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Lewis Hamilton Did It Again

Remember when Hamilton did donuts in a rental R34 GT-R ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix last year? He’s back.

30 little-known Italian car makers

Norris: McLaren can win races in F1 2024 if it gets everything right

Lando Norris believes McLaren can win races in Formula 1 2024, albeit only with significant car improvement upgrades and “right place, right time” fortune against Red Bull and Ferrari.

Ex-Tesla engineer reveals 'serious safety issues' behind EV rollout

Current Tesla staff have disclosed 'serious safety issues' to an ex-Tesla employee. 'Good engineers,' ex-Tesla engineer says, 'are afraid to say something is wrong'

The Corvette's Chief Engineer Is Retiring

For over 30 years, Tadge Juechter has worked on Corvettes. He's the man behind the C6, C7, and of course, the mid-engine C8.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Ford recalls compact SUVs and pickup trucks over loss of drive power

Ford is recalling 456,565 units of some Bronco Sport SUVs manufactured between 2022 and 2024, and Maverick compact pickup trucks made between 2022 and 2023, auto safety regulators say.

Here's Why the GR Corolla's AWD System Is Bizarre

That variable torque split isn’t as simple as it seems.

Tesla Tested 'Crab Walk' Tech For The Cybertruck, But Found It Useless

The GMC Hummer EV can turn all four wheels to "Crab Walk." Tesla passed on that for the Cybertruck.

'Unwavering support': Tributes flow for business and motorsport icon Sir Colin Giltrap

His support for motorsport as well as sailing is being remembered.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Goes Back On Sale After Two-Month Hiatus

The automaker had paused sales of the 2024 model year F-150 Lightning due to an undisclosed quality issue.

Alfa Romeo faces controversy by renaming its electric car from Milano to Junior

Alfa Romeo faced controversy when naming its new electric model Milano Junior, initially planned to be launched as Milano EV.

21 famously faulty classic cars

Jeep's Electric SUVs Could Get Gas Engines After All

The Wagoneer S and Recon EVs could be joined by ICE models to bolster sales.

Ford's New Mustang Experience Center Will Help Teach Drivers Not to Crash

Opening next year in Charlotte, North Carolina, the location blends Mustang culture with conference space and on-track instruction.

How The New Porsche Taycan Became An Efficiency Monster With Crazy, Tiny Tweaks

Engineers explain how they managed to get big increases in range for the new Taycan.

Audi A3 facelift brings new interior and kit for £32,035

Audi’s hatch and saloon get targeted revisions, with a powerful 329bhp S3 to follow

How national entries in the first month of the season stack up

One month of the national racing season has already been completed and, while several clubs have yet to get their new campaigns going in earnest (the Historic Sports Car Club and Vintage Sports-Car Club are among those beginning this weekend, while the 750 Motor Club is hosting its first two-day fixture of 2024), there is now enough data to take a meaningful look at some of the early year entry numbers

Witness! Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film

Get a new look at the Fury Road prequel that’s about to blow summer movie season wide open

We Drove the Ultra-Rare Morgan Plus 8 GTR

It's a V-8-powered, retro-futuristic dream machine.

Giltrap Group founder Sir Collin Giltrap dies, aged 84

Sir Collin founded the influential Giltrap Group focusing on luxury cars and was knighted for services to motorsport

How To Get Way More Miles Out Of Your EV’s Tires

Five simple steps to keep rolling on your EV’s rubber.

Living with a Citroën Ami: can it replace your car?

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Person dead after being hit by vehicle in carpark in Taupō

Police attended a "serious" vehicle crash on Ruapehu St, Taupō.

The strangest car collection in the world

It may belong to an oil sheikh, but there's no room for supercars in this particular collection. We pay it a visit

The New Mercedes-AMG C63 Costs $85,050

It's a little over $8,000 more expensive than the BMW M3.

Transformers One trailer sees Chris Hemsworth’s Optimus Prime take off the training wheels as it debuts in literal outer space

Transformers One goes back to the start, before Optimus Prime and Megatron were enemies

Elon Musk confirms major safety problem delayed Cybertruck deliveries

Tesla customers are complaining that their Cybertruck deliveries have been canceled with no warning and little explanation, as some have been told the problem involves the accelerator.

The 2025 Toyota Camry Starts at $29,495

While pricing for the new Camry is up nearly $2,000 overall, a hybrid drivetrain is now standard.

Maserati presents the GranCabrio Folgore 2024 at a special event in Italy

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore 2024 is a high-power fully electric convertible, making its debut at a special event in Italy.

Car collides with horses in Taupō, police shoot animals dead

Police shot the loose horses dead after they posed a risk to the public.

'So unskilled': Is this NZ's worst parallel parker?

"How do you mess up that bad?"

You Can Now Apply to Purchase Ford's $300,000 Mustang GTD

You can't just walk into a dealer and buy Ford's most capable Mustang. You have to be approved by Ford before anything else can happen.

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The New VW Passat Pro Shows Sedans Still Matter Outside America

It'll be sold in China alongside the similarly sized Magotan.

Every new electric car coming in 2024

KTM Rolls Out Updated Motocross Machines For 2025

The KTM 150 SX makes a comeback for the 2025 model-year.

19 asymmetrical cars

NZTA pays compensation for five claims over bad roads damaging vehicles in a year

The Transport Agency paid out $2800 on five claims for bad roads damaging vehicles, including potholes, in 2022-23.

Mercedes-Benz CLE

Merc's amalgamated mid-sized coupé puts richness and refinement ahead of any dynamic cutting edge

Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance Packs Adaptive Suspension, Over 500 HP: Website Leak

The source code on Tesla UK’s website spilled the beans ahead of schedule.

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Bold redesign for new 2024 Nissan Qashqai

New styling inspired by Samurai armour is said to be more aerodynamic, boosting efficiency and refinement

23 wild Ford Mustangs

Korda chases fifth straight victory to tie LPGA record in Chevron Championship

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda hasn’t really considered her place in history as she prepares to chase her fifth consecutive victory, which would tie the LPGA record, this weekend at the Chevron Championship. “I’m so in the present that I don’t let myself think about that too much,” she said. “I feel like that just comes with a little bit more added pressure.” She does, however, appreciate the feedback she gets from her youngest fans....

Director John Ford Is Focus of Next TCM ‘Plot Thickens' Podcast

John Ford, the iconic director known for such films as Stagecoach, The Grapes of Wrath, My Darling Clementine, The Searchers and much more, will be the subject of the next edition of the TCM podcast The Plot Thickens, it was announced Wednesday. "Decoding John Ford," hosted by Ben Mankiewicz, premieres June 6. The fifth season […]

Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

"We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview.

Vanwall working on 2025 WEC comeback with heavily-revised Hypercar

Vanwall intends on returning to the World Endurance Championship grid in 2025 with a heavily-revised version of the Vandervell 680 LMH.