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1972 Plymouth Cuda Among Many Classic Cars Rescued From Overgrown Yard

There are two black Cudas, a 1961 Chevy Bel Air, a 1964 Dodge Dart, and a pair of Camaros, among many other vehicles.


Inflation reduction act puts charge in electric vehicle market! Here are the top EV stocks to watch.

Inflation reduction act passed the senate among raging debates about what it actually brings to the consumers and economy. Nevertheless, it will be good news for EV makers as it provides $7,500 tax credit for EVs beginning in 2023 for a decade! This will charge an already hot EV sector even more. With traditional automakers like Ford and General Motors entering the battle for the best EVs, picking the best EV stocks can be challenging. The...


Joe Slovo Engineering School’s old engine receives new lease on life

People gathered at the Joe Slovo Engineering High School in Khayelitsha cheered as a newly repaired engine that had been dormant for over 10 years revved thunderously following its unveiling.


Haval to launch cheapest Electric Vehicle in South Africa - got about R600 000?

EVs are way too expensive, but the Haval Ora Cat is a step in the right direction.


Tesla FSD Beta V11.3.3: Unedited Real-World Footage From Detroit

Tesla quickly released a new point update for FSD beta that appears to be a bug fix to help eliminate phantom braking and other issues.


Australia's F1 GP is also glamorous: photos from Melbourne

In anticipation of Sunday's Grand Prix, the Albert Park Circuit was transformed into a fashion runway.


14 electric car myths busted


German Bike Company Rotwild Releases Ultra-Lightweight E-MTB R.X275

The lightweight electric enduro has broken into the 15-kilogram weight segment.


[WATCH] Ford Next-Gen Ranger making waves in SA

'The ad's obviously all fantasy but it basically says if you want the earth to really move, just hitch it up to a Ranger' - Brendan Seery on The Money Show.


17 cracking twin-turbo classic cars


The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR Makes Its Way To Indonesia

Only 40 of these inline-four screamers will make their way to the Indonesian market.


Lamborghini Revuelto: 1015-hp, 350-mph hybrid revolutionizes supercar history

The Lamborghini Revuelto is the first hybrid car in the history of the Italian brand, celebrating 60 years of history with a combination of a V12 engine and three electric powertrains. This supercar promises to be the fastest produced at Sant'Agata Bolognese. The new L545 engine is the lightest and most powerful V12 ever made by Lamborghini, with an output of 825 hp and maximum torque of 725 Nm. The heir to Lamborghini Aventador reaches 350 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. The Lamborghini Revuelto anticipates the brand's future, aiming to write a new chapter in global super sports car history.


RTR Motorcycles To Launch 799e Electric Scrambler In December, 2023

Longtime custom builder Gustavo Lourenço is getting into the electric OEM business.


South Africa's favourite vehicle body shape revealed

According to Lightstone Auto data, the crossover/SUV is the favourite passenger vehicle body shape, while one-time leader, the hatch, is now in the second spot. In fact, the crossover/SUV was the third choice in 2013, behind the sedan in second place and the hatch, then riding high as the leader of the pack with just under 50% share of the passenger vehicle market.Source: UnsplashJaco van Staden, head of sales at Lightstone Auto, says, “The...


The most overrated and underrated F1 drivers

First of all, to call a driver overrated or underrated isn’t necessarily to question that person’s abilities behind the wheel. Rather, it’s a reflection of the way that driver has been perceived by fans and/or the media.Since its inaugural season in 1950, Formula One has produced some of the top drivers on the planet. Regardless of how they’ve been valued (in some cases too highly, and in other cases not highly enough), there’s no denying that the following 20 drivers are some of the most elite the sport has ever seen.Here are the most overrated and underrated F1 drivers of all time.


Returning Suzuki GSX, V-Strom, And SV Models Round Out 2023 Lineup

Suzuki’s superbikes, supersports, naked bikes, and ADVs are back for another year.


GM Opens Cadillac House At Vanderbilt For Celestiq Customers To Customize

Buyers will get their own concierge and access to a Cadillac designer.


Every General Motors V8 engine ever made

We take a look at the highs and lows of the GM V8


34 times Japanese marques got it right


25 top ’90s wheels


UK-Based Lexmoto Debuts The RSS Street 125 Retro-Style Roadster

A stylish option in the bustling beginner segment.


Crazy concept cars of the jet age

Join us for a look at when concept cars almost literally went to the stars


The pressure of working for Ferrari: ‘People are literally spitting at you in the street’

Rob Smedley has detailed some of the extremes of working at Ferrari, and the need to tune out the highs and lows.


2023 Tesla Model S: Plaid Acceleration Become Less Expensive

EPA range remains the same as in the 2022 model year version.


Genesis Electric Vehicles Now Available To Buy In 22 States

The Korean brand has added Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina to the list.


