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Drivers being 'seriously overcharged' with fuel prices soaring

The average price of a litre of petrol increased by 3p to 150p in April alone, the RAC said, while average diesel prices rose by 2p per litre to 157.8p last month, with retailers' margins also rising.

Why F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix is lowering ticket prices, but keeping its 1 a.m. ET start

Formula One’s return to Las Vegas last November was a success. But fans on the East Coast of the United States had to endure the 10 p.m. PT start.

Skittles is giving away a 1-year stay in an NYC micro-apartment that usually rents for $3,500/month: Take a look inside

The giveaway is a promotional stunt for the brand's new Skittles Littles candy.

Netflix looking to propel F1 Academy to new heights

F1 Academy is getting the ‘Drive to Survive’ treatment from Netflix and Reese Witherspoon’s production company

18 ’80s automotive icons

Zebra remains on the loose in Washington state as officials close trailheads to keep people away

SEATTLE (AP) — A zebra that escaped from a trailer east of Seattle last weekend remained on the lam Friday, as authorities closed off trailheads at a nature area in hopes of keeping people away and easing her capture. The zebra was one of four that escaped as they were being transported from Washington to Montana last Sunday. The driver had taken the Interstate 90 exit for North Bend, in the Cascade mountain foothills about 30 miles (48...

The Jeep Gladiator Is Finally Getting a 4xe Hybrid Powertrain

It’ll likely use the Wrangler 4xe’s 375-horsepower powertrain.

What EV skeptics are missing as the industry hits some growing pains

Electric vehicles have hit a hurdle, but not a roadblock. Skeptics are missing some key data points.

Tesla in Turmoil as Musk Makes Multiple Controversial Moves

From laying off most of its Supercharger team to the departure of several top executives, we're all wondering the same thing: what's going on at Tesla?

Toyota Execs Say Hydrogen Fuel Cells Are Ideal For A Tundra-Sized Pickup

Having a hydrogen fuel cell power an electric pickup would allow it to match the range of combustion trucks.

Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen peerless as McLaren’s pole challenge founders

Max Verstappen has taken pole position for the Sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, which even seemed to surprise the Dutch driver...

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NLEx operator readies P8-B decongestion plan for 2024

The operator of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) has lined up P8 billion worth of road expansion and widening projects this year to decongest heavy traffic. NLEx Corp. president and general manager J. Luigi Bautista, in an interview with reporters, said they were targeting to start the P1.5-billion NLEx C5 Link Segment 8.2 Section 1A and P6.5-billion NLEx Phase 3 Widening projects by the third quarter. The portion of the C5 Link project is a...

Ferrari's Configurator Lets You Design the 12Cilindri of Your Dreams

Ferrari gives you hundreds of ways to customize your perfect $423,000 supercar.

Bajaj Auto unveils most powerful, feature-rich Pulsar NS400 at Rs 1.85 lakh

The motorcycle boasts features like a ride-by-wire throttle, a switchable traction control system, and four ride modes – Sport, Rain, Road, and Off-road. It also gets full LED lighting, a digital instrument cluster with a separate display for turn-by-turn navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Disobey Tesla at your own risk: Woman tries to update vehicle while inside as temp hits 115

Brianna Janel said was stuck inside her Tesla car in 115-degree heat at a California Chick-Fil-A parking lot while installing a vehicle update.

Charles Leclerc all in on Ferrari chasing ‘amazing’ Adrian Newey signature

"Adrian is one of those guys that can make a difference.”

Friday favourite: The Honda title-winner that made an instant mark on the BTCC

Gordon Shedden has a trio of Hondas which could be a contender for his favourite car but only one truly stood out. The Team Dynamics-built Type R version of the ‘Next Generation Touring Car’ Civic which delivered back-to-back British Touring Car Championship titles makes it the Scot’s top pick

Maryland officials say Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild could cost $1.9B

Maryland transportation authorities revealed this week the estimated cost for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could be as high as $1.9 billion.

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

A proper Aladdin's cave of motoring marvels

New Maruti Swift to be offered in 5 variants and 9 colours

The new-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift will be launched in the country on 9 May, 2024. Ahead of the launch, we have got information regarding the variants and colour options of the new hatchback.

First time this year: PH vehicle production down in March

Philippine vehicle output declined for the first time this year in March as producers tracked the softening of local automotive sales growth. Latest data released by the Asean Automotive Federation, an umbrella group of industry associations from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), showed that Philippine assemblers had produced 10,407 vehicles during the month, down by 12.9 percent from 11,946 units a year ago. Domestic...

Hello Sunshine's F1 Academy Docuseries on Female Drivers Lands at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

The female drivers of Formula 1’s F1 Academy have a docuseries about them currently in the works at Netflix courtesy of Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine Variety has learned exclusively that the docuseries, which was announced as being in development last year, is now in production will be available to stream globally on Netflix […]

‘Sprint race means nothing’ – Fernando Alonso lands FIA jab with penalties still stinging

"The Sprint race means nothing."

Norris: Miami sprint qualifying tumble down to "pushing too hard"

Lando Norris says his tumble from dominating sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix to finishing SQ3 just ninth was because he “pushed too hard” early on his final lap.

Kia EV9 DC Fast Charging Test Confirms Outstanding Speed

The car can replenish up to roughly 200 miles of range in about 24 minutes.

Mercedes playing catch-up with F1 Miami floor upgrade

Mercedes says its new Formula 1 floor for the Miami Grand Prix is an effort to catch up on aero development ahead of further car changes.

V-12 Powered Quad Makes 1,200 HP, Seems Like a Death Trap

A less potent, naturally aspirated version makes 700-800 horsepower. As if that'll make it more tame.

Hundreds Of Teslas Are Piling Up In A Vacant Mall Parking Lot

A local service center says that its lot can't handle the "growing inventory," which includes dozens of Cybertrucks.

DSWD to aid jeepney drivers impacted by transport modernization scheme

MANILA, Philippines: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ready to assist jeepney drivers who will be impacted by the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). "If someone approaches us and requests assistance, it will be responded to immediately by the DSWD," Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said in a statement on Saturday. "Again, subject to the assessment of our social workers so that we...

The Honda Pioneer 700 UTV Returns To Get You Out Into the Woods

It’s offered in a sick TrueTimber Camo colorway, too.

Logan Sargeant’s last race? Kimi Antonelli superlicence dispensation sought as Williams rumours swirl

Kimi Antonelli doesn't have an F1 super licence yet, but the Italian has had a dispensation request lodged with the FIA...

Mercedes Says 80 Percent of All G-Wagens Are Still On the Road

The man responsible for the Mercedes G-Class expects EV versions of the iconic SUV to stick around as long as its ICE counterparts.

'Tesla Left Some Really Good Sites On The Table': How Revel Aims To Fill A Charging Vacuum

The CEO of rideshare (and charging) company Revel talks Toyota's involvement, picking up Tesla's mantle and why being "first to market" matters.

This Gorgeous Yamaha XSR900 Might Make You Forget The GP

If you can't buy your own retro-faired XSR900 at the dealer, homemade is fine.

LTFRB: No fare hike amid PUV modernization drive

MANILA, Philippines — There is no basis to implement a fare hike for public utility vehicles (PUVs) despite the ongoing PUV modernization program, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III said on Friday. The current minimum fare for traditional jeepneys is P13 and P15 for modern jeepneys. In a statement, Guadiz stressed that the current fare for PUVs will remain. He, however, noted that fare increases...

Leclerc: Front row in Miami F1 sprint qualifying 'stops people talking'

Charles Leclerc feels qualifying on the front row for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race halts his dip in form and 'stops people talking'.

The Pontiac G8 ST Was the Modern Ute America Deserved

The V-8-powered sport truck that could have been.

30 times Citroën got it right

Abel Motorsports "pulling plug" on 2024 Indy 500 effort due to lack of funding

A lack of sponsorship funding has ended the chances for Abel Motorsports to contend at the running of the 2024 Indianapolis 500.

A century of speed: Britain’s fastest cars

Understanding An Electric Car's Window Sticker: Range, MPGe, Charge Time, Savings

There's a lot of info on this one sticker.

BMW Motorrad Days Returns To Barber Motorsports Park

Last year’s event was such a hit that they just had to do it again this year.

Motorcycles also prohibited from portion of Edsa-Kamuning service road

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said it will disallow motorcycles from using the service road of the Edsa-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City (QC) due to the partial closure of the southbound lane of the overpass that began May 1. MMDA Acting Chair Romando Artes said motorcycles will no longer be allowed on the Edsa-Kamuning service road starting on Friday and will instead be guided to take...

Updated Volkswagen ID.3 Has Larger Screen, Better Infotainment, More Power

The electric equivalent of the Golf is improving with every update.

Have the wheels come off for Tesla?

As the electric carmaker sees sales fall and cuts jobs, we take a closer look at its problems.

The Ford Ranger Raptor Is All Jekyll, No Hyde

The Ranger Raptor is the perfect commuter—if your commute is 50 miles of sand dunes.

This Pro Mountain Biker's Polaris XPEDITION Is One Slick Off-Roader

You can really do anything with these rigs.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is the Quickest Korean Car We've Ever Tested

Being the "quickest Hyundai" doesn't sound too bragworthy, but the 641-hp AWD EV hit 60 mph in 3.0 seconds—just beating the Kia EV6 GT.

Optimal tips for balancing hybrid work

Navigating the landscape of hybrid work is akin to exploring uncharted territory, full of twists and turns. As the traditional boundaries between office and home blur, finding the right balance becomes essential for a fulfilling professional and personal life. From creating a distraction-free home office to fostering team connections in the digital realm, let's embark on a journey of efficiency, well-being, and success in the evolving world of work. Swipe through to learn how you can get the best out of your hybrid working arrangement.