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You Can Lease An EV For As Low As $56 A Month In Washington State

The program is aimed at middle- and lower-income families and individuals. But they make a Toyota bZ4X as cheap as $56 a month to lease.

Tesla Cybertruck Teardown Continues With A Look At Its Steer-By-Wire System

The Tesla Cybertruck is one of the first passenger vehicles with no mechanical link between the steering wheel and the wheels.

A century of speed: Britain’s fastest cars

Private parking firms accused of ‘confusing drivers’ over new code of practice

Private parking firms accused of ‘confusing drivers’ over new code of practice - The RAC said the sector’s decision to create its own set of rules ‘muddies the waters’ amid delays in new Government regulations being implemented.

Toyota's Hybrid Truck System Will Be a Game-Changer. Here's How It Works

The chief engineers of Toyota’s mid-size trucks explain the new four-cylinder hybrids.

Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating

The Subaru Forester is the only small SUV that received a "good" rating during an updated crash test, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

A2RL May Be Autonomous, but Humans Are at Its Heart

Ahead of the first A2RL fully autonomous race, we take a closer look at the cars, and the people behind them.

42 cute classic kei cars

Car racing techniques that'll make you a better driver

Driving is an essential part of many people's lives. It is one the best ways to move around without having to rely on public transport, and indeed the only option to do so in some parts of the world. You can get a driver's license, but you won't really learn how to drive until you've actually done it for some time. You will learn how to react in certain circumstances and drive in a number of different weather and road conditions. After some time, you can become a quite proficient driver. But how do you take it a step further? How do you improve and learn new driving skills? Well, not in a regular driving school, that's for sure. One way to delve into advanced driving techniques is to look at what pro racing drivers do. After all, you can always learn from the best at any given activity. There are a number of techniques and tips that can help you become an even better driver. With these under your (seat)belt you will be able to drive safer and more efficiently than ever. From defensive driving techniques, to full-on racing tips, put the pedal to the metal and cruise through this gallery. You'll be a better driver at the end of it, or at least you'll have the tools to become one.

DOTr to continue promoting cycling, walking, light electric vehicles

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday committed to continue promoting cycling, walking and the use of light electric vehicles amid proposals to modify bicycle and motorcycle lanes in Edsa. According to the DOTr, in line with the National Transport Policy (NTP) and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP), it will commit to continue promoting the use of non-motorized transport (NMT) and light electric...

Jaguar commits to Formula E until 2030

Jaguar has become the second manufacturer to commit to Formula E’s Gen4 regulations, taking its involvement with the championship through until the 2030 season.

You Can Now Wear Part of Senna's 1986 Lotus F1 Car On Your Wrist

This piece from Rec Watches is made with reforged aluminum taken from the Lotus 98T John Player Special raced by Arton Senna in 1986.

2024 Tesla Cybertruck: The InsideEVs 70 MPH Range Test

We fully charge an all-wheel-drive Foundation Series Cybertruck and drive it at 70 mph to find out just how far it can go.

Some Small SUVs Show Worrying Results in Updated Crash-Avoidance Tech Tests

The Chevrolet Equinox, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Volkswagen Taos all received poor ratings in this updated test.

Expired Driver's License? LTO to Release Plastic Cards

Check out the schedule.

Hertz To Sell Off Even More EVs As Depreciation Losses Mount

But the rental giant's losses can be your gain if you're shopping electric and want to save a buck.

What Are the Financial Repercussions of Driving Without Insurance?

Thinking of skipping out on car insurance? It might seem like a cost-saving move at first, but the financial implications of driving uninsured can be massive and multifaceted. Let's dive into the...

End of the road? Jeepneys face uncertain future

MANILA, Philippines — The first jeepneys rolled onto the streets of the Philippines just after World War II — noisy, smoke-belching vehicles initially made from leftover US Jeeps that became a national symbol. Seven decades later, the colorfully decorated vehicles face an existential threat from a plan to replace them with modern mini-buses. Easy to fix and cheap to ride, the vehicles grew in size and length to become the backbone of the...

Owners of SUVs linked to Batangas shabu haul identified

MANILA, Philippines — Police have identified the owners of the two sport utility vehicles linked to 1.4 tons of shabu valued at P9.68 billion that were seized in Alitagtag, Batangas last week. A white Ford Explorer and a black Toyota Land Cruiser were found around 400 meters apart in Barangay Sta. Lucia in San Luis, Pampanga. Col. Jean Fajardo, Philippine National Police spokesperson, said the Land Cruiser was registered under the name of the...

KTM's 450 Rally Replica Gets A Major Overhaul For The New Year

New engine, new frame, and a connected system of fuel tanks that holds over 9 gallons are three of the highlights.

Police car damaged after man jumps on windscreen

The police car is out of action after its bonnet, windscreen and roof were damaged.

Why You Should Stick to the One-Tenth Rule When Buying a Car

With very few exceptions, cars are guaranteed to lose value. You may love your car, but there's no reason to overspend on a depreciating liability, especially at a time when all other goods and...

Harley-Davidson Should Give Up On Electric Motorcycles

LiveWire was a cool experiment hampered by high costs and lackluster vision.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Is Still Charming Without the V-6

The Ferrari-powered Giulia Quadrifoglio is phenomenal. But the Giulia with the base engine is pretty darn good, too.

