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FIA widens F1 grid boxes after Ocon and Alonso penalty controversies

The FIA will widen the grid boxes used for the start of Formula 1 races ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix following recent Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso controversies.

Traxxas Is Bringing Back The 1980s With Mustang 5.0 Notchback R/C Car

The Fox Body Mustang is part of Traxxas' Drag Slash "no-prep" series of scale R/C cars.

The greatest car collection you’ve never heard of

Take a virtual tour of the enormous car collection owned by Sheikh Faisal of Qatar

Argentina MotoGP poleman Marquez feared Q1 exit after late crash

Alex Marquez admits he feared failing to get out of Q1 in MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix qualifying after a late crash, before going on to take a surprise maiden pole.

Charles Leclerc disaster: out on the first lap. Photos

Absolutely forgettable race for the Ferrari driver who ended up in the gravel after contact with Stroll.

Big-selling cars now vanishing from our roads

We look at the fate of some of the most popular cars of the 70s and 80s

Tesla Model S Plaid Shockingly Dominates At Drag Strip After Wreck

The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9.

F1 teams agree to pursue standalone sprint format for Baku

Plans to introduce a new standalone Saturday sprint format for the Azerbaijan GP weekend took a step forward after F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali met team bosses on Sunday.

V8 Vintage: Pavel Malanik’s Self-Made JAP V8 Motorcycle

This project took five years to make because the engine was made from scratch.

MotoGp, spectacular Sprint Race and breathtaking finish: photos

KTM rider Brad Binder won the Sprint Race in Argentina.

The golden age of the wedge-shaped car

A close look at a long-departed era of automotive design

Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, world's most powerful muscle car "explodes" 1,040 hp

Dodge presented the fastest, snappiest and most powerful muscle car in the world under the name of Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. The seventh and latest model in the special "Last Call" range was presented during the Dodge Last Call Powered by Roadkill Nights Vegas festival at The Strip in Las Vegas Motor Speedway. With its 1040 hp at 6500 rpm and 1281 Nm of maximum torque at 4200 rpm, the new Challenger SRT Demon 170 reaches 96 km/h starting from 0 in just 1.66 seconds. The Demon 170 can also reach 913 hp and 1098 Nm using E10 fuel.

13 awesome electric campers to go off-grid in

The Best High Powered EV Chargers Of 2023

Our top four 48-amp EV charger recommendations for 2023

‘When I tried to stop the car, the brakes failed’ – over 200 people officially complain about NCT issues

More than two hundred people made formal complaints about their NCT last year including their brakes failing immediately after a test, “spurious” results, and a wheel that fell off just two weeks after a car was passed as roadworthy. There were an average of around 17 official complaints a month last year, with frustration also growing about recent...

Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo: new one-off gets 802 hp

Pagani presented the new one-off Huayra Dinamica Evo, destined for a collector who has remained anonymous. It is a unique example based on Huayra Roadster, of which the Italian brand did not provide many technical specifications. The exterior of the Pagani Huayra Dinamica Evo, features a brown tint (with gold accents) on the sides while in the middle the carbon fiber of the bodywork is exposed. For the interior, the workings between leather, carbon, and aluminum echo the colors of the bodywork, shades of red-brown for a warm and rich ambience.

F3 Australia: Bortoleto wins back-to-back feature races

Gabriel Bortoleto extended his Formula 3 championship lead after withstanding race-long pressure from Gregoire Saucy to win the feature race in Melbourne.

Andretti swaps IndyCar strategists for Herta, Kirkwood

Andretti Autosport has elected to swap strategists between the #26 car of Colton Herta and the #27 entry of Kyle Kirkwood for the remainder of 2023 NTT IndyCar Series.

15 cool classic cars with massive wings

Espargaro says aggression needed for MotoGP sprint caused Argentina crash

Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro says the level of aggression required for the MotoGP sprint race led to his crash out of the half-distance Saturday contest at the Argentina Grand Prix.

The most iconic car ever made by every major car-maker

Autocar names the car from every major car-maker that it thinks is the most important - and why

Russell questions FIA F1 decision-making after "totally unnecessary" first red flag

Mercedes driver George Russell has called out the "totally unnecessary" first red flag in Formula 1's 2023 Australian Grand Prix that has left him questioning the FIA's decision-making.

