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Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive

Elon Musk fired nearly all of Tesla’s Supercharger team after argument with top executive - Firings on charger team are latest complication for EV maker

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

The next-generation Mini Cooper John Cooper Works makes its first appearance in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.

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.

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.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

How the Fender Stratocaster ushered in an evolution in guitar design – and a revolution in guitar music

The Strat’s radical design transformed electric guitar and reshaped culture, and continues to do so after 70 years of service – and it’s only just getting started

Napier’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: A ‘rev-up’ and ride for men’s health

Ride for men's health made its noisy way through Napier.

Supercar meet for man with muscular dystrophy

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

Ford Boss Admits the Mustang Must Lose Weight

CEO Jim Farley says Ford will never make a "Mustang that's not a Mustang," seemingly forgetting about the Mach-E.

20 next-best classic cars

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is The EPA Range King For Ultium Cars

The RS RWD version uses an estimated 2.7 miles/kWh and the EPA range is 324 miles.

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.

“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.

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Surged In April 2024

The company sold more than 17,000 EVs, which represent almost 7% of the brand's total volume.

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.

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

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

'Purely political and disingenuous': Greyhound Racing slams SPCA's offer to rehome dogs if industry is closed

The SPCA wants to see the sport banned in Aotearoa.

Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.

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?

Identity of the MCU's Ghost Rider confirmed; major star "already cast"

Marvel fans have been wondering which version of Ghost Rider could ride that fiery motorcycle into the MCU and now they might have an answer about that.

My favorite part of Mad Max: Fury Road is the circus

All hail the Rock Riders

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Eagles fans can't get enough of new toy Harley Reid

Harley Reid's star continues to grow, but West Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn't want people to put too much pressure on the 19-year-old.

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.

Google's 'Gemini' AI Tells Motorcyclists Not to Wear Safety Gear

Even AI is susceptible to being a squid.

NZ's Scott McLaughlin posts fastest ever Indy 500 pole

Scott McLaughlin held an average speed of nearly 377km/h to set a record in the race's 108-year history.

Easy road rule question that many Australians struggle to answer

An easy road rule question has stumped many Aussie motorists and sparked an online debate.

Ericsson “can’t believe” he backed off on Indy 500 last-chance qualifying lap

Andretti Global’s Marcus Ericsson came within minutes of missing the cut for the Indianapolis 500 after making a horrendous error on his first run of the last-chance qualifier.

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.

10 ‘most American’ vehicles you can own

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.

10 wheely iconic rims

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.

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.

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.

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.

Callum Skye is go-anywhere electric sports car for £80,000

Ex-Jaguar designer’s Ariel Nomad rival is one of the lightest EVs on the market

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

Top Gear stars sign up for new road trip series

Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris will travel around Europe as they grapple with mid-life problems.

Why McLaren won't gamble with F1 Imola GP strategy in Verstappen fight

McLaren insists it has no desire to “roll the dice” with strategy in Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in its bid to try to topple Max Verstappen.

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer - What could be nicer than stopping off at a countryside farm shop while your EV recharges?

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

The man who owns 450 cars

Conservatively valued at £40 million, Rodger Dudding's collection of cars and motorbikes is truly eclectic

G/FORE Ladies MG4x2 Golf Shoe Review

We put the cross trainer MG4x2 golf shoe to the test from G/FORE, and we are big fans.

The safest EVs on sale based on Euro NCAP

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

Lando Norris fires bold Max Verstappen warning as McLaren hunt another win at Imola

McLaren pushed Max Verstappen all the way but Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were less than one tenth of a second shy of stopping the Red Bull racer from a seventh Grand Prix pole of 2024

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.

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