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Dirt bikes seized as police crack down on illegal riding in Napier

Numerous complaints were being received by police.

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

The final cost on the seven roads is not yet known.

Drivers who use sponge to clean car warned they 'should stop'

A mechanic has warned motorists against using a sponge to clean their car as the popular method 'scratches the paint' - and people have been left shocked by the news

Jim Ratcliffe's oil giant Ineos puts brakes on electric vehicle plans

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos has shelved plans to launch its first electric vehicles due to 'reluctant consumer uptake' and a lack of clarity on net zero policy.

Canterbury harness-racing star Katie Cox loses battle with aggressive, rare lung cancer

The racing fraternity launched a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.

Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce sparks complaints as BBC issues statement

BBC's Antiques Roadshow, which is currently being re-aired, sees Fiona Bruce travel across the UK as members of the public have their items valued.

Satisfying video shows burglar receive instant karma

A man attempting to rob from a Florida storage unit immediately got his comeuppance, falling through the ceiling of the room he was burglarizing.

Mazda Crashes Hard After Being Brake Checked by Subaru

Wild dashcam footage shows reckless driving at its worst.

Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

Jeremy Clarkson offered almost £1 million to the owner of a pub within minutes of meeting her. The former Top Gear presenter, 64, has been developing his Cotswold smallholding for the popular Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm. Keen to find a pub to sell his produce, Clarkson arranged to meet with the landlady of The Windmill near Burford in Oxfordshire...

Video: Chinese-made RPC Tiger armored vehicle becomes a joke during Bolivian coup attempt

The incident occurred when the steering linkage of the RPC Tiger armored vehicle, made in China, broke after the vehicle hit a curb, leaving the soldiers struggling to repair it. The result was comical scenes of them trying to fix the damaged wheel by kicking it. The video quickly went viral on Twitter.

30 Biggest Dos and Don’ts When Buying a Car

Buying a new car is stressful no matter how many times you've done it before. From figuring out your budget to finding the right car to wrapping up all the paperwork, there's so much involved. And...

Winner’s Bag: Davis Thompson, 2024 John Deere Classic

A complete list of the golf equipment Davis Thompson used to win the PGA Tour’s 2024 John Deere Classic: DRIVER: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana DF 70 TX shaft FAIRWAY WOODS: Ping G430 Max (15 de

Palou explains first gear fumble that cost Mid-Ohio IndyCar win

Two-time champion and points leader’s race “was fun until it wasn’t” after finishing runner-up to Pato O’Ward despite leading most laps

This Super Rare Motorcycle Barn Find Is up for Auction, So Buy It Before We Do

You could buy virtually any other production bike for this much cash.

Geri Horner and Jeremy Clarkson among celebrities attending Grand Prix at Silverstone

Silverstone was awash with celebrities as famous faves from across the globe took to their Northampton-based racetrack for this year's British Grand Prix

How to watch the British Grand Prix on TV without Sky Sports

The British Grand Prix is set to be a race not to miss as Lando Norris seeks revenge on Max Verstappen in front of his home fans, following their crash at the Austrian Grand Prix. As usual, Sky Sports will broadcast the British Grand Prix, but views in the United Kingdom can also watch live on Channel 4 this weekend.

King Charles exempt from nationwide driving rule - but Prince Harry will never be

King Charles is the only person in the UK to enjoy an incredible driving privilege, and while one day it will also apply to Prince William, it's off the table for Prince Harry

Missing man's car found near Wairarapa bush walk

Police, Land Search and Rescue and a helicopter have been looking for Ben Fox, also known as Sam.

Fire and Accidents Turn Event with Over 100 Ferraris into a Nightmare in Italy

Ferraris abandon the event known as 'Cavalcade Venice Tour 2024', which involves a 120 km route through Italy, after accidents and fire

Leclerc in "worse than a nightmare" after failed British GP intermediate call

Ferrari's wavering F1 form was exacerbated by call to pit Charles Leclerc onto intermediates too early at Silverstone

Boy racer crackdown: Car enthusiasts say heavy-handed response could isolate youth

Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.

F1 official trailer: Brad Pitt feels the need for speed in upcoming racing movie... after fans mocked the title of movie as 'boring and unimaginative'

Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car in his upcoming film F1. The first trailer for the movie debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7.

Motor racing-Norris alongside Verstappen with Mercedes in his sights

By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - A confident Lando Norris has Mercedes in his sights ahead of a British Grand Prix the McLaren driver will start with Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen alongside on the second row of the grid. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton line up first and second with Norris third -- three Britons in the top three positions in front of their home

Person left with serious injuries after car flips on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Northland man Hare Pickering went from work experience to owning business within 11 years

His message to other young people: 'Don’t be shy, go and do it.'

