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Lexus RX 450h+ review: A good blend of comfort and refinement

It’s 25 years since Lexus launched the world’s first luxury SUV, the RX, in 1998. That was the year when Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats were in coalition, Cher topped the singles charts and Titanic was the film everyone was talking about. Since then, more than 3.5 million RX models have found homes worldwide. Of those, 300,000 have come ...


Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Explains Why He Sold It After 6 Months

This owner worried about excessive depreciation but was also unhappy with the Lightning's software and charging challenges.


Tour This Amazing Bus Camper Conversion Complete With Dual Slide-Outs

It has a wooden bathtub and enough space for six people.


Ogier attributes WRC Sardinia crash to muddy boot slipping off brake pedal

Sebastien Ogier says his crash from lead of Rally Sardinia was the result of a muddy boot slipping off the brake pedal, caused by a last-minute wheel change.


Hulkenberg: Haas needs to "stay cool" after F1 Spanish GP practice showing

Haas Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg has called on the team to “stay cool” after he clocked a “genuine” third place in FP2 ahead of the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.


Haas boss Steiner summoned by FIA over F1 stewards criticism

Haas Formula 1 boss Gunther Steiner has been summoned by the FIA to answer allegations of potential misconduct in criticising race stewards.


Jakarta E-Prix: Wehrlein wins to get title challenge back on track

Pascal Wehrlein scored his first Formula E victory in over four months in the Jakarta E-Prix to close in on championship leader Nick Cassidy, as the two Jaguars collided again.


Witness appeal following death of man (50s) after being struck by car in Co Offaly

The incident happened shortly before 2am on Sunday, 28 May on the R446 at Marshbrook near the Westmeath border.


Bristol 408 V8 Barn Find Is An Extremely Rare British Muscle Car

There are only about 10 of these cars left in the world.


Ferrari F1 upgrades have not shown their best in Spain, says Sainz

Carlos Sainz believes Ferrari has yet to show the full potential of its new upgrade package, despite his first front row start of 2023 in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix.


Norris feared Q1 exit before "shock" third in Spanish GP qualifying

Lando Norris feared it was going to be tough to get his McLaren Formula 1 car out of Q1 for the Spanish Grand Prix before his "shock" third-place finish.


The only example of the "world's most dangerous" car sold at auction

How can we forget the TVR Cerbera Speed 12, a true monster of the road, a car of such unprecedented power that it was dubbed the 'most dangerous car in the world'.Officially it developed 840 horsepower with its 7.7-litre V12, but it is rumoured to have produced more than 1000 horsepower on the test bench. In fact, it was also indomitable because it was a very light car, a track car to be homologated for the road.Well, last 20 May the TVR Cerbera Speed 12 was put up for auction and found a new buyer who decided to invest a good $750,000 in this legendary car.


Dennis blasts Wehrlein over "ridiculous" swerving in Jakarta FE

Jake Dennis blasted the “ridiculous” way in which Porsche rival Pascal Wehrlein defended his position in the Jakarta E-Prix, believing he broke Formula E’s racing rules in doing so.


Birchalls: Historic Isle of Man TT Sidecar record “hanging over us since 2019”

Ben Birchall expressed his relief at setting the first ever Isle of Man TT Sidecar 120mph lap on Saturday as the record has “been hanging over us since 2019”.


Jakarta E-Prix: Gunther beats Dennis to claim second straight FE pole

Maserati MSG’s Maximilian Gunther put in a dominant performance to claim pole position for the second Jakarta E-Prix, beating Andretti Formula E rival Jake Dennis to the top spot.


Isle of Man TT 2023: What are the lap records for all classes?

The 2023 Isle of Man TT is in full swing, with practice week concluding on Friday 2 June as Michael Dunlop led the way on his Hawk Racing Honda Superbike.


F2 Spain: Vesti survives wet-to-dry sprint to win

Frederik Vesti took his second consecutive Formula 2 victory, enduring two safety cars in wet-to-dry conditions in the Barcelona sprint race.


New Mazda CX-5 Planned, Could Launch In 2025 With Hybrid Powertrain

The CX-5 would be sold alongside the CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90 in Mazda's US showrooms.


Auto advice: why do we drive on the left?

Why do we drive on a different side of the road to most of our EU neighbours? The recent announcement by Tesla that the Model S and Model X will no longer be available in right-hand-drive markets (such as ours) has many wondering why some countries drive on the left and others on the right. It seems the reason we drive on the left has much to do wi...


