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We've Found The Most Spectacular Road Trip In Your State

From twisty mountain roads and desert highways to coastal routes and leaf-peeping laneways, these are the best scenic roads in each state.

Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

Airport meet and greet parking company 'stole' customers' cars

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Circle parking was operating in Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow airports before closing down in April leaving customers stranded in the rain.

Hyundai launches Inster, a new affordable electric vehicle with innovative design and high performance

Hyundai unveiled the new Inster EV at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show in South Korea. This A-segment electric vehicle is based on the Hyundai Casper but has been modified with a longer wheelbase and an innovative electric powertrain.

1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red

BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track.

Chris Shiflett once tried (and failed) to trick Joe Bonamassa into believing he had bought a '59 Les Paul

Chris Shiflett defied country guitar expectations and used the Les Paul on his latest country-tinged EP

Police diverting traffic in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's absence from John Deere Classic explained

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will not be in action at the John Deere Classic this weekend, despite the fact the Open is only a matter of weeks away

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.

Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.

Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign

Ken Kelso says Matamata mare has come back 'huge'.

Two-vehicle crash brings down power lines in Auckland's Papakura

No serious injuries have been reported.

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

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

Bay of Plenty State Highway 2 median barriers going ahead after pause ‘to consider concerns’

SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

Tiny road hazard creates chaos as 20 motorists lose their tyres

Drivers have issued a warning to other motorists to be careful after an unknown culprit committed a disgraceful act at a Queensland intersection.

Police issue hundreds of infringement notices to antisocial drivers

Hundreds of infringement notices were issued on Saturday night as police targeted illegal road activity.

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.

Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know

Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…

29 creative ways to modernise your motorhome

Here's how to revamp your RV with clever ideas to make your tiny home on wheels a practical pleasure on the road

28 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

Jordan Spieth reflects on history at John Deere Classic, making first start in 9 years

Spieth returns to TPC Deere Run for the first time since 2015 as the two-time John Deere Classic winner looks back.

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.

Aldi is still cheapest for a trolley full of shopping - despite price match guarantees and loyalty cards at rivals

In June, the average bill for a trolley of 65 items at Aldi was £118.41, coming in £32.60 less than at Waitrose, which was the most expensive, at £151.01, Which? said.

The Top 50 RV Parks In America That Go The Extra Mile

With a wide range of RV parks from which to choose, we've compiled the ultimate guide to all the locations and amenities available at sites across the country that go the extra mile...

Lewis Hamilton Could Buy Gresini, and It’d Be the Perfect Investment

A legendary motorsport athlete buying a legendary motorsport team. That's something we can get behind.

Gordonton fatal collision: Driver overtaking, had possible dispute, police say

A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.

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...

Cassidy “one lap away” from Formula E title before Portland spin

Jaguar driver would have all but guaranteed the title before error

The greatest Yacht Rock songs of all time

Popular in the late 1970s and into the '80s, there are some notable tunes of the ilk (smooth rhythms, light or "breezy" vocals, well-polished and produced) from earlier in the '70s that fall into this category.

Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations

(Reuters) -Nikola said on Tuesday deliveries of its hydrogen-fuel cell trucks surged 80% in the second quarter from the previous three months, signaling strong demand for the big rigs amid its shift away from battery-powered vehicles. The EV startup delivered 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen-fuel cell trucks to wholesalers in the quarter, exceeding its own expectations of between 50 and 60 trucks,

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

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

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

Road cone use ‘excessive’ and ‘unecessary’ says Mid Canterbury farmer

Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.

Rosberg launches sustainable study of Silverstone

Nico Rosberg joins forces with Oxford University and the British Grand Prix to assess the race's environmental impact

Tourist from New Zealand killed by a robbery getaway car fleeing upscale California mall

Tourist from New Zealand killed by a robbery getaway car fleeing upscale California mall - ‘Frankly, to hell with these guys ... These are thugs,’ Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill said of the suspects

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

Video: Chinese-made RPC Tiger armored vehicle becomes a joke during Bolivian coup attempt

The incident occurred when the steering linkage of the RPC Tiger armored vehicle, made in China, broke after the vehicle hit a curb, leaving the soldiers struggling to repair it. The result was comical scenes of them trying to fix the damaged wheel by kicking it. The video quickly went viral on Twitter.

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

This sucker’s electrical: new plug-and-play DeLorean EV kit unlocks 215hp and 0-60 in five secs

David Roy runs down the first ever fully reversible 'plug and play' EV conversion kit for the iconic 1980s sports car

Person towing boat found driving five times over legal alcohol limit

It was a "miracle" the person's drive did not end in tragedy, police say.

Person dies after crash in Auckland

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle collision.

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site'

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site' - The new pub will serve Clarkson’s own beer alongside traditional fare

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,"

Ford Recalls Mustang Because 'Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally'

This is the 32nd recall issued by Ford since the beginning of the year.

How Mercedes has escaped its false dawn F1 curse

Mercedes has reached breakthroughs before, only to fall flat in the current Formula 1 ground-effect era. But the team lays out why this time it is different

Rotorua council delays Springfield Golf Club land lease discussion

If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.