Brad Pitt Puts Pedal to Metal in First Teaser for ‘F1' Movie

2025 blockbuster - made in collaboration with Formula 1 - also stars Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, and Damson Idris

Everything We Know About The F1 Movie

Apple has finally dropped our first look at its upcoming F1 movie, called F1, and if you have a need for speed we think you’re in for a hell of a ride. The movie is dropping in cinemas on June 25, 2025, is directed by Top Gun: Maverck’s Joseph Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and […]

Mollie King shows off her effortless sense of style in a military green dress as she attends Silverstone hand-in-hand with fiancé Stuart Broad for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Mollie King and Stuart Broad show off their effortless sense of style as they arrive at Silverstone on Sunday for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt that confirm the Silverstone weekend is about much more than just racing

HENRY CLARK AT SILVERSTONE: That unmistakeable rumble and the bitter waft of burnt rubber which follows was soon replaced by a thumping beat.

Norris 'fed up' with making excuses for McLaren mistakes after British Grand Prix

A frustrated Lando Norris said his McLaren team "threw away" victory after bad decisions cost him the lead in Sunday's British Grand Prix. Norris was asked if McLaren had bungled their chances with poor decision-making, notably a delayed switch to soft tyres, instead of mediums, for the final sprint to the flag.

Two 'favorite sons,' Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, return to 2024 John Deere Classic after lengthy absences

Clair Peterson has waited a long time to welcome back what he called “two favorite sons.” Peterson, the former tournament director of the John Deere Classic, once wooed a pair of teens – one a newly-minted 17-yea

BMW attacks EU tariffs on Chinese electric car imports

BMW has accused the European Union of protectionism as Brussels prepares to hit imported Chinese electric cars with a wave of tariffs. Amid last-minute lobbying efforts to stop the duties, the German carmaker on Wednesday appeared to concede defeat as it warned the move would “heavily infringe the principle of free trade”. BMW is opposed to the tar...

Hilarious moment Prince William seen riding around Windsor Castle on electric scooter

The heir-to-the-throne is a longtime motorsport fan, and once went on a cross-country rally with his brother, Prince Harry, while he was still a working royal in 2008

How Jeremy Clarkson is leading a revolt against the super-priced gastro pub

Prepare for top beer, get ready for the grand pour: Jeremy Clarkson is opening a pub. Having been thwarted by Oxfordshire Council in his attempts to open a more traditional restaurant at his farm, Diddly Squat, the presenter has taken an ancient rural-celebrity path and bought a pub instead. Clarkson, 64, has taken over The Windmill in Asthall Leig...

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.

Grandfather visiting Australia killed in alleged hit-and-run

A manhunt continues the the driver of a purple coupe who hit the Nepalese national on Abell Road in Melonba near Blacktown in Sydney's west sometime after 11.15pm on Sunday.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Drive and dash motorist hunted over £120 of allegedly stolen fuel

The mysterious man struck family-run Palmarsh Gulf Service Station in Hythe, Kent, on June 23 at around 7.20pm.

Video: Trailer Released For Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Movie

Formula 1 unveiled a trailer for the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt on Sunday morning. F1 and Apple Original Films provided an early look at the movie, which will be released internationally on June 25, 2025. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former driver returning to compete for a fictional team. ...

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

Gladiator 2 first look sees Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock swords, with an unrecognizable Joseph Quinn as a sadistic emperor

The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here

Antiques Roadshow expert emotional as she details WWII letter she 'couldn't read out loud'

Hilary Kay appeared on This Morning alongside co-stars Mark Hill and Ronnie Archer-Morgan as they celebrated 45 years of Antiques Roadshow

The Top 50 RV Parks In America That Go The Extra Mile

With a wide range of RV parks from which to choose, we've compiled the ultimate guide to all the locations and amenities available at sites across the country that go the extra mile...

Norris frustrated 'to throw away win' after British GP strategy calls

McLaren's Lando Norris lost British GP victory shot after late call to switch to slicks in rain-affected race

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

John Wayne was treated 'like dirt' on set of one of his most iconic Western films

John Wayne was made into a superstar by director John Ford with 1939's Stagecoach, but the pair's first Western of the sound era saw Duke treated terribly on set

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

Covid-19: Mountains of expired PPE, rapid antigen tests to be turned into alternative fuels or recycled

About 51 million masks, gowns, gloves and other items will be used to make fuel, wood chips, decking or cement.