Motoring

Rivian Plans A Charger That Can Power Your House

Rivian says its existing fleet of R1 vehicles will soon be able to power a customer's home with its new wall charger.

The most powerful American production car engines ever made

There's no replacement for displacement, and this lot of hugely powerful and often massive engines prove that

America's favorite truck recalled by Ford over potentially fatal flaw

Ford issued a recall for more than 550,000 vehicles which can jump downshift to first gear at any moment - no matter how fast it is going.

The first-ever cars of the world's most famous automakers

The origins of more than 50 car makers are charted here

ED CHAMBERLIN: There couldn't have been a better ad for racing than Royal Ascot - it has something for everyone and shows the game's magical possibilities

How good was Royal Ascot? Seriously. A week on from five fantastic days, I'm thinking back to the stories, the action and everything in between and I am on a high.

BMW Is Reportedly Reviving the 6 Series

It’ll allegedly replace the 8 Series in 2026.

Which Teslas Qualify For The EV Tax Credit In 2024?

The Tesla Model 3, Model Y and Model X are all eligible for a $7,500 federal rebate. But you have to pick the right one.

Door to manufacturer influx in GTP opened by rules extension, says IMSA boss

IMSA's GTP class could feature an influx of manufacturers following the decision to extend the rules cycle

Look At These Cool Accessories The Honda Monkey Is Getting, But Only In Japan

New colors, too, of course.

Dead: Four-Cylinder Supra

The four-cylinder Supra is nowhere to be found in the 2025 model year update.

Here's How to Score Tickets for Post Malone's Highly Anticipated F-1 Trillion Tour

The tour kicks off in September — see if Posty is making a stop at a city near you!

The New M5's Hybrid System Weighs Almost 900 Pounds

That's nearly an entire Caterham Seven worth of hybrid tech. No wonder this car is so heavy.

Tesla Cybertruck's Massive Wiper Triggers Recall Of 12,000 Trucks

Plus, Americans want to own their car data and EV charging signage sucks.

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.

Rowland to miss Portland Formula E races due to illness

Rowland out of both Portland races as Caio Collet steps in for his Formula E debut with Nissan

Police target antisocial road users on Matariki weekend

Operation Vendico sends strong message over Matariki weekend.

BMW launches limited edition of the X5 to celebrate 25 years of the model

BMW is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the X5 SUV with the limited edition Silver Anniversary 2025, based on the xDrive40i model.

Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' Update: Everything We Know

Tesla’s best-selling model is due for a Model 3 Highland-style update eventually, but it’s unclear when it will arrive.

Police impound cars, issue infringement notices after eight illegal 'skid meets' in Canterbury

About 100 cars were involved in the gatherings, and police are warning they'll be out in full force to stop anti-social behaviour.

Jay Slater ghouls take Jeep safari tours to site where he disappeared

The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, has not been seen since June 17 after he went missing following a night out in Tenerife's Playa de las Americas resort.

‘Everybody feels amazing’: Georgia seek history against formidable Spain

On the outskirts of Velbert, a plain town south of the Ruhr renowned for manufacturing locks and hinges, something remarkable is stirring. Georgia are preparing for the biggest game in their country’s history, getting acquainted with their newfound fame as everyone’s favourite underdog. The IMS Arena, home to the local fifth-tier side, is off Industriestrasse, an iron foundry and recycling centre in view from the main stand as Willy Sagnol runs...

WRC Poland: Super sub Rovanpera snatches lead, 2.7s covers top three

The world champion standing in for the injured Sebastien Ogier grabbed the lead, as event organisers re-deployed police to combat spectator safety issues

Things you should never leave in your car

We've talked before about essential things you should keep in your car, so now it's time to cover the things you shouldn't. Our cars are such a big part of our lives that we tend to leave all sorts of things in them, most times not even realizing the potential consequences of doing so. But this list is not limited to objects. For instance, it's never okay to leave young children or pets in a car, even if just for a brief moment. Click through the following gallery and get to know the things you should never leave in your car.

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

Glenbrook to get big grid-scale battery as Contact teams up with Tesla

Contact's collab with Tesla will deliver a battery big enough to power 44,000 homes.

Every Car Driven By Max Rockatansky In The Mad Max Franchise

From the yellow Interceptor in the original Mad Max film to the Gigahorse in Mad Max: Fury Road, heres every vehicle Mad Max ever drove.

Tesla’s Cybertruck Tent Was Awful But This Pop Top Looks Great

Cybertruck owners and aftermarket suppliers are producing better alternatives to many Tesla accessories.

