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Was it a fluke? F1 reactions to Vettel win

Ferrari’s testing pace left many to wonder whether the team could take on Mercedes this season. Now, with the first F1 race done and dusted,…

Formula E to ditch mid-race car swaps next year

The all-electric Formula E series has seen some solid growth since its inception, featuring notable drivers and big-name manufacturers. Now, the series has revealed…

World Rallycross in SA: tickets on sale now

Cape Town hasn’t seen a world championship motorsport event in a while now, but last year saw news that Killarney would play host to a round…

Watch: crazy brawl after dramatic NASCAR finish

Formula One might have drama both on and off the track but it says a lot when there are only a few bust-ups between drivers…

Peugeot’s new 2008 SUV hits South Africa

Compact crossovers have been the in-thing for a few years now, with Peugeot being no exception to the trend. The French marque delivered its 2008…

It’s official: GP2 Series is now Formula 2

GP2 is usually the final stepping stone for drivers hoping to get to Formula 1, being a support series for the top-flight of motorsport…

The driving demerit system explained

With the constant delay of the Demerit driving system in South Africa, many people have forgot about it altogether. Despite a pilot test in…

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

TDK has responded to developing market needs with a new range of advanced inertial measurement units (IMU) for automotive applications. The Japanese electronics giant…

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

Data centres will command power equivalent to the entire Japanese power grid by 2030. It’s a startling prediction and one that infrastructure futurists, data…

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves

Perhaps the most iconic of all light tactical vehicles is the Toyota Land Cruiser Technical. These pickup trucks have been a platform of choice…

JLR channels its Camel Trophy history

JLR’s Range Rover might be the most profitable vehicle it markets, but the Defender generates the highest volume of revenue. It has become the…

Luca de Meo and his Renault legacy

Luca de Meo has left his tenure as CEO of Renault, having led one of France’s most important companies for five years. The Italian…

Gemini AI to enhance Volvo infotainment

Gemini will soon enhance the in-cabin infotainment experience for Volvo owners, thanks to a new agreement with Google. Volvo was an early pioneer of…

Everest better at exploring than Explorer

Everest isn’t available to American buyers. But its platform-twin Ranger is. Are American Ford fans who like the idea of a more compact three-row…

Trail Boss badge comes to BEVs

Trail Boss has a proven reputation amongst off-road adventure drivers, but has Chevrolet unintentionally got its new model timing perfect? By virtue of delay?…

Quartermaster is unquestionably cool – and capable

Ineos has done what Land Rover could not, reviving its original Defender’s spirit. The independently financed British brand has created the fantasy off-road exploration…