Cars

Why MotoGP races have become so chaotic

OPINION: MotoGP's competitive landscape has changed rapidly over the last few years, with most of the grid on machinery capable of getting to the podium. This has seen an increase in the number of collisions taking place from race to race. With the eternal battle of entertaining racing versus safe racing, is MotoGP striking the right balance?

2023-05-23T08:45:48Z

Inside the electric Hyundai weapon that could be rallying's future

Upon losing his factory drive in the World Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon set about devising an electric car that could thrill on the stages. The head-turning Kona EV built by Paddon's own team with support from Hyundai New Zealand does just that

2023-05-30T10:18:30Z

Tesla Model Y Owner Explains Why She Tried Filling It Up With Gas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended her on Twitter, noting that it "happens from time to time," and that "habits die hard."

2023-05-23T15:32:41Z

Could Europe's newest circuit be a refreshing change for F1?

OPINION: While those behind a new Hungarian circuit are tight-lipped about the venue’s chances of hosting a grand prix, we take a look with the help of an F1 race winner.

2023-05-23T13:45:50Z

Rossi: Indy 500 rivals were “getting away with crazy restarts”

Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi has hit out at the “jump starts” that he felt his rivals were allowed to get away with during Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.

2023-05-29T17:18:08Z

Xpeng Beats BMW To The Punch By Teasing New X9

Just don’t let the German brand’s lawyers find out.

2023-05-30T09:20:18Z

Watch 2024 Lamborghini Revuelto Lap The Nurburgring

Is the company's most powerful model in history preparing for a lap record?

2023-05-30T08:59:24Z

Engel blasts Rast after aggressive DTM Oschersleben clash

Mercedes driver Maro Engel hit out at his BMW counterpart Rene Rast after the two drivers came to blows during Sunday’s second DTM race at Oschersleben.

2023-05-29T14:03:04Z

Truck driver airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after collision in Co Wexford

The incident happened on the Rosslare Road near Wexford Town at 8.23am.

2023-05-29T14:17:13Z

Rovanpera: WRC Rally Sardinia is “maybe the trickiest for me”

World rally champion Kalle Rovanpera believes Sardinia is perhaps his “trickiest” event on the World Rally Championship calendar.

2023-05-30T09:03:24Z

Kerry road-racer Stephen Walsh fourth on his Isle of Man debut

Road racer Stephen Walsh finished on his Isle of Man debut on Sunday. The Ardfert man competed in the pre-TT Classic Road Races on the Billown closed road circuit for the first time. After qualifying third for the Classic Support the Honda CB350 found himself in a battle for second in the race. However, he made a mistake at a road end and overshot ...

2023-05-29T13:33:52Z

Porsche To Preview Sports Car Of The Future On June 8

The reveal will be part of a one-hour event split into five acts.

2023-05-30T09:59:12Z

Atlanta "Boot Girls" Have Keys To Unlock Parking Boots, And They're Using Them

The duo charge $50 to remove boots installed by private parking enforcement companies, but the legality of their actions is unclear.

2023-05-23T21:41:38Z

Tour In Style And Comfort With Falco's New Atlas 2 Air Boots

Standard protection mated with lots of breathability for the summer riding season.

2023-05-30T03:03:24Z

French Gear Specialist Furygan Presents The Speed Mesh Evo Jacket

The Speed Mesh Evo offers comfort and protection with a combination of cowhide leather panels and breathable 3D mesh.

2023-05-29T11:33:17Z

Shiny New Giant Trance X E+ Elite 0 Is Big On Price And Low On Weight

The new Trance X E+ Elite 0 is Giant’s lightest electric mountain bike to date.

2023-05-29T16:20:08Z

Tank 500 PHEV Blends Luxury, Efficiency, And Off-Road Prowess

This could be one of China's finest SUVs.

2023-05-29T11:29:33Z

Jeep Wrangler Inferno: the six-wheeled off-roader is a 707-hp "devil"

Jeep Wrangler Inferno is the car that represents adventure and daring. With its six strong and durable tyres, the Wrangler Inferno can tackle any terrain, making for a smooth and safe driving experience. The Hellcat engine guarantees unparalleled acceleration and a breathtaking top speed. The muscular and imposing design, together with state-of-the-art technology, make the Jeep Wrangler Inferno a unique and inimitable car. Sold without a hitch at the Barrett-Jackson auction in 2019, it was up for auction again this year, attracting the interest of many, but the sale is still open.

2023-05-29T10:22:40Z

Tesla Crashes, Road Rage And Sentry Mode Videos For Hours And Hours

With 200 episodes and a whopping 4,000 TeslaCam clips, it was time for an epic video: The Best of Wham Baam Teslacam.

2023-05-29T16:20:01Z

See pictures from fundraising tractor run in Wexford

THERE was a great show of support for a recent fundraising tractor run held in Oylegate village in County Wexford. The run started from the local community centre and followed a picturesque route around local roads before the participants made their return back to the starting point for refreshments. The organisers were delighted with the turnout o...

