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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.

BMW 5 Series

Has the plug-in hybrid sporting executive saloon finally come of age?

How famous automakers got their names

Ever wondered where manufactures got their names? Let's find out...

Shimano Just Patented a Brake-By-Wire System: Are Motorcycles Next

Fly-by-wire technology has been around for decades in planes and cars. But is it something the bicycle or motorcycle industry really needs?

RB upgrades "encouraging" despite Spanish F1 qualifying disaster

Neither Daniel Ricciardo nor Yuki Tsunoda progressed into Q2 in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.

A Drag Race All Stars Contestant Ripped Nikki Glaser Off, And Fans Are Not Happy

Ru Paul's Drag Race contestant Gottmik was reminded of the other meaning of "drag," after controversially "borrowing" Nikki's jokes.

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

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

22 Porsche sports cars not called 911

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

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.

Motosport: Callum Hedge cutting it fine after appendicitis setback in Indy NXT

New Zealand rookie Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT.

‘Extortion’: Car dealers disrupted as back-to-back cyberattacks strike US and Canada

Cyberattacks mean car dealerships across North America face massive disruption.

Top 10: world’s fastest steam trains

We take a close look at some of the world’s most iconic locomotives

Heathrow staff 'harassed' Israeli passengers

When passengers asked why they were being treated differently, staff reportedly told them that as customs officials they could do whatever they wanted.

Maramarua Hunt: A history of horses and hounds

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

China agrees to electric car tariff talks as EU fights to avoid trade war

The EU has clinched last-ditch talks with Beijing over plans to impose higher tariffs on Chinese imports of electric cars amid fears of a looming tit-for-tat trade war. Trade ministers from China and the European Commission agreed to start negotiations to settle a dispute over EU plans to raise tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China to up t...

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.

America's 27 Most Scenic Coastal Drives Are Perfect For A Road Trip Vacation

Here are a few of the most spectacular coastal drives in the USA, from well-known sections of the east and west coasts to gorgeous hidden gems.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.

Greyhounds headed to the United States for homes to clear New Zealand backlog

Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs.

Why this photo of a small garage that went on sale has raised eyebrows

The one-car lock-up garage sold off-market for a whopping $500,000 in Woollahra, a suburb in Sydney 's affluent eastern suburbs.

F3 Spain: Lindblad boosts title hopes with victory in milestone race

Arvid Lindblad wins FIA F3's 100th race in the Spanish GP feature outing

Rise & fall of the bargain-priced roadster

Going topless used to be cheap and often cheerful. We trace the history of the boom and the bust

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

Te Puke Xmas row: Chaos in car in after it struck woman passenger’s partner

A windscreen shattered and chaos erupted after a car ran down an enraged woman's partner.

The “strange” tyre delta that opens door for F1 Spanish GP strategy intrigue

Spanish GP set to deliver plenty of overtaking and strategy games thanks to soft tyre pace advantage

Seven groovy and powerful soul albums from 1969

These seven soul classics were the best released in that genre in the final year of the 1960s.

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

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

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Bertone's New Supercar Keeps the V-10 Alive

The top speed is electronically restrained to 217 mph, and it doesn't take long to get there.

The coolest electric RVs & campervans to go off-grid in

Jon Rahm absolutely furious with LIV Golf

The motto for LIV Golf is “golf but louder” as the Saudi-backed league embraces a more exciting and much more laid-back atmosphere compared to what has been commonly seen on the PGA Tour, complete with some unique camera shots and drones providing extra coverage for fans. But clearly, not everyone appreciates this “golf but louder” Read more... The post Jon Rahm absolutely furious with LIV Golf appeared first on Next Impulse Sports.

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.

Jeep Avenger 2024 long-term test

It arrived to fanfare, but this little electric SUV isn’t leaving with its head held high

Edsel: the story of the disaster

60 years since the death of the Edsel, this is the story behind one of the car world’s most infamous misfortunes

Cupra Leon

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

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

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

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 .

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.

Christian Horner makes Sergio Perez demand as 'headspace' questioned after Spanish GP

Christian Horner had a clear message for Sergio Perez after the Mexican racer struggled at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Vespa Wants To Show You … Nothing?

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

Remarkable Ukraine combat footage shows American-supplied vehicle surviving several blasts

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.

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

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

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

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

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.

The concept cars we totally forgot about

Concepts are important for a brand's past as well as future, so let's look at the forgotten head-turners

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