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Car owners say they have been 'ripped off twice' by 'greedy' lawyers

Leading class action law firm Pogust Goodhead were accused of 'daylight robbery' after announcing claimants would be charged fees of 50 per cent rather than the 35 per cent.

“Keyboards were the new thing. There was this attitude: ‘They sound big and they sound cool’”: how Rush swapped guitars and kimonos for synths and mullets in the 1980s

A deep dive into Rush’s divisive 80s period, when side-long epics were out and synths came in

This 700-HP Raptor-Fighting Chevy Silverado Can Be Yours for $210,000

Fox Factory will build 500 of these supercharged trucks with upgraded suspension, perfect for battling it out with your Raptor friends.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

Most U.S. EVs Are Expected To Be In Suburban Areas In 2030

A recent study indicates that 60% of EVs will be in suburban areas, compared to just 20% in urban areas.

The 2024 Lucid Air Pure is Modernist Design Perfected

The Lucid Air is delightfully straightforward, and the rear-wheel-drive Pure trim is its most-compelling form.

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Volvo's EX30 compact crossover lacks dashboard behind steering wheel

I had to divert my gaze from the road to the screen centre of the car to check the speed limit or keep an eye on the sat-nav map.

Volkswagen Launches Passat Pro in China and Highlights Sedan Model Amidst ‘SUV Wave’

Volkswagen is set to launch the Passat Pro in China, a new sedan to clearly demonstrate that this type of model still has its place, even in an era dominated by SUVs.

MG 4: Five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

Tesla Delivered More Cybertrucks in Four Months Than Hummer EVs Sold Last Year

A recall for a faulty accelerator pedal reveals how many trucks Tesla has built since November.

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Tesla RECALLS nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks due to potentially fatal flaw

Tesla has recalled more than 3,000 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim.

30 little-known Italian car makers

All Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled Because The Accelerator Pedal Can Get Stuck

All 3,878 units of the battery-powered pickup built until April 4 are subject to the recall.

Welsh government plans 20mph speed limit u-turn

Transport minister Ken Skates said the decision to change some routes back to the its 30mph speed limits will address concerns that 'a lot of people' have raised 'on a consistent basis'.

Did You Know MotoGP Teams Have 11 Different Brake Rotor Options?

Brembo’s offerings are more numerous than Formula 1’s tire options.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata First Drive Review: They Fixed It

Subtle tweaks have turned the Miata from overly whimsical to one of the world’s great sports cars.

’80s saloon cars that time forgot

‘No Incentives For You,’ Mexico Tells Chinese Carmakers After U.S. Pressure

A major win for U.S. automakers as Mexico halts all future meetings with Chinese carmakers and stops incentives for local factories.

Tesla Model 3 Lease Price Goes Down To $299 Per Month

Previously, Tesla’s most affordable model could be had for $329/month.

Police seek information on car after Hawke's Bay ram-raid

The vehicle is silver and has a "distinctive" white bumper.

Tesla cuts Supercharger membership cost for other EVs

Drivers of electric cars other than Teslas now pay £2 less per month to access cheaper charging rates

The most important car from the year you were born

We take a look at what we think are the most important cars launched each year since 1945

View Photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec

View photos of the Ford Ranger Euro Spec.

Fiat primes new Panda-inspired family but 500 "will never die"

Fiat design chief explains how spirit of Panda – and Centoventi concept – can live on alongside 500

The Future Of Traction Control: It's Fun Now

Lucid’s 1,234-horsepower Air Sapphire has reinvented traction control, and it’s meant to keep you out of the ditch—while never being noticed.

Photo File Name Suggests the Mustang Under This Sheet Is an RTR

The photo was originally named RTR Fun 03b, but Ford changed it.

38 times small classics rocked

Waters wins pole for Saturday's Taupō 400 Supercars race

Kiwi Matt Payne's efforts were spoiled increasingly poor weather in the Top 10 Shootout.

Will We Soon Be Able To Buy An Electric Akira Bike?

If the Rapid K-1988 becomes a reality, we just might.

The rise and fall of Ford's great saloon cars

The story of Ford's great saloon cars - and how they're now fast vanishing

Christchurch man 'deeply frustrated' with police's lack of action after 'dangerous' near-miss overtake

The Toyota Hiace van at fault was "displaying extremely dangerous driving behaviour".

Piaggio Celebrates 140th Birthday With Ultra-Limited Vespa 140th of Piaggio

It’s possibly the most exclusive model from Vespa to date.

The 2024 BMW 7 Series Works Best As A Plug-In Hybrid

If you want to buy a big, luxurious sedan that still burns some gasoline sometimes, you can’t go wrong with the excellent BMW 750e.

Supercars: Unpredictable Taupō circuit to test drivers

The Taupō track's mixed surface and busy layout, complicated by wet conditions, will ensure drivers earn their wages.

From kidney to kink: How to design a BMW

BMW design expert and author Steve Saxty gives insight into eight features that make a BMW a BMW

The Haas F1 updates that have bucked a sprint race trend

The intense nature of Formula 1 sprint weekends means teams are often very reluctant to introduce any major car updates.

Every engine configuration in a production car ever

Long Beach IMSA: Derani takes pole for Cadillac by 0.009s, then wrecks

Cadillac’s Pipo Derani qualified on pole position, despite crashing on Friday evening, ahead of the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

21 famously faulty classic cars

This Powersport Dealership Wants $100,000 For a Lightly Modified Can-Am Maverick R

Yeah, no.

'Over the moon': Kiwi Heimgartner survives early carnage for Supercars victory at Taupō

The rain proved a leveller among grid frontrunners.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Stock Lucid Air Sapphire Beats Tesla Model S Plaid’s Drag Time, Sets New Record

Say hello to the fastest, stock four-door sedan in the world. At least when quarter-mile times are concerned.

Could retro French headlights solve a glaring issue?

Prior develops and French-inspired a solution to headlight glare and believes EV tax breaks are a bad idea

Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Down 22% In March 2024

All-electric car sales decreased even more, by 29% year-over-year.

The Cheapest 300 HP You Can Buy From the Factory Is This Sea-Doo

If you haven’t daydreamed about how much HP you can get for your buck, you might have stumbled upon this site by accident, or I envy your bank balance.

Next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe priced from £46,775 in UK

Dramatic styling overhaul reflects SUV’s billing as a family hauler with off-road ‘lifestyle’ capabilities

Affordable Kia EV3 Will Put Kia Ahead Of Countless Rivals: Exec

And EV3 isn't all. Kia aims for eight electric models on sale in the U.S. by 2029 and establish itself as a leader in affordable EVs.