See what happens when royalty takes to the driving seat

It was common to spot the late Queen Elizabeth II behind the wheel of an automobile, preferring to drive herself to meetings, get-togethers, and other royal engagements. Her late husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, also enjoyed driving, and in fact became synonymous with the Land Rover. While an obviously convenient way to get around, taking to the driving seat has on occasion also offered up an ideal photo opportunity, with some members of the British royal family even snapped in tanks, trains, and trams. Click through, buckle up, and enjoy a drive through this gallery of royals in the driving seat.

Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera completed a remarkable week by sealing victory at Rally Poland on Sunday, the seventh of 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship. The eight-time world champion and his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was involved in a head-on collision, were uninjured, as were the two occupants of the other vehicle involved.

Ducati's DesertX Discovery Wants You To Go Off-Road, Not Pavement

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The Porsche 911 Channels Its Inner 1996 Ford Mustang With Fancy Paint

It’s finished in color-shifting “Chromaflair” Urban Bamboo paint.

Portland E-Prix: Da Costa bags hat-trick of wins, Cassidy non-scores again

Antonio Felix da Costa claimed his third Formula E win on the bounce with victory in the Portland E-Prix, as championship leader Nick Cassidy non-scored yet again

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Three lanes blocked on Northwestern Motorway, long delays expected

'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.

Spa 24 Hours: Aston Martin wins after Ferrari blocked at pit entry

Aston Martin takes a dramatic victory at the Spa 24 Hours from Ferrari

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Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great

Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories.

Cars are washed down the road as huge floods hit Italy and Switzerland

Weather chaos this summer caused by storms raging in Italy and Switzerland and wildfires in Greece are risking lives and devastating landscapes.

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'Drive the prices down': Tips to get the cheapest petrol as regional fuel tax lifts

Plus, this is the members-only retailer with the cheapest fuel in the city.

Marvel legend will reportedly return in Spider-Man 4; fans stunned

It's an exciting time for the MCU full of crossover potential, and it sounds like a classic Marvel hero will appear in Spider-Man 4 as a result of that.

Lochearnhead Shears: Wairarapa’s David Buick wins open final in Scotland

Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.

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Rogue Cybertruck rolls down driveway and smashes into neighbors home

A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a neighbor's home just four hours after its new owner took possession, with the brakes reportedly malfunctioning. Surveillance footage shows the $109,000 vehicle speeding down a driveway, screeching around a bend, and smashing into the house. The panicked owner was seen running after the vehicle, explaining later that the brakes locked and the steering became non-responsive. Fortunately, no one was injured, but...

Jude Bellingham bicycle kick saves the day for England

Another close call, but Jude saves the day.

Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce sparks complaints as BBC issues statement

BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which is currently being re-aired, sees Fiona Bruce travel across the UK as members of the public have their items valued.

Hop Inside This Mercedes-AMG One as it Hits 215 MPH on the Autobahn

Turns out 1,049 horsepower is more than enough for big triple-digit speeds on the world's fastest highway.

Mad Max's Gastown Location Is Hiding a Major Link to the Mel Gibson Era

Mad Max: Fury Road makes a major connection to the original Mel Gibson era of the franchise with the re-introduction of one ultra barbaric practice.

Neuville: Hyundai call to retire Tanak in Rally Poland was a “mistake”

The World Rally Championship title contender has questioned Hyundai's strategy call after missing out on fourth by 0.1s at the end of Saturday's stages in Poland

Every Car Driven By Max Rockatansky In The Mad Max Franchise

From the yellow Interceptor in the original Mad Max film to the Gigahorse in Mad Max: Fury Road, heres every vehicle Mad Max ever drove.

Can You Imagine Riding This Monster Motorcycle On The Street?

The builders at Grind Hard Plumbing Company got it running, and now they're getting it street legal.

Bethenny Frankel is slammed by fans as 'tone deaf' after she boasted about buying a luxury car to match her dress: 'This isn't a good look!'

Bethenny Frankel got some serious pushback from her fans after she shared her latest purchase on social media.

