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All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

The final cost on the seven roads is not yet known.

Brad Pitt feels need for speed in new teaser trailer for F1 blockbuster

The film will see the Hollywood star play the fictional veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who is returning to the sport after a long absence.

Castor Bay crash: Pedestrian hit on East Coast Rd, rushed to North Shore Hospital

East Coast Rd has been blocked and police are asking motorists to avoid the area.

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

Mercedes open to 2026 Alpine F1 engine supply to replace Aston Martin

Mercedes sees benefits in supplying Alpine with 2026 Formula 1 engines if Renault decides to cancel its F1 powertrain programme

Government scales back free driver's licence re-sits over wait times

The government is cracking down on waitlists for driver's licences by scaling back the eligibility for free re-sits.

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

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

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.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Palou explains first gear fumble that cost Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Two-time champion and points leader’s race “was fun until it wasn’t” after finishing runner-up to Pato O’Ward despite leading most laps

McLaren signs deal with Ministry of Defence

Just days before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

Video: Trailer Released For Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Movie

Formula 1 unveiled a trailer for the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt on Sunday morning. F1 and Apple Original Films provided an early look at the movie, which will be released internationally on June 25, 2025. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former driver returning to compete for a fictional team. ...

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

Fatal Gordonton road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was a much-loved family man

Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.

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...

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

Mazda Crashes Hard After Being Brake Checked by Subaru

Wild dashcam footage shows reckless driving at its worst.

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.

From da Vinci to the drone: a brief history of the helicopter

The idea of a machine that could fly from a vertical takeoff was first mooted by Leonardo da Vinci as far back as the early 1480s. Over the next four hundred years or so, inventors, engineers, and aviation pioneers developed the idea of a rotocraft, in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally-spinning rotors. The first modern helicopters appeared in the late 1930s, and today they are a familiar sight in skies around the world. More recently, the advent of the quadcopter, often referred to as a drone, has seen da Vinci's original concept come full circle. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for a brief look at the history of the helicopter.

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.

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.

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

Why do police officers touch your trunk during a traffic stop? Here's what you should know

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

Some Jerk Spilled Oil on the Road, Just Ahead of a BMW Motorcycle Festival

This isn't the first time something like this has happened in the area, and the first time killed a rider.

Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

Jeremy Clarkson offered almost £1 million to the owner of a pub within minutes of meeting her. The former Top Gear presenter, 64, has been developing his Cotswold smallholding for the popular Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm. Keen to find a pub to sell his produce, Clarkson arranged to meet with the landlady of The Windmill near Burford in Oxfordshire...

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.

One person dies following serious crash on SH84 near Wānaka, road now open

Emergency services were called to the crash scene at about 3.50pm.

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

Covid-19: Mountains of expired PPE, rapid antigen tests to be turned into alternative fuels or recycled

About 51 million masks, gowns, gloves and other items will be used to make fuel, wood chips, decking or cement.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

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

The Top 50 RV Parks In America That Go The Extra Mile

With a wide range of RV parks from which to choose, we've compiled the ultimate guide to all the locations and amenities available at sites across the country that go the extra mile...

Mollie King shows off her effortless sense of style in a military green dress as she attends Silverstone hand-in-hand with fiancé Stuart Broad for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Mollie King and Stuart Broad show off their effortless sense of style as they arrive at Silverstone on Sunday for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Video: Company showcases hidden machine gun in SUV ready to fire in seconds

The concealable weapon turret, a member of the KORALP family, developed by Sarsılmaz Silah Sanayi A.Ş in collaboration with Best Defence, is ready to fire in seconds.

Person left with serious injuries after car flips on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.

Mazda Quietly Kills the Miata's Bigger Engine in Europe

You can no longer place an order for the MX-5 with the bigger engine, but some 2.0-liter cars are still in stock.

Airport meet and greet parking company 'stole' customers' cars

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Circle parking was operating in Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow airports before closing down in April leaving customers stranded in the rain.

Ranked: the longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.

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.

Watch: Old Mercedes Wagon Goes 200 MPH in the Standing Mile

This old Barra straight-six-powered W123 defies physics in a top-speed run.

Essential Top Tips For The Perfect American Road Trip

From vehicle checks to knowing what rules are in place in each destination, here’s our guide to a stress-free trip.

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...

Drive and dash motorist hunted over £120 of allegedly stolen fuel

The mysterious man struck family-run Palmarsh Gulf Service Station in Hythe, Kent, on June 23 at around 7.20pm.

Verstappen floor damage cost him around a second of lap time

Max Verstappen reveals the scale of his floor damage after off at Copse in Q1 for F1's British GP

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

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

June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way from Transport Minister Simeon Brown

Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.

'Shut up' order showed Hamilton was ready to win, says engineer Bono

Lewis Hamilton showed he was in the mood to win at the British Grand Prix on Sunday when he snapped at his engineer on team radio. "It's our last British Grand Prix together and the sign-off is like a fairytale.

Norris 'fed up' with making excuses for McLaren mistakes after British Grand Prix

A frustrated Lando Norris said his McLaren team "threw away" victory after bad decisions cost him the lead in Sunday's British Grand Prix. Norris was asked if McLaren had bungled their chances with poor decision-making, notably a delayed switch to soft tyres, instead of mediums, for the final sprint to the flag.