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I Was Ready To Hate Hyundai's Fake EV 'Shifting.' Then I Tried It

The Ioniq 5 N's "e-Shift" emulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. It sounds silly, but it solves a key problem with driving an EV on track.

Everything you need to know about the new electric Porsche Macan

12 best car seats to keep your child safe, secure and comfortable

12 best car seats to keep your child safe, secure and comfortable - While plenty of baby equipment can be bought second hand, a car seat should be brand new

Why Norris' China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

McLaren's Lando Norris pole lap for Formula 1's sprint at the Chinese Grand Prix was deleted and then reinstated, as race control manually overruled its scoring system.

Peugeot surprised by severity of WEC Balance of Performance hit

Peugeot believes it is in for a tough weekend at the Imola World Endurance Championship round as a result of the Balance of Performance its revised 9X8 has been given.

Elon Musk confirms major safety problem delayed Cybertruck deliveries

Tesla customers are complaining that their Cybertruck deliveries have been canceled with no warning and little explanation, as some have been told the problem involves the accelerator.

Hyundai enacts contingency plan after WRC Kenya fuel issue

Hyundai has put a contingency plan in place to ensure the fuel system issue that hampered World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville doesn’t reappear in Croatia.

Celebrity cars that sold for a fortune

It's safe to say that most cars lose value as time goes by, but there are a few exceptions to this, namely some classic and rare cars. Another factor that may influence a car's price is its ownership and history. After all, owning an iconic car like a Batmobile or a vehicle that has been raced by the likes of Steve McQueen, is pretty special. Discover the celebrity cars that were sold for fortunes, as well as a few cars that were sold at surprisingly low prices. Click on to get to know them!

25 cars with an engine from a different manufacturer

Talking 15 Years Of The One Motorcycle Show With Thor Drake

Making the magic happen, one bike and one rider at a time.

Family remember boy who died when a motorbike crashed into a car

Teddy Hickman was killed when a white and orange KTM bike collided with a black Ford Focus on a road in Blackthorn, near Bicester in Oxfordshire, at about 2pm on Sunday.

Ayrton Senna: 30 years since tragedy struck

Nearly 30 years ago on May 1, 1994, Ayrton Senna died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix. The death of the Brazilian F1 legend shocked the sport and provoked an outpouring of grief around the world. During an illustrious career, Senna clinched 41 Grand Prix wins and three Drivers' Championships. Three decades on since that fateful day at Imola, he is still considered one of the best F1 racing drivers of all time. To celebrate his extraordinary achievements behind the wheel, click through this gallery and take a commemorative look back at the life and times of Ayrton Senna.

22 cars that are 60 in 2024

Retro Cannonball 2024: Ireland star Jamison Gibson-Park waves starting flag for Jack and Jill’s classic car convoy

Leinster and Ireland rugby star Jamison Gibson-Park was in the capital yesterday to launch a special classic car convoy for its ambassador children’s charity, Team Jack and Jill. A convoy of 100 classic vehicles, featuring Lamborghinis, Jaguars, Ferraris, Porsches and more, will set off from Limerick on its way to Westmeath next month, offering fre...

Motor racing-Aston Martin's Stroll fastest in Chinese Grand Prix practice

By Joe Cash SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Aston Martin's Lance Stroll lapped fastest in Friday's sole free practice session for the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri, as teams sought to get to grips with a circuit they have not visited in five years. How the current ground-effect era cars would respond to the track, and whether an unexpected surface treatment that caught

Delivery driver caught red-handed making a parcel mistake

It's the annoying act many Aussies have experienced when receiving a parcel and now it has finally been caught on camera.

Mercedes joins Williams and RB with 'quick and cheap' F1 cockpit airflow upgrades

Mercedes has joined Williams and RB with car tweaks for Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix aimed at improving airflow around the cockpit.

21 famously faulty classic cars

Yamaha Patents Built-in Rescue Comms for the Brand's WaveRunners

S.O.S. but make it easy.

Texans owner Cal McNair drops photo to confirm new 'H-Town' helmet

If you're someone waiting for a confirmation on the latest Houston Texans logo and 'H-Town' helmet, owner Cal McNair just gave you the answer. After an X (formerly Twitter) user by the name 'Freddy' posted a

Fire on track causes red flag during practice in China

A remarkable scene during the one and only free practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix. Thered flag was waved briefly. However, it was not a car on fire, but the grass area next to the track.

