Motoring

20 mid-engined classic car marvels

Tour car king Henry Ford's homes: from mega-mansions to a failed utopia

Step inside the real estate portfolio of automotive pioneer Henry Ford, from the Ford Plantation in Georgia and Greenfield Village in Michigan to the abandoned Fordlandia city in Brazil

Cassidy “one lap away” from Formula E title before Portland spin

Jaguar driver would have all but guaranteed the title before error

Ducati's DesertX Discovery Wants You To Go Off-Road, Not Pavement

Who wants to ride Africa with me?

Cars are washed down the road as huge floods hit Italy and Switzerland

Weather chaos this summer caused by storms raging in Italy and Switzerland and wildfires in Greece are risking lives and devastating landscapes.

See what happens when royalty takes to the driving seat

It was common to spot the late Queen Elizabeth II behind the wheel of an automobile, preferring to drive herself to meetings, get-togethers, and other royal engagements. Her late husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, also enjoyed driving, and in fact became synonymous with the Land Rover. While an obviously convenient way to get around, taking to the driving seat has on occasion also offered up an ideal photo opportunity, with some members of the British royal family even snapped in tanks, trains, and trams. Click through, buckle up, and enjoy a drive through this gallery of royals in the driving seat.

MotoGP Dutch GP: Bagnaia dominates for Assen double ahead of Martin

Factory Ducati rider Bagnaia follows up sprint victory at Assen by winning main GP over Pramac Ducati rival Martin

Desperate Landrover owners chaining cars up to trees to stop thefts

The high-end vehicle which was earlier this year dubbed Britain's 'most stolen car' is currently battling an reputation crisis.

Have petrol prices dropped in Auckland following removal of regional fuel tax?

From today, Auckland's 11.5c per litre regional fuel tax no longer applies.

Motorcycling-Ducati's Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole at Dutch GP

(Reuters) - Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati smashed the lap record in the qualifying session to clinch his first pole position of the season at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday. The 27-year-old Italian came into qualifying at TT Circuit Assen on the back of strong practice sessions and went fastest with a time of 1:30.540 to better championship leader Jorge Martin's

Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices

The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway.

Rovanpera ends 'amazing week' with victory at Rally Poland

Two-time defending world champion Kalle Rovanpera completed a remarkable week by sealing victory at Rally Poland on Sunday, the seventh of 13 rounds of the World Rally Championship. The eight-time world champion and his co-driver Vincent Landais, who was involved in a head-on collision, were uninjured, as were the two occupants of the other vehicle involved.

F2 Austria: Bortoleto takes first victory in feature race

McLaren junior driver Gabriel Bortoleto took his first Formula 2 victory in the Austrian feature race

Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One

The Sporting News looks through the record books at which drivers have taken the most podium finishes throughout their career.

Watch This 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Take On A 1994 Dodge Ram Cummins

Sure, the Cybertruck is impressive. But can it beat a modified ‘94 Ram Cummins in a tug-of-war?

Maserati Granturismo and Grancabrio

Maserati now offers its luxury coupé and convertible with petrol and electric power. Which to choose?

20 Iconic Movie Cars Every Car Junkie Dreams About

If you’ve ever had a dream car growing up, chances are it was etched in your mind the moment you laid eyes on it in a movie or TV show. Films and TV do a great job of glamourizing inanimate objects — why do you think product placement is so lucrative? So here’s a look […]

Marvel legend will reportedly return in Spider-Man 4; fans stunned

It's an exciting time for the MCU full of crossover potential, and it sounds like a classic Marvel hero will appear in Spider-Man 4 as a result of that.

Ferrari F1 upgrade could have triggered high-speed bouncing woes, says Sainz

Sainz not ruling out Spanish GP upgrade having introduced some high-speed consequences

Hop Inside This Mercedes-AMG One as it Hits 215 MPH on the Autobahn

Turns out 1,049 horsepower is more than enough for big triple-digit speeds on the world's fastest highway.

Here's How Far The Electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore Goes On A Charge

The convertible loses some range to its coupe counterpart.

The world’s coolest police cars

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Police target antisocial road users on Matariki weekend

Operation Vendico sends strong message over Matariki weekend.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette the coolest ride in history?

The Chevrolet Corvette is widely recognized as one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced. It was first introduced in the United States in 1953 and has since undergone seven design generations, now in its eighth. Each model has built upon the car's innovative engineering and aesthetic characteristics, solidifying its status as an American favorite. Fancy buckling up and taking a spin through its manufacturing history? Let's go on a ride past the key milestones in the story of the Chevy Corvette, click on the gallery to learn more!

