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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.”

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site'

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site' - The new pub will serve Clarkson’s own beer alongside traditional fare

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

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.

All the new electric cars coming in 2024

Check out the new EVs coming your way soon

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...

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.

This Super Small, Rotary Combustion Engine Could Power Your Next Motorcycle

It's not a rotary, per se, but the internals do rotate.

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

Ferrari junior Bearman announced as Haas F1 driver for 2025

Ferrari young driver Oliver Bearman secures Haas F1 contract for 2025 ahead of home British Grand Prix

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

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

Ferrari Dino from 1975 seized in a Brazilian city goes to auction with an initial bid of only $177

A 1975 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4, seized 18 years ago in a city in São Paulo, Brazil, on suspicion of chassis tampering and illegal importation, is being auctioned with an initial bid of only $177.

The best-selling cars in the world

The data's taken a while to crunch, but let's take a look at the biggest-selling cars in the world in 2023

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.

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).

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.

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 […]

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.

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

Missing man's car found near Wairarapa bush walk

Police, Land Search and Rescue and a helicopter have been looking for Ben Fox, also known as Sam.

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.

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.

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations

(Reuters) -Nikola said on Tuesday deliveries of its hydrogen-fuel cell trucks surged 80% in the second quarter from the previous three months, signaling strong demand for the big rigs amid its shift away from battery-powered vehicles. The EV startup delivered 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen-fuel cell trucks to wholesalers in the quarter, exceeding its own expectations of between 50 and 60 trucks,

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.

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...

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

Everything you need to remember from the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise before seeing “Axel F”

It's been 40 years since Axel Foley was introduced to the world, so here's a little re-introduction before "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."

Nighttime road marking at Ōhakea roundabout on State Highway 1/3 starts Sunday

The road marking will take place from 7.30pm to 5am.

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.

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...

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".

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.

John Deere Classic: Hayden Springer’s epic sub-60 round makes TPC Deere Run look easy

Rookie Hayden Springer made his debut at the John Deere Classic this week and blacked out at TPC Deere run to shoot a 59.

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. ...

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.

Ollie Bearman eyes 'dream' Ferrari move after joining Haas for next season - as the 19-year-old makes it four Brits on the grid for 2025

JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: At 19 years old, the Essex-born racer joins Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell on the grid.

The golden age of the wedge-shaped car

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

Oliver Bearman interview: ‘I’ve joined Haas - now dream is to win title with Ferrari’

When Oliver Bearman dons his fireproof underwear and race suit before stepping into his Haas F1 machine at Silverstone on Friday, to take part in his latest scheduled free practice session as one of that team’s reserve drivers, it will be the first time he does so safe in the knowledge he has a seat waiting for him in motorsport’s top category next...

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

Racing code has new broadcast plan

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.

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

‘Daddio’: Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Are Trapped in a Taxi Going Nowhere

Movies taking place in cars are part of a subgenre of single-set filmmaking that’s tricky to find, but usually pretty good. Steven Spielberg cut his teeth on Duel, in which a traveling salesman is chased by the homicidal driver of a semi truck. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have to keep a bus careening down a Los Angeles highway in Speed. Tom Hardy takes the most riveting phone calls about pouring concrete you’ve ever seen while driving from...

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

The greatest Yacht Rock songs of all time

Popular in the late 1970s and into the '80s, there are some notable tunes of the ilk (smooth rhythms, light or "breezy" vocals, well-polished and produced) from earlier in the '70s that fall into this category.

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

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.

Three Fake Ferraris Were Crushed in 2023

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

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Explained: Why cops touch the trunk of your car during a traffic stop

Rotorua council delays Springfield Golf Club land lease discussion

If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.