Motorcycling-Ducati's Bagnaia smashes lap record to take pole at Dutch GP

(Reuters) - Twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati smashed the lap record in the qualifying session to clinch his first pole position of the season at the Dutch Motorcycle Grand Prix on Saturday. The 27-year-old Italian came into qualifying at TT Circuit Assen on the back of strong practice sessions and went fastest with a time of 1:30.540 to better championship leader Jorge Martin's

The Number One Rule For Not Getting Screwed At The Car Dealer

If you're buying or leasing an EV right now, you can find some incredible deals. Just be sure to go in prepared.

Fisker Headed For Liquidation, Not Rescue And Rebirth

Fisker's remaining 4,300 cars could head to a "single buyer," but what happens to owners? Plus, Hyundai gears up for Amazon sales.

Red Beach Rd crash: Two-vehicle collision blocks road, delays expected

Diversions are in place at Bay St and Whangaparaoa Rd after the crash at about 4pm.

Mercedes Is Spending Big Money on Gas Engines Again

"A lot more" is being invested in the S-Class compared to a usual facelift.

Mad Max's Gastown Location Is Hiding a Major Link to the Mel Gibson Era

Mad Max: Fury Road makes a major connection to the original Mel Gibson era of the franchise with the re-introduction of one ultra barbaric practice.

The Hyundai Inster Is a Small EV with a Big Personality

Cute as a bug, the new entry-level EV packs lots of features in a tiny package.

Ian McKellen Teams Up With ‘RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' Star for Animated LGBTQ+ Musical ‘Dragfox'

Ian McKellen is teaming up with RuPaul's Drag Race U.K. star Divina de Campo to share the titular role in the upcoming stop-motion animated film, Dragfox. McKellen, currently performing in a production of Henry IV, Parts One and Two on London’s West End, will voice Ginger Snap the Fox. De Campo, whose real name is Owen […]

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato is the rough-and-ready swansong for the company's staple supercar

Your Favorite Group B Rally Car Is Going Back Into Production

Boreham Motorworks out of the UK is making a new Ford RS200 and an Mk1 Escort continuation.

Ford recalls more than half a million trucks because transmission can suddenly shift to 1st gear

Ford recalls more than half a million trucks because transmission can suddenly shift to 1st gear - The sudden down-shifting can cause drivers to lose control and increase the risk of crashes, according to the auto manufacturing giant

Turns Out This Motorcycle Racer Has A Knack For Designing Bikes

Petrux teamed up with Dotto Creations for two custom builds based on the Ducati DesertX and Panigale V4.

Rallying-Rovanpera overtakes Mikkelsen in Poland

(Reuters) - Toyota's Kalle Rovanpera moved to the top of the overall standings in Rally Poland on Saturday, 9.4 seconds clear of Hyundai's Andreas Mikkelsen who led after the first day. Mikkelsen remained 0.5 seconds clear of Rovanpera after the day's first stage, but the Finn overhauled him in a dramatic three-way battle including Britain's Elfyn Evans. "I tried my best the whole day,"

Spotted: Watch the New Porsche 911 GT3 Get Sideways on the Nürburgring

A new GT3 is coming. Thankfully we can only spot minor changes. And that excellent naturally aspirated flat-six isn't going anywhere.

Adding a third wheel: the evolution of the sidecar

The sidecar enjoys a unique place in the history of the motorbike. Developed from an idea in the late 19th century when a bicycle was modified to carry a passenger, this novel one-wheeled attachment helped revolutionize personal travel. While not as popular as it used to be, there's still a place on the road for the sidecar. But how exactly did adding a third wheel take the motorcycle forward? Click on and take a short ride through the history of the sidecar.

Jeep extends the life of the Wrangler Rubicon 392 with Final Edition for 2025

Jeep has decided to extend the life of the Wrangler Rubicon 392 with a V-8 engine, bringing the model back for 2025 due to high demand. Initially, the model was planned to be retired after 2024.

Nissan Leaf

Mould-breaking electric hatchback closes in on its dotage by pitching to steal buyers from the Chinese brands

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

The cars that prove you don't need rear-drive balance to have fun

70 years of the Mercedes-Benz SL

Ferrari F1 upgrade could have triggered high-speed bouncing woes, says Sainz

Sainz not ruling out Spanish GP upgrade having introduced some high-speed consequences

Why many Australians are choosing NOT to buy electric cars

Soaring insurance premiums are among the challenges facing drivers who want to switch from a conventional car to an electric vehicle, an inquiry has been told.

All Porsche Taycan EVs Recalled Globally For Brake Fix

Over 150,000 cars have been sold since the Taycan debuted in 2020. In the U.S. almost 32,000 cars are affected.

KTM's XC-W Dirt Bike Updates Aren't Actually Small, and 2-Strokes Remain

After a near-total redesign for 2024, we weren't expecting much more from the 2025 XC-W lineup. KTM must have missed the memo.