This Polaris RZR Is Hiding a Secret: It's Tesla-Powered

Time for all the torque.

Fact check: Several countries have committed to banning new non-electric cars

Fact check: Several countries have committed to banning new non-electric cars - The EU plans a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035.

Spotted: Watch the New Porsche 911 GT3 Get Sideways on the Nürburgring

A new GT3 is coming. Thankfully we can only spot minor changes. And that excellent naturally aspirated flat-six isn't going anywhere.

This Electric Sports Car Charges Faster Than Any Other EV

And it's lighter than a Lotus Evora.

Ferrari F1 upgrade could have triggered high-speed bouncing woes, says Sainz

Sainz not ruling out Spanish GP upgrade having introduced some high-speed consequences

Mazda Crashes Hard After Being Brake Checked by Subaru

Wild dashcam footage shows reckless driving at its worst.

Secrets treasure of the official Porsche Vault

We take a virtual tour of the anonymous warehouse where Porsche stories some of its biggest surprises, including plenty of cars it nearly put in production. Join us for a visit

Britain's roads have 11.5 million crates, new AI app reveals

Britain's pothole problem is five times worse than previously believed, according to fresh new data which has revealed there are a staggering 11.5 million craters on roads.

Tour car king Henry Ford's homes: from mega-mansions to a failed utopia

Step inside the real estate portfolio of automotive pioneer Henry Ford, from the Ford Plantation in Georgia and Greenfield Village in Michigan to the abandoned Fordlandia city in Brazil

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

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Look At These Cool Accessories The Honda Monkey Is Getting, But Only In Japan

New colors, too, of course.

Glenbrook to get big grid-scale battery as Contact teams up with Tesla

Contact's collab with Tesla will deliver a battery big enough to power 44,000 homes.

Inside The Fascinating History Of America's RVs

How did RVs morph into the modern juggernauts we're familiar with today? We trace the history of the RV motorhome from makeshift tour buses to full-blown houses on wheels...

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins Dutch GP ahead of championship rival Martin

ASSEN, Netherlands (Reuters) -Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati completed the perfect weekend at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix when the polesitter and sprint winner stormed to victory in Sunday's race, reducing the gap to championship leader Jorge Martin by 10 points. Having dominated the practice and qualifying sessions at TT Assen, reigning MotoGP champion Bagnaia was

Here's How Far The Electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Goes On A Charge

The convertible loses some range to its coupe counterpart.

30 things your car mechanic won't tell you

Unless your car is brand new, you'll likely need some maintenance during a given year, from minor oil changes to big repairs. Most car mechanics are ethical, but some may convince you they need to perform maintenance work that isn't necessary. What are the kinds of things a mechanic won't tell you and what should you be aware of before your next visit to the garage? Click through this informative gallery to find out more.

Police target antisocial road users on Matariki weekend

Operation Vendico sends strong message over Matariki weekend.

Portland E-Prix: Vergne sets new Formula E pole record

Jean-Eric Vergne takes outright Formula E pole record in Portland

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Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

Watch This Tuned BMW M3 CS Smash Into Its Speed Limiter on the Autobahn

With 750 horsepower on tap, this M3 is legitimately supercar quick.

Watch the Ioniq 5 N Melt a Bunch of Ugly SUVs in a Drag Race

The Lamborghini Urus Essenza SCV12, Mansory Rolls-Royce, and Brabus Mercedes see nothing but Hyundai taillights.

Rallying-Rovanpera overtakes Mikkelsen in Poland

(Reuters) - Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera moved to the top of the overall standings in Rally Poland on Saturday, 9.4 seconds clear of Hyundai's Andreas Mikkelsen who led after the first day. Mikkelsen remained 0.5 seconds clear of Rovanpera after the day's first stage, but the Finn overhauled him in a dramatic three-way battle including Britain's Elfyn Evans. "I tried my best the whole day,"

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The car world’s most famous design flaws

Join us for a close look at some of the most notable design failures in the automotive field