Motoring

Mercedes joins Williams and RB with 'quick and cheap' F1 cockpit airflow upgrades

Mercedes has joined Williams and RB with car tweaks for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix aimed at improving airflow around the cockpit.

The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test

In one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, instructor warns.

19 asymmetrical cars

The best Steve Martin films

From small roles to starring vehicles, Steve Martin has been in many films. These are the best of the bunch from the wild and crazy guy.

How MotoGP brakes work: Secrets of stopping a 220mph bike

Away from the NHRA drag strip, MotoGP boasts the fastest two-wheeled racing bikes on the planet with a top speed of 220mph. But how do their riders slow them down?

Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy

Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.

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

"How do you mess up that bad?"

Peugeot surprised by severity of WEC Balance of Performance hit

Peugeot believes it is in for a tough weekend at the Imola World Endurance Championship round as a result of the Balance of Performance its revised 9X8 has been given.

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".

30 little-known Italian car makers

Almost 1/4 forecourts are already charging more than 150p for fuel

Only 11 supermarkets were charging below 140p a litre for petrol earlier this week, according to the AA's study of pump price data from forecourts across the UK.

Microfeminism is about driving change through small, everyday actions

Microfeminism is about driving change through small, everyday actions We're all familiar with feminism, but what about microfeminism? Microfeminism encourages women to make the world -- and the world of work in particular -- a more equal place through small, everyday actions.

Boeing wants to have flying cars by 2030

In 2022, Boeing invested in $450 million with Wisk, a company working on a flying car. The next year, it fully absorbed Wisk. By 2030, it hopes to have Wisk’s autonomous flying taxis operating in Asia. Boeing Chief Technology Officer Todd Citron revealed the plans to Nikkei, the Japanese news publication.

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.

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

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

Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

Alpine will have a spare car as its disposal for the first time this season, as its upgraded and lighter A524 appeared at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai's Fake EV 'Shifting.' Then I Tried It

The Ioniq 5 N's "e-Shift" emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track.

21 famously faulty classic cars

38 times small classics rocked

Reigning champion Kostecki makes Supercars return

Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has battled to 12th place in his first practice session since returning to race for Erebus.

23 wild Ford Mustangs

Banda MS Completes Radio Trek as ‘Tu Perfume' Tops Regional Mexican Airplay Chart

The group breaks from a tie with Intocable for the second-most No. 1s on the tally.

Jeremy Clarkson turns to pigs to make money out of Diddly Squat

Jeremy Clarkson will turn to pig farming in the new series of Clarkson’s Farm after the council ordered the closure of his Diddly Squat restaurant. The presenter has bought a drove of rare breed pigs as he looks for alternative ways to make money from his 1,000-acre farm. In a trailer for the third series, which launches next month, Clarkson can be...

Special edition cars: the good, the bad and the downright ugly

Car makers have produced some brilliant special editions over the years - and some shockers too...

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.

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

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.

20 of the world’s fastest family cars

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato All-Terrain Embraces Off-Road Spirit

Only 12 cars will be made, and they've already been sold.

Flying taxis and luxury airships – this is what air travel will look like in 2030

From pilotless air taxis and robot-controlled airports to glass-bottomed airships, these futuristic innovations in air travel are all coming soon.

Canterbury highway blocked by crash involving truck, three cars

One person is reported to have serious injuries.

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

Korda makes strong start to LPGA record bid

Nelly Korda made a strong start to her bid for a record-equalling fifth straight LPGA Tour win with a four-under-par 68 Thursday at the Chevron Championship, the first women's major of the year. Korda made a shaky start with a bogey on the par-four second but she recovered with four birdies before the turn.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

Arcfox to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show

The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick-up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Starts at $65,500

Open-air motoring in the new CLE is a $7,850 premium over the hard top.

AP Week in Pictures: North America

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

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

BMW M2 CS primed with hardcore chassis and power hike

Lightweight M2 sibling set to be in production for one year, but loses manual gearbox

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Here's the Kia EV5 GT Before You're Supposed to See It

There are some specs to go along with the revealing images.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan

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

Australian Chaz Mostert wins Supercars practice session

Chaz Mostert has won the Supercars practice session at Taupō International Motorsport Park.

Stroll quickest in China GP practice after small track-side fire

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll was quickest in first and only practice for the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday, ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri, with championship leader Max Verstappen third. It meant the morning's practice session was the only preparation time ahead of sprint qualifying on Friday afternoon.

Kiwi petrolheads back homegrown heroes, as Supercars return across Tasman

Defending champion Brodie Kostecki has some ground to make up, after his controversial start to the season.

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer