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Xiaomi SU7 Reviewed: Yes, China's Apple Car Is That Good

Other automakers: this is what you're up against. Start taking notes.

City centre car park partially reopens

The car park is reopening after a nine-month closure, but only 135 of 300 spaces will be available.

4 Sneaky Car Dealership Scams That Will Be Illegal in 2024

Buying a car can feel like walking through a minefield of shady sales tactics. Some deceitful dealerships have long employed a bag of tricks to nickel-and-dime consumers out of their hard-earned cash....

DoH set to advance road safety awareness

CITING the yearly average of 12,000 fatalities due to road incidents, the Department of Health (DoH) has expressed a firm resolve to advance awareness and understanding of road safety as the country prepares to observe Road Safety Month this May. Road Safety Month is being observed under Proclamation 115-A, signed in November 1966 by then-president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., with the aim of promoting responsible road use by raising awareness of the...

What F1 GPS data reveals about Verstappen’s Imola qualifying save

Max Verstappen’s eighth consecutive Formula 1 pole position – which equals Ayrton Senna's record – owes much to the tow he picked up from Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, per the GPS data of Imola Q3’s final runs.

20 next-best classic cars

How To Build A Rally Car

Start with a rulebook, a WRX, and one of the most influential and successful shops in the history of rally.

Dakar Rally 2025: Dates, route, new features and more revealed

The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has revealed the route and the dates for the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

Indy 500: How the two-day qualifying system works in 2024

The qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 is one of the most complicated in all of motorsport, so here’s how it works this weekend for the 2024 edition.

Ducati’s Ayrton Senna-Inspired Monster Is a Work of Art

On the eve of the race where one of the F1 greats lost his life 30 years ago, Ducati gave us something to commemorate his legacy.

CAMPI lauds tariff break to more EVs

MANILA, Philippines — “CAMPI will support the regular review of EO 12 so that we can leverage this temporary measure toward achieving the EV penetration targets under the Comprehensive Roadmap for the Electric Vehicle Industry.” The local automotive industry believes that the decision of the government to expand of the type of electric vehicles (EVs) entitled to lower tariffs will further encourage the use of environment-friendly vehicles in the...

Listen to This BMW 2002 Hillclimb Car Rev All the Way to 10,800 RPM

This engine was originally used for Formula 2 racing. It sounds excellent powering a vintage racing BMW.

12 Car Brands That Will Break Down Twice as Fast as the Average Vehicle

Having an open mind about brand reputation, space, performance, looks and even price is a great thing to carry when you're on the prowl for a used car. However, having detailed reliability data from...

Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo hail ‘massive’ qualifying at F1 Emilia Romagna GP

Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda both advance to Q3 at Imola, setting VCARB up for a big Sunday

Ferrari drivers disagree on theories for shock Red Bull Imola GP qualifying pace leap

Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc disagreed when trying to explain Red Bull's surprise pace jump in Imola qualifying.

Why is surface dressing being done in Derbyshire?

A councillor answers questions about county roads being sealed and covered in chippings.

Dave Ramsey Says Don’t Buy a New Car Unless You Have a $1M Net Worth — Do Experts Agree?

Buying a car can be a pricey affair, but for financial expert and host Dave Ramsey you should not buy a new one unless you have a $1 million net worth. In response to a reader's question in The...

21 striking Chrysler concept cars

Valtteri Bottas opens up on clandestine Williams meeting after paddock spot

A reunion of Valtteri Bottas and Williams? The Finn set tongues wagging as he was spotted in the Williams motorhome on Saturday...

We donated our family car after 22 years. A piece of us is now missing.

My parents donated the car they got when I was a toddler. We made so many memories in that car, and now I'm grieving that it is gone.

Sainz: Ferrari F1 upgrade expectations "completely out of reality"

Carlos Sainz says his Ferrari Formula 1 team's upgrade package for Imola "worked exactly as we expected", calming down the "out of reality" expectations in Italy.

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

New Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Another $1,000 Price Hike

It still qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but barely.

4 injured as subdivision perimeter wall collapses on 3 cars

Part of a Las Piñas subdivision perimeter wall collapsed and fell on three cars on Friday, injuring four people. According to a 24 Oras weekend report by Darlene Cay on Saturday, the incident occurred during a downpour with almost zero visibility at around 8 p.m. along River Drive in Barangay Almanza Dos. The sudden collapse damaged two vans and another car, while four passengers received wounds and minor blows to the head. “Sa sobrang lakas po...

2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Free Practice 3 results (Imola)

Check out the complete results from the third and final practice session at Imola for the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix...

Man dies in two-car crash on A44

The 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

F1 Imola GP: Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in FP3 as Perez and Alonso crash out

McLaren topped final practice for Formula 1’s 2024 Imola Grand Prix with a 1-2 led by Oscar Piastri in a session disrupted by crashes for Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez.

