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The best and worst car hire firms for the summer of 2024 named by Which? - and it's Spanish firm Goldcar that's ranked bottom (again)

Which? surveyed over 2,000 people asking them to assess their experience of using car hire firms and brokers based on a range of criteria from average price per day to clarity of extra charges.

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier - Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week

22 Porsche sports cars not called 911

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is the rough-and-ready swansong for the company's staple supercar

City with ‘no character’ named one of best value UK commuter spots

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.

Cupra Leon

The new Leon wants to become a standalone, bespoke Cupra with a series of targeted updates. Is it?

Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Cable Thefts Continue

The Recycled Materials Association is also increasing scrap theft alerts in affected areas.

Si King says there is ‘no Hairy Bikers’ without Dave Myers

Si King says there is ‘no Hairy Bikers’ without Dave Myers - ‘I need someone to play off,’ King said of any future career prospects

Couple left 5-year-old and baby locked in 125-degree car for 40 minutes as they shopped at Walmart, cops say

Couple left 5-year-old and baby locked in 125-degree car for 40 minutes as they shopped at Walmart, cops say - Bystanders saw the children locked in the car and called 911

Public transport prices in Israel to increase starting in July

The price of public transportation will increase on July 1, Israeli media reported on Monday. This includes an increase of 5% for the purchase of monthly passes. A single trip on public transportation will also be increased, as it will be rounded to the nearest half shekel. The price of the light rail will also increase to 8 shekels, N12 reported.

Driving the Porsche Cayenne S Is an Emotional Experience

The return of the V-8 gives the Cayenne S the emotion of a sports car, but with delicately refined comfort and practicality.

McLaren hopes fire-damaged F1 motorhome will return by Belgian GP

Drivers, staff, media and VIP guests were evacuated after a blaze ripped through the Team Hub on Saturday morning, causing damage that will require repairs before it can reopen.

‘The Bikeriders' Director Reveals Which Actor "Was Not Allowed To Get Near A Motorcycle"

While making Jeff Nichols‘ new biker epic, one actor never quite made it past his training wheels. The Bikeriders director revealed that Michael Shannon was one of the few actors who opted not to learn how to ride a motorcycle for the film, which also stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy. “To be […]

57yo man faces court after 'reckless', 'dangerous' Auckland motorway stunt

Police said his 'reckless behaviour' was an attempt to gain publicity.

Vespa Wants To Show You … Nothing?

The Empty Space campaign symbolizes Vespa’s freedom from the confines of space and time.

Maramarua Hunt: A history of horses and hounds

The Maramaura Hunt started in 1932 and is still going strong.

Goodyear's New All-Terrain Tire Fits Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT is available in 28 sizes that fit rims measuring 16 to 20 inches.

Hamilton: Mercedes F1 car is "at its max" right now and only likes one set-up

Seven-time champion feels Mercedes needs upgrades to close the gap to frontrunners, with the current package unable to deliver more performance

CFMoto’s 500SR Voom Has Air Scoops for Headlights, and an Inline-4

If CFMoto can price this right and get it to the US, riders will be all over it.

20 classic cars with clamshell bonnets

Hawke’s Bay news in brief: One person seriously injured after Hastings crash

Emergency services say a car hit a tree in Akina.

Police descend on Central Hawke’s Bay amid reports of standoff

At least five police cars were parked near a property near Waipawa.

These are the must-have essentials when it comes to camping at a festival this year

We may need a bigger car…

Scotland chugged and sputtered their way out of Euro 2024 in the birthplace of the automobile, writes CALUM CROWE. Now, Steve Clarke's side are heading home without firing a shot

CALUM CROWE: In the city which proclaims itself to be the birthplace of the automobile, there was something galling about Scotland chugging and spluttering their way to an early exit from Euro 2024 .

Surging EX30 Boosted Volvo's Sales In Europe In May

Meanwhile, Tesla fell significantly and is expected to increase the number of idle days at the Giga Berlin factory.

Dead Tesla traps toddler in boiling hot car as electric doors fail

She had just strapped the baby into the back seat and shut the door on her when the battery in the electric vehicle died without warning at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona

The Rise and Fall of the Supercharger

How supercharging kicked off horsepower wars, powered actual wars, and helped create some of history’s coolest cars.

Police say newly-purchased motorbike clocked at twice speed limit

Police clocked the motorbike travelling south along State Highway 1 on Sunday.

Cop is shot dead after trailing stolen vehicle in unmarked squad car

Oakland Detective Brad Reckling was following the stolen car in an unmarked police vehicle on Saturday when the thieves suddenly stopped and started shooting at him.

The fastest electric car from every car maker

No, You Don't Need Track Day Tires to Take Your Street Car to the Track

No, you won't have as much grip or performance. But you won't lose out on any fun.

‘Middleman’ admits selling firearms stolen from Hamilton Smallbore Rifle Club

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

Norris on Spanish Grand Prix pole after 'best ever lap'

McLaren's Lando Norris produced a spellbinding late lap to deprive Max Verstappen of pole for the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday. "Today was the perfect lap," said Norris after only his second career pole.

Drivers force Volvo U-turn on decision to axe iconic estate cars

The company, synonymous with Swedish practicality, had blamed poor sales for the move and said it would focus instead on selling SUVs and electric cars.

Man shows how you can remove car scratches with white vinegar concoction

A TikTok user has demonstrated how to repair scratches to car using a mixture of white vinegar and coconut oil in a video that has gone viral

Annoyed Norris "should have won" Spanish GP with F1's "fastest car"

The McLaren driver was left to rue a stint behind George Russell before a late charge on Max Verstappen fell short

20 cool, rare Japanese estates

Pride in London: Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson among stars performing as line-up revealed

Pride in London: Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson among stars performing as line-up revealed - Ella Morgan and Janice Robinson are among names slated to appear

The Bikeriders Global Box Office Revs Up With Muted Debut

The Bikeriders rolls out with a muted debut weekend at the global box office. Here's how much the Austin Butler-led movie has made so far.

Ferrari announces first electric car with authentic sound for 2025

Ferrari is preparing its first electric car with an expected launch in 2025, keeping its promise of a vehicle that emits no pollutants but still retains the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

Woman lies down in front of stopped car in attempt at insurance fraud

A motorist had been driving slowly down a quiet street in Quakers Hill, in Sydney's west, on Wednesday when a woman appeared on the road.

Moment LA police arrested a pro-Palestine couple driving a range rover

Police made an alarming discovery when they arrested a pro-Palestine couple at a protest near the Adas Torah synagogue on Sunday.

Bugatti unveils the Tourbillon: 1,800-horsepower hybrid model for $4 million

Bugatti has launched its latest model, the Bugatti Tourbillon, an extremely powerful hybrid car boasting 1,800 horsepower and priced at approximately $4 million.

Not that long ago... Weird red carpet photos from the 2000s

Dave Grohl is playing a Gibson Explorer again – could it be a signature model in the making?

Has Gibson got another confession to make?

Clever hack to remove car scratches uses just two household ingredients

In a viral video on TikTok, Victor Dias demonstrates how to remove scratches from a car using a mixture of coconut oil and white vinegar - and the results are incredible

Dannevirke A&P Showgrounds broken into with tools, fuel, and machinery taken

Sheep out on the football field alerted people to a theft at the showgrounds.

Watch the Mercedes-AMG C63 Hybrid Demolish the V-8 Version in a Drag Race

Sound and weight aside, the four-cylinder C63 is better than the outgoing V-8 model in every way.

In Mexico City’s steep neighborhood the Volkswagen Beetle is king

In Mexico City’s steep neighborhood the Volkswagen Beetle is king - The Volkswagen Beetle is known as ‘Vocho’ in Mexico