Cars

Chinese brand unveils pickup inspired by Tesla’s Cybertruck

The Chinese brand Dongfeng unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show a pickup that is clearly inspired by the Cybertruck model from Tesla.

Motor racing-From Trump to Verstappen everyone celebrates Norris win

By Steve Keating MIAMI (Reuters) - It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a Formula One race in recent years than McLaren's Lando Norris, who was celebrated by everyone for Max Verstappen to Donald Trump following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. It was a long overdue triumph for Norris, who held the record for most podiums without a win (15), including an agonising

Lando Norris wins first Formula 1 race, snaps Max Verstappen's streak at Miami Grand Prix

Lando Norris and McLaren Racing played the race strategy perfectly at the Miami Grand Prix Sunday to earn his first career F1 victory.

Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix

Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix - The former US president took a break from his hush-money trial in New York to attend the race in Miami

2024 F1 Miami GP results: Lando Norris wins for McLaren

McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix, the sixth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, to record his maiden Formula 1 victory.

Adrian Newey Ferrari meeting revealed with ‘genuine potential’ for sensational switch

After several failed attempts over the decades to sign Adrian Newey, Ferrari could get their man next season.

The rider making a breakthrough to awaken MotoGP’s "sleeping giant"

For the first time since 2006, an American rider leads the world championship in a grand prix class of the MotoGP world championship.

Turned Off By Tesla? Consider A Nissan Ariya Or Toyota BZ4X

While these electric crossovers are not best in class, cheap leasing options make them attractive alternatives to the Model Y.

American Culture Wars, Chinese Imports: Why Australia's EV Market Is So Fascinating

Electric utes when, though?

EV swap shop: the ideal electric vehicle to replace your current car

'NoWins' no more as Norris delivers F1 needed plot twist

Formula One has built much of its recent success in the United States on the Netflix reality doc series 'Drive to Survive' but with Max Verstappen utterly dominating there was an acute need for a plot twist. Norris insisted that he had always had faith in his ability to win a Grand Prix and asked if it was a weight of his shoulders to finally clinch one, couldn't deny the reality.

Ford's Red Bull F1 commitment "unchanged" despite Newey exit

Red Bull's 2026 engine partner Ford says its commitment to the Formula 1 team is "unchanged" in the wake of designer Adrian Newey's impending departure.

30 times Citroën got it right

EV Vs. ICE: How A Tesla Cybertruck Tows Against Diesel Ram Cummins, Ford F-150 XLT

The Fast Lane Truck compares the Tesla Cybertruck against it's ICE and EV competition.

What is checked in a car MOT test?

Around 40 percent of cars fail the MOT at the first attempt. We explain how to increase your car's chances of passing the test.

Dashcam mistake drivers may be unaware of - and it could invalidate your car insurance

Many dashcam users are also benefiting from cheaper insurance since some providers offer lower premiums for motorists who have the recorded devices fitted, but using them comes with a risk

3 bodies in Mexican well identified as Australian and American surfers killed for truck's tires

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Relatives have positively identified three bodies found in a well as those of two Australian surfers and one American who went missing last weekend, Mexican authorities said Sunday. Baja California state prosecutors said the relatives had viewed the corpses recovered from a remote well about 50 feet (15 meters) deep and recognized them as their loved ones. Thieves apparently killed the three, who were on a surfing trip to...

12 Tricked-Out Lawn Mowers You Need to See

Whether you want your machine to go faster or have more style, these tips for tricking out your lawn mower will make your mowing much more enjoyable.

The weird & wonderful delights of the Isle of Man Motor Museum

A proper Aladdin's cave of motoring marvels

At-track photos: 2024 Kansas Speedway spring race weekend

See the best photos at Kansas Speedway as the NASCAR Truck and Cup Series visit the 1.5-mile track in the Midwest.

Here's the Real Damage Done By Letting Your Engine Overheat

One look inside this Audi S5's engine reveals just how devastating overheating can be.

Lawn mower boss shares scathing message for Peter Stefanovic

Keegan Payne, 19, made headlines across Australia last Sunday after hooking a barramundi worth $1million in Katherine, 317km south of Darwin.

NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas delayed

Mother Nature isn't quite done impacting NASCAR races in 2024.

