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As cycling boomed in 19th-century America, its Black stars shone bright

When cycling first took the US by storm in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Black Americans joined in the new pastime. One Black cyclist, Marshall “Major” Taylor, became a world champion in 1899. Yet American cycling installed a color line in professional racing. Opportunities became so limited that Black competitors had to take them wherever they could find them – including on the vaudeville stage and in Europe. Their story is documented...

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 best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to all the new metal arriving in 2024

Land Rover Defender Octa: This Is It

The SUV can hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph.

Volvo EX30

Volvo moves one market niche smaller to bring in younger, climate-conscious buyers

Driver sparks panic going wrong way on M4 in West London

The bizarre incident occurred on the eastbound stretch of the motorway near Heston, west London at 9:18pm on Friday.

30 things your car mechanic won't tell you

Unless your car is brand new, you'll likely need some maintenance during a given year, from minor oil changes to big repairs. Most car mechanics are ethical, but some may convince you they need to perform maintenance work that isn't necessary. What are the kinds of things a mechanic won't tell you and what should you be aware of before your next visit to the garage? Click through this informative gallery to find out more.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Confirmed: Audi Q6 E-Tron Sportback And RS Q6 E-Tron Coming Next Year

Audi also said that a PPE-platform-based A6 is also in the works.

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.

New Shelby F-150 Is $27,000 More Than a Raptor R, For Some Reason

Or you can get it with the stock 400-horsepower V-8 and only pay $17,000 more.

Best quality artificial grass to shop in the UK for your ideal lawn

Best quality artificial grass to shop in the UK for your ideal lawn - Verdant greens for fuss-free garden upkeep

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.

Hyundai gearing up for WEC hypercar programme, WRC long-term future unclear

The Korean car maker appears set to enter sportscar racing’s top-flight in the future

This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings Potential By State

In some states, the savings are almost three times higher than in others.

The Pagani Huayra Finally Gets a Manual

The new Huayra Epitome gets a gated seven-speed and 852 horsepower.

‘Game-Changer': Kia EV3 Gets Over 10,000 Reservations In 23 Days

People are talking an EV demand problem. What demand problem?

How VTEC Works: An Explainer

A closer look at one of the most iconic names in engineering.

Tee times, groupings, TV info for 2024 John Deere Classic Friday second round at TPC Deere Run

The John Deere Classic heads to the second round at TPC Deere Run, a par-71 that is playing 7,289 yards this week for the 156 players in the field. The course opened in 200

Honda's New Battery Packs Can Power Your Scooter or Your Home

Meet the Honda Power Pod e:

Gladiator 2 trailer release date announced with epic first look cast pictures

Gladiator 2's trailer release date has been announced alongside first look pictures of Ridley Scott's cast.

From da Vinci to the drone: a brief history of the helicopter

The idea of a machine that could fly from a vertical takeoff was first mooted by Leonardo da Vinci as far back as the early 1480s. Over the next four hundred years or so, inventors, engineers, and aviation pioneers developed the idea of a rotocraft, in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally-spinning rotors. The first modern helicopters appeared in the late 1930s, and today they are a familiar sight in skies around the world. More recently, the advent of the quadcopter, often referred to as a drone, has seen da Vinci's original concept come full circle. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for a brief look at the history of the helicopter.

Here's How The Tesla Robotaxi Might Clean Itself

A patent filing reveals cutting-edge self-cleaning techniques Tesla intends to use on its robotaxi fleet.

‘Women feel even more left behind’: How electric cars drove a gender divide

The car industry’s “woman problem” has long been a subject of criticism, from macho advertising to the lack of female-shaped crash-test dummies. It was hoped that the dawn of electric vehicles (EVs) might offer a useful moment to turn the page – but on current trends, electric car cheerleaders risk being disappointed. Worrying research by online de...

29 creative ways to modernise your motorhome

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

One of Ryan Reynolds's original ideas for Deadpool 3 was a low-budget road trip movie

Ryan Reynolds says one of the original ideas for Deadpool 3 was a low-budget road trip movie that was all talk and no special effects.

110 years of Maserati

General Motors Sold A Record Number Of EVs In Q2 2024

After a long and painful road, GM's grand Ultium plan is finally paying off.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

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.

600 helpers, 10,000 working hours - How the Norisring DTM circuit is built in two weeks

Norisring is preparing to host its annual DTM round this weekend. Here’s a look at the Herculean effort it takes to transform the streets of Nuremberg into a 2.3km circuit.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

Honda signs retiring Espargaro to expand MotoGP test team

Espargaro to move to Honda in test role following retirement from racing

The best all-round used electric cars for under £30k

Ferrari Purosangue: The Most Fun SUV Ever

Don’t be fooled by its shape. The Purosangue sounds and handles like no other four-door on sale. For half a million, it better.

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...

Ford CEO: If We Don't Make Profitable EVs, 'We Will Shrink'

Ford's CEO also says Americans must “get back in love” with small cars. Can they? Plus, Tesla deliveries are set to fall yet again.

A Seat At “The Table” Was A No-Barriers Experience

Hosted by Alicia Keys and Mercedes-Benz, the event beautifully merged the world of music and food together.

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations

(Reuters) -Nikola said on Tuesday deliveries of its hydrogen-fuel cell trucks surged 80% in the second quarter from the previous three months, signaling strong demand for the big rigs amid its shift away from battery-powered vehicles. The EV startup delivered 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen-fuel cell trucks to wholesalers in the quarter, exceeding its own expectations of between 50 and 60 trucks,

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

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.

Honda Patents Four-Wheel, Three-Person MotoCompacto for Parents

Now with added friend compartments.

Summer Covid: All you need to know about FLiRT variant running rampant across UK

The new Covid variant, known as Fresh Lineage of Rapid Transmission, also known as FLiRT, has caused several people to be hospitalised, with the over 85s most at risk

Kevin Dillon's Tesla abruptly stops 'mid-carwash' resulting in a fender bender with three cars behind him

Entourage star Kevin Dillon was reportedly involved in a multi-vehicle accident at a drive-thru car wash in Los Angeles , California last Monday.

Tesla Delivered Only 443,956 Vehicles In Q2 2024, Produced 410,831

Deliveries slightly exceeded expectations in Q2 2024.

Toyota Is Making Pizzas in a Hydrogen-Powered Stone Oven

Employees are also making croissants during the workday.

Haunting photos reveal the world's DEADLIEST roads

Incredible images of the world's scariest driving and cycling routes, suitable for the most daring adventurers.

This EV Prototype Can Charge To 80% In Under Five Minutes

The batteries in Nyobolt’s electric sports car can last over 600,000 miles with minimal degradation, the company said.

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.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?