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Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

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

Sainz: Ferrari "lost months" of development by reverting to Imola F1 car

Carlos Sainz feels Ferrari's performance was not good enough after being forced to take its latest upgrades off its Formula 1 car again

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

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion - The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

Happy Days legend Henry Winkler is left stunned after wrongly assuming a rickshaw bicycle is a London TAXI - and is charged almost $200 for a half-a-mile trip!

The Happy Days star, 78, hadn't agreed on a price before climbing into the flashy mode of transport in the English capital and told his followers to always do so

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupé

Lower-rung AMG gains butch looks and big power. Can it stick it to the BMW M4?

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 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.

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.

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.

Almost half US and Australian EV owners to return to gas

British Grand Prix 2024: The best dressed guests at Silverstone

See all the outfits from the 2024 British Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris - see photos

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

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

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.

Lewis Hamilton shows us everything we need to know about having pushy parents

It was the tearful father-son embrace moments after he won this weekend’s British Grand Prix that proves Sir Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his father is stronger than ever. It wasn’t always so. Anthony Hamilton was the driving force behind his son’s early successes, working multiple jobs to fund his training and then managing his career. But b...

Brad Pitt hits the tracks at Silverstone as he films scenes for his new Formula 1 film on day two of the British Grand Prix

The eagerly-anticipated film will present a touch of authenticity as it's shot during the actual Grand Prix festival weekends.

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

It was worth it!

Geri Horner and Jeremy Clarkson among celebrities attending Grand Prix at Silverstone

Silverstone was awash with celebrities as famous faves from across the globe took to their Northampton-based racetrack for this year's British Grand Prix

The new Honda Prelude is here – and it's not electric

That’s right, Honda is bringing this petrol-powered coupe to production

Antiques Roadshow expert emotional as she details WWII letter she 'couldn't read out loud'

Hilary Kay appeared on This Morning alongside co-stars Mark Hill and Ronnie Archer-Morgan as they celebrated 45 years of Antiques Roadshow

'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.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after Hamilton crash

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

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.

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.

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

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

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

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

Brad Pitt F1 movie trailer released after Hollywood star attends British Grand Prix

Formula 1's self-titled film, starring Brad Pitt, is set to hit cinemas in the summer of 2025, and the trailer was released on Sunday, just minutes before the British Grand Prix

F1 launches first trailer for new Brad Pitt film ahead of release date

The upcoming self-titled Formula 1 film starring Brad Pitt released its trailer moments before Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix.

Turiroa Angus bull sale — Wairoa needed a day like this

Nothing was going to stop the 80th annual sale.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

Dixon’s IndyCar title hopes hurt by hybrid failure at Mid-Ohio

The six-time IndyCar champion’s title hopes took a hit after suffering a hybrid issue during the formation lap on its debut race weekend at Mid-Ohio

'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

Damson Idris says new film F1 will be ‘unlike anything anyone’s ever seen’

The actor was speaking ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, which was won by Lewis Hamilton, who will feature in the movie.

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.

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.

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

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

Mini Cooper E and SE review

Mini's fourth-generation supermini icon reaches for sleeker looks, extra range and the latest digital technology

Formula 1 presenter Lee McKenzie has a very famous father – details

Lee McKenzie often fronts Channel 4's coverage of Formula 1, but the star has quite a famous father. Here's everything you need to know…

F1 movie trailer divides fans of motor racing sport

F1 movie trailer divides fans of motor racing sport - Some F1 fans are questioning a line of dialogue featured in the teaser

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.

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.

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

John Deere Classic’s colossal amount of birdies is an enormous red flag

The John Deere Classic saw the players make over 2,000 birdies in four days, which marked the most in 2024.

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.

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.