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Oamaru pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle

Part of State Highway 1 is closed and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

11 cute but crazy mini electric vehicles

How Mercedes has escaped its false dawn F1 curse

Mercedes has reached breakthroughs before, only to fall flat in the current Formula 1 ground-effect era. But the team lays out why this time it is different

Chris Shiflett once tried (and failed) to trick Joe Bonamassa into believing he had bought a '59 Les Paul

Chris Shiflett defied country guitar expectations and used the Les Paul on his latest country-tinged EP

Hamilton road works: Te Rapa resurfacing switches to southbound lanes

The closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.

SH1 Bulli Point at Taupō confirmed as roading priority for regional council

Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.

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.

Winners of the Engine of the Year award - does your car have one?

From a frugal 1.0-litre to a mighty 3.9-litre V8, here’s a list of the overall winners of the International Engine of the Year trophy

Bugatti clarifies false claims that Zelensky’s wife bought a Tourbillon

Recently, false claims emerged that Olena Zelensky, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, had purchased a Bugatti Tourbillon from Bugatti Paris.

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

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

This sucker’s electrical: new plug-and-play DeLorean EV kit unlocks 215hp and 0-60 in five secs

David Roy runs down the first ever fully reversible 'plug and play' EV conversion kit for the iconic 1980s sports car

Woman warns about possible health problems caused by using Tesla cars

A woman took to social media to warn about the negative effects a Tesla vehicle had on her and her husband's health, leading them to sell the car.

The 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Makes for an Even Better Benchmark

Subtle improvements make one of the best sports cars on sale that little bit sweeter.

MotoGP German Grand Prix 2024: Time, schedule, TV channel, live stream for race week

MotoGP's return from the 2024 summer break continues with another Europe-based race, as the riders gear up for the ninth race of the season at the German Grand Prix.

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

Epic tank battles that shaped history

In 1916 during the First World War, a terrifying new weapon was introduced to the battlefield: the tank. This formidable-looking armored fighting vehicle heralded the era of mechanized warfare and was subsequently used throughout all the major military conflicts of the 20th century. In fact, there are some encounters recognized for their near-exclusive use of the tank as a primary weapon of war. So, what are history's greatest tank battles? Click through and be reminded of how this versatile mobile weapons platform was used, and the conflicts it took part in.

Inside new-look British Grand Prix as F1 brings Euro 2024 and Glastonbury to Silverstone

There is a lot more than just Formula 1 on the bill at Silverstone this year, with organisers turning the British Grand Prix into a glamourous summer event for all

29 Expert Tips To Revamp Your RV

Here's how to revamp your RV with clever ideas to make your tiny home on wheels a practical pleasure on the road

Northlanders waiting months for driver’s licence tests welcome Government crackdown

Northlanders welcome the Government's move to cut wait times for driver's licence tests.

The 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles

Here are the 25 most iconic film and TV vehicles, ranked in order of their first appearances.

Motorcycling-Gardner to stand in for Yamaha's injured Rins in Germany

(Reuters) - Australian Remy Gardner, 26-year-old son of 1987 world champion Wayne, will race in Germany this weekend as a stand-in for injured Spaniard Alex Rins at Yamaha, the MotoGP team said on Wednesday. Rins had surgery on his right wrist and ankle on Monday after crashing at the start of the Dutch TT at Assen last Sunday and will be absent until the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Aug.

Former school superintendent, 81, dead after being run over by a car backing out of McDonald’s parking spot

Former school superintendent, 81, dead after being run over by a car backing out of McDonald’s parking spot - George Stepp, 81, was at the McDonald’s in Lewisville, Texas, when accident took place

Drunk driver causes tragedy on U.S. holiday

A pickup truck collided with a group of people who had gathered to celebrate 4th of July in Corlears Hook Park, in southern Manhattan. According to initial figures, at least three people have already been killed and 16 others injured in the collision on the American holiday in New York. The driver of the gray Ford F-150 was driving down the sidewalk and may have been under the influence of alcohol. The two fatalities are two women and a man. One...

