Personal Finance

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....

Pedestrian in critical condition after car crash

The man in his 60s was taken to hospital after a collision involving a Fiat Punto, police say.

Oscar Piastri calls for Imola GP track change to be made after ‘boring’ race

Oscar Piastri had a great view of the Ferrari rear wing at Imola, but knew he had a quicker car underneath him.

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...

Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range 75 MMPH Efficiency And Range Test

How does the new Kona Electric fair in efficiency with extended highway driving? And how does it compare to the Volvo EX30?

Taking Car Photos: Phoning It In

How to set up your iPhone to take car photos like a pro.

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

The next-generation Mini Cooper John Cooper Works makes its first appearance in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.

3 Electric Vehicles That Will Stretch Your Money the Furthest

When looking to purchase an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider. Is there accessible EV charging near you? Do you have the space to hook up an EV charger in your home? Check Out: 5...

Spitfire Women: Blue plaque unveiled for WW2 pilot

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

Tesla Cybertruck takes second place to Ford F-150 Lightning, new monthly registration data shows

Tesla's Cybertruck was the second-best selling electric pickup truck in March, according to one key indicator.

Can’t Pay Cash for a Car? Follow This Formula To Pump the Brakes on Debt

Buying a car can be costly, but Brian Preston, CFP, CPA and author of "Millionaire Mission," devised a creative solution to help manage the expense. "If you can't pay cash for a car, I recommend...

‘You see progress’ – Toto Wolff believes Mercedes W15 deficit to the front is ‘getting smaller’

"It's just a patience game..."

Driver dies after car hits garden wall

The man, believed to be in his 70s, was driving in Clayton-le-Woods on Saturday morning, police say.

An African kingdom famed for its bustling souks and immense desert dunes is revving up to build electric vehicles

According to data company CEIC, Morocco produced 535,825 motor vehicles in 2023, up from 464,864 in 2022.

The man who owns 450 cars

Conservatively valued at $50 million, Rodger Dudding's collection of cars and motorbikes is truly eclectic

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have signed a love letter to Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

Norris 'excited' that McLaren can take fight to Verstappen

Lando Norris says he is "excited" about the rest of the Formula 1 season after challenging Max Verstappen hard for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

Rescue team plans extension after outgrowing base

Glencoe MRT says it needs more room for its vehicles and also volunteers during major call-outs.

Rivian R1T Owner Reflects On His First Two Years With The Truck

He also takes some time to compare the truck with his previous vehicle, a 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1's 2024 Imola event "was quite safe", with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

Suzuki Auto Imus Dealership soon to rise

SUZUKI Philippines announced the successful groundbreaking ceremony of Suzuki Auto Imus, its newest dealership in Calabarzon last May 9, 2024. Owned and operated by Mt. Sinai Motors Corp. (MSMC), the Imus showroom and service center would be situated on Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Imus City, Cavite. The event was graced by MSMC President and Chairman Anthony Cheng along with ANC + Group of Companies Managing Director Allan Lopez, ANC + Group of...

The most iconic cars in cinematic and television history

While a car is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think "Hollywood star," many creators use automobiles as movie and television characters unto themselves. There are many ways a car can be portrayed on screen, as both prop and as a pivotal plot component. Indeed, think about your own favorite movies and television shows. Chances are many of the titles feature motor cars in a big way. Some cars are actually the stars of the show, as in the Pixar film 'Cars' (2006). A critical and commercial success, the movie featured dozens of talking vehicles and was praised by one critic as one of the "most imaginative and appealing movies ever." Some cars have become Hollywood legends. Sean Connery's James Bond is forever associated with his gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Who can forget Steve McQueen's character burning rubber in his Ford Mustang Fastback in 'Bullitt' (1968) during one of the most famous car chase sequences ever made? And Batman simply wouldn't be the same without his Batmobile. Cars have also made a big impact on the small screen. Some of television's most popular shows are distinguished by a set of cool wheels. Think 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and the General Lee screeches into view, horns blaring "Dixie." And what about that souped-up van those soldiers of fortune, the A-Team, used to get themselves in and out of trouble with? Cars hit the screen as Hollywood flourished in the early 20th century. Mack Sennett, the King of Comedy, is especially remembered for his silent-era Keystone Cops movies and the slapstick car chases that always ended up in a collective wreck on the sidewalk. The success of these pioneering two-reelers coincided exactly with the rise of the mass-market automobile, and Hollywood quickly sought mileage out of this desirable new commodity. Today, entire film franchises are based around cars (think 'The Fast and the Furious'). But it's the unique and singular appeal of a particular model that endures. Take a drive through this gallery of some of the most iconic screen autos ever, and you'll get an idea of why cars are often just as important as actors.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Ericsson: Indy 500 qualifying laps like “driving with a gun to my throat”

Marcus Ericsson has described Indianapolis 500 qualifying as like “driving with a gun to my throat” as he faces the last-chance qualifying group to make the field.

