Cars

Banks and cars’ tech clumsiness is inexcusable

What are the worst things for tech in our everyday lives? Office login systems? Airline apps? ‘Smart’ TVs? For me, it’s a tie between banks and cars. For some reason, neither can make it fully into the 21st century. Both compete to let you down in ever more creative ways. For example, I recently switched cars. Physically, my electric Volkswagen ID3...

Try slowing down – you’ll reduce stress, save money and be much safer

I often wonder if drivers realise just how quickly they are travelling. Even if we (yes, I include myself) are behaving ourselves and staying at, or near, the 100kmh limit on the M50, for example, we are still travelling at nearly 28 metres every second. That’s a lot of ground to cover in little more than the blink of an eye. So if the car in front...

These 8 Rare Japanese Import Bikes Will Soon Be Up For Auction

If you've been waiting to grab yourself a Suzuki GSX-R 400, your chance is almost here.

Video Questions Dodge Challenger Demon 170's 1.66-Second 0-60 MPH Time

You have to be on a drag strip with a prepped surface and consider the rollout to achieve the time, according to this argument

BMW XM Will Get A One-Off Version Designed By Naomi Campbell

The model/actress joins the BMW XM's worldwide launch under the motto "Dare to be You."

Ferrari SF90 Versione Speciale: How The Next 1,000+ HP Hypercar Could Look

The SF90's engine already makes 986 hp, and this one should push the number into four figures.

New Lancia Concept Teaser Image Reveals Circular Roof, Sleek Coupe Shape

The all-electric car is "the brand manifesto" for the future, slated to be revealed on April 15.

Stage set for Jack Crowley to shine for Munster at number 10 in ‘Shark Tank’

Munster’s journey to Durban was a lot smoother than the Sharks’ return trip from Llanelli last weekend, so from that end, Graham Rowntree’s side are already onto a winner. A messy trip home that saw a missed connecting flight made life trickier for the Sharks, but come kick-off at King’s Park (12.30 Irish time), there will be no time for excuses as...

Gran Turismo 7's Latest Update Adds Five New Cars, Including A Minivan

The update is free and also includes two new Nurburgring layouts and a new Scapes location.

Shimano Warns Against Tampering Its E-Bike Systems For More Power

European e-bike rules and regulations exist for a reason, and Shimano is adamant that users don’t tamper with its systems.

Supercars Albert Park: Kostecki wins under penalty cloud

Brodie Kostecki scored his second win of the Albert Park Supercars weekend in Race 3 on Saturday, although did so under investigation for an unsafe release.

Quartararo ‘doesn’t feel normal’ on Yamaha after nightmare Argentina MotoGP practice

Fabio Quartararo says he doesn't "feel normal” on the Yamaha MotoGP bike following a nightmare Argentina Grand Prix practice in which he missed the Q2 qualifying cut.

FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

The FIA will widen the grid boxes used for the start of Formula 1 races ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix following recent Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso controversies.

What GPS data reveals about Mercedes' shock Australian GP threat to Red Bull

Mercedes surprised itself, let alone Formula 1’s audience and the rest of the paddock, with a sudden revival in time for qualifying ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix.

The over 200 mph electric supercar: Qiantu K50, the eastern lightning bolt

Electric cars, such as Rimac Nevera, Pininfarina Battista and Aspark Owl, are known for their incredible acceleration performances. A new Chinese supercar, the Qiantu K50, promises to challenge these models. The Qiantu K50 is produced by Qiantu Motors, a Chinese car company founded in 2016. Currently, the K50 is produced in small series for the domestic market. The Qiantu K50 is ready to be sold in Western markets as well, thanks to an agreement between Qiantu Motors and the American startup Mullen Automotive.

Porsche Has Built More 911 Race Cars Than Other Special-Edition Models

The Cup 911 has become one of the most widely produced racing vehicles in the world.

Tesla Semi Sees First Recall As 35 Trucks Have Parking Brake Issue

An electronic parking brake valve module may fail to engage because of an air leak, allowing the vehicle to rollaway.

F2 Australia: Hauger endures mixed conditions for sprint win

Dennis Hauger took victory in mixed conditions in the Formula 2 sprint race in Melbourne, enduring a safety car restart as rain proved difficult for many.

Bugatti Baby II Championship Will See Adults And Kids Racing In The UK

The race will happen across three of the UK’s most iconic automotive and motor racing locations.

Tesla Cybervault Teased For April 3rd Debut In China

What the heck is the Cybervault?

Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo: new one-off gets 802 hp

Pagani presented the new one-off Huayra Dinamica Evo, destined for a collector who has remained anonymous. It is a unique example based on Huayra Roadster, of which the Italian brand did not provide many technical specifications. The exterior of the Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo, features a brown tint (with gold accents) on the sides while in the middle the carbon fiber of the bodywork is exposed. For the interior, the workings between leather, carbon, and aluminum echo the colors of the bodywork, shades of red-brown for a warm and rich ambience.

Electrifying lessons from my time in the Mustang Mach-E

The opportunity afforded itself for me to have an extended stint in Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E SUV recently. How could I say no? Despite all that has been written and spoken about it, driving an SUV bearing the Mustang logo – made by Ford of course – and driven only by electricity has so much going for it (and a bit against) I felt that samplin...

