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Aston Martin F1 upgrades "not good enough" to keep up with rivals - Stroll

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll fears the upgrades the team has brought to Imola haven't been enough to keep pace in the fight behind Red Bull.


Forget Chinese EVs. Biden’s Tariffs Will Hit The Cheapest Tesla Model 3.

A higher tariff on EV battery imports will make Tesla’s cheapest car, the Model 3 RWD, more expensive to produce. Other EVs may be affected too.


Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.


BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes

BMW plant workers in Alabama reject unionization and deal blow to UAW’s expansion hopes - The official count was announced on Friday afternoon


Ferrari under-estimated rivals pace at Imola - Leclerc

Charles Leclerc suggested that Ferrari may have under-estimated the hidden potential of rivals McLaren and Red Bull after slipping from pace-setters to fourth and fifth in Saturday's qualifying for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver, who was fastest in both practice sessions on Friday, qualified fourth behind pole-sitter Max Verstappen of Red Bull and the two McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.


Winston Peters tipped to decide greyhound racing industry's future within weeks

Briefing papers say Cabinet "must" decide if the greyhound racing industry has the social licence to continue.


21 striking Chrysler concept cars


Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV


Toyota Announces Mass Production of Electric Hilux for 2025 in Thailand

Toyota has decided to enter the electric vehicle market and announced the production of the Hilux Revo BEV, set to begin by late 2025 in Thailand, a country where pickup trucks represent over 50% of sales.


Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range 75 MMPH Efficiency And Range Test

How does the new Kona Electric fair in efficiency with extended highway driving? And how does it compare to the Volvo EX30?


Serious crash closes part of SH5 in Bay of Plenty

A section of State Highway 5 near Tapapa in the Bay of Plenty is closed after a crash.


Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited


Ducati’s Ayrton Senna-Inspired Monster Is a Work of Art

On the eve of the race where one of the F1 greats lost his life 30 years ago, Ducati gave us something to commemorate his legacy.


Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is full of high-octane thrills and spills

Mad Max fans will be revving their engines ahead of the latest chapter's release in cinemas next week.


Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.


Motorsport: Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.


Piastri on top at Imola as McLaren lead Ferrari in final practice

Oscar Piastri topped the times ahead of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in Saturday’s incident-filled third and final practice ahead of this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. In a disrupted but dramatic session it was evident that Red Bull were unable to reproduce their normal dominating form, offering the prospect of a straight scrap between the McLaren and Ferrari teams in qualifying later Saturday.


Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall - Rally in the nation’s capital in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza


F1 eyeing new races in Asia, not US, amid wild Chicago rumours

Formula 1 has no plans to add a fourth US race but is keen to expand its presence in Asia, which could have consequences for European venues.


Valtteri Bottas explains Imola paddock meeting with F1 team boss as move likely

Valtteri Bottas is likely to lose his Sauber seat with Audi looking at other options to partner new signing Nico Hulkenberg from next year, but the Finn seems to have options


Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology


Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.


Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.


New Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Another $1,000 Price Hike

It still qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but barely.


20 next-best classic cars


Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.


120 years of Rolls-Royce


Why owners are scared to drive their electric cars

Electric vehicles are used 20 percent less than gas-run cars as a new survey reveals what's holding many drivers back from buying the futuristic automobiles.


Peugeot 5008

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


Listening to This Ferrari F355 Carve a Forest Road is Automotive Heaven

No words, no music. Just a 3.5-liter five-valve V-8 echoing through the trees.


Inside UK village abandoned a century ago with overgrown ruins and its own steam engine

Recent images capture the haunting beauty of an abandoned village in northwest Wales, where ruins and a weathered steam engine stand frozen in time, offering a glimpse into its vibrant past


‘CyberTrailer’: Company Launches Luxury Trailer to Accompany Electric Pickup Trucks

Living Vehicle, a company specializing in trailers, has unveiled the CyberTrailer, a trailer designed to accompany electric pickup trucks like the Tesla Cybertruck.


“Major changes” unlikely to MotoGP’s feeder classes under 2027 rules overhaul

Dorna Sports says “major changes” to the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are unlikely when MotoGP undergoes its rules revolution in 2027.


Mir unsure "how long my body can take this" amid Honda MotoGP struggles

Joan Mir says he is unsure how long his “body can take” the toll of Honda’s struggles in MotoGP after another frustrating outing at the French Grand Prix.


McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.


How GM Made The $35,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV Into A 319-Mile Range Champ

The new Chevy Equinox EV is now the cheapest way to get more than 300 miles of range in a new car. Thank Ultium's scale for that.


Greatest supercars that never made it to production

Supercars may be few and far between on normal roads, but you'd be even harder pressed to spot these


Used Tesla Cybertruck Markups Plummet As Hype Cycle Cools Down

With increased production and decreased launch ferver, the days of $200,000+ used Cybertruck listings are gone for good.


F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last-lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2's sixth winner of the 2024 season in a sprint race bookended by drama at Imola.


Audi RS4 Avant Vs. BMW M3 Touring Drag Race: It's Not Even Close

The two coolest wagons on sale today come together for a good old fashioned drag race. But one is far quicker than the other.


Police use images from number plate recognition cameras for variety of purposes

Police mostly used the AI-driven tech to corroborate existing evidence, place vehicles at times and locations for an investigation, and as supporting evidence in criminal cases.


LA police car chase ends with bloodied and screaming suspect in handcuffs

LA police car chase ends with bloodied and screaming suspect in handcuffs - Female driver entered 405 freeway in wrong direction


Supercar meet for man with muscular dystrophy

Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Aston Martins are driven to a town for car enthusiast Shivam Nathwani.


The ‘small duvet’ problem that Mercedes thinks it can put to bed

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff’s caution this week that it will be several races before his Formula 1 team’s upgrades bear fruit can be viewed in one of two ways.


The safest EVs on sale based on Euro NCAP


MotoGP Sets A New Attendance Record At Le Mans

Nearly 300,000 fans from across the globe flocked to Le Mans during the 2024 French Grand Prix.


Tauranga traffic: Tidal lane among proposals for 15th Ave to Welcome Bay route

Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.


10 wheely iconic rims


Xiaomi SU7 Reviewed: Yes, China's Apple Car Is That Good

Other automakers: this is what you're up against. Start taking notes.


10 car makers that didn’t just make cars