2024 Chinese Grand Prix – Sprint Qualifying results (Shanghai)

Here are the complete results from the Sprint Qualifying session at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix...

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Hit A New Record In March 2024

The company's retail all-electric car sales exceeded 19,000.

23 wild Ford Mustangs

Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato All-Terrain Embraces Off-Road Spirit

Only 12 cars will be made, and they've already been sold.

2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Starts at $65,500

Open-air motoring in the new CLE is a $7,850 premium over the hard top.

F1’s backmarkers fast-track upgrades as FIA reveal full Shanghai array

The FIA have revealed the list of new parts the teams have brought to the Chinese Grand Prix.

Historic NASCAR team risking a fade into obsolescence with poor tenure from young driver

In 2024, with the lowest expectations of his career, Burton has somehow managed to subvert them.

AP Week in Pictures: North America

AP Week in Pictures: North America -

9 Car-Themed Coffee-Table Books Worth Making Room For

Pick up one of these massive automotive-themed tomes and learn a thing or two.

Vanwall working on 2025 WEC comeback with heavily-revised Hypercar

Vanwall intends on returning to the World Endurance Championship grid in 2025 with a heavily-revised version of the Vandervell 680 LMH.

55 fab Ford Transit publicity photos

We look back at 58 years of the Ford Transit history with the finest and funniest press photos of Britain’s favourite van.

Supercars Taupo: Mostert leads Ford 1-2-3 in opening practice

Chaz Mostert has led a Ford Mustang 1-2-3 in the opening Practice session for the third round of the Supercars Championship in New Zealand.

Matt DiBenedetto, Brennan Poole searching for Talladega redemption in Xfinity race

As the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, two drivers in the field are searching for redemption at the 2.66 mile racetrack.

Jeremy Clarkson turns to pigs to make money out of Diddly Squat

Jeremy Clarkson will turn to pig farming in the new series of Clarkson’s Farm after the council ordered the closure of his Diddly Squat restaurant. The presenter has bought a drove of rare breed pigs as he looks for alternative ways to make money from his 1,000-acre farm. In a trailer for the third series, which launches next month, Clarkson can be...

Special edition cars: the good, the bad and the downright ugly

Car makers have produced some brilliant special editions over the years - and some shockers too...

38 times small classics rocked

35 cool cars from the 1990s

The 1990s was a decade stuffed with desirable modern classic cars, from the Renault Clio Williams to the Dodge Viper

Police warn King Charles solar farm could become magnet for thieves

King Charles has been warned by police that thieves could steal panels from his planned solar farm at Sandringham estate without extra security measures.

Unpopular speed limit rules may change as Labour row back on ‘anti-driver policies'

Speed limit changes introduced in one part of the UK last year could be scaled back under new proposals.

Here's the Kia EV5 GT Before You're Supposed to See It

There are some specs to go along with the revealing images.

The world’s best-selling cars

The cars that struck such a chord with the public they put an indelible skid on world's tarmac

Jeep Pondering Gas-Powered Recon And Wagoneer S As It Seeks 1M Sales This Year

"We need to grab [opportunities] or somebody else will," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa said in a recent interview.

30 little-known Italian car makers

Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time in 2024 as lighter chassis appears in China

Alpine will have a spare car as its disposal for the first time this season, as its upgraded and lighter A524 appeared at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

Inside the world of flying cars, or eVTOLs, which are moving closer to reality

EVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, popularly known as flying cars, are being developed by firms in the United States, Europe and Asia.

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How MotoGP brakes work: Secrets of stopping a 220mph bike

Away from the NHRA drag strip, MotoGP boasts the fastest two-wheeled racing bikes on the planet with a top speed of 220mph. But how do their riders slow them down?

FIA publish a statement about the trackside fires in China

Two separate fires started during the first day of action during the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. One occurred in FP1, and the second started during the sprint shootout, eventually delaying the session into a wet weather window. It was a strange scenario, but the FIA have now published a statement explaining how this started.

Almost 1/4 forecourts are already charging more than 150p for fuel

Only 11 supermarkets were charging below 140p a litre for petrol earlier this week, according to the AA's study of pump price data from forecourts across the UK.