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“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

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.

Friday favourite: Why Herbert prefers a car he had to wrestle above his F1 winners

Although he didn't achieve the success with it that he would later enjoy with more competitive cars in Formula 1, the Lotus 107 Johnny Herbert drove with Cosworth and Mugen power for 32 races between 1992 and 1994 had a trait that he only wishes others could emulate. Here's what makes it his favourite car

MotoGP schedule: When is the next MotoGP race and where will it be held?

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season is set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez as part of the 21-race calendar.

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

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.

Dickey Betts, who wrote ‘Jessica’ used for the Top Gear TV theme, has died

Guitarist and singer with the Allman Brothers Band passes away aged 80

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".

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.

Long Beach IMSA: Bourdais spins then tops FP2 for Cadillac

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in second practice for the third round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship on the streets of Long Beach.

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

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

The 805-HP AMG GT63 S E Performance Is The Quickest Mercedes Ever

The GT63 S E Performance is the quickest-accelerating production vehicle Mercedes-AMG has ever built.

30 little-known Italian car makers

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

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.

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

19 asymmetrical cars

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

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

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

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

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.

Canterbury highway blocked by crash involving truck, three cars

One person is reported to have serious injuries.

21 famously faulty classic cars

38 times small classics rocked

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.

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.

Sony Pictures Classics to Re-Release 4K Version of ‘Run Lola Run' for 25th Anniversary

Lola better get some new sneakers. Sony Pictures Classics has announced it will re-release Tom Tykwer’s 1999 German action classic Run Lola Run, in a new 4K restored version, in U.S. cinemas this summer, timed to the 25th anniversary of the movie’s original domestic bow. Franka Potente stars as the titular athletic Lola in the […]

’80s saloon cars that time forgot

Heimgartner wins Taupō Super400

Kiwi driver Andre Heimgartner has won the first Taupō Super400 in a wet day at the track.

Every engine configuration in a production car ever

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.

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

The rain proved a leveller among grid frontrunners.

New Time Attack competition for 1990s F1 cars launched by AGS successor

Formula 1 cars from the 1990s will return to action this weekend in a new against-the-clock competition run by the successor of the AGS team.

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

Yeah, no.

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

The 20 Best-Selling Cars of 2024 (So Far)

Chevrolet, Ford, and Ram are still at the top of the chart.

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

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

Neuville and Evans locked in Croatia Rally lead

Thierry Neuville of Hyundai clung on to his lead in the Rally of Croatia despite a puncture as Toyota's Elfyn Evans won two late specials to draw level on time with the Belgian on Friday. "I did what I could, it wasn't a great day for us," said Neuville as he finished the 120km of the day level with Evans, who won in Croatia last year.

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

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Pedestrian killed after car hits power pole

A person has died after being hit by a car in Helena Bay, north of Whangārei.

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.

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'.

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

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

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

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.

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day

From biking to a park clean-up: All the eco-friendly date ideas to consider this Earth Day - The theme of Earth Day is Planet vs Plastics, which ‘demands a 60 per cent reduction in the production of all plastics by 2040’

Vixens down Thunderbirds in last-gasp thriller

The Melbourne Vixens have moved to the top of the Super Netball ladder after Kiera Austin's clutch goal capped a gripping win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

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.

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.