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June new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the way from Transport Minister Simeon Brown

Utes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.

Tesla's Sales Of Chinese-Made EV Keep Shrinking

In June, sales of Teslas built in China—for that country and for export—were down 24% year-over-year.

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

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.

Triumph 400cc records 50,000 sales in the first year

Bajaj Auto Ltd and Triumph Motorcycles are celebrating a significant milestone: the first anniversary of the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X motorcycles, manufactured in India, which have achieved over 50,000 units sold in 50 countries worldwide.

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

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.

How to practice mindfulness while commuting

For those who travel to work, the daily commute can be a tense time of delayed and overcrowded public transport, traffic congestion, road closures, and aggressive drivers. Often, the commute is used to reply to emails or make mental to-do lists for the days ahead. But why not use this time to practice mindfulness? Research shows it's a great way to improve concentration, reduce stress, and lighten moods. If you'd like to know how to de-stress to and from work, click through this gallery.

Nine dead after car plows into crowd of people

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...

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

Honda signs retiring Espargaro to expand MotoGP test team

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

Canada’s Drag Race vs the World season two confirms major format twist with first trailer

Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. the World has released its first trailer, and confirmed that the season will include a twist to the classic All Stars format. Nine international divas are set to get back in the ring for a second (or third, or fourth) shot at the crown as part of the recently revealed Canada vs. the World‘s season two cast. As seen in the season’s first trailer, which dropped today (July 2), divas from America, the UK, France and...

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.

Park in Taiwan creates a miniature replica of the famous Suzuka circuit, from the Japanese F1 GP

There is an impressive replica of the famous Suzuka track, from the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, at the Kaohsiung-Suzuka Circuit Park in Taiwan, an island located 180 kilometers east of China.

How VTEC Works: An Explainer

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

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With A Record-Setting Drag Coefficient

The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk.

20 of the coolest rally cars

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

The best new cars coming in 2024 and beyond

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

Dangerous driving causes serious collision between Mazda and Subaru on Australian highway

A video captured the moment of an accident, caused by dangerous driving in Queensland, Australia, where a Subaru Outback abruptly braked in front of a Mazda3 in the fast lane.

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.

The up and down history of the airship

When the first airships took to the sky in the mid-19th century, the odd-looking vessels created an aviation sensation. Developed as a successor to the hydrogen balloon, the airship enjoyed its golden years in the 1920s and 1930s. But after the disaster that was the Hindenburg explosion in 1937, airship passenger travel effectively ended. Recently, however, the airship has enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, both as a commercial and military mode of transport. Click through for a uplifting flight through the history of the airship.

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,

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

A Tesla Model X, Kia EV9, Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV compete for the title of ultimate electric family SUV.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

September 2024 Guitar World lesson videos

The one with Andy Wood's debut GW video – and Joe Bonamassa's 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior!

What EV Slump? Hyundai and Kia Break Sales Records for Electric Cars

The EV9 and EV6 are up 112 percent, and Ioniq 5 is close to 20,000 sales through the first half of the year.

The new Land Rover Defender Octa is the most powerful and capable Defender ever

Land Rover’s most extreme, powerful and capable variant of the Defender is here

Tesla Needs A Radical Strategy To Turn Around. How About Acting Normal?

Tesla's global car deliveries dropped for the second quarter in a row. What would it take to turn things around?

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Hit New U.S. Record In Q2 2024

Overall, EV total sales increased 33% during the first half of the year.

Koenigsegg Will Replace Jesko that Burned to the Ground

The Swedish hypercar company traced the fire to a hydraulic leak.

Confirmed: A Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary Edition Is Coming Soon

It could be green.

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.

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.

‘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...

Chase Elliott Reveals The Artist On His Playlist That Might Surprise People

Is this what he listens to during long green flag runs? Ok obviously NASCAR drivers aren't listening to music during a race. But what is Chase Elliott listening to when he's not behind the wheel of the #9 car? It's no secret that Chase is a BIG Eric Church guy. Back a couple years ago when Church held up a Chase Elliott flag while performing "Talladega" in North Carolina, Chase even called Eric "the GOAT."...

Toyota Is Making Pizzas in a Hydrogen-Powered Stone Oven

Employees are also making croissants during the workday.

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.

2024 John Deere Classic tee times, TV coverage, viewer's guide

Ladies and gentlemen, start your (tractor) engines! The PGA Tour is back in the Quad Cities for the John Deere Classic, featuring two-time event winner Jordan Spieth, last year’s victor Sepp Straka and Jason Day for the first time since 2011. This will be Spieth’s first time competing in the tournament since 2015, a year in which he also won. So he...

1,300 HP Yangwang U9 EV Supercar Hits The Nurburgring. Its Brakes Glow Red

BYD’s quad-motor electric supercar is being honed around Europe’s most famous track.

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.

36 big classic car birthdays in 2024

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.

Stellantis Sales Are Tanking, Folks

Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler are way down but the Italian brands are actually up.