This is the title of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton's new F1 film

The time has finally come: the title for Brad Pitt's Formula 1 film has been announced. It is also known when the very first footage will be shown.

Most common reasons driving licences are stripped by the DVLA - full list

The DVLA can revoke a driving licence on medical grounds if a motorist is deemed unfit to be behind the wheel. Here are the most common reasons why driving licences are scrapped in the UK

Sainz opens up on stress over move from Ferrari

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said on Thursday that he is suffering from stress caused by the time-consuming task of finding a team for next season. "It's quite stressful and time consuming.

Road cone use ‘excessive’ and ‘unecessary’ says Mid Canterbury farmer

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

Wrecked Superbike Finds New Life, Gets Turned Into a Sand Weapon

Stunt rider Aaron Colton has lost his mind.

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

Turiroa ends bull season with sellout sale: Final two sales raise $7500 for Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund

Turiroa Angus has a total clearance sale, Kenhardt sells 46 out of 49.

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

IndyCar Mid-Ohio: O’Ward fastest from Rahal, Herta in FP2

Five different teams in top five spots, as teams get a full-dry session to get to grips with new IndyCar hybrid engines

Verstappen floor damage cost him around a second of lap time

Max Verstappen reveals the scale of his floor damage after off at Copse in Q1 for F1's British GP

Nobody’s home: Phoenix cop left talking to customer support after pulling over driverless taxi

Nobody’s home: Phoenix cop left talking to customer support after pulling over driverless taxi - The unmanned vehicle was pulled over after allegedly driving in ‘opposing lanes of traffic’, according to a Phoenix police officer

‘Women feel even more left behind’: How electric cars drove a gender divide

The car industry’s “woman problem” has long been a subject of criticism, from macho advertising to the lack of female-shaped crash-test dummies. It was hoped that the dawn of electric vehicles (EVs) might offer a useful moment to turn the page – but on current trends, electric car cheerleaders risk being disappointed. Worrying research by online de...

Another one: 21 film franchises that just won't quit

How many times can Vin Diesel go fast and be furious for his family? When will Andy’s toys finally get some rest? Will Michael Myers ever cease to exist? While some franchises know how to either keep the magic alive or realize when to hang it up, some film franchises just won’t quit.

Watch The Most-Talented British Rally Driver of All Time Win At Home

Nope, it's not Colin McRae; In the final round of the 2000 WRC championship, Richard Burns took the win but lost the title.

Kevin Dillon's Tesla abruptly stops 'mid-carwash' resulting in a fender bender with three cars behind him

Entourage star Kevin Dillon was reportedly involved in a multi-vehicle accident at a drive-thru car wash in Los Angeles , California last Monday.

A year on from Marquez’s Germany MotoGP meltdown, has Honda improved?

Joan Mir’s Honda frustrations echo those of Marc Marquez’s one year ago in Germany, when his time with the team began its end

The U.S. has transferred a key vehicle to Ukraine—Here’s why it matters

Covid-19: Mountains of expired PPE, rapid antigen tests to be turned into alternative fuels or recycled

About 51 million masks, gowns, gloves and other items will be used to make fuel, wood chips, decking or cement.

Chilling moment gunman opens fire with shotgun on a car park

Saabir Mohamed, 26, can be seen jumping from a Ford Kuga before firing the deadly weapon towards his victim in a car park in Smethwick, West Mids. The injured man was dropped off in an Audi at Birmingham's City Hospital with gunshot wounds to his lower leg and foot and staff there alerted police.

How Antonelli performed under a new spotlight after F2 breakthrough

Impressive on track to take his first win in Formula 2, Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered an equally-assured performance off it, as he addressed the media at the British Grand Prix

Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

A mechanic has warned motorists against using a sponge to clean their car as the popular method 'scratches the paint' - and people have been left shocked by the news

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

John Deere Classic: Jordan Spieth skyrockets up leaderboard with a really strong Moving Day round

Spieth made the most of Moving Day at the John Deere Classic as he vaulted into contention for a potential third title.

20 of the Most Popular John Wayne Characters

Cowboys, gunslingers, the Old West, and horse riders are all images that pop into mind when the name John Wayne […]