The 11 best fighter aircraft of 2024

A close look at the best of the best

Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great

Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories.

Warning issued to Aussie motorists - as change comes into force today

A major change is coming into force on Australian roads today. Here is what motorists need to know.

Can You Imagine Riding This Monster Motorcycle On The Street?

The builders at Grind Hard Plumbing Company got it running, and now they're getting it street legal.

28 '80s Icons You've Forgotten (But Shouldn't Have)

Take a delightful trip down memory lane with me!

The 25 best car chases in movie history

From the groundbreaking, rubber-burning thrills of Bullit to Gene Hackman's pursuit of an elevated train in The French Connection, these pedal-to-the-medal sequences are bound to get your blood pumping faster than ever before.

This Polaris RZR Is Hiding a Secret: It's Tesla-Powered

Time for all the torque.

Ōmokoroa/SH2 upgrade: Park and Ride to relocate as intersection work kicks up a gear

Bulldozers and diggers will become a regular sight in the area.

Jude Bellingham bicycle kick saves the day for England

Another close call, but Jude saves the day.

Glenbrook to get big grid-scale battery as Contact teams up with Tesla

Contact's collab with Tesla will deliver a battery big enough to power 44,000 homes.

Marquez penalised for tyre pressure infringement in Assen MotoGP race

Gresini Ducati rider found to have breached tyre pressure rules in Dutch Grand Prix, dropping him to 10th.

Bethenny Frankel is slammed by fans as 'tone deaf' after she boasted about buying a luxury car to match her dress: 'This isn't a good look!'

Bethenny Frankel got some serious pushback from her fans after she shared her latest purchase on social media.

Neuville: Hyundai call to retire Tanak in Rally Poland was a “mistake”

The World Rally Championship title contender has questioned Hyundai's strategy call after missing out on fourth by 0.1s at the end of Saturday's stages in Poland

Every Car Driven By Max Rockatansky In The Mad Max Franchise

From the yellow Interceptor in the original Mad Max film to the Gigahorse in Mad Max: Fury Road, heres every vehicle Mad Max ever drove.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Lochearnhead Shears: Wairarapa’s David Buick wins open final in Scotland

Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.

Rogue Cybertruck rolls down driveway and smashes into neighbors home

A Tesla Cybertruck crashed into a neighbor's home just four hours after its new owner took possession, with the brakes reportedly malfunctioning. Surveillance footage shows the $109,000 vehicle speeding down a driveway, screeching around a bend, and smashing into the house. The panicked owner was seen running after the vehicle, explaining later that the brakes locked and the steering became non-responsive. Fortunately, no one was injured, but...

Spa 24 Hours: Aston Martin wins after Ferrari blocked at pit entry

Aston Martin takes a dramatic victory at the Spa 24 Hours from Ferrari

The Japanese Hummer you’ve never heard of

The Mega Cruiser is still Toyota's biggest off-roader, but was forever in the shadow of its American counterpart

21 luxury Vauxhalls

The 2025 Polestar 4 Is Good, But I Miss The Rear Window

There’s a lot to like about the Polestar’s $56,000 crossover coupe. I just wish I could see behind me.

'Definition of clutch!' - Jude Bellingham sends England fans into frenzy with stunning last-gasp bicycle kick after 'one of the worst stinkers' as Gareth Southgate's team stage remarkable Euro 2024 comeback vs Slovakia

England fans could not believe their eyes after seeing Jude Bellingham come to the rescue with a brilliant stoppage-time goal at Euro 2024.

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

The cars that prove you don't need rear-drive balance to have fun

Watch the Ioniq 5 N Melt a Bunch of Ugly SUVs in a Drag Race

The Lamborghini Urus Essenza SCV12, Mansory Rolls-Royce, and Brabus Mercedes see nothing but Hyundai taillights.

Three lanes blocked on Northwestern Motorway, long delays expected

'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.

Rallying-Rovanpera wins in Poland after late call-up

(Reuters) - Double world champion Kalle Rovanpera won Rally Poland for Toyota on Sunday in a remarkable turnaround after being called up as a late stand-in for Sebastien Ogier with little time to prepare. The Finn, who got the call on Tuesday night after Ogier was involved in a head-on car accident during the rally reconnaissance, finished 28.3 seconds clear of Welsh team mate Elfyn Evans. "It's