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Youths - some as young as 13 - crash stolen car down bank, flee police on rims in 48hrs of chaos

There's been a spate of vehicle thefts in Auckland in the past two days.

30 names shared by cars and people

Jeremy Clarkson vows not to holiday in Europe this summer after ‘nuisance’ Madrid break

Jeremy Clarkson vows not to holiday in Europe this summer after ‘nuisance’ Madrid break - The TV personality blamed Brexit voters for ‘snaking’ passport control queues

Buy This Certifiably Rad Custom Yamaha Phazer Snowmoquad

The best of both worlds or just our redneck dreams? You decide.

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

Take The Ultimate American Road Trip In These Incredible RVs

From cute and cosy RVs to more glamorous and spacious vehicles, we take a look at the budget-friendly luxury motorhomes to rent for a road trip across the US.

Ferrari Introduces the 499P Modificata: Hypercar with Le Mans Technology for Exclusive Clients

Ferrari has launched a modified version of its Le Mans-winning hypercar, named the 499P Modificata, aimed at clients who want to experience a taste of the racing world.

WRC Portugal: Ogier makes history with record sixth Portugal win

Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier held off Hyundai’s Ott Tanak to claim a record sixth Rally Portugal victory as Thierry Neuville extended his World Rally Championship points lead over Elfyn Evans.

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry - A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling

30 times Citroën got it right

Good progress on M25 works, National Highways says

Good progress on M25 works, National Highways says - Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during the M25 closure.

Rovanpera leads Portugal Rally after see-saw day

Kalle Rovanpera edged a see-saw day at the Portugal Rally on Friday to finish just one second ahead of Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier in Mortagua, in the centre of the country. Eight-time champion Ogier, however, produced a stunning show in the Mortagua finale to put the pressure on Rovanpera when the action starts again on Saturday.

Another central Whanganui intersection to get roundabout trial

It will be similar to the new road layout at the Guyton and Wicksteed intersection.

Mercedes-AMG G63

The iconic G-Class silhouette shrouds a wholesale update that now makes the mighty and capable G63 a proper super SUV

Revealed: The roads set to be prioritised under Govt plan

The programme will sit alongside Roads of National Significance.

Man allegedly steals vehicle with baby inside it

The baby was later left on a grass verge in Waitara unharmed.

The ‘bizarre’ F1 car, the 1977 Tyrrell P34, is auctioned for over $1.1 million

The Tyrrell P34, the only six-wheeled car to enter a Formula 1 race, was sold for over $1.1 million at an auction held in Monaco this weekend.

Two Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ns Overtake Dozens of Cars at Nürburgring

The hot EVs perform intense back-to-back laps of the Nordschleife.

34 uses of the Buick V6

The Best American Road Trips You've Might Not Even Know

Forget the big hitters – you’ll love these underrated US road trips

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV

Tesla Model 3 After 6 Years And 144,000 Miles: Owner Breaks Down All The Costs

The car was bought brand new in 2018 for $54,000. Since then, the owner saved roughly $20,000 in fuel expenses.

Jeremy Clarkson shares emotional moment with Diddly Squat crew as Gerald reveals cancer update

Jeremy Clarkson shares emotional moment with Diddly Squat crew as Gerald reveals cancer update - Former ‘Top Gear’ presenter raises a toast for co-worker Gerald Cooper for ‘beating the Big C’

Motorsport: Kiwi Courtney Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come

New Zealander is seventh in championship after two of seven WMX rounds.

30 times Ford engines were used by other car makers

Ola Electric’s Motorcycle Patents Have a Few Company Firsts

We saw cool prototypes from the manufacturer last year, but these designs fill a commuter-shaped hole in its lineup.

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

KiwiRail to begin work to resolve issues on Wairarapa line

KiwiRail laid the tracks too close together meaning passenger carriages do not fit.

Lamborghini Launches Special Edition Turntable Featuring Sounds of Its V-12 Engines on Vinyl

In partnership with Technics, Lamborghini has created a special turntable for fans of the brand's V-12 engines.

This Rare Ferrari Had an iPod Touch from the Factory

The 430 Scuderia Spider 16M's Apple gadget can be removed from the dock.

Nissan GT-R Makes the C8 Corvette Look Like an Economy Car in Runway Drag Race

The GT-R’s all-wheel-drive system also helped.

This Custom Chopper Was Never Meant To Go Off-Roading

But the Cboys did it anyway and, as usual, made it look unbelievable—until everything went wrong.

20 fun classic beach cars

The best electromod companies future-proofing classic cars

The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage Will Make You Reconsider That Porsche

The 153 extra horsepower doesn't tell the full story. The Vantage is fully rethought.

Rob and Rylan’s Grand Tour, review: one of the BBC’s odder travelogues turns out to be a tonic

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Lord Byron’s death, and what more appropriate way to mark it than by sending Rob Rinder and Rylan Clark to relive his Grand Tour days in Italy? This must be one of the BBC’s most random commissioning ideas. It works, though. And it ends up being a show that is difficult to categorise. Rob and Rylan’s Grand T...

What Else Should Sea-Doo's 325 Horsepower Engine Go Into?

So many possibilities come to mind.

What your zodiac sign says about the motorcycle you should ride

If you're considering getting into riding a motorcycle, you'll need to know which one is best for you! Something fast, resilient, endurant–the choice is yours! But that decision might be difficult. Thankfully, we have that covered for you! Take a look through the following gallery to find out what your zodiac sign says about the motorcycle you should ride!

Polesitting Ferrari disqualified after WEC Spa qualifying

Ferrari has lost pole position for the third round of the World Endurance Championship at Spa after its #50 499P Le Mans Hypercar was discovered to be underweight after qualifying.

Citroën Surprises by Launching a Peculiar Van for a Specific Purpose

The Citroën is selling a rather peculiar van called the Relay Back to Back, a 'two-headed' vehicle, which might even seem like a Photoshop montage, but is real and serves a specific purpose.

Best car phone holders for hands-free access while driving, tried and tested

Best car phone holders for hands-free access while driving, tried and tested - Automobile accessories for smooth journeys

A century of speed: Britain’s fastest cars

Watch This Ferrari 296 GTB Top 218 MPH on the Autobahn

This V-6-powered Ferrari goes way beyond its claimed top speed, and it sounds great getting there.

New Porsche 911 hybrid confirmed for 28 May reveal

The first electrified 911 is as fast around the Nürburgring as the 641bhp 911 Turbo S

Every Chrysler letter-series car

2024 Tesla Model S: EPA Range And Energy Consumption Comparison

The entry-level version offers 402 miles of EPA range. The top version with 21-inch wheels is much quicker but has 20% less range.

Yamaha's YZF-R15M Sportbike Could Be the Perfect Beginner Sportbike

Who doesn’t love a lightweight, sporty machine?

Drivers accused of 'ignoring' diversion route around M25 closure

Drivers accused of 'ignoring' diversion route around M25 closure - A seven-mile stretch of the M25 between junctions 9 and 10 is set to remain closed until 6am on Monday

Woman falsely blamed Tesla autopilot for hit-and-run that left victim brain-damaged

Sakshi Agrawal was behind the wheel of her Tesla when she hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.

Car boot sale row leaves man with bleed on brain

A man is arrested after police were called to a serious assault at a car boot sale in Lea Marston on Sunday.