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Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

A mechanic has warned motorists against using a sponge to clean their car as the popular method 'scratches the paint' - and people have been left shocked by the news

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.”

EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.

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.

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.

Canterbury harness-racing star Katie Cox loses battle with aggressive, rare lung cancer

The racing fraternity launched a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.

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

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

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.”

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Sheriff upgrades police fleet by purchasing 17 new Ford Mustang GTs in South Carolina

Sheriff Leon Lott, of Richland County, South Carolina, United States, recently acquired 17 new Ford Mustang GTs for his team known as the Community Action Team (CAT).

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.

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site'

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site' - The new pub will serve Clarkson’s own beer alongside traditional fare

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's absence from John Deere Classic explained

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will not be in action at the John Deere Classic this weekend, despite the fact the Open is only a matter of weeks away

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.

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.

GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.

Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed

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

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.

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. ...

We Shouldn't Be Surprised the New BMW M5 Is Extremely Heavy

That doesn't make it any less disappointing, though.

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.

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

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

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.

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...

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

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.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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.

Kandy Muse and Chad Michaels Share Their ‘All Stars' Season 9 Predictions

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 9 isn't over just yet, but some RPDR veterans already have ideas about who might take home the crown. "Based on the show and what we're seeing so far, I think it's between Angeria and Gottmik," Kandy Muse exclusively told Us Weekly in an interview hosted by BetUS. "I […]

All the new electric cars coming in 2024

Check out the new EVs coming your way soon

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

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.

‘I got two private car park tickets – here’s how I got out of paying them’

Internet forums are full of debate over how to get out of paying parking tickets from private car parks – and whether these tickets are enforceable at all. So when I got not one, but two, private parking tickets in the space of two months, I decided to put this to the test. I am happy to report that I wriggled out of both – and I’ll tell you how. O...

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.

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.

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...

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.

Racing: Harness set to launch out of the blocks with Friday focus

Racing code has new broadcast plan

Inside Lando Norris' private life: from millionaire dad to model girlfriend

Lando Norris is the current driver in the spotlight and the British Formula 1 ace leads quite an impressive life away from the racetrack – here's all you need to know…

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.

John Deere Classic: Hayden Springer’s epic sub-60 round makes TPC Deere Run look easy

Rookie Hayden Springer made his debut at the John Deere Classic this week and blacked out at TPC Deere run to shoot a 59.

John Wayne was treated 'like dirt' on set of one of his most iconic Western films

John Wayne was made into a superstar by director John Ford with 1939's Stagecoach, but the pair's first Western of the sound era saw Duke treated terribly on set

BMW attacks EU tariffs on Chinese electric car imports

BMW has accused the European Union of protectionism as Brussels prepares to hit imported Chinese electric cars with a wave of tariffs. Amid last-minute lobbying efforts to stop the duties, the German carmaker on Wednesday appeared to concede defeat as it warned the move would “heavily infringe the principle of free trade”. BMW is opposed to the tar...