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Logging truck crash blocks Auckland's Kaipara Coast Highway

Motorists should expect delays while the road remains blocked for several hours, police say.

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

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

What EV Slump? Hyundai and Kia Break Sales Records for Electric Cars

The EV9 and EV6 are up 112 percent, and Ioniq 5 is close to 20,000 sales through the first half of the year.

Koenigsegg Will Replace Jesko that Burned to the Ground

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

The best electric pick-ups on sale today

SH1 Bulli Point at Taupō confirmed as roading priority for regional council

Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.

Espargaro becoming Honda MotoGP test rider is its first genuine improvement of 2024

OPINION: Honda’s MotoGP project continues to struggle as little progress is made in the development of its troubled RC213V. The hiring of Aleix Espargaro as test rider, however, represents HRC’s first genuine improvement in a long time

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

20 mid-engined classic car marvels

Batman Bonanza at SDCC 2024: Mattel’s Comic-Con exclusives revealed and reviewed

Whether you're a die-hard Batman fan or just love awesome collectibles, these SDCC 2024 exclusives from Mattel are a must-have.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

29 creative ways to modernise your motorhome

Here's how to revamp your RV with clever ideas to make your tiny home on wheels a practical pleasure on the road

A Seat At “The Table” Was A No-Barriers Experience

Hosted by Alicia Keys and Mercedes-Benz, the event beautifully merged the world of music and food together.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

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.

Toyota GR86 Outselling the Subaru BRZ Five to One

A huge discrepancy in sales poses the question: Why?

Megalopolis Gets R-Rating As Sci-Fi Epic From Master Director Heads To Theaters

On its way to theaters in a few months, Francis Ford Coppola's long brewing Megalopolis has been officially rated R.

20 of the coolest rally cars

Two 'favorite sons,' Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, return to 2024 John Deere Classic after lengthy absences

Clair Peterson has waited a long time to welcome back what he called “two favorite sons.” Peterson, the former tournament director of the John Deere Classic, once wooed a pair of teens – one a newly-minted 17-yea

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.

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.

Living in the era of artificial intelligence

Robot assistants, self-driving cars, smart glasses: what will our lives look like once artificial intelligence really becomes part of our daily lives? Will it be a blessing or a curse? The developments in AI over the past couple of years are both cause for celebration and concern, as the industry plows ahead without sufficient regulation. ChatGPT's launch has put a powerful AI tool in our hands, and most of us never expected it to be so advanced. It raises a number of ethical concerns, as well as the very real possibility that robots will soon be taking over our jobs. At the same time, AI could be used for amazing advancements in medicine, technology, and education, improving our quality of life. Click on and join us as we explore what our future with AI might hold, both good and bad.

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

How to practice mindfulness while commuting

For those who travel to work, the daily commute can be a tense time of delayed and overcrowded public transport, traffic congestion, road closures, and aggressive drivers. Often, the commute is used to reply to emails or make mental to-do lists for the days ahead. But why not use this time to practice mindfulness? Research shows it's a great way to improve concentration, reduce stress, and lighten moods. If you'd like to know how to de-stress to and from work, click through this gallery.

How VTEC Works: An Explainer

A closer look at one of the most iconic names in engineering.

Chase Elliott Reveals The Artist On His Playlist That Might Surprise People

Is this what he listens to during long green flag runs? Ok obviously NASCAR drivers aren't listening to music during a race. But what is Chase Elliott listening to when he's not behind the wheel of the #9 car? It's no secret that Chase is a BIG Eric Church guy. Back a couple years ago when Church held up a Chase Elliott flag while performing "Talladega" in North Carolina, Chase even called Eric "the GOAT."...

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

How will a new-look drivetrain boost the power output of America’s top open-wheel series on ovals as well as road and street tracks?

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.

Tesla Cybertruck Owner's One-Month Review: 'Cheap' Interior, Cool Steering

YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system but isn't a fan of its appearance or "sloppy" interior design.

2025 Rivian Owner's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Highlights Floor Mat Issue

Rivian owners may want to watch out: floor mats are different on the new cars, and one owner says the accelerator pedal could stick.

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

Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

One of Ryan Reynolds's original ideas for Deadpool 3 was a low-budget road trip movie

Ryan Reynolds says one of the original ideas for Deadpool 3 was a low-budget road trip movie that was all talk and no special effects.

The new Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful and capable Defender ever

Land Rover’s most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the Defender is here

Summer Covid: All you need to know about FLiRT variant running rampant across UK

The new Covid variant, known as Fresh Lineage of Rapid Transmission, also known as FLiRT, has caused several people to be hospitalised, with the over 85s most at risk

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

Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

Is it time for clearer Formula 1 rules to avoid the type of controversy seen in the Austrian Grand Prix?

Driver sparks panic going wrong way on M4 in West London

The bizarre incident occurred on the eastbound stretch of the motorway near Heston, west London at 9:18pm on Friday.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

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.

Tesla Rolls Out New FSD Version, Beta Testers Say It’s ‘Phenomenal’

It still has many flaws, but users say refinements are big over the previous version.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

Tesla Delivered Only 443,956 Vehicles In Q2 2024, Produced 410,831

Deliveries slightly exceeded expectations in Q2 2024.

Tee times, groupings, TV info for 2024 John Deere Classic Thursday first round at TPC Deere Run

It's the only game in town this week. With the LPGA, PGA Tour Champions and LIV Golf all off, the John Deere Classic takes center stage in the golf world on its own during

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

Stellantis Sales Are Tanking, Folks

Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler are way down but the Italian brands are actually up.

Confirmed: Audi Q6 E-Tron Sportback And RS Q6 E-Tron Coming Next Year

Audi also said that a PPE-platform-based A6 is also in the works.

Are these the strangest vending machines in the world?

Vending machines aren't just for soft drinks and treats. From luxury cars to lobsters, there are some surprising items available at the press of a button...