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‘No Incentives For You,’ Mexico Tells Chinese Carmakers After U.S. Pressure

A major win for U.S. automakers as Mexico halts all future meetings with Chinese carmakers and stops incentives for local factories.

Every engine configuration in a production car ever

The rise and fall of Ford's great saloon cars

The story of Ford's great saloon cars - and how they're now fast vanishing

This 700-HP Raptor-Fighting Chevy Silverado Can Be Yours for $210,000

Fox Factory will build 500 of these supercharged trucks with upgraded suspension, perfect for battling it out with your Raptor friends.

Tesla cuts Supercharger membership cost for other EVs

Drivers of electric cars other than Teslas now pay £2 less per month to access cheaper charging rates

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are ready to ride eternal in these exclusive new images from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

A new look at the latest instalment in George Miller’s gonzo action series

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

Pedestrian killed after car hits power pole

A person has died after being hit by a car in Helena Bay, north of Whangārei.

The Cheapest 300 HP You Can Buy From the Factory Is This Sea-Doo

If you haven’t daydreamed about how much HP you can get for your buck, you might have stumbled upon this site by accident, or I envy your bank balance.

WEC Imola: Ye fastest to lead Ferrari 1-2 in practice

Ferrari factory driver Yifei Ye topped the times in the opening practice session for this weekend's Imola round of the World Endurance Championship.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Starts at $65,500

Open-air motoring in the new CLE is a $7,850 premium over the hard top.

Tesla Model 3 Lease Price Goes Down To $299 Per Month

Previously, Tesla’s most affordable model could be had for $329/month.

New Mazda CX-80: plush seven-seater tops line-up

Volvo XC90 rival gets heightened practicality, class-leading towing capacity and a sportier chassis

Supercars: Unpredictable Taupō circuit to test drivers

The Taupō track's mixed surface and busy layout, complicated by wet conditions, will ensure drivers earn their wages.

Canterbury highway blocked by crash involving truck, three cars

One person is reported to have serious injuries.

Volvo's EX30 compact crossover lacks dashboard behind steering wheel

I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.

30 little-known Italian car makers

These Cheap E-Bikes Are Taking Over The Streets

An e-bike will help you pedal farther, and these picks will do the same for your dollars.

I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai's Fake EV 'Shifting.' Then I Tried It

The Ioniq 5 N's "e-Shift" emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track.

Friday favourite: Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Although he didn't achieve the success with it that he would later enjoy with more competitive cars in Formula 1, the Lotus 107 Johnny Herbert drove with Cosworth and Mugen power for 32 races between 1992 and 1994 had a trait that he only wishes others could emulate. Here's what makes it his favourite car

Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

Christchurch man 'deeply frustrated' with police's lack of action after 'dangerous' near-miss overtake

The Toyota Hiace van at fault was "displaying extremely dangerous driving behaviour".

38 times small classics rocked

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Tesla Delivered More Cybertrucks in Four Months Than Hummer EVs Sold Last Year

A recall for a faulty accelerator pedal reveals how many trucks Tesla has built since November.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata First Drive Review: They Fixed It

Subtle tweaks have turned the Miata from overly whimsical to one of the world’s great sports cars.

‘Run Lola Run' Will Sprint Back Into Theaters This Summer, Complete with a 4K Restoration

Tom Tykwer's unstoppable Franka Potente-starring thriller will celebrate its 25th anniversary this June.

Fiat primes new Panda-inspired family but 500 "will never die"

Fiat design chief explains how spirit of Panda – and Centoventi concept – can live on alongside 500

New Time Attack competition for 1990s F1 cars launched by AGS successor

Formula 1 cars from the 1990s will return to action this weekend in a new against-the-clock competition run by the successor of the AGS team.

’80s saloon cars that time forgot

Sony Pictures Classics to Re-Release 4K Version of ‘Run Lola Run' for 25th Anniversary

Lola better get some new sneakers. Sony Pictures Classics has announced it will re-release Tom Tykwer’s 1999 German action classic Run Lola Run, in a new 4K restored version, in U.S. cinemas this summer, timed to the 25th anniversary of the movie’s original domestic bow. Franka Potente stars as the titular athletic Lola in the […]

View Photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec

View photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec.

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day - The theme of Earth Day is Planet vs Plastics, which ‘demands a 60 per cent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040’

21 famously faulty classic cars

Welsh government plans 20mph speed limit u-turn

Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision to change some routes back to the its 30mph speed limits will address concerns that 'a lot of people' have raised 'on a consistent basis'.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

The 26 Most Walkable Cities In America

These 26 cities all offer walkable downtowns, excellent public transport systems and plenty of cycle paths for a short weekend break without the car.

Volkswagen Launches Passat Pro in China and Highlights Sedan Model Amidst ‘SUV Wave’

Volkswagen is set to launch the Passat Pro in China, a new sedan to clearly demonstrate that this type of model still has its place, even in an era dominated by SUVs.

19 asymmetrical cars

Hero Drives Pagani Utopia on the Flooded Streets of Dubai

The $2.19-million hypercar is no garage queen.

Neuville and Evans locked in Croatia Rally lead

Thierry Neuville of Hyundai clung on to his lead in the Rally of Croatia despite a puncture as Toyota's Elfyn Evans won two late specials to draw level on time with the Belgian on Friday. "I did what I could, it wasn't a great day for us," said Neuville as he finished the 120km of the day level with Evans, who won in Croatia last year.

Photo File Name Suggests the Mustang Under This Sheet Is an RTR

The photo was originally named RTR Fun 03b, but Ford changed it.

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.

Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400

Kiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

This Powersport Dealership Wants $100,000 For a Lightly Modified Can-Am Maverick R

Yeah, no.