Perez, Bottas to start F1 Australian GP from pitlane

Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas will start Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix from the pitlane after making car changes under parc ferme rules.

Supercars Albert Park: Feeney wins strategic finale

Broc Feeney used an aggressive undercut strategy to help seal a second career Supercars win at Albert Park.

Chandler Smith triumphs in Richmond and puts on a show at the finish line: photos

The 20-year-old won his first career race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Ford F-150 Lightning Prices Increase Again

The company is reopening order banks for the next wave of reservation holders.

Autosport writers' favourite Australian Grands Prix

It may not have hosted the season-opener since 2019, but the Australian Grand Prix remains one of the most anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar. Autosport's writing team pick out their favourites from the past 36 world championship editions.

What GPS data reveals about Mercedes' shock Australian GP threat to Red Bull

Mercedes surprised itself, let alone Formula 1’s audience and the rest of the paddock, with a sudden revival in time for qualifying ahead of the 2023 Australian Grand Prix.

The best used cars from £550

Fancy a new car to start 2023? We've picked out the best used metal for your money

Petersen Museum Hosts Porsche Exhibit For Automaker's 75th Anniversary

The largest Porsche exhibit in the museum's history includes 40 race cars and vehicles in art, movies, or driven by celebrities.

Teenager dies and man in critical condition following road traffic collision in Co Tipperary

The single vehicle collision occurred yesterday morning at around 6.10am.

2024 Maserati Quattroporte EV To Rival Taycan, Model S Plaid

Maserati's luxury sedan could have up to 1,000 hp.

Dodge-Based Defender Prop Car From "Viper" TV Show Up For Sale

One of only 14 examples of the fictional "Defender" vehicle made for the show.,

Williams not wedded to Mercedes for 2026 F1 engine supply

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles says that the Grove outfit is keeping its options open before deciding on a power unit supplier for 2026.

Simone Giertz' Model 3 Pickup Truck Conversion Four Years On

Truckla now has a friend named Chargela.

26 eye-catching ’70s concept cars

XJ220: Has Jaguar’s '90s supercar been badly treated?

The XJ220 was big, fast and criticised. Over 30 years on, does that criticism stack up?

The 15 busiest cities in the world

Most of the pollution in our cities is caused by the huge number of vehicles on the streets, and the traffic caused by rush hour, accidents, road construction sites and many other issues. But actually, which cities have the most city traffic in the world? A study now reveals this. In fact, we can now know and monitor city traffic and figure out which are the world's busiest cities thanks to the TomTom traffic index, a system that looks at 389 cities in 56 countries on six continents and measures their traffic impact based on travel times, fuel costs and Co2 emissions. The most virtuous countries are the United States and Australia, while it fares very poorly for some cities in Europe, Asia and South America.

Most and least reliable older executive cars

A used executive car should be classy, comfortable and affordable to own. To help you pick one that won't break the bank, we reveal the most and least reliable

Watch Pininfarina Battista Hit 222 MPH, Break Numerous Records

The Battista was tested at the NATRAX high-speed track in Madhya Pradesh, India.

20 fab fast Fords from around the world

Brown: Piastri will be on the same pace as Norris at McLaren

McLaren CEO Zak Brown thinks his rookie Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri "will be on the same pace" as the more experienced Lando Norris after impressing on his first F1 appearances.

Latest on the health of Dick Van Dyke after his car accident

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:

The biggest automotive myths – and why they’re wrong

A close look at some of the most mistaken beliefs in the world of cars

This Kenworth W900LX Truck Is An Imposing Big Rig Wood Masterpiece

Featuring realistic detail from its smokestacks to its lug nuts, it looks ready for the long-haul life.

Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Looking Increasingly Production Ready

The long awaited Cybertruck is expected to launch by the end of the year.

We Chat With Ford CEO, Jim Farley, And Check Out BlueOval City

Ford's massive future EV and battery facility in Tennessee is taking shape, and on track for a 2025 opening.

Treasures of the secret Ford lock-up collection

A close look into the enticing machines that the Blue Oval keeps hidden away for special occasions

10 cute but crazy mini electric vehicles