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Ex-Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert gives British OAPs in Benidorm driving tips after they were slammed by the council there as the most badly behaved mobility scooter users

The F1 racing legend has stepped in to transform British tourists' 'bad driving reputation' in Benidorm with tips to stop 'erratic' behaviour on mobility scooters.

F1 movie trailer divides fans of motor racing sport

F1 movie trailer divides fans of motor racing sport - Some F1 fans are questioning a line of dialogue featured in the teaser

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.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

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

The Corrs thrill festival goers as they take to the stage at BST Hyde Park - as age-defying lead singer Andrea, 50, stuns in a racy LBD

On the bill at the Hyde Park festival as a special guest of Shania Twain's headline show, the family band's performance was hailed as 'magnificent'.

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.

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

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

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.

Abandoned raceway uncovered by urban explorer still in great condition

Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford-upon-Avon has remained untouched since it was closed down and sold in 2018 to make way for a new housing estate.

Flipped Tesla Cybertruck Involved In Huge Crash Pops Up For Sale

How fast was this Cybertruck going when it crashed to suffer this much damage, and what did it crash into?

Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie has a very famous father – details

Lee McKenzie often fronts Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1, but the star has quite a famous father. Here's everything you need to know…

Norris frustrated 'to throw away win' after British GP strategy calls

McLaren's Lando Norris lost British GP victory shot after late call to switch to slicks in rain-affected race

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

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

Oisin Murphy’s comeback from cocaine ban detailed in acclaimed documentary on BBC

Horsepower shows the highs and lows of the three-time champion jockey over nine months between 2020 and 2021 over four episodes which will be available on BBC platforms from Tuesday

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

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.

Clarkson's Farm season 4 filming grinds to a halt for 'golden' moment

It was worth it!

'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.

Police vehicle damaged after Lower Hutt fleeing driver incident, attempted carjacking

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.

Fire and Accidents Turn Event with Over 100 Ferraris into a Nightmare in Italy

Ferraris abandon the event known as 'Cavalcade Venice Tour 2024', which involves a 120 km route through Italy, after accidents and fire

The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

One Geely Group cousin has some tricks that Polestar doesn't, like an 800-volt architecture.

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.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

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

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

‘Fairytale’ win inspires Hamilton to believe in more victories with Mercedes

Toto Wolff has described Lewis Hamilton’s victory on Sunday at the British Grand Prix as a fairytale, while the seven-time world champion is now optimistic he can take more victories this season and end his tenure with Mercedes on a high. Hamilton took the flag at Silverstone with a mighty drive in tricky wet and dry conditions to end a win-drought stretching back to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021, with his Mercedes team...

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

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...

IndyCar president Frye praises “good first weekend” for hybrid despite Dixon woe

Scott Dixon’s issue the only cloud on race weekend debut of the new hybrid system at Mid-Ohio

Brad Pitt is in the driver's seat in the new “F1” teaser trailer

The upcoming Formula 1 racing drama speeds into theaters next summer.

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.

Audi RS6 Avant GT Review: For the Nerds

With a commemorative livery and three-way adjustable dampers, the RS6 GT is a cooler RS6 Performance.

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

Plastique Tiara On Entering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ As The Queen Of TikTok

Plastique Tiara has wowed fans ever since she first stepped into the werkroom in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11. Now that she’s back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 9, Tiara said she’s glad to be back after she’s established herself as TikTok royalty. “You know, during the pandemic, we didn’t have much to… Continue reading Plastique Tiara On Entering ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ As The Queen Of TikTok

Ford 2.0-Liter Teardown Shows How Badly the EcoBoost Can Destroy Itself

This former Ford engine went out in spectacular fashion, going by all the damage.

John Deere Classic’s colossal amount of birdies is an enormous red flag

The John Deere Classic saw the players make over 2,000 birdies in four days, which marked the most in 2024.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins German GP after Martin crash, Marquez brothers on podium

HOHENSTEIN-ERNSTTHAL, Germany (Reuters) - Ducati's reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring on Sunday ahead of Marc Marquez after title rival Jorge Martin crashed while he was leading the race with two laps to go. Marc's brother Alex finished third to make it two brothers on a MotoGP podium for the first time in 27 years since Japan's Nobuatsu Aoki

Future of Clarkson's Farm sealed as Jeremy Clarkson purchases local pub

Jeremy Clarkson recently bought The Windmill in Burford for close to £1 million and has plans to put his own stamp on it.

Mercedes to unleash double upgrade before F1 summer break

Mercedes vows to back up Lewis Hamilton's revitalising British Grand Prix victory with more Formula 1 upgrades in the coming weeks

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

The best Formula 1 drivers of all time

Since 1950, Formula One has been the epitome of speed and driving skills in auto racing. Formula 1 is the king of motorsport, and its racing drivers are real stars. Click through and get to know the greatest F1 drivers in the history of the sport.

Hennessey Venom F5 Crashes at 250 MPH During High-Speed Testing

Founder John Hennessey said the driver walked away from the incident.

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.

Wholesale Motors Christchurch in liquidation less than month after auction for former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limousine

Activity in recent months had significantly slowed putting pressure on working capital.

‘F1' trailer: Brad Pitt teams with ‘Top Gun: Maverick' director Joseph Kosinski for Formula 1 blockbuster [Watch]

Who said anything about safe? On Sunday, Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. debuted the first trailer for "F1," the blockbuster Formula 1 racing thriller from "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski with Oscar winner Brad Pitt in the lead role. The film, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, focuses on a former driver (Pitt) "who returns […]