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GM Patented an Anti Road-Rage System That Can Take Control of the Car

Sensors evaluate the driver's mental state and can activate driver assists, taking control of "one or more vehicle functions."

Two-vehicle crash near Kirwee, Canterbury: Emergency services rush to scene, at least one person with critical injuries

The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.

WEC calendar won't expand in 2025

The World Endurance Championship calendar will not grow beyond the current eight races in 2025.

The biggest flops in automotive history

Join Autocar for a look at all the cars that failed to live up to great expectations

Ferrari says it must accelerate upgrades push as F1 grid tightens

Ferrari just fell short of challenging for victory at the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix, but team boss Fred Vasseur is smelling blood as the gap to Red Bull shrinks.

What happens when an electric car battery dies?

Volvo EX30 RWD Noticeably More Efficient Than AWD In Video Range Test

Buyers can count on a longer driving range of roughly one-tenth when sticking with a single-motor version.

Aston Martin F1 upgrades may have made car "difficult to drive"

A messy weekend at Imola left Aston Martin with just two points, with team boss Mike Krack explaining its upgrades may have made its Formula 1 car "difficult to drive".

Whanganui-based Suzuki NZ general manager Simon Meade dies in car crash

'Always pushing himself and everyone around him to be the best they could be.'

The Chevrolet Camaro Could Return As A $34,995 Pony EV: GM President

The Camaro EV will have four doors and a non-crossover shape if GM President Mark Reuss has his way.

The ANTI-Gumball 3000: Inside the ramshackle rally dubbed the 'Burning Man for car geeks' where motorheads race busted $500 cars around the desert

The event, which is the antithesis of the exclusive Gumball 3000 rally, only permits cars which cost entrants $500 to purchase and renovate. It started out as a single race in California.

Italy Seizes Fiat Topolino EVs Over Use Of Tiny Italian Flag Emblem

Italy's strict laws prohibiting the branding of non-Italian made goods, and this tiny sticker held up more than 130 cars at port.

Lamborghini once owned by Jamiroquai's Jay Kay 'to sell for £2.75m'

The red 1972 Miura P400 SV was bought by pop star Kay at the height of his chart fame and formed part of his vast collection of vintage motors.

15 Awesome American Road Trips We Bet You Don't Know

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

General Motors' Plug-In Hybrids Are Coming Back To The U.S. In 2027

Almost 20 years after the Chevrolet Volt went into development, GM will bring back hybrid cars with a plug. Will Americans buy them?

Lamborghini's New Twin-Turbo V-8 Makes 789 HP and Revs to 10,000 RPM

The automaker released the first details on the powertrain for the Huracán successor. It sounds extraordinary.

Polestar 5: Everything We Know

The low-slung sports sedan will likely be fastest Polestar in every category, from 0-60 mph and charging times.

AC/DC just kicked off their first tour in 8 years with the help of a new bass player

The rock icons kicked off their European tour with a hit-filled 24-song set in Germany

10 wheely iconic rims

The Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rips

It's a V-8-powered riot.

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

GM CEO Says Electric Car Issues Are 'Absolutely' In The Past

We'll see, won't we? Plus, Kia also ups its hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, and we look at what went wrong with Mercedes' EV push.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

Ford Boss Admits the Mustang Must Lose Weight

CEO Jim Farley says Ford will never make a "Mustang that's not a Mustang," seemingly forgetting about the Mach-E.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Top Gear stars sign up for new road trip series

Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris will travel around Europe as they grapple with mid-life problems.

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

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

Chinese EV Companies Are Falling Behind On Their Bills

Nio took nearly 300 days to clear its dues in 2023, compared to 197 days in 2021.

20 next-best classic cars

What Is A Plug-In Hybrid And How Exactly Does It Work?

While PHEVs haven’t been very popular, they’re having a moment right now as more buyers look to transition from gas-only vehicles.

Outrage at $200k pay for traffic controllers in Australia

The pay deal struck by the powerful CFMEU applies to stop and go sign holders on Victoria's 'Big Build' road and rail projects.

2024 Toyota bZ4X EPA Range And Energy Consumption: How Does It Compare To Tesla Model Y?

The numbers highlight the efficiency and battery capacity gap between the two EVs.

Best race day dresses for a unique and elegant look at the racetrack

Best race day dresses for a unique and elegant look at the racetrack - Race day attire to inspire

Crash For Cash organisers were keen for Bevan Johnston to compete but had to find him first

Bevan Johnston is heading back to Canada for some car-crunching competition.

Kawasaki’s Ninja 500 Will Help You Overcome Impostor Syndrome

We all face it—I'm just thankful I was aboard this little green machine when I had to.

What Corach Rambler’s retirement says about racing’s direction of travel

Lucinda Russell described the decision to retire Corach Rambler, her 2023 Grand National winner, as one “laced with sadness” yet “joyous” last week, and the gelding’s many fans and backers knew exactly what she meant. Cheaply bought and owned by a syndicate who paid £3,000 a share, Corach Rambler’s rise through the chasing ranks to win twice at the Cheltenham festival and then land jumping’s most famous and valuable race was an unalloyed...

'Risk of death': Popular boating item recalled

Anyone with a recalled engine should stop using it immediately.

I ran 19km in Myprotein’s running gear to see how it performed

I ran 19km in Myprotein’s running gear to see how it performed - The range is affordable, but will it help you go the extra mile?

McLaren's Bird returns to Formula E action in Shanghai after injury

McLaren’s Sam Bird will return to Formula E action this weekend in the Shanghai E-Prix double-header, having sufficiently recovered from a broken hand.

Rivian Recalls Some R1S And R1T EVs Because It Forgot A Label

It’s a very important label, of course.

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer

The best electric vehicle-friendly places to visit this summer - What could be nicer than stopping off at a countryside farm shop while your EV recharges?

Hyundai Ioniq 6: Five reasons why we love it…and five reasons why we loathe it

Crowds of travellers fill streets as roads close for horse fair

Crowds of have gathered in Wickham, Hampshire, for the annual horse fair. Wickham Horse Fair is an opportunity for visitors to sell and trade horses and it is one of the oldest of its kind in the UK.

Peugeot 5008

MPV turns SUV. Does the new Peugeot 5008 offer the best of both worlds, or neither?

11 of the best tiny homes on wheels: before and after

From a converted bus to a disused horse box, check out these quirky tiny homes on wheels that started life as regular transport. Start your engines and be inspired to live the #vanlife

21 cars that are 50 in 2024

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

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

G/FORE Ladies MG4x2 Golf Shoe Review

We put the cross trainer MG4x2 golf shoe to the test from G/FORE, and we are big fans.

Traffic: Auckland’s Southern Motorway blocked after truck fire near Papakura

Southbound lanes on the motorway were badly congested, with a 7km backlog at midday.