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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.

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. ...

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.

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.

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.

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).

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

Amir Khan accidentally leaves daughter in back seat of £120k Range Rover during valet service

Amir Khan faced the wrath of his daughter - and the public - as he shared a clip of him forgetting the six-year-old child when sending his luxury Range Rover for a valet in Dubai

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...

You Can Buy a New Toyota Mirai for Half the Price

Not convinced yet? You can even get it with zero percent financing for 72 months.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

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.”

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.

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.”

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

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...

Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed

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

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

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.

Are These The WEIRDEST Items To Ever Wash Up On Shore?

While you might expect to find seashells or driftwood on the beach, you might not expect to see a Jeep, unexploded bomb, hundreds of plastic eggs or brand-new motorbikes littering the sands. Here are some of the weirdest things to have washed up on beaches...

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

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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

Cambridge trainer has solid Te Rapa prospect.

Prince William zips around Windsor Castle on e-scooter

The Prince of Wales was seen arriving at Windsor Castle from nearby Adelaide Cottage on an electric scooter

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

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

All the new electric cars coming in 2024

Check out the new EVs coming your way soon

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

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

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

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.

The golden age of the wedge-shaped car

A close look at a long-departed era of automotive design

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Recap: Cweepy

How many of these queens have actually seen Rosemary’s Baby?

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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.

Duchess Sophie's surprisingly sassy Wimbledon clutch proved having fun with accessories is key

The Duchess of Edinburgh brought out a bold slogan clutch bag for Wimbledon 2019 and it shows what an impact accessories can make

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

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.

75 years of Jaguar sports cars

Ferrari to split F1 Silverstone packages in chase for upgrade answers

Ferrari intends to use free practice for the British Grand Prix as a test, but inclement weather might throw a spanner in the works

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.

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".

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

Racing code has new broadcast plan

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.

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.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.