Go carries fine form into Villamor Masters

Buoyed by a joint runner-up finish in Japan, Lloyd Go is gearing up for a shot at a second Philippine Golf Tour (PGT) victory as he joins the competitive field in the ICTSI Villamor Philippine Masters starting May 21 at Villamor Golf Club in Pasay. Go, who nailed his first PGT win at Palos Verdes last March with a commanding four-stroke victory, has since made impressive strides on the international stage. He tied for second place in the ABEMA...

1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Is Today's Bring a Trailer Pick

Fast, fragile, and drop-dead gorgeous, Alejandro de Tomaso's Cobra killer is the definition of exotic.

F2 Imola: Colapinto wins sprint with last lap overtake amid stewards' investigation

Franco Colapinto became Formula 2’s sixth winner of the campaign in a sprint race at Imola bookended by drama, though is under investigation for a first lap incident.

Families and bike enthusiasts joined the 'Pedal for People and Planet' bike ride

Families and bike enthusiasts joined the 'Pedal for People and Planet' bike ride around the University of the Philippines (UP) Academic Oval on Sunday, May 19. The bike ride aimed to advocate for 100% renewable energy and a fossil fuel-free future to protect and promote the health and well-being of families, communities, and the planet. (MB Video by Arnold Quizol)

F1 eyeing new races in Asia, not US, amid wild Chicago rumours

Formula 1 has no plans to add a fourth US race but is keen to expand its presence in Asia, which could have consequences for European venues.

Seaside Ferris wheel gets another spin

The wheel on Felixstowe seafront will operate between February and October.

Delayed A12 reconstruction work is £10m over budget

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request also reveals the scheme will finish 75 days late.

Stephenson workshop repurposed as business centre

Original fittings from the workshop where Robert Stephenson built steam engines have been kept.

I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: Here’s the Luxury Car I Bought (and Regret)

We've all been there (or hope to be!) -- you finally make it big and the first thought is to treat yourself to the car of your dreams. But as these self-made millionaires found out, that flashy set of...

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

Bus bursts into flames on busy street

Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.

Spitfire Women: Blue plaque unveiled for WW2 pilot

Freydis Sharland was also British Air Racing Champion and a trailblazer for women in aviation.

Constantino eyes 3rd LPGT win in row at home

MANILA, Philippines — As the weather sizzles, Harmie Constantino aims to stay red-hot, shooting for a third straight victory on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour in the ICTSI Villamor Ladies Philippine Masters unfolding on Tuesday, May 21 at the Villamor Golf Club in Pasay City. Having triumphed in the Palos Verdes and Caliraya Springs legs, Constantino also distinguished herself as the top Filipino finisher at joint second in the ICTSI Luisita...

Chinese drivers are demanding smart cars — and that's what they're getting

China's EV companies are packing their vehicles with high-tech features to woo drivers who want "intelligent" vehicles.

Ex-cop, 2 others caught selling stolen motorcycles

MANILA, Philippines — Three people, including a former police officer, were arrested for allegedly selling stolen motorcycles in Manila on Friday. Former corporal Mark Joseph Patayan, Jhon Ace Ortiz and Jorje Timothy Guinto were apprehended in a sting at the corner of Domingo Santiago and G. Tuazon streets in Sampaloc at around 4:55 a.m., National Capital Region Police Office director Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said. The operation was...

Tata Motors hikes investment outlay to Rs 43,000 crore for FY25 on new products and technologies

In FY25, for JLR, the investment will be “more like 3.5 billion pounds, broadly Rs 35,000 crore, because all the product plans we had are coming together (next year)”, Tata Motors Group CFO PB Balaji said in an earnings conference.

Check It Out, Honda’s Fuel-Cell Big Rig, Part of a ‘Hydrogen Future’

Class 8 FCEV will join the 2025 CR-V e:FCEV, a stationary Fuel Cell System, and a driverless Autonomous Work Vehicle at ACT.

Crash between tractor and car closes part of A38

Part of the A38 is closed at Chudleigh Knighton after a crash between a car and a tractor.

6 Cars That Are Plummeting in Value

When buying a car, many people hope to make a worthwhile purchase that will serve them for an extended amount of time. Then, when they're ready to upgrade to a new vehicle, people hope to get a decent chunk of change when they decide to sell their used ride.

'India won't change EV policy to suit a specific company': Amitabh Kant says no special treatment for Elon Musk's Tesla

India's EV policy, designed to attract investments in domestic manufacturing, incentivises companies to set up production facilities within the country.

F1 Imola GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

The 2024 Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix takes place this Sunday on 19 May. Here's how you can watch the seventh race of the 2024 F1 season on TV.

Ferrari grilled on Adrian Newey interest amid rumours of huge contract signed

All roads lead to Ferrari for Adrian Newey...