Motoring

The 2025 Subaru BRZ Is More Expensive for No Real Reason

The price increase comes amid plunging sales for the sports car.

22 classic cars used as hearses

WEC Fuji: Porsche pips Toyota in red-flagged opening practice

Porsche fastest as WEC's penultimate round gets under way in Japan

We Could Have Safer E-Bike Battery Standards, But Ted Cruz Says No

Apparently, his problem with the bipartisan legislation relates to gas stoves, somehow?

Instagram's Wealth Obsession Is Killing Car Culture

It's a disservice to enthusiasts and the cars themselves. Stop it.

2024 Kia EV9 Fast Charging Test: Now That's Quick

A peak charging rate of 216 kW made for a speedy pit stop in our Kia EV9 tester.

Fiat stops production of the electric 500

The Mirafiori plant near Turin (Italy) will no longer produce the Fiat 500e (electric). At least for a month. This pause is linked to a drop in demand. A hybrid version of the model is currently being developed. Sales of electric cars, except in a few countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands, are more than at a standstill. Due to the “serious difficulties” of the electric car market, the Fiat plant in Mirafiori will no longer produce the...

Tesla Autopilot Trainers Were Told To Ignore ‘No Turn On Red’ Signs: Report

The automaker reportedly wanted its driver assistance system to “drive like a human, not a robot that’s just following the rules.”

Jeep Is Desperate For A Turnaround

Stellantis dealers are pissed about the automaker's failure to keep pace with the industry. Jeep's CEO has a plan to tackle that.

Someone Just Averaged 93 MPG Coast-to-Coast in a New Toyota Prius

The record-setting run probably didn't include any seven-second sprints to 60 mph.

Next-Generation BMW X5: Everything We Know

A brand-new X5 is just a few years away. Here's what we know.

What is car hacking, and can it be prevented?

An inevitable consequence of the digital age is car hacking. According to cybersecurity and data platform Upstream, the number and scale of cyber incidents has grown significantly, threatening passenger and vehicle safety and carrying operational implications. Having your vehicle targeted by a cyber criminal can mean getting your key fob blocked, or it can involve a far more serious threat such as having your car's brakes disabled. But while cybercrime involving automobiles has risen exponentially, there are measures you can take to undermine these malicious acts. So, how vulnerable is your vehicle, and what can you do to thwart a car hacker? Click through and find out how vehicles can be hacked, and how to protect yourself.

Rivian's Decision Not To Copy Tesla's Homework Was 'Very Intentional'

CEO RJ Scaringe said that the automaker purposefully avoided copying Tesla's successful strategy to launch a mass-market EV.

This Tesla Model Y Clone From Nio Might Be Even Better

The Onvo L60 has a 900-volt platform, better efficiency and it’s more affordable than Tesla’s Model Y.

Triumph Celebrates 50 Years of Evel Knievel’s “Rocket Jump” with Customized Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles celebrated the 50th anniversary of Evel Knievel's iconic "Rocket Jump" with a series of customized motorcycles.

Bentley Flying Spur 2025: The brand’s most powerful sedan arrives with a new hybrid engine and refined design

The Bentley Flying Spur 2025 arrives with big news, including a new hybrid V-8 engine that replaces the iconic W-12.

Tesla Model Y Prices Have 'Largest Year-Over-Year Drop'

Yet it's still a strong seller and has a ton of appeal, "even as used EVs are losing value and selling slower," one expert said.

New Tesla Model 3 Blows Past EPA Estimate In Range Test

It also goes way, way further than the previous-generation Model 3.

Yvette Cooper urged to hire 1,000 new officers to police roads

AA issued a plea for Yvette Cooper to hire more officers to police roads after its analysis of Home Office figures found the number of traffic officers in England and Wales has fallen by 1,022 from 2016.

Peugeot evaluating further hypercar upgrades for 2025 WEC season

Despite having introduced an updated car only in April, Peugeot is aware that it needs to bring in more improvements in order to become a competitive force in WEC

Delivery boss unfairly sacked over e-bike warning

Sebastien Potts warned chief executive of Swedish delivery firm Urb-it that there was a high risk of fire in the hubs across London where the e-bikes were stored.

