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Motorcycling-Ducati's Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole at Dutch GP

(Reuters) - Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati smashed the lap record in the qualifying session to clinch his first pole position of the season at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday. The 27-year-old Italian came into qualifying at TT Circuit Assen on the back of strong practice sessions and went fastest with a time of 1:30.540 to better championship leader Jorge Martin's

Marvel legend will reportedly return in Spider-Man 4; fans stunned

It's an exciting time for the MCU full of crossover potential, and it sounds like a classic Marvel hero will appear in Spider-Man 4 as a result of that.

Every Car Driven By Max Rockatansky In The Mad Max Franchise

From the yellow Interceptor in the original Mad Max film to the Gigahorse in Mad Max: Fury Road, heres every vehicle Mad Max ever drove.

Have petrol prices dropped in Auckland following removal of regional fuel tax?

From today, Auckland's 11.5c per litre regional fuel tax no longer applies.

Bagnaia turns the heat up on MotoGP leader Martin

Pole-sitter and two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the Dutch MotoGP sprint at Assen on Saturday to pile the pressure on present series leader Jorge Martin. After the race Martin admitted Bagnaia, who considers Assen as one of his favourite tracks, would be hard to beat on Sunday.

MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The eighth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is this weekend in the Netherlands. Here is everything you need to know, including the full schedule and how to watch.

Gladiator 2 first look sees Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock swords, with an unrecognizable Joseph Quinn as a sadistic emperor

The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here

Ford recalls more than half a million trucks because transmission can suddenly shift to 1st gear

Ford recalls more than half a million trucks because transmission can suddenly shift to 1st gear - The sudden down-shifting can cause drivers to lose control and increase the risk of crashes, according to the auto manufacturing giant

Ford CEO Hits Back At Electric Vehicle 'Politics,' Disinformation

Ford CEO Jim Farley, a "lifelong petrolhead," has a lot to say about EV skepticism—and ceding American leadership to China or Europe.

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.

Confirmed: A Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition Is Coming Soon

It could be green.

1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red

BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track.

Most congested roads in Europe revealed

Most congested roads in Europe revealed - Drivers in the capital spent an average of 99 hours sitting in traffic in 2023

Sainz predicts more 'ding-dong' battles with Ferrari teammate Leclerc

Carlos Sainz warned Ferrari fans on Thursday to expect more fireworks between him and Charles Leclerc as the tension between them in his farewell season with the team intensifies. The pair tangled on lap three of last Sunday's race when Sainz tried to pass Leclerc, but he ended up running off down an escape road to re-join.

Luxury cars worth up to $30million found in 'dumping grounds'

More than $30million worth of stolen cars have been recovered in the past six months from 'dumping grounds' at Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey.in Victoria.

The Porsche 911 Channels Its Inner 1996 Ford Mustang With Fancy Paint

It’s finished in color-shifting “Chromaflair” Urban Bamboo paint.

Bethenny Frankel is slammed by fans as 'tone deaf' after she boasted about buying a luxury car to match her dress: 'This isn't a good look!'

Bethenny Frankel got some serious pushback from her fans after she shared her latest purchase on social media.

Boy racer crackdown: Car enthusiasts say heavy-handed response could isolate youth

Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.

FIA assessing Tsunoda F1 outburst over potential ableist slur

The FIA is assessing whether RB driver Yuki Tsunoda has breached Formula 1’s rules when he appeared to make an ableist slur during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, Autosport understands.

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

Tour car king Henry Ford's homes: from mega-mansions to a failed utopia

Step inside the real estate portfolio of automotive pioneer Henry Ford, from the Ford Plantation in Georgia and Greenfield Village in Michigan to the abandoned Fordlandia city in Brazil

Spectacular ‘Skoolies’: take a tour of these incredible converted school buses

Always dreamed of owning a converted school bus? These stylish 'Skoolies' conversions have had amazing alterations and aesthetics added that make van life living functional, fun and fabulous

Police hunt for vandal who spray painted obscene message to Elon Musk on dozens of Cybertrucks

Police hunt for vandal who spray painted obscene message to Elon Musk on dozens of Cybertrucks - Tesla is accumulating Cybertrucks before delivery at many parking lots across US

Tesla Model Y: How Much Range Does It Have?