Removing EDSA bike lanes is the wrong thing to do

IT is a fantasy for the MMDA to claim that removing the bike lanes on EDSA will improve traffic. From decades of experience, we know that removing the bike lanes do very little as more road space for motor vehicles leads to greater motor vehicle use due to the phenomenon of induced demand. "Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity," as Lewis Mumford put it in 1955. With EDSA constantly...

Hyundai Kona Electric Now Cheaper To Lease Than Gas Kona

The large battery Kona Electric leases for just $199 a month with $1,579 down.

Six things to watch in BTCC 2024

Hybrid and turbo boost, a new qualifying system, a punitive tyres tweak… There’s a lot to get to grips with as the new British Touring Car Championship season looms. Here are six of the key themes to follow in 2024

Someone Bought a $20M McLaren F1 and Drove It 14 Miles. Now They're Flipping It

This McLaren F1 sold at Pebble Beach in 2021 for over $20 million. In the three years since, the new owner has driven just 13 miles.

Here's An Exceedingly Nerdy Explanation of GM's Ultium Battery System

We spoke with Jerry Beemer, the head of GM’s EV Propulsion team.

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

BEIJING (AP) — China's vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show. Organizers say that 117 new models are making their debut at Auto China 2024, which runs through May 4. They range from eye-poppingly cutting edge to more subtle novelties. THE CONNECTED CAR One of the biggest mob scenes was for the opening day presentation by Xiaomi, a major Chinese maker of...

Tesla Model Y Vs. Tesla Model 3 Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency And More

Both vehicles offer compelling range estimates, and they’re still on the cheaper side of the EV spectrum. Which is best for you?

Toyota weighs up third Hypercar for WEC

Toyota is evaluating an expansion of its World Endurance Championship assault with a third GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar.

US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concerns

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. auto safety regulators said Friday they have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December to install new Autopilot safeguards is adequate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was opening an investigation after the agency identified concerns due to crash

Binder “had my bike back” in Jerez MotoGP practice breakthrough

KTM’s Brad Binder says he “had my bike back” after making a breakthrough with set-up on Friday at the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix.

Car Prices Remain High — Is Buying Out-of-State the Answer?

Whether you're looking to buy a specific make or model that isn't readily available or want to take advantage of a great deal, there's no reason to limit your car hunting to your home state besides...

The Kia EV9 GT Arrives January 2025 with 'Enormous Power'

Meanwhile, an updated EV6/EV6 GT and Sportage will debut later this year.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler V8 for sale

Tesla Autopilot Linked To 13 Deaths, Hundreds Of Crashes In New Investigation

Moreover, U.S. federal regulators are probing whether a December Tesla recall actually fixed the safety issues with Autopilot and FSD.

2026 Genesis GV70 Will Be Updated with a Huge New Screen Inside

The compact luxury crossover also has a revised front end and a Sport trim level that's meant to look a bit, er, sportier.

EV owner and car enthusiast says all electric push was ‘foolish’, predicts hybrids will be better transition

David Tracy, a former auto engineer and car enthusiast, says, "The marketplace has spoken," and "not everyone's ready to go fully electric."

Audi confirm long-suspected Nico Hulkenberg move after Haas exit sealed

Nico Hulkenberg's long-suspected move to Audi has finally been confirmed.

Tesla Autopilot Probed After 20 Crashes in Months Since Recall

The US’s top auto-safety regulator extended its years-long investigation of Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot to determine whether a fix the carmaker made months ago does enough to keep people from misusing the system.

This 2018 Tesla Model S Drove 413,000 Miles With Its Original Battery

It’s now on its second battery pack, and the odometer has gone up to 439,000 miles, and it’s still being used daily.

LTO-7 eyes distribution of 300,000 license plates before 2024 ends

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Almost 300,000 plates are yet to be distributed to the owners, according to an official from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Cebu. This is already half of the figures from the total number of unclaimed licensed plates last year, which was almost 600,000. Joel Maloloy-on, chief of LTO Cebu City District Office, said that the number was already an achievement of the agency, noting that they had already dispensed...

Comparison Test: 2024 Compact SUVs for the Real World

Dodge Hornet, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-50, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, and Volkswagen Tiguan.

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation “is finished”

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Japanese superstar Ryohei Suzuki trained in Phl for ‘City Hunter’

Remember in February 2023 when we shared in this column that we flew to Tokyo for a yet to be revealed title of one of the biggest budgeted films in recent years? Well, surprise! It’s the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of the legendary manga City Hunter, which sold over 50 million copies to date and is much loved globally. Finally, after more than a year, we can now share what went down during the trip. I remember that it was our first...

Da Costa: FIA must "find another way" other than disqualifying cars post-race

Formula E driver Antonio Felix da Costa believes that the FIA must “find another way” other than disqualification for cars that fail post-race checks “for the good of the sport”.

More space eyed for sustainable transport modes

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said Friday that it is designating and reclaiming more road space, and providing safe infrastructure for more efficient and sustainable modes of transport, such as bike lanes and walkways, as it seeks solutions to the perennial traffic problem. The DoTr stated this after the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) disclosed that it is considering the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA and...

Kawasaki Is Turning Into Bimota Racing Team For The 2025 WSBK Season

More specifically, the new team will be called 'Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team'.