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30 times Ford engines were used by other car makers

Waka Kotahi pays PWC to meld together technologies, then again to pull them apart

The Transport Agency wanted to see if it could combine two vehicle-spotting technologies. It couldn't.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed

A new record crowd number of nearly 300,000 people attended the 2024 MotoGP French Grand Prix, promoted by PHA CEO Claude Michy. In an interview with Autosport, this successful French entrepreneur emphasises the importance of putting fans at the centre of the business, betting on emotion over price, and offering free services to fans.

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment - The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that the EPA brags is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range

The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan.

NZTA shuts down State Highway 53 bridge in Wairarapa after road breaches

Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.

The Auckland road painting blunder that left campaigner 'extremely dumbfounded'

Road safety campaigner Geoff Upson's video of the fiasco has gone viral with millions of views.

Tariffs Aren't Going To Fix This

Are we losing our nerve as China speeds ahead on EVs? Plus, Mercedes faces a union vote and Tesla deals with a literal angry mob.

Tesla is sued over emissions from its California plant

Tesla has been sued by an environmental justice non-profit on Monday. The Environmental Democracy Project accused the company of violating the federal Clean Air Act out of its Fremont plant.

UK Plans To Ban Gas Motorcycles Aren't New, But There's More To It

The Department For Transport sought public comment on a potential ICE motorbike ban in 2022. It's 2024. Where did all the comments go?

Review: is the Tesla Model S Plaid a true performance EV?

Driver claims her Tesla caused her dizziness and nausea

Electric vehicles are contributing to drivers developing health issues like motion sickness, nausea, and extreme fatigue. EV experts said the one-pedal throttles could be at fault.

Rivian R3X: Everything We Know

The Rivian R3X is the “performance variant of R3" and promises great performance both on and off-road.

$59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has 'Serious Performance On Dirt Roads'

This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.

Ford Lost Over $100,000 Per EV In Q1. Now It’s Reportedly Cutting Battery Orders

The maker of the Mustang Mach-E is expecting its EV business to lose up to $5.5 billion this year.

The 40 electric cars with the biggest batteries

Nostalgia: did you know these things about Knight Rider?

PXG's Bob Parsons on his new autobiography: 'I never regretted any decision that I made'

Bob Parsons, the 73-year-old billionaire behind PXG, the golf upstart brand that has become an industry stalwart in its decade of existence, likes to say that luck and a guardian angel have been integral parts to his success. The biggest hits in his career include selling his microcomputer software company Parsons Technology to Intuit for $50 milli...

The New Subaru Forester Will Be Made in America

Both gas and hybrid versions are going to be assembled at the Indiana factory.

This nerdy new stat reveals if you're leaking power with your driver

LOUISVILLE — How hard do you swing with your driver on the golf course? That's a question I toss to pros with semi-regularity. But like most of my articles, this was a secretly selfish pursuit. My motivation wasn't hearing their response, but rather, interpreting their response to answer a seperate question. How hard should I swing with my driver o...

2024 Tesla Model X: EPA Range And Energy Consumption Comparison

The EPA driving range varies between 300 and 335 miles, while its total energy consumption is 2.7-3.0 miles/kWh.

The Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage Has Cool Retro Graphics

The diminutive off-roader gets red mudflaps.

Auckland Transport delays CBD overnight parking charge changes

AT revealed it plan to change for weekend, public holidays, overnight parking on Sunday.

Is Royal Enfield Getting Close To Launching The Guerrilla 450?

It's no guarantee, but surely this new official model logo documentation filing isn't nothing.

Arai’s New XD-5 Can Become Three Different Helmets

Arai says it represents the very best the brand has to offer when it comes to ADV-focused comfort and safety.

Buy This Certifiably Rad Custom Yamaha Phazer Snowmoquad

The best of both worlds or just our redneck dreams? You decide.

Rainey’s Ride To The Races Returns

A day full of riding bikes and mingling with some of the biggest names in motorcycle racing.

This Alpina B3 Touring Is the Most Compelling BMW on Sale Right Now

Looking spectacular in Alpina's signature blue with gold pinstriping, this BMW E36-based wagon is the stuff dreams are made of.

Vintage Pictures Reveal The Amazing Story Of America's Love Affair With The Car

Drive into the past with these photos of America's old highways.

The Electric Mercedes G-Wagen Is The Best One

The clumsily named G 580 With EQ Technology is even better off-road than its gas-powered sibling. Plus you can wheel in total silence.

Revealed: The roads set to be prioritised under Govt plan

The programme will sit alongside Roads of National Significance.

Peugeot 5008

MPV turns SUV. Does the new Peugeot 5008 offer the best of both worlds, or neither?

34 uses of the Buick V6

IndyCar confirms new hybrid engine race debut for Mid-Ohio

The IndyCar Series has announced its new hybrid era will be rolled out for the ninth points-paying round of the 2024 season at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in July.

Axe to grind: 25 famous guitars and their rock star owners

Ever since Chuck Berry hot-wired the "jump blues" sound in the 1950s, the electric guitar has been the soul of rock-and-roll. The plugged-in, amplified twang and squeal sounded like noise to adults, but for kids all over the world, it was the sound of rebellion.

The 2025 AMG G63 Is the Best Thing Mercedes Makes Right Now

A mild-hybrid system and a new advanced hydraulic suspension make the best Mercedes-Benz even better.

Obama official Peggy Moore and her wife die in California car crash

Obama official Peggy Moore and her wife die in California car crash - Peggy Moore and Hope Wood met while campaigning for the then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008

The New BMW M5 Looks Mean as Hell in Design Sketch

The super sedan drops the camo to reveal its wide hips.

This 1,200 Horsepower Quad is Because Regular Hypercars Aren't Fast Enough

Your face is going to melt.

State Highway 3 near Awakino partly blocked by large slip

Road users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.

Two Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ns Overtake Dozens of Cars at Nürburgring

The hot EVs perform intense back-to-back laps of the Nordschleife.

Nissan GT-R Makes the C8 Corvette Look Like an Economy Car in Runway Drag Race

The GT-R’s all-wheel-drive system also helped.

Ola Electric’s Motorcycle Patents Have a Few Company Firsts

We saw cool prototypes from the manufacturer last year, but these designs fill a commuter-shaped hole in its lineup.

This Is The World’s Largest Three-Wheeler Collections And It's Wild

Discovering the collection is just half the fun.

Everything you need to know about the Gucci Cruise 2025 show

Here's everything you need to know

TV star James May says new rules for cyclists in London are not needed

James May, the 61-year-old star of motoring series The Grand Tour, called on cyclists to stop trying to achieve personal best times on two wheels

Subaru Is Teaming Up With Toyota On 3 More Electric SUVs

Three more electric Subies should hit the market by 2026. The company says four in-house-developed EVs will arrive by 2028.

Top brands in the slow lane with electric car policies

Some of the world's biggest vehicle manufacturers are slowing progress on electric cars, a report has found.

The Six-Cylinder G-Class Isn't for Enthusiasts

The new base G-Wagen is better without a V-8. But for the diehards, it might not be as appealing.