It depends on the version, the weather and how you drive it, but we break that all down for you here.

BMW launches limited edition of the X5 to celebrate 25 years of the model

BMW is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the X5 SUV with the limited edition Silver Anniversary 2025, based on the xDrive40i model.

14 trailblazing inventors who missed out on millions

Innovators who didn't cash in on their creations.

Hop Inside This Mercedes-AMG One as it Hits 215 MPH on the Autobahn

Turns out 1,049 horsepower is more than enough for big triple-digit speeds on the world's fastest highway.

Police disrupt boy racers in Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatū: Cars impounded, hundreds of fines

The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.

Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

The best all-round used electric cars for under £30k

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.

Car rams into crowd in South Korean capital, killing nine

A car has hit pedestrians in Seoul, killing nine people and injuring at least four, South Korean media, citing police and fire officials, has reported. Police at the scene, near Seoul city hall, declined to give further information. YTN TV reported that the vehicle had rammed into pedestrians after hitting two other cars. A police officer was admin...

Turns Out This Motorcycle Racer Has A Knack For Designing Bikes

Petrux teamed up with Dotto Creations for two custom builds based on the Ducati DesertX and Panigale V4.

Pilot leaves competitions to become a digital content star

Motorsport star and model, Renee Gracie, has gained hundreds of thousands of fans not only for her driving skills but also for her bold content on a subscription service.

Is Barcelona still F1’s best car performance litmus test track?

At 2024’s Spanish Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso questioned whether their home F1 venue is still the best test of car performance. Here’s how their claims stack up

2-Stroke V8s Were Beyond Cool, We Should Bring Them Back

Need to know more intensifies.

Police issue hundreds of infringement notices to antisocial drivers

Hundreds of infringement notices were issued on Saturday night as police targeted illegal road activity.

Here’s How Tesla’s Latest FSD Version Works In The Real World

The so-called “Full Self-Driving” version 12.4.1 does a lot of things right, but it’s still far from perfect.

Mad Max's Gastown Location Is Hiding a Major Link to the Mel Gibson Era

Mad Max: Fury Road makes a major connection to the original Mel Gibson era of the franchise with the re-introduction of one ultra barbaric practice.

20 facts you might not know about 'Beetlejuice'

It'll be hard to write about Beetlejuice without saying "Beetlejuice," but it’s worth the risk. Here are 20 facts you might not know about Beetlejuice. Whoops, that’s three times. We’re in trouble now.

Boots boss quits after six years in charge of the high street chain

Sebastian James has held the top position at Boots in the UK since 2018, prior to which he was the head of electricals retailer Dixons, now known as Currys

Polestar 4

Segment-straddling Porsche Macan rival looks to inject sporting appeal into a long-range, family-friendly proposition

Why the placebo is more effective than you think

A broken electric kettle won’t boil water, and a car with no engine won’t drive, and, yet, fake medicine can sometimes work? It's complex, but the answer is that, in certain cases, yes it can. For example, a person suffering from depression can be prescribed a sugar pill, thinking it’s an antidepressant, and their symptoms decrease. The same goes for many different illnesses and conditions. Of course, this is putting things rather simply. But is this as far as it goes? Absolutely not. How the placebo effect works is astounding. To learn all about it, click through this gallery.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

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

Tesla autopilot appears to veer electric vehicle onto train track it mistook for road

Tesla autopilot appears to veer electric vehicle onto train track it mistook for road - Local police urged drivers to remain ‘vigilant while using Tesla's autopilot feature,’ noting that it ‘can fail’

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.

Grandfather visiting Australia killed in alleged hit-and-run

A manhunt continues the the driver of a purple coupe who hit the Nepalese national on Abell Road in Melonba near Blacktown in Sydney's west sometime after 11.15pm on Sunday.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Gordonton fatal collision: Driver overtaking, had possible dispute, police say

A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.

What cost of living crisis? Adrian 'Mr Lambo' Portelli lives up to his name and splashes out on a $4.3m Lamborghini yacht and shares a glimpse at the James Bond-style boat

He is known for his luxury car collection which includes several Lamborghinis.