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Cash in the attic! £200,000 for haul of broken crockery

Gill Stewart had been left the box of crockery by her grandfather but assumed they were largely worthless due to damage.

Mystery grows after two missing firefighters are found dead inside a car in Tennessee

Mystery grows after two missing firefighters are found dead inside a car in Tennessee - The bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Reaegan Anderson have been sent for an autopsy as police piece together their final hours

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

Nissan Z Sales Are Way Up This Year

But the GT-R has suffered a major decline.

Why many Australians are choosing NOT to buy electric cars

Soaring insurance premiums are among the challenges facing drivers who want to switch from a conventional car to an electric vehicle, an inquiry has been told.

Kia Brings Its New Truck with a Funky Wrap to a Car Show

The Tasman isn't due until 2025 but Kia is eager to show it publicly.

Ford Recalls Mustang Because 'Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally'

This is the 32nd recall issued by Ford since the beginning of the year.

Tesla crash: Tradie crashes through Auckland man’s garage, $80k Tesla damaged

Rob Johnson caught the crash on camera. It shows the work van careening into his home.

You Can Buy a New Toyota Mirai for Half the Price

Not convinced yet? You can even get it with zero percent financing for 72 months.

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

Duchess Sophie's surprisingly sassy Wimbledon clutch proved having fun with accessories is key

The Duchess of Edinburgh brought out a bold slogan clutch bag for Wimbledon 2019 and it shows what an impact accessories can make

Ahead Of Filming Fast X: Part 2, Vin Diesel Shares Cool Video With Dom's Cars

Vin Diesel shared a video of Dom's amazing cars ahead of production on Fast X Part 2.

Racing: Harness set to launch out of the blocks with Friday focus

Racing code has new broadcast plan

The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

One Geely Group cousin has some tricks that Polestar doesn't, like an 800-volt architecture.

Production of new Nissan models sends Unipres profits higher as bosses eye Jaguar Land Rover work

The component maker said recent years' problems in sourcing semiconductors had now eased

Ferrari junior Bearman announced as Haas F1 driver for 2025

Ferrari young driver Oliver Bearman secures Haas F1 contract for 2025 ahead of home British Grand Prix

Demand for new cars from private buyers falls for ninth month in a row

Demand for new cars from private buyers falls for ninth month in a row - The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 67,625 new cars were registered by private consumers in June.

Kandy Muse and Chad Michaels Share Their ‘All Stars' Season 9 Predictions

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 9 isn't over just yet, but some RPDR veterans already have ideas about who might take home the crown. "Based on the show and what we're seeing so far, I think it's between Angeria and Gottmik," Kandy Muse exclusively told Us Weekly in an interview hosted by BetUS. "I […]

Waikato road rage crash: Police following ‘strong lines of inquiry’ into Gordonton incident

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

The most powerful American production car engines ever made

There's no replacement for displacement, and this lot of hugely powerful and often massive engines prove that

A European City Has Renamed Itself After Taylor Swift

A city in Germany announced it's planning to change its name ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour shows later this month - temporarily. According to a report from PEOPLE, the city of Gelsenkirchen will be will be renamed "Swiftkirchen" when Swift's tour stops there from July 17-19. ...

Exclusive: MotoGP looking at Kazakhstan alternatives as Qatar contingency faces hurdles

MotoGP looking at second alternative to potentially cancelled Kazakhstan GP

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

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...

Gladiator 2 FIRST LOOK: Shirtless Paul Mescal showcases his rippling muscles in battle gear as he duels blood soaked Pedro Pascal in the much anticipated sequel - 24-years after the Oscar-winning original

Due for release later this year, the Irish actor, 28, takes on the role of Roman Empire Lucius Verus, the grown-up son of Lucilla, portrayed as a child in the Oscar-winning 2000 original.

Inside Lando Norris' private life: from millionaire dad to model girlfriend

Lando Norris is the current driver in the spotlight and the British Formula 1 ace leads quite an impressive life away from the racetrack – here's all you need to know…

Koenigsegg Just Broke Its Own 0-250-0 MPH Record

The Jesko Absolut was able to sprint all the way to 400 km/h and back to zero in just 27.83 seconds, beating the Regera's record.