A year after driving all night to play a mini-tour event, Eric Cole is hot again at the 2024 John Deere Classic

It wasn't long ago that a $20,000 payday was the kind that kept Eric Cole's dreams of playing professional golf alive. Now, the reigning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year has a little different comfort level when it comes to his finances. After posting seven top-10…

F1 British GP: Norris tops FP1 after early red flag

Lando Norris beat Lance Stroll to the fastest FP1 lap at the British Grand Prix, as Yuki Tsunoda produced an early red flag

Essential Top Tips For The Perfect American Road Trip

From vehicle checks to knowing what rules are in place in each destination, here’s our guide to a stress-free trip.

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.

Horse racing: Poignant Te Rapa victory for Wewillrock

Wewillrock earned a scintillating victory in the Group One Turf Bar Sprint.

Mazda Crashes Hard After Being Brake Checked by Subaru

Wild dashcam footage shows reckless driving at its worst.

8 historic homes moved to a new plot brick-by-brick

From Henry Ford's English cottage to Alexander Hamilton's New York estate, these historic homes were relocated brick-by-brick, bringing new meaning to the phrase 'moving house'!

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...

Ranked: the longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

Mercedes open to 2026 Alpine F1 engine supply to replace Aston Martin

Mercedes sees benefits in supplying Alpine with 2026 Formula 1 engines if Renault decides to cancel its F1 powertrain programme

Lando Norris interview: ‘You’d be stupid not to say we’re in the title race’

Lando Norris could roll out of bed at next week’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone and stumble into his McLaren motorhome in a matter of minutes. He will be staying at the Hilton Garden Inn, which overlooks the famous Northamptonshire circuit’s start/finish straight, and has a rather fancy covered walkway that extends out over the track to the mai...

Marquez bemoans "worst MotoGP weekend of the year" in German GP

Crashes and mechanical troubles held back Marquez as he could only recover to sixth on one of his favourite tracks

IndyCar Mid-Ohio: Palou leads opening practice as hybrid era officially begins

Two red flags interrupt the running – Canapino catches fire, Armstrong and Harvey spin off as rain arrives to restrict the lap count

Motorcycling-Bagnaia wins German GP after Martin crash, Marquez brothers on podium

HOHENSTEIN-ERNSTTHAL, Germany (Reuters) - Ducati's reigning world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring on Sunday ahead of Marc Marquez after title rival Jorge Martin crashed while he was leading the race with two laps to go. Marc's brother Alex finished third to make it two brothers on a MotoGP podium for the first time in 27 years since Japan's Nobuatsu Aoki

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 F1 British GP

McLaren swept the opening practice sessions for this weekend’s 2024 British Grand Prix, with Red Bull and Max Verstappen off the ultimate pace. But the deeper data shows things differently, while still indicating at this stage that Lando Norris can fight for victory in front of his home Formula 1 fans

Amazon Electric Vans Ignite In Houston Heat. Rivian Rules Out Battery Fault

The Fourth of July week didn’t go as planned for three Rivian Amazon electric delivery vans in Houston.

F1 driver George Russell's top pick from new Puma collection 'so good he couldn't believe it'

EXCLUSIVE: George Russell spoke to MyLondon to share his thoughts on the new Puma Motorsport collection with upcycling pioneer Christopher Raeburn and where fans can get their hands on them

Brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park

Watch the shocking moment a brazen thief walks a motorcycle out of a car park.

Tesla Cybertruck Overcooks Corner, Flips And Lands On Its Roof

EVs are known to be very stable thanks to their low center of gravity, but you can still flip them, as this Cybertruck crash shows.

Land Rover Defender Octa: powerful SUV combines high performance with luxury and advanced technology

The Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful version ever launched of the model! The SUV also received significant improvements in its suspension and design to maximize its off-road capabilities.

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. ...

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.

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...

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

Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.

'Drive the prices down': Tips to get the cheapest petrol as regional fuel tax lifts

Plus, this is the members-only retailer with the cheapest fuel in the city.

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.