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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.

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

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.

Honda And Acura Sold 1,873 EVs In Q2 2024

The company continued the ramp-up, achieving a 1% EV share in June.

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

Boy racer crackdown: Car enthusiasts say heavy-handed response could isolate youth

Community leaders are welcoming a wave of police operations to curb illegal street racing, but not everyone is on board.

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.

Motorcycle Legends Descended on Silverstone, Have the Fastest Track Day Ever

Jonathan Rea's YouTube channel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Track Day of Legends.

‘Daddio’: Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Are Trapped in a Taxi Going Nowhere

Movies taking place in cars are part of a subgenre of single-set filmmaking that’s tricky to find, but usually pretty good. Steven Spielberg cut his teeth on Duel, in which a traveling salesman is chased by the homicidal driver of a semi truck. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have to keep a bus careening down a Los Angeles highway in Speed. Tom Hardy takes the most riveting phone calls about pouring concrete you’ve ever seen while driving from...

The United States just transferred a very interesting vehicle to Ukraine

Neuville: Hyundai call to retire Tanak in Rally Poland was a “mistake”

The World Rally Championship title contender has questioned Hyundai's strategy call after missing out on fourth by 0.1s at the end of Saturday's stages in Poland

This VinFast VF8 Ownership Review Is Surprisingly Positive

Despite some noticeable glitches, Out Of Spec host Francie has enjoyed using the VF8 for six months.

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

26 stars in this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed sale

The meanings behind car makers' badges

These logos are etched deep into our collective consciousness, but do you know the reasoning behind them?

Buttigieg clashes with Republican who called EV mandate 'dictatorial'

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg got into a heated clash with Republican Congressman over the Biden administration's attempt to push electric vehicles.

Boots boss quits after six years in charge of the high street chain

Sebastian James has held the top position at Boots in the UK since 2018, prior to which he was the head of electricals retailer Dixons, now known as Currys

Person towing boat found driving five times over legal alcohol limit

It was a "miracle" the person's drive did not end in tragedy, police say.

This Polaris RZR Is Hiding a Secret: It's Tesla-Powered

Time for all the torque.

The Polestar 4 Is Good. Too Bad The Zeekr 001 Is Better

One Geely Group cousin has some tricks that Polestar doesn't, like an 800-volt architecture.

Bagnaia turns the heat up on MotoGP leader Martin

Pole-sitter and two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia won the Dutch MotoGP sprint at Assen on Saturday to pile the pressure on present series leader Jorge Martin. After the race Martin admitted Bagnaia, who considers Assen as one of his favourite tracks, would be hard to beat on Sunday.

The best handling front-wheel-drive cars

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

Sacked senior executive, 58, wins £3.1m in age discrimination case

The enormous payout to Glenn Cowie (pictured), who was a £300,000-a-year engineering manager, is one of the largest awards ever made by an employment tribunal.

EV driver's bold act sparks outrage in Australia

Australians are not impressed with this electric vehicle driver.

I Think The Triumph Street Triple Might Be The Perfect Street Motorcycle

TL;DR: Yes, and here's why.

Sheriff upgrades police fleet by purchasing 17 new Ford Mustang GTs in South Carolina

Sheriff Leon Lott, of Richland County, South Carolina, United States, recently acquired 17 new Ford Mustang GTs for his team known as the Community Action Team (CAT).

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.

Airport meet and greet parking company 'stole' customers' cars

EXCLUSIVE: Blue Circle parking was operating in Birmingham, Luton and Heathrow airports before closing down in April leaving customers stranded in the rain.

Desperate Landrover owners chaining cars up to trees to stop thefts

The high-end vehicle which was earlier this year dubbed Britain's 'most stolen car' is currently battling an reputation crisis.

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. ...

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.

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…

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.

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.”

Gladiator 2 first look sees Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock swords, with an unrecognizable Joseph Quinn as a sadistic emperor

The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here

Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed

Fire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.

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

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

The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.

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.

Auckland Council rejects move to scrap lower speed limits favours 'safety'

Auckland is telling the government it does not want speed limits in the city to go up to save lives.

WRC set to expand to 14 rounds for 2025 campaign

Three new events and five flyaway rounds to feature in schedule to be revealed this month

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.

Are these the strangest vending machines in the world?

Vending machines aren't just for soft drinks and treats. From luxury cars to lobsters, there are some surprising items available at the press of a button...

17 rare AMG Mercedes in no-reserve sale

11 Spider-Man Comics to Read After Seeing ‘Across the Spider-Verse’

We've got your Miles Morales fix right here.

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.

Problems with $19m transport technology upgrade forced redesign, rebuild

A project to upgrade the transport technology network essential to highway safety and responding to crashes hit such big problems it had to be redesigned, rebuilt and has been delivered 18 months late.

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen

Tennessee cancels driver’s license of 77-year-old Navy veteran saying he isn’t a US citizen - As the nation celebrates Independence Day on July 4, David O’Connor is locked in a battle with the state DMV, which says he cannot prove he is a US citizen

Ford CEO Hits Back At Electric Vehicle 'Politics,' Disinformation

Ford CEO Jim Farley, a "lifelong petrolhead," has a lot to say about EV skepticism—and ceding American leadership to China or Europe.

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.