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Azerbaijan GP

Baku's infamously punishing walls claimed Charles Leclerc's Ferrari during FP1, but the Monegasque rallied against FP2 set-up issues to go quickest. As ever, Friday practice offers a handful of clues towards how Sunday's race might play out - and it looks tight among the top four teams in the longer runs

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Is This It?

The bright yellow two-door allegedly has a Cybertruck-like rear light strip.

Porsche Macan Electric Gets Over 300 Miles Of EPA Range

Even the Macan Turbo is a range monster for the performance you get. And a longer-range base model is on the way.

25 exciting classic cars for sale this month

The Doge Durango Hellcat Is Back for 2025 With a Big Discount

Dodge is already offering up to $7,100 off a new Durango Hellcat for the 2025 model.

The Lexus NX450h+ Is A Good EV Alternative, For A Price

At more than $62,000, the Lexus NX450h+ isn’t cheap, but it has a lot of merits that make it a likable luxury crossover.

29 sexy cars for the masses

15 awful car names

Does Britain's first AI crossing for cyclists REALLY work?

Britain's first AI crossing aimed at giving priority to cyclists over cars was piloted this week, and locals have already given their verdict on it - and it's not looking too positive.

Coromandel’s Little Bay residents hit roadblock with pleas for speed limit reductions

The community has asked and council agrees but speed changes will have to wait.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 due in 2025 with 349-mile range and up to 641bhp

Possible Corvette Zora Caught Lapping the Nürburgring in Anger

It might look like a ZR1, but there are small details suggesting it's a hybrid.

Toyota Prius Goes Coast-To-Coast: Sets Fuel Efficiency Record

The Prius never had a drinking problem. Now it got close to 100 mpg to set a world record.

Car dealership Armstrong’s confirms NZTA privacy breach at Christchurch branch

Car dealership confirms employee accessed information for personal reasons.

Suzuki Katana Gets Bold New Colors, Little Else

If you like your rides blue or silver, then this one’s for you.

12 cars that saved their makers

Colapinto crashes out of Azerbaijan GP FP1

The Williams driver followed Charles Leclerc in causing a red flag during a busy first session in Baku

The Honda GB350C Finally Gets A Release Date, As Well as Pricing

Team Red's latest addition to the GB350 line will come in two ultra-classic colorways.

This All-Electric Drift Quad Is Insane, Used to Be Turbocharged

It’s ready to cause chaos no matter where it goes.

The Mercedes-AMG C63 Is Heavily Discounted in Germany

It now costs about as much as a BMW M3 xDrive.

BMW Shakes Up Its Design Team

Design boss Domagoj Dukec moves to Rolls-Royce.

Nissan Z 'Warrior' Trademark Hints at an Off-Road Sports Car

The company has been open about wanting to expand the Warrior line in Australia.

Ben Hunt: Newey grounded by Red Bull after Aston Martin unveiling

The fallout from Adrian Newey's unveiling at Aston Martin continues, as the design chief is taken off Red Bull's travel plans

Volvo’s Car Subscription Program Is Dead

Care by Volvo brought in new customers for the automaker, but now it’s all about “operational efficiencies.”

Lewis Hamilton may be interested in acquiring a team in MotoGP following Liberty Media’s acquisition

The recent acquisition of MotoGP by Liberty Media, owner of Formula 1, has caused even more excitement behind the scenes in motorsport, with rumors of changes and new parties interested in acquiring teams.

Trams and their history around the world

Also known as streetcars and trolleys, trams have been transporting people around the world since the late 1800s. They reached their peak in the 1920s when there were over 3,000 in Europe, the Americas, and Australia. But then the personal car was introduced, becoming a serious competitor and causing the decline of this mode of transportation. Luckily for tram-lovers, they made a comeback in the 2000s, with hundreds of new systems being built. So, want to learn more about the history of trams? Then check out the gallery!

These are the top 3 'must try' gadgets at Kmart Australia right now

Aussies looking to spring clean their house are racing into Kmart to purchase three 'game changing' gadgets that effortlessly remove dirt and filth.

The story of the Ford Capri

The 20 Rarest Sports Cars Ever Made

Some cars are about more than just function–they’re pieces of art, design marvels, and technological feats. The rarest sports cars are the pinnacle of craftsmanship and exclusivity much out of reach of the ordinary person, but admired from afar. Here are 20 of the rarest and most coveted sports cars ever made.