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Motorcyclist in critical condition after Hamilton crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.

The Bikeriders drives into digital on-demand tomorrow

Jeff Nichols' "Goodfellas on Motorcycles" film starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy hits video-on-demand platforms.

'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.

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.

The Bikeriders starring Austin Butler and Jodie Comer is full of grit, leather and hogs, but really it's a look at tragic masculinity

Drawing from a real-life photography book following the Chicago Outlaws, The Bikeriders follows the violence and drama of the period when outlaw motorcycle gangs went from hard-partying groups of outsiders to frightening organised crime groups.

Are These The WEIRDEST Items To Ever Wash Up On Shore?

While you might expect to find seashells or driftwood on the beach, you might not expect to see a Jeep, unexploded bomb, hundreds of plastic eggs or brand-new motorbikes littering the sands. Here are some of the weirdest things to have washed up on beaches...

You Can Watch 'The Bikeriders' from Home Starting July 9

“I’ve been thinking about this for 20 years,” director Jeff Nichols said of the film.

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...

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.

Why the placebo is more effective than you think

A broken electric kettle won’t boil water, and a car with no engine won’t drive, and, yet, fake medicine can sometimes work? It's complex, but the answer is that, in certain cases, yes it can. For example, a person suffering from depression can be prescribed a sugar pill, thinking it’s an antidepressant, and their symptoms decrease. The same goes for many different illnesses and conditions. Of course, this is putting things rather simply. But is this as far as it goes? Absolutely not. How the placebo effect works is astounding. To learn all about it, click through this gallery.

Jeremy Clarkson is blasted for thinking he can 'rock up and run a pub'

Clarkson's hope to set up a cosy rural boozer in the Cotswolds have been met with scorn by 'insulted' industry experts, who say it simply isn't as easy as relying on his fame to pull in punters.

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.

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.

Ferrari’s F1 technical director Cardile departs to join Aston Martin

Cardile leaves Ferrari after almost two decades with the Scuderia.

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.

This MG Metro 6R4 could be yours

11 Spider-Man Comics to Read After Seeing ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

We've got your Miles Morales fix right here.

Red Bull offers explanation for "very weird" F1 British GP

F1's top teams McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull all proved quickest at different points of what Red Bull calls a "very weird" British GP

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

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

How Herta beat Ericsson for top Andretti IndyCar spot at Mid-Ohio

Behind podium trio O’Ward, Palou and McLaughlin, an intra-Andretti duel was settled by last-stint tyre choice at Mid-Ohio

Tesla Model Y Juniper: Our First Peek

Tesla has said the updated Model Y would not launch in 2024.

A year after driving all night to play a mini-tour event, Eric Cole is hot again at the 2024 John Deere Classic

It wasn't long ago that a $20,000 payday was the kind that kept Eric Cole's dreams of playing professional golf alive. Now, the reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year has a little different comfort level when it comes to his finances. After posting seven top-10…

How Many Millions of Miles Can a Car Last?

A Mercedes-Benz 240D cab in service since 1988 has traveled 4.35 million miles.

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.

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

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.

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

The Toyota GR Corolla Will Almost Definitely Get an Automatic

Leaked documents show an eight-speed auto joining the lineup in 2025.

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.

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

‘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 […]

Can EV Racing Be Thrilling? See NASCAR’s Latest Prototype In Action.

Take a glimpse into the future of NASCAR with this high-performance electric racer developed jointly Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota and ABB.

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.

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).

How the latest Mercedes tweak played its part in Austria F1 win

Mercedes was one of the few teams to introduce a car update in Spielberg. Here's a look at some of the tech innovations from last weekend's Austria round

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

In May 2024, plug-in car registrations hit a record 47% market share.

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

Key facts you may not know about Gen X

Generation X, sometimes shortened to Gen X, refers to those born between 1965 and 1980. Sandwiched between baby boomers and millennials, this generation was shaped by the economic and cultural factors dominating the latter half of the 20th century. And while they're outnumbered in comparison to their neighboring generations, many Gen Xers have shaped the world during pivotal years of change and technological advancement. Intrigued? Click on to learn some key facts you might not know about Gen X.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

Junkyard Discoveries of Rohners Auto Parts, Willmar, Minnesota

Join us for a look-around an interesting auto junkyard

The worst drivers in the US come from these states

Ever since motor vehicles became popular in the 20th century, car-related accidents have continued to exist as well. This is especially true for the US, which has over 300 million vehicles and is among the countries that produce the most cars in the world. In 2023 alone, an estimated 19,515 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes. But which state has the worst drivers? To find out, Forbes compared all the states, including looking at different types of dangerous driving behavior. Curious? Click on to see where your state landed in the ranking.

Koenigsegg's Math Shows the Jesko Can Reach 311+ MPH

It hit over 500 km/h in a simulated top-speed run on the chassis dyno.

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.

F1 official trailer: Brad Pitt feels the need for speed in upcoming racing movie... after fans mocked the title of movie as 'boring and unimaginative'

Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car in his upcoming film F1. The first trailer for the movie debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7.

Alex Marquez: "Dream" podium with brother Marc trumps previous MotoGP achievements

Marquez reveals he would have swapped his previous podiums for this special one ahead of the German GP

SILVERSTONE RACE ZONE: 60,000 camp out under the rainy sky before Lewis Hamilton's historic win, Rowan Atkinson mingles with racing royalty and Stuart Broad enjoys the action with former Ashes rival Pat Cummins

Mail Sport's Race Zone picks out the famous faces and looks back at yet another eventful British Grand Prix.

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.

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

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people