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U.K.'s highest phone mast installed via helicopter

The U.K.'s highest phone mast has been hoisted on a peak in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. The Virgin Media O2 mast sits 1,108 metres above sea level, making it the highest mobile mast standing in the United Kingdom today. The new 4G mast will deliver signal to the Glencoe Mountain Resort, Scotland's oldest ski centre. Those installing the mast...

Why Ferrari reverted to Imola-spec F1 upgrades at Silverstone

The upgrades Ferrari introduced at Barcelona's F1 round exacerbated issues with bouncing

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.

NASCAR reveals electric prototype, no commitment to racing it

NASCAR's electric prototype breaks cover, is described as a window into "what our future could be" without any commitment to race

Avoid Speeding Tickets: Experts Pick the Top Radar Detectors of 2024

What's the best radar detector? With dozens on the market, choosing one that lives up to its promises can be daunting. The Gear Team experts pick the best you can buy.

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.

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

Motorcycling-Marquez injured in crash during German GP practice but fit to race

(Reuters) - Eight-times world champion Marc Marquez suffered a fractured left index finger and a bruise to his ribcage due to a crash in second practice ahead of the German Grand Prix on Friday. "(...) After only a few laps completed and a basically only quick lap attempt under his belt, (Marc) had a high-speed crash at turn 11," his Gresini Racing team said. Despite the injuries the Spaniard

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

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.

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

Here are some of our favorite racing films ever. Hit the accelerator and get going!

Koenigsegg Just Broke Its Own 0-250-0 MPH Record

The Jesko Absolut was able to sprint all the way to 400 km/h and back to zero in just 27.83 seconds, beating the Regera's record.

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

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.

Haunting Photos Reveal The World's DEADLIEST Roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie has a very famous father – details

Lee McKenzie often fronts Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1, but the star has quite a famous father. Here's everything you need to know…

Video: Chinese-made RPC Tiger armored vehicle becomes a joke during Bolivian coup attempt

The incident occurred when the steering linkage of the RPC Tiger armored vehicle, made in China, broke after the vehicle hit a curb, leaving the soldiers struggling to repair it. The result was comical scenes of them trying to fix the damaged wheel by kicking it. The video quickly went viral on Twitter.

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.

CCTV footage shows moment man steals £120 worth of fuel

The owners of a family-run garage have told of their anger after a brazen thief was caught on camera making off with £120 worth of fuel. CCTV footage shows a Vauxhall Astra driver filling up before leaving Palmarsh Gulf Service Station, near Hythe.

The Top 50 RV Parks In America That Go The Extra Mile

With a wide range of RV parks from which to choose, we've compiled the ultimate guide to all the locations and amenities available at sites across the country that go the extra mile...

20 facts you might not know about 'Blade Runner'

How did the film come to be? Should the film have narration? Whether you are human or replicant, here are 20 facts that might intrigue you about Blade Runner.

Video: Company showcases hidden machine gun in SUV ready to fire in seconds

The concealable weapon turret, a member of the KORALP family, developed by Sarsılmaz Silah Sanayi A.Ş in collaboration with Best Defence, is ready to fire in seconds.

Di Giannantonio to stay at VR46 until 2026 after Ducati MotoGP deal

Di Giannantonio to get factory bike at VR46 next year as he signs directly with Ducati

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 […]

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

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.

F3 Britain: Lindblad secures weekend sweep in wet-dry thriller

Prema's Lindblad completed a Formula 3 Silverstone double with victory in a chaotic feature race held in mixed conditions

Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

Abandoned raceway uncovered by urban explorer still in great condition

Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford-upon-Avon has remained untouched since it was closed down and sold in 2018 to make way for a new housing estate.

Boy racer crackdown: Car enthusiasts say heavy-handed response could isolate youth

Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.

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

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

Go small or go home?

Mazda Quietly Kills the Miata's Bigger Engine in Europe

You can no longer place an order for the MX-5 with the bigger engine, but some 2.0-liter cars are still in stock.

Fatal Gordonton road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was a much-loved family man

Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.

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

Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One

The Sporting News looks through the record books at which drivers have taken the most podium finishes throughout their career.

Driver loses control and crashes into oncoming traffic in Devon

A driver has been sentenced for causing a road traffic collision which left four people seriously injured in Devon. Norman Chai lost control of his car and struck oncoming traffic.

F1 British GP: Norris completes Friday clean sweep as rain scuppers late FP2 runs

McLaren's Lando Norris set a 1m26.549s in FP2 as rain curtailed final long-run plans

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

Person left with serious injuries after car flips on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

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.

The 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Brad Pitt Hits UK Grand Prix for Film Return Amid F1 Movie Buzz

Film merges classic racing with modern cinematic storytelling

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.