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NASCAR hails wet tyre racing at New Hampshire "very successful"

NASCAR entered a new phase of racing with its wet weather tyres in Sunday’s Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and it appeared to work as hoped.

A Canadian armored vehicle manufacturer is bringing production to Ukraine

Owner Drives Hyundai Ioniq 6 Until It Dies: 'It Just Won't Quit'

How much range do you really have below zero? One owner just found out.

Dead Tesla traps toddler in boiling hot car as electric doors fail

She had just strapped the baby into the back seat and shut the door on her when the battery in the electric vehicle died without warning at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona

‘Middleman’ admits selling firearms stolen from Hamilton Smallbore Rifle Club

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

Remarkable Ukraine combat footage shows American-supplied vehicle surviving several blasts

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

The 20 electric bikes with the longest range

Jeep Avenger 2024 long-term test

It arrived to fanfare, but this little electric SUV isn’t leaving with its head held high

Plug-In Hybrids Overtake EV Growth. But There Are Some Catches

A new report suggests that testing cycles and electric-only range need to improve vastly to draw climate benefits from PHEVs.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N TA Spec Outperforms Tesla Model S Plaid On Pikes Peak

Driver Randy Pobst says Hyundai’s entry has better performance than the modified Tesla Model S Plaid he set records with previously.

Public transport prices in Israel to increase starting in July

The price of public transportation will increase on July 1, Israeli media reported on Monday. This includes an increase of 5% for the purchase of monthly passes. A single trip on public transportation will also be increased, as it will be rounded to the nearest half shekel. The price of the light rail will also increase to 8 shekels, N12 reported.

Upper Hutt drag king storytime cancelled after ‘threats’ and opposition from Destiny Church

A city councillor said people had 'threatened our team'.

The car hire company you should avoid – with complaints over pressure-selling and poor customer service

The car hire company you should avoid – with complaints over pressure-selling and poor customer service - The company operates at more than 115 locations in countries popular with UK tourists

Goodyear's New All-Terrain Tire Fits Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT is available in 28 sizes that fit rims measuring 16 to 20 inches.

Rivian R1T Two-Year Ownership Review: Work Truck Weaknesses

The owner loves it, but a hard life has exposed a few issues. Replacing components isn't easy, and some parts aren't for work duty.

A Used Mercedes-Benz EQS Can Be Yours For New Tesla Model 3 Prices

It’s an absolute steal. Used EQS EVs are selling for less than half their original prices.

Nobody’s prefect! Misspelling on Philadelphia road signs leaves drivers laughing

Nobody’s prefect! Misspelling on Philadelphia road signs leaves drivers laughing - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is working on fixing the sign

This Electric Sportbike Shares a Frame With an Electric Scooter

The Ekka concept EV motos aim to embody circular design.

E-Bikes And E-Scooters Just Got Banned In This Florida City

Are outright bans really the solution?

This Toyota MR2 Has A Motorcycle Engine. And It's In The Front Seat

This bona fide LeMons racer has been sitting in a shipping container for 10 years. Will it run?

Volkswagen Adds ChatGPT Voice Assistant To ID.4, Other Models

ChatGPT is coming to "most" U.S. 2025 model-year Volkswagen vehicles, including its EVs. Will this up VW's voice assistant game?

Big Surprise: Study Says Humans Drive Better in Twilight Than Automated Tech

The study also found human drivers are better at navigating intersections.

Toyota calls on Ogier for Latvia, Pajari set for Finland debut

Toyota shuffles its driver roster as Sebastien Ogier comes in for Latvia.

Far North news in brief: Road repairs work; dog registration and drought relief

News snippets from the Far North

Drivers in London spend average of 99 hours a year in traffic

Drivers in London spent an average of 99 hours sitting in traffic in 2023, a report has found. The report by traffic information supplier Inrix also found the capital’s roads have been ranked the most congested in Europe for the third year in a row. That was up from 97 hours in 2022 and was more than any other city in Europe, behind only New York a...