Spec Showdown: Husqvarna Norden 901 Vs. Ducati DesertX

A knock-down, drag-out brawl between neo-retro ADVs.

Porsche Opens Bigger Second Track At Atlanta Experience Center

It's inspired by some of the world’s most iconic racetracks, including the Nurburgring.

Ford Pulls Petition To Skip Safety Standards On Autonomous Vehicles

The automaker is focusing on its SAE Level 2 BlueCruise technology.

Do Not Buy That RV! Rent One First On RVshare

Make sure your choice is right before you buy that awesome RV.

Recall: 2022 Honda Navi Could Have Incorrectly Routed Speedometer Cable

The cable could either break or detach on affected bikes, which could result in a nonfunctional speedometer.

Indian Sport Chief Build Series Enlists Celebrated Harley Customizer

Powerplant’s Yaniv Evan makes club-style classy.

Is Tesla A Premium Car Brand?

The company features cutting-edge technology and good positioning, but is that enough?

See Studebaker Stored In Shipping Container Get First Wash In 30 Years

The owner can't believe the transformation and is overjoyed by the results.

Bagnaia: FP2 sessions "stressful" under new MotoGP weekend format

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia admits the new sprint weekend format the series has adopted for 2023 has made Friday’s FP2 sessions “stressful” if you start on the back foot.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Exterior Leaks On Infotainment Screen

Why wait until the Cayenne's debut on April 18 when you can see the exterior design now?

Volcon Launches Grunt Evo And Runt LT Electric Off-Road Motorbikes

The newest Grunt gets some upgrades, and the Runt LT brings the fun to pint-size riders.

MotoGp 2023: all riders, numbers and bike liveries in pictures

The full list of participants in the 2023 motorcycle world championship

Slot Car Track Built Into Replica Porsche 917 Body Looks Amazing

This miniature piece of motorsports history is for sale with a current bid of $85,000.

Renault Espace And The Effect Of The SUV Boom On The Industry

Even the iconic Renault minivan is adapting to a market trend that, in 2022, has seen the share of SUVs in Europe rise to 50 percent.

Supercars engine fires prompt emergency meetings

Emergency meetings are being held at Albert Park following a second serious Supercars engine fire in as many days in Saturday evening's race.

2024 Maserati Quattroporte EV To Rival Taycan, Model S Plaid

Maserati's luxury sedan could have up to 1,000 hp.

The most frightening accidents in F1 history

Formula1 is one of the most watched and followed sports shows in the world. The premier category of motorsport features the most extreme, fastest cars and the most talented and skilled drivers in the world. Over the years, safety has also made great strides, mindful of past tragedies. So many great champions have in fact lost their lives whose World Championship circuits, others have come very close, and still others, in more recent times, have been saved by luck and technology, which today makes it possible to safeguard the lives of drivers despite traveling at over 300 km/h. In this article we offer a brief sequence of what have been the most frightening and terrible accidents, including fatal ones, in F1 history.

Autosport writers' favourite Australian Grands Prix

It may not have hosted the season-opener since 2019, but the Australian Grand Prix remains one of the most anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar. Autosport's writing team pick out their favourites from the past 36 world championship editions.

MotoGP Argentina GP: Vinales leads Aprilia 1-2 in FP1, Quartararo struggles to 15th

Maverick Vinales led an Aprilia 1-2 ahead of team-mate Aleix Espargaro in first practice for the MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix, as Fabio Quartararo struggled to 15th.

Colapinto loses F3 Australia sprint race win after technical infringement

Formula 3 sprint race winner Franco Colapinto and his MP Motorsport team-mates have been disqualified from Saturday’s race in Australia after the FIA found the team breached the technical regulations.

Subaru "Forager Granola" Snack Debuts For April Fool's Day Road Trips

It contains love, unlimited puppy kisses, and the promise of the open road.

Kawasaki Unveiled The Eliminator At The Bangkok Motor Show

The Eliminator goes to Thailand, making its second debut since the Osaka Motor Show 2023.

Quartararo warns "jungle" MotoGP sprints will soon see "a big accident"

Yamaha’s Fabio Quartararo says he doesn’t like the MotoGP sprint race format as it is “a jungle”, and warns “there will be a big accident soon”.

Vanception: Can A Suzuki Every Fit Inside A Mercedes Sprinter?

Is the Sprinter van huge enough to accommodate another van inside?

Hidden hydrogen might be the key to carbon-free fuel for future generations

Harley-Davidson Adventure Centre Releases 2023 Schedule

Explore Wales aboard the Pan America 1250 Special.

Ride1Up REVV 1 First Ride Review: The Heavyweight Challenger

Ride1Up’s moto-inspired model has Super73 in its crosshairs.

The 15 busiest cities in the world

Most of the pollution in our cities is caused by the huge number of vehicles on the streets, and the traffic caused by rush hour, accidents, road construction sites and many other issues. But actually, which cities have the most city traffic in the world? A study now reveals this. In fact, we can now know and monitor city traffic and figure out which are the world's busiest cities thanks to the TomTom traffic index, a system that looks at 389 cities in 56 countries on six continents and measures their traffic impact based on travel times, fuel costs and Co2 emissions. The most virtuous countries are the United States and Australia, while it fares very poorly for some cities in Europe, Asia and South America.