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Ted Toleman obituary

Ted Toleman, who has died aged 86, gave Ayrton Senna his introduction to grand prix racing. The team bearing Toleman’s name entered Formula One in 1981 and got off to a faltering start, but three years later they came close to giving the great Brazilian, a future triple world champion, a spectacular first victory in only his fifth race at the top level. Rain fell heavily during the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix. Senna, then aged 24, started from the...

Tesla Says It's Working On Ride-Hailing. We Have Questions.

Tesla said it's working on a ride-hailing service. But it's not clear yet what that actually means.

Every new electric car coming in 2024

27 Totally Useless RV Accessories (and What to Get Instead)

RVers quickly learn that space is at a premium in their rigs. From motorized luxuries to gear really meant for tent campers, here are the RV products to skip.

Cybertruck owner finds NEW flaws - days after thousands were recalled

A Cybertruck owner shared photos of his vehicle's gear selector hanging by a wire. A former Tesla engineer told DailyMail.com that this issue will keep happening, due to an engineering flaw in the vehicle design.

10 insane facts about Mad Max

“Like the sign says, ‘speed's just a question of money’. How fast you wanna go?” If you’re an action movie fan, then you will be a fan of ‘Mad Max’. The 1979 dystopian nightmare has stunts, car chases and shoot-outs that sill thrill to this day. So, with the picture approaching its 45-year anniversary - and with the release of ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ just around the corner - now is a good-a-time as any to look back at this action classic.

A Tesla Driver Using Autopilot Killed a Motorcyclist

Autopilot still needs you to have your eyes on the road.

The Electric G-Class Has Four Motors and an Insane Amount of Torque

The iconic Geländewagen goes electric, packing a massive 116-kWh battery that delivers 579 hp and 859 lb-ft of torque.

Power “didn't have any defense” against Dixon due to tire strategy

Team Penske’s Will Power believes that his doomed tire strategy in Sunday’s Long Beach Grand Prix was what allowed Scott Dixon to beat him with the same pit schedule.

The most controversial BMWs ever made

BMW has built some of the world's best cars in its illustrious history, but some made more of a splash than others…

Ford F-150, Honda Accord Most Traded In Vehicles For Used EVs: CarMax

Meanwhile, Toyota remains the most traded-in brand when buying a used EV such as the Tesla Model 3.

This Is the Best Demonstration of Why Half Helmet's Suck and It's In Japanese

No translation needed.

Tesla reports its worst earnings since 2012

Tesla reported first-quarter earnings that were even lower than expected - but its commitment to develop affordable cars boosted its share price slightly.

MG 4: Five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

Man buys Mercedes SUV sight-unseen only to find it damaged and leaking

A Rhode Island man told local news station Boston 25 that he paid about $21,000 to buy a 2014 Mercedes GL 450 sight unseen from a seller in New Jersey, only for it to be broken.

The Tesla Robotaxi May Be Called The 'Cybercab'

Elon Musk may have teased the name of its upcoming autonomous vehicle.

Struggling EV Startup Fisker Could Go Bankrupt Within 30 Days

Things are looking increasingly dire for the California-based electric car company.

The McLaren P1 Successor Will Reportedly Get a Brand-New V-8

McLaren reportedly gave details of the new hypercar at a meeting with dealers in Las Vegas earlier this month.

The New Tesla Model 3 Performance Hits 60 MPH in 2.9 Seconds

With 510 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.9 seconds, it’s the most powerful Model 3 ever.

GM's Ultium Electric Car Revolution Might Just Be Back On Track

GM has increased battery production by 300% and expects to double overall current vehicle production by the end of the summer.

9 Car-Themed Coffee-Table Books Worth Making Room For

Pick up one of these massive automotive-themed tomes and learn a thing or two.

Motorcyclist (20s) dies following collision in Co Cork

The collision happened shortly before 6pm this evening.

Motor racing-Formula One mulls extending scoring down to 12th from 2025

By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Formula One teams will discuss on Thursday a proposal to extend the points scoring positions from 10th down to 12th place next season. An FIA spokesman confirmed the matter was on the agenda along with other sporting regulations for the virtual F1 commission meeting that includes the governing FIA and commercial rights holder. Six of the 10 teams need to vote

You Can Own Ayrton Senna's Personal Honda NSX for $620,000

This Honda NSX was once owned by Formula 1 driver Aryton Senna, where he used it as a personal car in Portugal. Now you can own it.

Tesla just said it's going to launch cheaper EVs sooner than expected

Tesla said cheaper models are coming sooner than it had planned. The move comes as it reported a steep Q1 revenue drop and after news of job cuts.

Is this the strangest car collection in the world?

It may belong to an oil sheikh, but there's no room for supercars in this particular collection. We pay it a visit

25 important Alfa Romeo coupés

Petrol prices rise above 150p per litre for the first time this year

Data from website Fuel Prices Online shows typical pump prices reached 150.1p per litre on Monday.

Tesla is blaming struggling EV sales on hybrid craze

The company pointed at an industry-wide prioritization of hybrid cars as a reason for slumping sales.

Tesla Misses on Earnings, Focused on New Lineup

Tesla missed Wall Street estimates on earnings and revenue for the first quarter. But Elon Musk's electric car maker says they are focused on the future and a new lineup of vehicles. Ed Ludlow reports on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."

One in three Australian motorists plan to buy an EV in the next year

The price of electric vehicles is still proving a speed bump in Australia, a report has found, and government rebates may not be enough to deal with the issue.

5 basic theory questions 88% of drivers get wrong – see if you can pass

22 fancy ’70s French coupés

Aston Martin introduces luxury update for the DBX 707 SUV

Aston Martin has updated the DBX line for 2024, with the main highlight being the adoption of the DBX 707 engine as standard across all models in the range.

Changing Welsh roads back to 30mph could cost £5m, minister admits

Ken Skates, the Welsh transport minister, has said speed limit revisions could cost between £3-5 million.

14 Awesome Hitch Racks That Make Bike-Hauling Easier

These are our best-tested hitch-mounted bicycle racks for carrying road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes to your riding destinations.

Tesla teases robotaxi ridehailing function in its app

This is what the company’s robotaxi app will look like.

Mazda reveals new flagship CX-80 seven-seat SUV

The largest Mazda SUV for Europe, the new CX-80 comes with three rows of seats as standard – and a plug-in hybrid option.

The Tacoma TRD Pro Has an Easter Egg Most Owners Will Never See

Without taking the front wheels off, this one is very hard to spot.

The fastest charging electric cars

Tesla Says New Vehicles, Including 'More Affordable' Models, Are Coming

The electric automaker's eagerly anticipated Q1 filing has a few details about what's needed most: new models.

7 Best Car Cleaning Kits to Refresh Your Ride

Achieve a showroom shine with these top-rated kits.

Marshmallows are NOT sweets, judge rules

One of Britain's top confectionary firms, Innovative Bites Ltd, can dodge a £470,000 value added tax bill.

Battery Swapping Motorcycles Are Coming To Brazil From Startup Vammo

It employs battery swapping technology similar to what we’re seeing in Asia.

What is a wildcard in MotoGP and why is it used?

MotoGP has a wildcard system in place which can bring many benefits to a constructor - but what is it?

The Olympus Rally Is One of the Most Underrated Events in Motorsports

We went to the 30th running of the American Rally Association's Olympus Rally in the forests of rural Washington.

EV Market Is Hitting Inflection Point: Edmunds' Caldwell

Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds.com executive director of insights, says the electric-vehicle market is "hitting a bit of an inflection point" on Bloomberg Television. Tesla's adjusted earnings per share came to 45 cents in the first three months of the year, compared with Wall Street's expectation of 52 cents a share.

Number of BUG SPLATS on car number plates plunges by 78% in 20 years

A project asking people to count squashed bugs on their car number plates suggests flying insects have declined by nearly four-fifths in 20 years.

New York City’s Electric Rideshare Cars Surpass Two Million Trips In March

In the first quarter of 2024, NYC saved some 731,000 gallons of gas thanks to electric rideshare cars.

Mercedes-Benz G580 With EQ Technology: A Quad-Motor Electric Off-Roader With Old School Vibes

On the surface, there are very few surprises about the electric G580. It's under the skin that matters.