WATCH: Copa America wheels out brilliant Euros innovation that's been missing in Germany

The tiny car was one of our favourite Euro 2020 innovations and it's now headed stateside for Copa America

Here Are The Affordable Plug-In Hybrids With The Most Electric Range

The Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime lead the pack, but there's a discontinued car that offers more electric range and you can buy a cheap used one.

Cupra Leon

The new Leon wants to become a standalone, bespoke Cupra with a series of targeted updates. Is it?

Mitsubishi Might Bring Back the Lancer Sportback and Montero

But they'll probably be EVs.

Ferrari announces first electric car with authentic sound for 2025

Ferrari is preparing its first electric car with an expected launch in 2025, keeping its promise of a vehicle that emits no pollutants but still retains the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

Things you should never leave in your car

We've talked before about essential things you should keep in your car, so now it's time to cover the things you shouldn't. Our cars are such a big part of our lives that we tend to leave all sorts of things in them, most times not even realizing the potential consequences of doing so. But this list is not limited to objects. For instance, it's never okay to leave young children or pets in a car, even if just for a brief moment. Click through the following gallery and get to know the things you should never leave in your car.

Your Next Hyundai Could Have Ferrari-Style Shift Lights on its Steering Wheel

A patent filing reveals the company’s idea to simplify the wheel’s assembly process.

Here's Beta’s 2025 RX and RR X-Pro Dirt Bikes: They're Ready to Rip

The 2025 model range is expected to hit US dealers in August, 2024.

Dave Grohl is playing a Gibson Explorer again – could it be a signature model in the making?

Has Gibson got another confession to make?

The BBC are accused of 'snobbery' after axing their daily racing tips on Radio 4's Today programme, just one week after 280,000 fans flocked to Royal Ascot

DOMINIC KING: It has been a tradition for more than 47 years for tips to be read out at the end of the morning bulletins at 6:30am, 7:30am and 8:30am to audience of 5.7million listeners.

23 car colours with great names

BMW 5 Series

Has the plug-in hybrid sporting executive saloon finally come of age?

20 cool, rare Japanese estates

OPINION - Is it socially unacceptable not to be able to drive at age 25?

Is it socially unacceptable not to be able to drive at age 25? -

Today programme shocks listeners by ending daily horse racing tips

On this morning's show, host Amol Rajan (pictured), unexpectedly announced that starting today it would 'break the tradition' of giving out the tips each day.

Drivers warned of 'no grace period' for change to traffic cameras

Drivers on New South Wales roads have been warned about mobile phone detection cameras now being used to catch a particular offence from July 1.

The fastest electric car from every car maker

Your Favorite Group B Rally Car Is Going Back Into Production

Boreham Motorworks out of the UK is making a new Ford RS200 and an Mk1 Escort continuation.

Inside Izzie Balmer's sweet off-screen relationships with co-stars including Antiques Road Trip's Charles Hanson

Izzie Balmer is a regular fixture on our TV screens thanks to her roles on Antiques Road Trip, Bargain Hunt, The Travelling Auctioneers, and more. Over the years, she has developed sweet friendships with her co-stars, including Charles Hanson, who helped kick-start her TV career.

Clever hack to remove car scratches uses just two household ingredients

In a viral video on TikTok, Victor Dias demonstrates how to remove scratches from a car using a mixture of coconut oil and white vinegar - and the results are incredible

Man shows how you can remove car scratches with white vinegar concoction

A TikTok user has demonstrated how to repair scratches to car using a mixture of white vinegar and coconut oil in a video that has gone viral

Why Mercedes feels it is closer to the top than it looked in F1's Spanish GP

Mercedes thinks Lewis Hamilton could have ended Formula 1’s Spanish GP nearer Red Bull/McLaren

Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Update: Everything We Know

Tesla’s best-selling model is due for a Model 3 Highland-style update eventually, but it’s unclear when it will arrive.

Honda Moto France Wins Paris Fashion Week. Change My Mind

Two-wheeled haute couture FTW.