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Wellington councils consider priority bus lanes near main roads along waterfront

Wellington city and regional councils are considering a plan to build bus priority lanes along main roads near the waterfront.


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.


These Cheap E-Bikes Are Taking Over The Streets

An e-bike will help you pedal farther, and these picks will do the same for your dollars.


The 2024 Hyundai Kona Has More Room for Activities

But it will also cost you more.


I Hit 169 BPM in Kawasaki's Ridge XR

I didn't plan to put it on two wheels, but I'm glad it happened.


For Car Companies, It's 'Damned If You, Damned If You Don't' With Investors

Plus, car dealers, who never wanted to sell EVs anyway, are extra down on them lately, and Tesla settles a racial discrimination lawsuit.


Disabled community 'disgusted' at Kiwi rapper after his Lamborghini spotted in mobility parks twice in one week

Newshub has obtained screenshots of abusive messages sent to people who called him out on his parking.


'SAD' STATE OF AFFAIRS: Viral videos show huge lineups at Ontario job fairs

Videos of massive crowds lining up for job fairs in the GTA and elsewhere in Ontario show just how tough the job market has become. With minimal spots to fill and hundreds — sometimes thousands — of people competing for those few roles, it’s been a grind out there for prospective employees. The LCBO put out a call for warehouse workers in London, Ont., and while the event listing didn’t specify how many positions they planned to fill on...


Grant Page, The Real Mad Max, Dead At 85

Grant Page, the man responsible for so many of the dangerous stunts pulled off in films like Mad Max, has passed away.


The world’s most controversial car engines

Engines can be good, bad, or somewhere in between. But others are hard to put in a set box, for a variety of reasons…


Best-Selling Car the Year You Graduated High School: 1978-Today

We've taken sales data from each year starting from 1978 until now, to show which car sold the most each year.


Rivian R1X Name Trademarked, Hinting At Possible High-Performance EV

Is Rivian working on a new flagship EV based on the R1 platform?


Motorcycling-Spanish teen Aldeguer to race in MotoGP with Ducati

(Reuters) - Spanish teenager Fermin Aldeguer will move up to MotoGP with Ducati in 2025 on a two-year deal with an option for two more years, the Italian manufacturer said on Monday without naming the team. The 18-year-old is currently competing in Moto2 and won the final four races of last season, finishing third overall. He is widely expected to join the Pramac satellite team. Ducati Corse


Tory peer Lord Goldsmith is banned from driving for a year and fined £5,500 after speeding SEVEN times in nine months in his VW Golf hybrid in London and Bath

Lord Goldsmith, 49, was caught breaking the speed limit on seven occasions between April and December last year despite having already amassed 12 points on his licence.


Here’s Your Chance To Own The First GMC Hummer EV Pickup EarthCruiser Camper

The all-electric pop-up camper was developed in cooperation with GM as the ultimate off-grid, zero-emissions adventure vehicle.


Fisker Ocean production stops for six weeks as funding talks continue

EV firm secures $150m from an existing investor but rescue talks continue with a large car maker, said to be Nissan


2024 Audi RS7 Performance - Photos From Every Angle

See every detail of Audi's 621-hp fastback with our comprehensive gallery.


Finally, Suzuki Motor USA Brings Its ATV Business Wholly Into the Fold

SMAC, Suzuki’s ATV manufacturing facility, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor USA.


The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT Starts at $136,050

The new GT55 coupe costs about as much as a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, while the 577-hp GT63 rings in at $177,050.


30 V6 classic car greats


29 cars General Motors never made


First Dedicated Electric AMG Has These Basic-Looking Fake Taillights

Don't worry, the production model will have a nicer setup.


20 of the world’s fastest family cars


NIO Switches Its Standard 75-kWh Battery From Hybrid-Cell LFP/NCM To All-LFP

The move is expected to reduce costs.


Porsche Electric Hypercar: Everything We Know

A new Porsche halo car is on the horizon. And it’s going to be electric (literally).


Motorists to receive compensation after regulator finance probe

Lenders braced to pay millions in compensation on car finance deals, with Lloyds having set aside £450m


WRC and Dakar winner Kenjiro Shinozuka dies aged 75

Dakar Rally and World Rally Championship event winner Kenjiro Shinozuka has died aged 75 after a battle with illness.


Government agrees to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids

The government has agreed to the suggestion from the opposition that was initially voted through by accident.


Supercars you (probably) forgot ever existed

Think you know every supercar there’s ever been? You may need to think again


20 classic one-hit wonders


Heavier electric cars are blamed for the £16 billion cost of Britain's pothole plague as crumbling roads reach 'breaking point'

The pothole backlog repair bill now stands at a record £16 billion, as compensation claims soar. Heavier electric vehicles and larger cars are helping push Britain's crumbling roads to 'breaking point'.


The EPA May Finalize Tough New Rules To Boost EV Sales This Week

The ruling is expected to be America’s toughest crackdown on gas car sales while promoting a broader EV adoption.


Rivian Might Be Preparing a Raptor-Fighting R1X

Rivian recently filed a trademark for R1X, hinting at an off-road version of its large R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV.


21 famously faulty classic cars


The top 10 best electric motorbikes 2024


Rivian R1S And R1T Owners Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

Plug & charge works, too, and owners don’t even need the Tesla smartphone app.


30 cars built in Africa


BMW Neue Klasse SUV concept confirmed for 21 March unveiling

New Vision Neue Klasse X concept will preview the future of the German brand’s electric SUV line-up


Official pics: Mercedes-AMG tests bespoke EV super-saloon

Electric saloon will be the first model to sit atop the performance division's dedicated AMG.EA platform


BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry

BMW is ‘closely looking’ at entering MotoGP and expanding its motorsport division in the coming years, according to new CEO Markus Flasch.


Ford's 'Skunkworks' EV Project Includes $25,000 Truck, Compact SUV: Report

The first model is coming in 2026, and it will be powered by an LFP battery.


Audi Q6 E-tron brings 388 miles of range and up to 510bhp

New electric SUV ushers in new era of Audi EVs based on advanced 800V architecture


New MG 3 is the UK's cheapest full hybrid car at £18,495

Bosses say all-new supermini can "sweep up" would-be Ford Fiesta buyers and far outsell its predecessor


25 star cars of 1984


Autocar's A-Z of excellent used cars

With our complete guide, you'll never be short of inspiration for your next second-hand buy


JD Sports slammed after posting 'irresponsible' advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers which experts say are unsuitable for riding a motorbike

JD Sports could be facing an advertising standards investigation for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing Nike trainers.


Trouble on the Set! Vin Diesel’s Demands Irk Movie Execs for Fast 11

Diesel wants excellence, but studio suits want reasonable budget. Who will win?


2024 Ford Ranger - Full Image Gallery

See every angle of the all-new mid-size truck with our extensive photo gallery.


Subaru Crosstrek

Japanese brand’s jacked-up Impreza brings off-road capability to a hatchback canvas


U.S. EV Registrations Accounted For 7.8% Of The Car Market In January 2024

The year-over-year growth rate slowed down to 15%.