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

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...

Tiny road hazard creates chaos as 20 motorists lose their tyres

Drivers have issued a warning to other motorists to be careful after an unknown culprit committed a disgraceful act at a Queensland intersection.

Oliver Bearman interview: ‘I’ve joined Haas - now dream is to win title with Ferrari’

When Oliver Bearman dons his fireproof underwear and race suit before stepping into his Haas F1 machine at Silverstone on Friday, to take part in his latest scheduled free practice session as one of that team’s reserve drivers, it will be the first time he does so safe in the knowledge he has a seat waiting for him in motorsport’s top category next...

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

‘Daddio’: Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Are Trapped in a Taxi Going Nowhere

Movies taking place in cars are part of a subgenre of single-set filmmaking that’s tricky to find, but usually pretty good. Steven Spielberg cut his teeth on Duel, in which a traveling salesman is chased by the homicidal driver of a semi truck. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have to keep a bus careening down a Los Angeles highway in Speed. Tom Hardy takes the most riveting phone calls about pouring concrete you’ve ever seen while driving from...

Ollie Bearman eyes 'dream' Ferrari move after joining Haas for next season - as the 19-year-old makes it four Brits on the grid for 2025

JONATHAN McEVOY AT SILVERSTONE: At 19 years old, the Essex-born racer joins Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and George Russell on the grid.

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.

Demons won't be ambushed by Harley Reid again: coach

Harley Reid put Melbourne to the sword in May, but this time around the Demons have plans in place to stifle the influence of the West Coast wunderkind.

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.

Inside Spain's smallest city - where fewer than 300 people live and the streets are too narrow for cars

Welcome to Frias. Despite its minuscule size, it retains a city status that was granted in 1435 by King Juan II of Castile.

US Deputies Stop Vehicle Resembling a Spaceship on Highway

Deputies from Crawford County, Missouri, in the United States, stopped an unusual vehicle that looked more like a spaceship during a traffic stop on the highway.

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

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

Mother warns after £4.99 baby mirror 'burnt holes in son's car seat'

Emma Gavin was distraught when she returned from dropping off her children at school to find smoke inside the car.

Sheriff upgrades police fleet by purchasing 17 new Ford Mustang GTs in South Carolina

Sheriff Leon Lott, of Richland County, South Carolina, United States, recently acquired 17 new Ford Mustang GTs for his team known as the Community Action Team (CAT).

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.

Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know

Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…

The ‘unexpected’ MotoGP job interview facing a KTM outcast

Remy Gardner’s time in MotoGP with Tech3 KTM lasted just one season after being unceremoniously dropped by the Austrian marque, despite his title-winning Moto2 credentials in 2021. Drafted in for the 2024 German GP by Yamaha as a stand-in, recent events could make this a well-timed job interview for 2025

What's a 6-handicap, really?

What's a 6-handicap, really? Those who want to know how they compare to others—other than by height—we've described the equivalent of a 6-handicap in the following important life pursuits. Go judge yourself.

GMC Hummer EV SUV Is One Of The Best EVs. Too Bad It’s For Nobody: Doug DeMuro

It’s cool, it’s fast, it can go pretty much anywhere and it’s luxurious. The problem is the Hummer EV’s looks.

Racing: Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman fancies two open-class gallopers

Cambridge trainer has solid Te Rapa prospect.

Eric Adams says man who drove through park may be under the influence

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the man in the Ford F-150 pickup truck that drove through Corlears Hook Park and killed at least three people in the Lower East Side appears to have been under the influence.

U.K.'s highest phone mast installed via helicopter

The U.K.'s highest phone mast has been hoisted on a peak in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. The Virgin Media O2 mast sits 1,108 metres above sea level, making it the highest mobile mast standing in the United Kingdom today. The new 4G mast will deliver signal to the Glencoe Mountain Resort, Scotland's oldest ski centre. Those installing the mast...