25 Designer Tote Bags You’ll Never Stop Carrying

They’re worth the investment

Discontinued Tesla Model Y RWD Can Get 40-60 More Miles Unlocked

Tesla's Elon Musk revealed that unlocking the full battery capacity will cost $1,500 to $2,000.

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.

The New Subaru WRX Proves It Deserves the Name

The letters WRX stand for World Rally eXperimental. In a real stage rally test, the WRX is able to set a blistering time.

An AP photographer dazzles with a drone's view of colorful fields. Don't miss the red car

An AP photographer dazzles with a drone's view of colorful fields. Don't miss the red car - Michael Probst has been working as a photographer and editor in Germany for over 40 years

10 top luxury compacts

The 16 Most Iconic Toys From the 90s and Where to Buy Them Now

Which ones are you getting (again)?

14 Awesome Hitch Racks That Make Bike-Hauling Easier

These are our best-tested hitch-mounted bicycle racks for carrying road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes to your riding destinations.

Why peaky F1 tyres caused 'acts of desperation' in Miami GP qualifying

Qualifying for Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix saw the rare phenomenon of certain drivers attempting to complete Q3 on mediums amid question marks over Pirelli's tyre behaviour.

Competitors lug heavy cheese as they race up Hovis Hill famous from ad

They were cheered on while scrambling up Gold Hill, a steep cobbled street in Shaftesbury in Dorset - immortalised by the ad directed by future movie director and knight Sir Ridley Scott.

Di Giannantonio would "never go back" from F1-like current MotoGP bikes

VR46 rider Fabio Di Giannantonio says he would “never go back” from current-specification MotoGP bikes despite the increasing reliance on aerodynamics.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler V8 for sale

Arctic Cat Recalls 16,000 Snowmobiles For Laceration Potential

The drive clutch can break, fragment, and then explode.

30 Genius Garage Organization Ideas to Keep Your Life in Order

Experts share their best tips for cleaning your garage…and actually keeping it organized.

‘I’m going all the way’: Lando Norris reveals celebration plans after Miami win

‘I’m going all the way’: Lando Norris reveals celebration plans after Miami win - The British McLaren driver was a popular winner of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix

Triumph Bags Title Sponsorship For 2024 AMA Adventure Riding Series

The 2024 Triumph Adventure Riding Series is open to riders of all skill levels.

Bank Holiday Monday mayhem: 2.6m motorists warned of chaos

More than 2.6 million drivers are going to be stuck on motorways for hours due to congestion and bad weather.

Wacky racers take to the streets of Essex for Billericay Soapbox Derby

Dad-of-three sped away from gardaí and narrowly missed oncoming traffic

A MOTORIST who sped away from gardaí narrowly missing oncoming traffic in an “appalling” case of dangerous driving has been jailed for four months. Father-of-three Joseph Joyce (31) also stole a generator from a garage equipment shop and threw a stone that damaged a garda patrol car. Sentencing him and banning him from driving for 10 years, Judge D...

Miami GP revamps pre-race show without 2023-style F1 driver introductions

Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix has revised its pre-race show for the 2024 race, doing away with its much-discussed driver introductions.

Sainz wants Pirelli to be more aggressive with future F1 Miami GP tyre choices

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz thinks Pirelli is “on the conservative” side for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and should consider a softer tyre to enliven the show next year.

Diesel car drivers to be charged £250 a year to park near their homes

Eighteen of London 's 32 boroughs have introduced a parking surcharge for diesel cars.

McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace

McLaren boss Andrea Stella knew his team’s upgraded Formula 1 car was fast, but was surprised Max Verstappen had no answer for Lando Norris’s pace in the Miami Grand Prix.

51 cool cars with pop-up headlights

We all love a car with pop-up headlights. Here are many of the finest, from the Mazda RX-7 to the Vector M12.

Watch Hungry Bears Effortlessly Open Parked Cars and Cause Chaos

Keep your doors locked, especially in the Lake Tahoe area.

Most valuable cars ever sold at auction

A close look at the usually very rare and certainly most expensive cars ever sold

Brown slated to become latest Supercars ace to make NASCAR Cup debut

Australian Will Brown will likely be the next Supercars star to make his debut in the NASCAR Cup Series.