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Tesla crash: Family of crash victim take aim at killer driver Saurbh Sharma

“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

EV spotted in a parking lot has motorists reconsidering Tesla and BYD

A new electric car spotted in a fast-food parking lot has given motorists a reason to pause before making their switch to an EV.

The ‘unexpected’ MotoGP job interview facing a KTM outcast

Remy Gardner’s time in MotoGP with Tech3 KTM lasted just one season after being unceremoniously dropped by the Austrian marque, despite his title-winning Moto2 credentials in 2021. Drafted in for the 2024 German GP by Yamaha as a stand-in, recent events could make this a well-timed job interview for 2025

Drunk driver causes tragedy on U.S. holiday

A pickup truck collided with a group of people who had gathered to celebrate 4th of July in Corlears Hook Park, in southern Manhattan. According to initial figures, at least three people have already been killed and 16 others injured in the collision on the American holiday in New York. The driver of the gray Ford F-150 was driving down the sidewalk and may have been under the influence of alcohol. The two fatalities are two women and a man. One...

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.

Why many Australians are choosing NOT to buy electric cars

Soaring insurance premiums are among the challenges facing drivers who want to switch from a conventional car to an electric vehicle, an inquiry has been told.

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

The new Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful and capable Defender ever

Land Rover’s most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the Defender is here

75 years of Jaguar sports cars

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Austin Butler on playing a rebellious, lone wolf in The Bikeriders, a 1960s motorcycle gang drama with an all-star cast

Inspired by real photos of a 1960s gang, The Bikeriders explores the good, bad and the ugly of "the end of the golden age of motorcycles".

June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way from Transport Minister Simeon Brown

Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.

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

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

All the new electric cars coming in 2024

Check out the new EVs coming your way soon

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.

A European City Has Renamed Itself After Taylor Swift

A city in Germany announced it's planning to change its name ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour shows later this month - temporarily. According to a report from PEOPLE, the city of Gelsenkirchen will be will be renamed "Swiftkirchen" when Swift's tour stops there from July 17-19. ...

Audi won't budge on long-term F1 driver commitment

Audi's need for a long-term commitment from its Formula 1 drivers might hand Valtteri Bottas a chance to stay as Carlos Sainz wavers.

Summer Covid: All you need to know about FLiRT variant running rampant across UK

The new Covid variant, known as Fresh Lineage of Rapid Transmission, also known as FLiRT, has caused several people to be hospitalised, with the over 85s most at risk

Tiny road hazard creates chaos as 20 motorists lose their tyres

Drivers have issued a warning to other motorists to be careful after an unknown culprit committed a disgraceful act at a Queensland intersection.

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

Oliver Bearman interview: ‘I’ve joined Haas - now dream is to win title with Ferrari’

When Oliver Bearman dons his fireproof underwear and race suit before stepping into his Haas F1 machine at Silverstone on Friday, to take part in his latest scheduled free practice session as one of that team’s reserve drivers, it will be the first time he does so safe in the knowledge he has a seat waiting for him in motorsport’s top category next...

Rallying-Rovanpera overtakes Mikkelsen in Poland

(Reuters) - Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera moved to the top of the overall standings in Rally Poland on Saturday, 9.4 seconds clear of Hyundai's Andreas Mikkelsen who led after the first day. Mikkelsen remained 0.5 seconds clear of Rovanpera after the day's first stage, but the Finn overhauled him in a dramatic three-way battle including Britain's Elfyn Evans. "I tried my best the whole day,"

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.

Fury as AI speed cameras that 'spy inside' cars set to be rolled out

AI speed cameras that can 'spy inside' cars are set to be rolled out across the UK to catch drivers using mobile phones or failing to wear seatbelts.

Jesus Christ Likes Fast Cars

It’s the 4th of July, folks, which means two things. Jalopnik has the day off, and it’s once again time for me to force you to listen to a relatively obscure song about cars. I mean, I can’t actually force you to listen to it, but I’m going to do my best anyway. There’s so much more music out there than what charts on the radio, and that’s especially true of Americana, country music’s smarter, better-looking, more talented and significantly...

Jude Bellingham bicycle kick saves the day for England

Another close call, but Jude saves the day.

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

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.

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

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.

Desperate Landrover owners chaining cars up to trees to stop thefts

The high-end vehicle which was earlier this year dubbed Britain's 'most stolen car' is currently battling an reputation crisis.

Demand for new cars from private buyers falls for ninth month in a row

Demand for new cars from private buyers falls for ninth month in a row - The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 67,625 new cars were registered by private consumers in June.

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

Tesla crash: Tradie crashes through Auckland man’s garage, $80k Tesla damaged

Rob Johnson caught the crash on camera. It shows the work van careening into his home.

Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.

Mother warns after £4.99 baby mirror 'burnt holes in son's car seat'

Emma Gavin was distraught when she returned from dropping off her children at school to find smoke inside the car.

Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed

Fire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.

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.

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.

Jim Ratcliffe's oil giant Ineos puts brakes on electric vehicle plans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has shelved plans to launch its first electric vehicles due to 'reluctant consumer uptake' and a lack of clarity on net zero policy.

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on West Coast, SH6 closed as Serious Crash Unit responds

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”

Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault

The Fourth of July week didn’t go as planned for three Rivian Amazon electric delivery vans in Houston.

EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.

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.

Racing: Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman fancies two open-class gallopers

Cambridge trainer has solid Te Rapa prospect.

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

Airport meet and greet parking company 'stole' customers' cars

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Circle parking was operating in Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow airports before closing down in April leaving customers stranded in the rain.