Motoring

Are these the strangest vending machines in the world?

Vending machines aren't just for soft drinks and treats. From luxury cars to lobsters, there are some surprising items available at the press of a button...

Buttigieg clashes with Republican who called EV mandate 'dictatorial'

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg got into a heated clash with Republican Congressman over the Biden administration's attempt to push electric vehicles.

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.

EV spotted in a parking lot has motorists reconsidering Tesla and BYD

A new electric car spotted in a fast-food parking lot has given motorists a reason to pause before making their switch to an EV.

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

'Reckless': Drunk motorist towing boat on SH1 was over five times the legal limit

"This sort of driving behaviour is incredibly reckless and unacceptable."

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Get Ready, BMW Just Teased Its Off-Road R 1300 GS Adventure

Does anyone fancy a 'Long Way Round'?

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

Dealers Are Set to Lose Nearly $1 Billion Over CDK Cyberattack

The June 19 outage affected approximately 15,000 dealerships in North America, and the system still isn't fully operational.

Famous British cars that wore different badges abroad

America to Italia: The cars might be familiar, but the names are anything but

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.

Ford U.S. EV Sales Improved In June And Q2 2024

It was the second best quarter, although not without challenges.

Rivian Plans A Charger That Can Power Your House

Rivian says its existing fleet of R1 vehicles will soon be able to power a customer's home with its new wall charger.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

IndyCar’s incoming electrical hybrid engine system explained

How will a new-look drivetrain boost the power output of America’s top open-wheel series on ovals as well as road and street tracks?

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.

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's absence from John Deere Classic explained

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will not be in action at the John Deere Classic this weekend, despite the fact the Open is only a matter of weeks away

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.

BMW Is Killing the X4

Pretend you're sad.

110 years of Maserati

20 of the coolest rally cars

Jay Slater ghouls take Jeep safari tours to site where he disappeared

The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has not been seen since June 17 after he went missing following a night out in Tenerife's Playa de las Americas resort.

Should the FIA clamp down on Verstappen-style defending? Our F1 writers have their say

Is it time for clearer Formula 1 rules to avoid the type of controversy seen in the Austrian Grand Prix?

Parking meters to go completely cashless in one busy CBD

A city council has announced that all its parking meters will soon be cashless but the decision is meeting with some pushback from residents.

This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive

Despite some noticeable glitches, Out Of Spec host Francie has enjoyed using the VF8 for six months.

Auckland Council rejects move to scrap lower speed limits favours 'safety'

Auckland is telling the government it does not want speed limits in the city to go up to save lives.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site'

Everything you need to know about Jeremy Clarkson's pub on a 'famous dogging site' - The new pub will serve Clarkson’s own beer alongside traditional fare

Why the placebo is more effective than you think

A broken electric kettle won’t boil water, and a car with no engine won’t drive, and, yet, fake medicine can sometimes work? It's complex, but the answer is that, in certain cases, yes it can. For example, a person suffering from depression can be prescribed a sugar pill, thinking it’s an antidepressant, and their symptoms decrease. The same goes for many different illnesses and conditions. Of course, this is putting things rather simply. But is this as far as it goes? Absolutely not. How the placebo effect works is astounding. To learn all about it, click through this gallery.

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.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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

Time for all the torque.

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

Road rage driver who rammed car trying to overtake him is spared jail

A road rage driver has dodged jail after ramming a car on a dual carriageway in North Wales. Paul Woodward was before Caernarfon Crown Court charged with dangerous driving.

'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.

Honda And Acura Sold 1,873 EVs In Q2 2024

The company continued the ramp-up, achieving a 1% EV share in June.

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.

Ferrari Dino from 1975 seized in a Brazilian city goes to auction with an initial bid of only $177

A 1975 Ferrari Dino 208 GT4, seized 18 years ago in a city in São Paulo, Brazil, on suspicion of chassis tampering and illegal importation, is being auctioned with an initial bid of only $177.

11 Spider-Man Comics to Read After Seeing ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

We've got your Miles Morales fix right here.

Motorcycling-Pramac to make switch from Ducati to Yamaha from 2025

(Reuters) - Pramac Racing will end their 20-year partnership with Italian bike manufacturer Ducati and become a second Yamaha factory team from the 2025 season in a multi-year partnership, the teams announced on Friday. Pramac Racing have been using Ducati's Desmosedici bikes since the 2004 season but will now receive factory spec YZR-M1 bikes from Yamaha, with the riders set to be directly

Amir Khan accidentally leaves daughter in back seat of £120k Range Rover during valet service

Amir Khan faced the wrath of his daughter - and the public - as he shared a clip of him forgetting the six-year-old child when sending his luxury Range Rover for a valet in Dubai

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.

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...

The meanings behind car makers' badges

These logos are etched deep into our collective consciousness, but do you know the reasoning behind them?

Almost 500 infringement notices issued as police crack down on boy racers

Operation Kereru has seen police responding to anti-social car gatherings over the weekend in Wellington, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Auckland.

The most death-defying stunts in human history

We humans are a weird bunch. If there’s a record, we have to break it; a mountain, we have to climb it; or an ocean, we have to cross it. In fact, for centuries daredevils have been throwing caution to the wind in order to push the limits of human endeavour. So in celebration of their exploits, join us as we look back at 20 of the most death-defying stunts in human history.