Motoring

Skoda Superb

Czech firm continues to make the case for diesel estates with its stalwart family hauler

Barn-find Jaguar E-type for sale now

Mad Max: Fury Road star Charlize Theron delivers verdict on Furiosa

Mad Max: Fury Road star Charlize Theron delivers verdict on Furiosa - Actor had a turbulent experience behind the scenes of ‘Fury Road’

These Large Electric SUVs Have The Most Range

They can haul the entire family and still go the distance.

Photos Of Japan's Most Bizarre Car Culture

Discover the rebellious world of Bōsōzoku culture. From roaring motorcycles to vibrant cars, delve into the heart of this Japanese subculture and explore the impact of Bōsōzoku on modern society.

Mustard ‘Faith Of A Mustard Seed' Songs, RANKED

Check out our ranking of tracks from Mustard's latest drop, from good to phenomenal.

Toxic warning issued to millions of Americans driving in hot weather

That alluring 'new car smell' is sending a flurry of toxic compounds including formaldehyde and benzene into your lungs on hot days, new research shows.

You Don't Need CarPlay in Your New Car. You Need $11

FM transmitters are an easy workaround to get CarPlay in older cars—or future GM vehicles.

Shell Partners With Battery-Swapping Scooter Company, Wants Better Last-Mile Service

Gogoro teamed up with Shell to make its swapping stations accessible to the masses.

DVLA warning to everyone over 70 told to take action or face fines

The DVLA has issued an alert and has flagged up six conditions people must report as well as the need to renew licences

Revealed: Tadge Badge

The longtime Corvette engineer is immortalized with his likeness on the ZR1's glass.

The crazy world of the twin-engined car

Why settle for one engine when you can have two? These are the heroes of twin-engine cars

Toyota Will Replace 100,000 Faulty Engines in the Tundra and Lexus LX

A recall from May 2024 stated the engines could fail. The only fix is a new engine.

Audi Q6 E-Tron Beats Tesla Model Y In This Long-Distance Challenge

It's now the fastest all-electric SUV in Bjørn Nyland's 622 miles (1,000 km) challenge.

Why I Traded My 20-Year-Old Gas Truck For A Chevy Blazer EV

I've been an internal-combustion car enthusiast for my whole life. But I think now's the best time to make the switch.

Iconic Sci-Fi Props Up for Auction: Heritage Auctions to Sell Hollywood Memorabilia

Heritage Auctions is set to sell iconic Hollywood sci-fi props. Fans with some cash to spare can soon bid on famous items from blockbuster science-fiction films.

Cromwell drink-driver blows nearly 10 times legal limit in weekend crackdown

The 45-year-old man - who has been charged with dangerous driving and excess breath alcohol - was found after a single-car crash in Cromwell.

More than 53,000 drivers fined for ignoring this smart motorway sign

More than 53,000 drivers fined for ignoring this smart motorway sign - It can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points, or more severe penalties and a court appearance

The Porsche Cayenne Is Going Electric. Just Not Entirely

The next generation Cayenne will be all-electric. But the current one is sticking around with some upgrades too, just in case.

Norris not “too proud” Hungary antics overshadowed McLaren 1-2

Lando Norris admits he could have handled the Hungarian GP team orders controversy in a better way

​​The Mazda CX-70 Might Make You Rethink That BMW X5

Mazda has a genuinely compelling alternative to the established luxury crop.

The Most Iconic Ford Vehicles Of All Time

Ford Motor Company has produced some of the best road vehicles to grace North American and European roadways. Whether we’re talking about huge trucks like the F-350, muscle cars like the Ford Mustang, or the O.G Ford Model T, here are forty of the most iconic Ford vehicles since the company first launched on June 16th, 1903.

Evans: "My own team were working against me" as Jaguar miss out on Formula E drivers' title

Evans finished third in London finale but missed out on first Formula E title by seven points to Pascal Wehrlein

Woman divorces her husband after he sat in the car for too long

Woman divorces her husband after he sat in the car for too long - ‘You need to be able to rely on your husband in case of an emergency and he proved to you that you can’t,’ one reader argues

Wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day. A 42-year-old man is arrested

Wildfire sparked by a burning car triples in size in a day. A 42-year-old man is arrested - Authorities say a Northern California wildfire that has tripled in size in one day was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully

F1 Hungarian GP: Norris takes pole as McLaren locks out front row

McLaren F1 duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to start from first and second in Sunday's Hungary race, with Max Verstappen third

DIY fanatic shows how she transformed 'tired' white radiator with black paint

DIY fans may want to take inspiration from a woman named Julia who completely transformed her 'tired' white radiator by painting it black. The interior transformation was shared over on TikTok

Ex-champion Mir extends Honda MotoGP deal

Spanish motorbike racer Joan Mir has extended his deal with Honda to continue racing the elite-level MotoGP circuit until 2026, the Japanese team said Friday. Mir will again ride alongside Luca Marini in 2025 within the official Honda team, with the Italian already signed up on a two-year deal. nb/gk/dmc/nf

Whitney Rydbeck, ‘Friday the 13th' Actor and Crash Test Dummy in Seat Belt Ads, Dies at 79

Whitney Rydbeck, the actor and mime who portrayed the last of the paintball victims in Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI and one of the original crash test dummies in an iconic public service campaign that promoted seat belt safety, has died. He was 79. Rydbeck died Monday of complications from prostate cancer while […]

Deep Dive: Corvette Engineers Reveal the ZR1's Secrets

We talk engineering with Tadge Jeuchter, executive chief engineer of the new ZR1, and the rest of the Corvette team.