2023-05-30T05:04:10Z

Chaos in London, a Lamborghini Aventador crashes into bus in the heart of the city

A Lamborghini Aventador worth over €500,000 was severely damaged after it crashed into a bus in central London in the early morning hours of Saturday 29 April.The sports car collided with the rear of the bus at the intersection of Margaret Street and Regent Street. The Lamborghini suffered significant damage to the front end.The entire front end of the Lamborghini Aventador was devastated, with the bonnet pointing skywards, while fragments of expensive carbon fibre, metal and plastic were strewn across the busy shopping district. A TikTok video also shows the damage to the bus with a large chunk missing from the right side between the wheel arches.

2023-05-23T08:51:31Z

Which EVs Are Driven The Most (The Least)? Check Out This Study

Interestingly, the report says the Tesla Model X is the most driven EV, with the Porsche Taycan coming in last. What's in between?

2023-05-23T17:02:44Z

Tesla Cybertruck Round Steering Wheel Possibly In The Works, As Shown In Official Video

The traditional steering wheel was hiding in plain sight in one of Tesla’s latest videos.

2023-05-30T07:20:20Z

Electrifying rebirth: BMW 5 series revamps and challenges the future with style, technology and power

The rebirth of the BMW 5 Series takes the Bavarian flagship saloon to new heights. With a complete aesthetic and functional reworking, it presents itself more imposing, adopting an aggressive and eye-catching design.The new cockpit is dominated by the BMW Curved Display, which combines instrumentation and infotainment. But the real revolution is under the bonnet: the 5 Series dives into the electric age with the i5 versions. Among them, the M60 xDrive impresses with a twin 601 hp engine, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.8 seconds and a range of up to 516 km.An unprecedented evolution for a car that never ceases to amaze.

2023-05-30T06:53:08Z

Six-year-old has both feet severed in freak seat belt accident

The Virginia State Police have issued an appeal for public support after the daughter of a state trooper lost both her feet in a “terrible accident” involving a seat belt. Aubrey Scaletta (6) was playing with a ratchet strap in the passenger seat of a pickup truck on May 17 when one end of the strap went out the window and wrapped around the drive ...

2023-05-29T11:48:53Z

Ride-Share Driver Suing Tesla For EVs' Unintended Acceleration

Ride-share company Revel says the driver of the Tesla vehicle is no longer an employee.

2023-05-23T13:32:41Z

2024 Cadillac CT6 Unveiled In China With Escala Styling, 33-Inch Screen

It's only offered with a 2.0-liter engine.

2023-05-29T12:30:04Z

O’Ward on Ericsson Indy 500 clash: “I won’t forget that one”

Arrow McLaren’s Pato O’Ward was livid over his dramatic collision with Marcus Ericsson in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, saying “I’ll make sure that he comes with me next time”.

2023-05-29T11:21:16Z

Toyota GR Yaris Has Its Three-Cylinder Engine Tuned To 741 HP

That's nearly three times more than the standard 1.6-liter engine produces.

2023-05-30T05:59:07Z

See How Fast A Tesla Model 3 Without A Body Can Get To 60 Mph

It’s almost as fast as the yet-to-be-released Tesla Roadster.

2023-05-30T08:05:30Z

German Brand Winora Doubles Down On Utility With Two New FUB Cargo E-Bikes

The FUB 2W and 3W can carry passengers and an impressive amount of cargo, too.

2023-05-29T18:50:08Z

Calls for action as differential between Irish and British steer prices hits 48c/kg

With supplies operating at unexpectedly high levels over the last six weeks, factories have been revelling in their ability to rein in prices, and finisher confidence has been plummeting. Quotes for bullocks and heifers are at €5.10 and €5.15/kg respectively, with actual base prices for those outside of contracts attached to the national average ge...

2023-05-30T06:04:11Z

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Spied Under Heavy Camo With Insanely Wide Tires

It was spotted with a C8 Z06, E-Ray, and a Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

2023-05-23T21:27:08Z

Ferrari apologised to Leclerc for Monaco F1 qualifying miscommunication

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur says he apologised to Charles Leclerc for the miscommunication that led to the Monegasque driver's Monaco Grand Prix grid penalty.

2023-05-29T13:33:06Z

Refreshed Aston Martin Vantage Rendered With DB12 Influences

There could be a more powerful V8 under the hood.

2023-05-30T08:14:21Z

The DTM rule that cost Porsche's Preining win at Oschersleben

Factory Porsche driver Thomas Preining looked set to take victory in Sunday’s DTM race at Oschersleben until a penalty for a pitstop infringement dropped him to third.

2023-05-29T12:17:59Z

2024 VW Touareg Ad Shows Why Remote Control Is Bad For Laundry Businesses

Wide SUVs + narrow parking spaces = dirty clothes.

2023-05-30T08:29:15Z

Which EVs Have The Most Driving Range?

Tesla’s vehicles make up four of the top ten longest-range EVs, but the winner is not a Tesla.

2023-05-23T13:17:42Z

Hyundai Enters E-Bike Scene With Limited Rayvolt Exxcite

The sleek and stylish electric bike will be exclusively sold in the French market.