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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.

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

Cambridge trainer has solid Te Rapa prospect.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Most common reasons driving licences are stripped by the DVLA - full list

The DVLA can revoke a driving licence on medical grounds if a motorist is deemed unfit to be behind the wheel. Here are the most common reasons why driving licences are scrapped in the UK

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...

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.

The Porsche 911 Channels Its Inner 1996 Ford Mustang With Fancy Paint

It’s finished in color-shifting “Chromaflair” Urban Bamboo paint.

Police diverting traffic in Central Hawke’s Bay after vehicle hits pedestrian

A pedestrian has been hit by a vehicle near Waipawa.

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.

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...

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. ...

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

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

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

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.

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.

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…

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

Aussies left stunned after discovering the meaning behind carpark sign

Find out the surprising meaning behind this parking sign that has everybody talking.

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 […]

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.

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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.

Rosberg launches sustainable study of Silverstone

Nico Rosberg joins forces with Oxford University and the British Grand Prix to assess the race's environmental impact

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.

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.

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

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.

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...

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...

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

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.

All the new electric cars coming in 2024

Check out the new EVs coming your way soon

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on West Coast, SH6 closed as Serious Crash Unit responds

“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”

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

Big change to driver's licence tests coming next week

The Transport Minister says test bookings, test failure rates, and no-shows have "increased significantly" in recent months.

Nighttime road marking at Ōhakea roundabout on State Highway 1/3 starts Sunday

The road marking will take place from 7.30pm to 5am.

‘I got two private car park tickets – here’s how I got out of paying them’

Internet forums are full of debate over how to get out of paying parking tickets from private car parks – and whether these tickets are enforceable at all. So when I got not one, but two, private parking tickets in the space of two months, I decided to put this to the test. I am happy to report that I wriggled out of both – and I’ll tell you how. O...

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.

Are These The WEIRDEST Items To Ever Wash Up On Shore?

While you might expect to find seashells or driftwood on the beach, you might not expect to see a Jeep, unexploded bomb, hundreds of plastic eggs or brand-new motorbikes littering the sands. Here are some of the weirdest things to have washed up on beaches...

Amir Khan sends his £120,000 Range Rover to a Dubai valet but forgets he has left his daughter Alayna, six, in the back seat

Amir Khan made a parenting blunder when he sent his car to a valet but forgot he had left his daughter in the back.

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

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.

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.

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.