Solar panel castles and biofuel Bentleys: King Charles’s royal palaces go green in his first year as monarch

Solar panel castles and biofuel Bentleys: King Charles’s royal palaces go green in his first year as monarch - State Bentleys to undergo refurbishment to run on biofuel

The 10 Best Harrison Ford Movies

Solo. Deckard. Indy. Need we say more? You know, merely reading the name—wait for it—Harrison Ford? We're sure it brings up all kinds of emotions for you. The actor has been pulling us in for longer than any of us can remember. There's Rick Deckard. Indiana Jones. The damn President of the United States. Han Solo, ever heard of him? All played with Ford's icy glare, limitless confidence, and outstanding amount of soul. If you haven't heard, the man is still absolutely busy. In 2023, Ford closed the book on good ol' Indy in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. And in 2024, he's set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We rounded up a few of our favorite Harrison Ford movies to celebrate this megastar. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Go hard or go home: why is hardcore punk enjoying a renaissance?

At the end of June this year thousands of people – from Scotland to Bulgaria, Chile to Singapore – gathered in an industrial estate in Manchester to boot each other in the head. That wasn’t the express purpose, of course, but a common side-effect of attending Outbreak, the hardcore punk festival that has become a flagship event for a genre experiencing an unprecedented moment of mainstream visibility. Bursting out of the American suburbs in the...

Dystopian vision of Kerikeri from 50 years ago discovered

The writer bemoans the impact of the motor car.

New Bentley Flying Spur Will Be the Brand’s Most Powerful Hybrid Sedan

The new Bentley Flying Spur will be the most powerful sedan the brand has ever produced, replacing the W-12 engine with a hybrid system.

Coromandel traffic bottlenecks will continue despite bridge replacement project

It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.

Automakers hit 'significant storm,' as buyers reject lofty prices at time of huge capital outlays

DETROIT (AP) — Investors are punishing automakers' stocks this week after second-quarter earnings reports exposed industrywide issues of slowing sales and high prices, just as the companies are having to spend huge sums to make new electric and gas vehicles.

World champion Rovanpera in cruise control at Rally Latvia

Kalle Rovanpera strengthened his grip on Rally Latvia on Saturday, opening up a commanding lead of more than 40 seconds on eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier. Ott Tanak, the 2019 world champion, was fourth after a late problem while series leader Thierry Neuville of Hyundai was eighth, more than two minutes 30 seconds off the lead held by defending champion Rovanpera.

Why Alonso felt instant red flag for Tsunoda crash was a "gross error"

The Spaniard felt the FIA "error" cost him in Hungarian GP qualifying

Russian motorbike influencer Tatyana Ozolina dies in Turkey crash aged 38

Russian motorbike influencer Tatyana Ozolina dies in Turkey crash aged 38 - ‘MotoTanya’ was known for travelling around the world on her bike

James Gunn unveils first trailer for DC show Creature Commandos, and it's a colorful, madcap ride

The first trailer for Creature Commandos is here

2025 Porsche Taycan Gets Huge EPA Range Upgrade

It's not just because of the bigger battery. The new Taycan is also more efficient.

Tom Morello on the origins and mods of his Soul Power Stratocaster – the first Strat he ever played

The Soul Power was the instrument of new beginnings for Tom Morello, a stock, off-the-wall Guitar Center purchase that was soon to be customized, soon to be iconic in Audioslave. This is its story

Machete-wielding cyclist swerves through police cars to avoid capture

Machete-wielding cyclist swerves through police cars to avoid capture -

Ram Makes Too Many Trucks that Need Repairs Right After Being Built

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says fixing the issues might cause others.

This Is Bentley's Last W-12 Engine

The 12-cylinder mill powered Bentley vehicles for over 20 years. Now it's dead.

Moto2 frontrunner Ai Ogura set for MotoGP debut with Trackhouse in 2025

Ogura will go up against his current backer Honda as he prepares for a move to MotoGP with Trackhouse

School summer holiday break-up expected to fuel weekend of traffic woe

Motorists have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as droves of families descend on motorways as schools across the nation break up for summer this week.

‘Stuff the Continent’: The Kent towns abandoned by Eurostar

Despite it being 9am on a Friday morning, Ashford International Station is remarkably quiet. The escalators are switched off, the toilets are closed. The bureau de change looks permanently shuttered and the car park has hundreds of spaces. You may be able to get a £4.50 croque monsieur at the empty station cafe, but that’s as close as you’ll get to...

12 Scandals That Rocked The Car Industry

Explore the gripping stories of scandals that shook the very foundation of the automotive world. Delve into controversies and repercussions that defined these pivotal moments in the car industry's history. From corporate cover-ups to engineering deceit, uncover the stories behind some of the most infamous scandals in automotive history.