Motoring

The 2024 BMW M3 CS Is Stupid Fast

Don’t let the pedestrian body style or five seatbelts fool you. The Competition Sport can melt many real exotics on a race track.

Winner’s Bag: Davis Thompson, 2024 John Deere Classic

A complete list of the golf equipment Davis Thompson used to win the PGA Tour’s 2024 John Deere Classic: DRIVER: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana DF 70 TX shaft FAIRWAY WOODS: Ping G430 Max (15 de

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

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'.

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

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.

Canterbury harness-racing star Katie Cox loses battle with aggressive, rare lung cancer

The racing fraternity launched a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.

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

Hilarious moment Prince William seen riding around Windsor Castle on electric scooter

The heir-to-the-throne is a longtime motorsport fan, and once went on a cross-country rally with his brother, Prince Harry, while he was still a working royal in 2008

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

20 of the Most Popular John Wayne Characters

Cowboys, gunslingers, the Old West, and horse riders are all images that pop into mind when the name John Wayne […]

Brad Pitt’s New Formula 1 Movie Is Using Top Gun: Maverick Technology, But Some Of The Scenes They Are Shooting Sound Even More Insane

The producing team behind Top Gun Maverick is bringing the technology from that film to their newest project: a Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt.

Ahead Of Filming Fast X: Part 2, Vin Diesel Shares Cool Video With Dom's Cars

Vin Diesel shared a video of Dom's amazing cars ahead of production on Fast X Part 2.

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.

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

Rory Gallagher’s iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster is heading to auction for the first time ever

As legend has it, Gallagher's Strat was the first to ever reach Irish soil, and it was used by the blues rock ace to cement himself as one of the all-time greats of guitar music

Northlanders waiting months for driver’s licence tests welcome Government crackdown

Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.

A Superbike-Powered Shifter Kart is Sketchy as Hell, as You’d Imagine

Things go wrong left, right, and center. And now the folks at BUM want to put a turbo or two on it.

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

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.

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.

20 facts you might not know about 'Captain America: The First Avenger'

Coming up with 20 facts about Captain America: The First Avenger? We could do this all day.

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

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

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.

Eddie Van Halen’s long-lost Canada flag Music Man is going up for auction

The guitar was custom-painted for a special Canada Day concert in 1993, and its whereabouts for the past three decades remain a mystery

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

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

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

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.

30 Biggest Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Car

Buying a new car is stressful no matter how many times you've done it before. From figuring out your budget to finding the right car to wrapping up all the paperwork, there's so much involved. And...

Turiroa Angus bull sale — Wairoa needed a day like this

Nothing was going to stop the 80th annual sale.

Martin sets lap record to secure German MotoGP pole

Spain's series leader Jorge Martin secured pole for both the German MotoGP sprint later on Saturday and the race proper which he hopes will be the launchpad for him to ease the pressure being put on him by Francesco Bagnaia. Marquez would have eyed the race as one where he could make ground on Martin and Bagnaia as he has flourished on the Sachsenring track, winning a record eight German MotoGPs. hdy/pi/ea

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

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

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.

‘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...

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.

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

Rechargeable Cars Are Gradually Taking Over China

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

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

It was worth it!

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

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.

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.

Brad Pitt Puts Pedal to Metal in First Teaser for ‘F1' Movie

2025 blockbuster - made in collaboration with Formula 1 - also stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and Damson Idris

Raging red seas of Cork end Limerick’s drive for five

To the beat of Freed from Desire the Hill bounces, their mind and senses their purified by two sensation hours of sport, the long-lost sea of red is returned to an All-Ireland final.

'I experienced the F1 as a VIP and felt like a Hollywood star at Silverstone'

Mirror reporter Harry Rutter was sent to Silverstone Circuit to experience the VIP lifestyle in the run-up to race day at the British Grand Prix

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...