Aston Martin will ‘develop the hell out of’ AMR23 to close gap to Red Bull

Aston Martin will develop the AMR23 as far as the cost cap will allow, Tom McCullough saying they're "trying our damnedest".


Buy now, pay for more performance later with the new Kia EV9, revealed in Korea

The Kia EV9 has been revealed abroad, boasting futuristic styling and many advanced features. But we’re not so convinced about the subscription services:


20 things you probably didn't know about... Germany!


Cadillac enters second Hypercar for WEC Spa 6 Hours

Cadillac will field a second entry in the Hypercar class at next month’s Spa round of the World Endurance Championship.


75 years of the Citroën 2CV


Lamborghini Revuelto Configurator Lets You Build Your Dream Supercar

The car will launch in the United States near the end of the year.


The great cars let down by their engines

It doesn't matter how great the rest of the car is, if the engine is a dud, the car will always be a lemon…


The best British cars ever made

It's been seven years since we last updated this list - our choice of the UK's greatest cars ever. Which cars launched since then have made the cut?


Secrets treasure of the official Porsche Vault

We take a virtual tour of the anonymous warehouse where Porsche stories some of its biggest surprises, including plenty of cars it nearly put in production. Join us for a visit


Honda Monkey Astro Boy Limited-Edition Rockets Into Thailand Market

Cub House Thailand presents another stunning collaboration.


VinFast To Ship Longer-Range VF 8 EVs To The US, Followed By The Larger VF 9

The longest-range vehicle in the carmaker’s current US lineup can travel up to 207 miles.


Flagship EUV brings fresh thinking, design, and technology forward

Kia has today revealed full details of the Kia EV9, its flagship EUV that brings fresh thinking, design, and technology to the electrification sector.


Lamborghini Revuelto ushers in a new era with 746kW hybrid V12

Say goodbye to the Lamborghini Aventador and hello to the Revuelto, which is the supercar maker’s first plug-in hybrid - and it’s certainly no slouch.


Fancy owning a real Formula 1 motorhome? A 2018 Force India model is up for sale

You can now get your hands on an actual Force India Formula 1 motorhome, if you have deep pockets...


Will solid state batteries transform the EV industry? Here are the best companies to watch.

A key question for Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is whether solid state batteries will become the new norm. Solid state batteries are smaller, lighter, and could be more efficient than traditional lithium-ion batteries, and they have the potential to radically transform the EV market. Many major automakers are already investing heavily in solid state battery technology. For these reasons, investments in solid state battery technology could pay...


New Hyundai Sonata revealed abroad with daring new look

A big sedan without a fancy badge is just not something South Africa wants. Which is a pity, because the new Hyundai Sonata sure is striking.


20 fab fast Fords from around the world


Mitsubishi Moonstone: the electric crossover of the future inspired by space

Mitsubishi and IED Turin have collaborated to present Moonstone, an electric crossover prototype conceived by 17 students from the Master's program in Transportation Design. Inspired by aerospace themes, the Moonstone is a concept that anticipates a possible future Mitsubishi multi-role vehicle. The project, coordinated by the Mitsubishi style center, aims to combine ruggedness and off-road mobility with the aerodynamic demands of electric powertrains. No technical data were given, but the design includes all-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. The concept will be displayed at Mauto, the "National Automobile Museum," and may participate in other events such as the Milan-Monza Motor Show.


British Electric Startup Maeving Eyeing United States Debut

The stylish RM1 could land on U.S. shores as early as late 2023.


Honda Releases New Colors For 2023 Activa 125 In India

One of the most popular scooters in India receives an aesthetic refresh for 2023.


Solving AKA: The getaway car, the hitmen and the airtime slip

A white Mercedes-Benz, believed to have been used as a getaway car on the night of AKA’s murder, was found in one of Durban’s townships.


Stranded Tesla Semis Reportedly The Result Of A Software Issue

There are many reports of stranded Tesla Semis, though they may be experiencing a display issue, not a breakdown.


Designer Envisions The Athena, A Shape-Shifting Electric Motorcycle

The futuristic concept motorcycle can be tweaked to fit riders of all shapes and sizes.


Honda Dax Tamiya Limited Edition Breaks Cover At 2023 Bangkok Motor Show

A 1:1 scale model you can ride, except it's a real bike!


The five fastest electric cars to lap the Nurburgring - and only one of them’s a Tesla

FIRST SLIDE Few things are more certain - or more exciting - to launch you into automotive folklore than lapping the fabled Nurburgring circuit in Germany quickly. Now 12.9 miles in length (its course has changed over the years, making comparisons with older records hard) it is regarded as one of the most challenging laps on earth even by the most talented racing drivers, taking in blind corners, cambered corners, long straights and tree-lined curves. Inevitably the onset of the electric car age has led to car makers trying to prove their credentials by lapping the track as fast as they can; here’s the lowdown on the five fastest to have done so to date: