Dirt bikes seized as police crack down on illegal riding in Napier

Numerous complaints were being received by police.

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.

Kia EV9: five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

British Grand Prix 2024: The best dressed guests at Silverstone

See all the outfits from the 2024 British Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris - see photos

Gladiator II cast blown away by Ridley Scott's love of film at 86

Gladiator II star Joseph Quinn was amazed at the level of commitment and control that Ridley Scott had while making the sequel.

MotoGP German GP: Martin defeats Oliveira, Bagnaia to take sprint win

Martin re-establishes himself as the king of sprint races at the Sachsenring

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.

Dominant Rovanpera takes charge of Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera, who was not even due to be racing this weekend, enjoyed a dominant Saturday to take the lead in Rally Poland, the seventh round of the WRC season. The eight-time world champion and his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was involved in a head-on collision, were uninjured, as were the two occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Car Show Organizer Gets Asked About Hells Angles, Goes Berserk

This should be a lesson to all of us—it's never OK to ask reasonable questions. At least not to this guy.

Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

A mechanic has warned motorists against using a sponge to clean their car as the popular method 'scratches the paint' - and people have been left shocked by the news

Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know

Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…

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.

Koenigsegg Will Replace Jesko that Burned to the Ground

The Swedish hypercar company traced the fire to a hydraulic leak.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

IndyCar hybrid power could replace push-to-pass

IndyCar hybrid is the start of a plan to increase power and replace push-to-pass

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

This is the title of Brad Pitt and Lewis Hamilton's new F1 film

The time has finally come: the title for Brad Pitt's Formula 1 film has been announced. It is also known when the very first footage will be shown.

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.

20 of the Most Popular John Wayne Characters

Cowboys, gunslingers, the Old West, and horse riders are all images that pop into mind when the name John Wayne […]

Former school superintendent, 81, dead after being run over by a car backing out of McDonald’s parking spot

Former school superintendent, 81, dead after being run over by a car backing out of McDonald’s parking spot - George Stepp, 81, was at the McDonald’s in Lewisville, Texas, when accident took place

King Charles exempt from nationwide driving rule - but Prince Harry will never be

King Charles is the only person in the UK to enjoy an incredible driving privilege, and while one day it will also apply to Prince William, it's off the table for Prince Harry

‘I got two private car park tickets – here’s how I got out of paying them’

Internet forums are full of debate over how to get out of paying parking tickets from private car parks – and whether these tickets are enforceable at all. So when I got not one, but two, private parking tickets in the space of two months, I decided to put this to the test. I am happy to report that I wriggled out of both – and I’ll tell you how. O...

There's a Mini Suzuka Go-Kart Track in Taiwan and It's Amazing

The tiny track in Kaohsiung City is just like the real thing, except one-tenth the size.

John Deere Classic: Jordan Spieth skyrockets up leaderboard with a really strong Moving Day round

Spieth made the most of Moving Day at the John Deere Classic as he vaulted into contention for a potential third title.

Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he films scenes for his new Formula 1 film on day two of the British Grand Prix

The eagerly-anticipated film will present a touch of authenticity as it's shot during the actual Grand Prix festival weekends.

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

Auckland’s Morell Bar & Bistro in Remuera ram raided by thieves

Thieves target Remuera bar before dumping their car a short distance away, police say.

Koenigsegg Just Broke Its Own 0-250-0 MPH Record

The Jesko Absolut was able to sprint all the way to 400 km/h and back to zero in just 27.83 seconds, beating the Regera's record.

GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.

Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software

Issues ranging from blacked-out screens to failed charging attempts prompted some customers to return their cars.

Triumph 400cc records 50,000 sales in the first year

Bajaj Auto Ltd and Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating a significant milestone: the first anniversary of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles, manufactured in India, which have achieved over 50,000 units sold in 50 countries worldwide.

This Wheelie Machine Teaches the Worst Riders How To Get It Up

I can't be the only one who'd take them up on their offer. Please produce these, guys.

Sales Don't Lie: People Still Want Small Cars

The Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and others have double-digit sales increases through the first half of 2024.

Jesus Christ Likes Fast Cars

It’s the 4th of July, folks, which means two things. Jalopnik has the day off, and it’s once again time for me to force you to listen to a relatively obscure song about cars. I mean, I can’t actually force you to listen to it, but I’m going to do my best anyway. There’s so much more music out there than what charts on the radio, and that’s especially true of Americana, country music’s smarter, better-looking, more talented and significantly...

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.

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.

Road cone use ‘excessive’ and ‘unecessary’ says Mid Canterbury farmer

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

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

Maserati Granturismo and Grancabrio

Maserati now offers its luxury coupé and convertible with petrol and electric power. Which to choose?

20 mid-engined classic car marvels

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.

Vinales sets German MotoGP lap record as Marquez goes flying

Spaniard Maverick Vinales broke the Sachsenring track record in Friday's practice session ahead of the German MotoGP, while Marc Marquez suffered a heavy fall. The Spaniard was examined at the track medical centre and doctors found he had a broken left index finger and a "large bruise to the ribcage", but declared him "fit" to continue racing on a track where he is chasing a record ninth victory.

The U.S. has transferred a key vehicle to Ukraine—Here’s why it matters

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

Sir Ed Davey drag races a tractor through Wiltshire

The Lib Dem leader was challenged by Chippenham candidate Sarah Gibson in a JCB.

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

Woman warns about possible health problems caused by using Tesla cars

A woman took to social media to warn about the negative effects a Tesla vehicle had on her and her husband's health, leading them to sell the car.

Watch This 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Take On A 1994 Dodge Ram Cummins

Sure, the Cybertruck is impressive. But can it beat a modified ‘94 Ram Cummins in a tug-of-war?

The 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.