Indy 500 starting grid: Where are Romain Grosjean and Marcus Ericsson starting in 2024?

The starting order is set for the 2024 Indy 500...

DOTr mulls offers for EDSA busway

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) would have to choose whether to accept an unsolicited proposal or conduct an open bidding for the operations and maintenance of the EDSA busway. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center is wrapping up the review process for an unsolicited offer, pitched by Megawide Construction Corp., to operate and maintain the EDSA busway. However, PPP Center deputy executive director Jeffrey...

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...

Snatcher steals bag through car’s open window

Two men stole a bag from a moving car along the southbound C-5 Road in Taguig past 7 p.m. last week. In a report by Vonne Aquino on “24 Oras Weekend” on Sunday, the snatchers were seen running through slow-moving traffic up to a white car. While one of them was seen running to the driver’s side, the other man went up to the passenger’s seat window, reached in and snatched the bag, then hastily fled. “Yung takbo lang nila kasi mabagal pa eh tapos...

5 Used Cars You Shouldn’t Buy

Buying a used car can be a savvy move if you want a reliable vehicle at an affordable price. However, there are some used cars that aren't great investments. Purchasing some of these cars means you...

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

10 wheely iconic rims

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.

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

Why owners are scared to drive their electric cars

Electric vehicles are used 20 percent less than gas-run cars as a new survey reveals what's holding many drivers back from buying the futuristic automobiles.

Used Tesla Cybertruck Markups Plummet As Hype Cycle Cools Down

With increased production and decreased launch ferver, the days of $200,000+ used Cybertruck listings are gone for good.

Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend F1 lead

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — In the real world or the virtual world, Max Verstappen remains the driver to beat. The defending Formula 1 champion held off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his standings lead. Verstappen doubled up this weekend by taking part in an online 24-hour race, driving stints for his team from a simulator set up in the Imola paddock. He won that, too, making his F1...

Roads closed after two motorcycles crash

Police, ambulance and Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service are all in attendance.

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...

Aston Martin F1 upgrades "not good enough" to keep up with rivals

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll fears the upgrades the team has brought to Imola haven't been enough to keep pace in the fight behind Red Bull.

Philips Evnia Monitor PH, Vespa Motoitalia reward fans with new promotion

IN partnership with Vespa Motoitalia, Philips Evnia Monitor Philippines announced its latest promotion: Ride Fast, Play Fast. Buyers, who would purchase select Philips Evnia Monitor models from participating stores and outlets, could win premium prizes, including Philips monitors or the grand prize of a Vespa S125CC scooter. Since Philips Evnia Monitor hailed from The Netherlands and Vespa from Italy, the brands connected through a shared...

12 Things You Must Do When Your Car Payment Takes Up Over 20% of Your Paycheck

Finding yourself with a car payment that eats up more than 20% of your paycheck can be financially overwhelming. According to experts, it's recommended to spend around 10% to 15% of your paycheck on...

Bikers honour attacks victim with charity ride

Family friend Dave Merry says organising the ride is his way of saying sorry.

2024 Maruti Swift: New Z Series 3-cyl vs Old K Series 4-cyl engine

We recently drove the new Swift with the three-cylinder engine. It’s more impressive in the real world than on paper but how does it compare with the K Series, four-cylinder engine that powered the previous-gen Swift?

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden victory

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

I slept in my car and showered in the factory to work 12-hour shifts at Tesla. I still got laid off after 5 years.

Nico Murillo slept in his car for a year at Tesla's Fremont factory to reduce his commuting time, but still fell victim to Elon Musk's April layoffs.

How to follow Monaco Grand Prix on the BBC

Round eight of the 2024 Formula 1 season heads to the streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix, from 24-26 May.

Fernando Alonso’s Imola start troubles go from bad to worse

"It's just not good enough..."