BTCC Thruxton: Sutton beats Ingram to continue pole hot streak

Two weeks after breaking a pole drought dating back over two years, Ash Sutton topped qualifying for the second British Touring Car Championship round in succession at Thruxton.


Colorado: New Tesla Model 3 RWD For Under $30,000?

New cars from Tesla's existing inventory might cost even less in various states.


15 weirdest and most unusual cars in history

Throughout automotive history, true works of art on four wheels have been created that have left their mark on automotive culture.In this photo gallery we show 15 of the strangest and most unusual cars ever produced, capable of astonishing us with their futuristic design or innovative technical solutions.They are not only vehicles to be admired, but also represent a piece of history that makes us reflect on the continuous development of the automotive industry and the influences of the trends and technologies of their time.Let's discover together these wonderful cars that marked the era in which they were produced and that continue to leave their mark on the imagination of four-wheel enthusiasts.


Second all-Jaguar FE collision "hurts" as Bird again takes out Evans

Mitch Evans said it “hurts” to have been taken out of Jakarta E-Prix by Sam Bird after the two Jaguar Formula E drivers collided for a second time in 2023.


Dakar reveals 2024 route with 60% new stages

Dakar Rally organisers have revealed the date and location of the 2024 edition, with 60 per cent of the course set to take place on all-new stages.


IndyCar Detroit: Palou takes pole, Andretti cars hit the wall

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Alex Palou will start from pole position for the first IndyCar race on the streets of downtown Detroit since 1991.


Ferrari: "Tough" sidepod switch about long-term F1 development opportunities

Ferrari says the "tough" call to change the sidepod concept on its Formula 1 car was triggered by the need to open up a better development path for the future.


Palou: “Crazy” Detroit track is too tight, too short for IndyCars

Detroit Grand Prix polewinner Alex Palou thinks the new street course in Motor City’s downtown area is “crazy” and too tight and short for IndyCars.


Man (30s) dies in single vehicle crash in Tullamore

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.


Hamilton fears he may not make F1 Spanish GP Q3

Lewis Hamilton thinks he'll struggle to get in to the top ten in qualifying for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix if he is unable to make big overnight car improvements.


Electric revolution: 1000 km range on a single charge thanks to solid-state battery

The electric car revolution looks set to enter a new phase thanks to China: electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has developed the first solid-state battery, which guarantees a range of over 1,000 km on a single charge. The innovation will be introduced as early as this summer on three different models, including the long-awaited ET7 saloon and the EC7 Suv-Coupé. The battery supplied by compatriot WeLion represents a step forward in terms of safety and performance compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. In addition, the network of battery swap stations allows battery replacement on any Nio model.


Superbike at Misano, umbrellas at work: photos from Romagna

Track weekend: lots of champions, lots of adrenaline, lots of people (ph. Fabio Fasanari).


KTM: “Needing to feel important” has “motivated” Miller in MotoGP 2023

KTM team manager Francesco Guidotti says “needing to feel important” has been a major factor behind Jack Miller’s quick adaptation to the RC16 in MotoGP in 2023.


Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse review: Multidimensional hopscotch is a thrilling spectacle

One of the very best releases of 2018 was a Marvel superhero movie. The highest grossing film that year was also, as it turned out, a Marvel superhero movie. But the two films could not have been more dissimilar. They were released by different studios, for one thing, and told their sagas using wildly different visual formats. One had a cool title....


“Awkward” new Detroit IndyCar track has less grip than expected – Kirkwood

Andretti Autosport’s Kyle Kirkwood says IndyCar's new Detroit street circuit has “quite a bit less grip than I think everyone expected” after Friday's opening practice session.


2023 Ford F-150 Shelby Centennial Edition Debuts With Up To 800 Hp

It's a limited edition pickup truck that pays homage to the late Carroll Shelby.


Split Detroit pits causing entry and exit issues for IndyCar drivers

IndyCar drivers say the unique split pitlane at Detroit’s new downtown street course is a “work in progress” after the opening practice sessions.


Alonso says P2 on F1 Spanish GP grid possible even with floor damage

Fernando Alonso says he could have qualified second for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix despite damaging his Aston Martin when he went off right at the start of Q1.


Will Tesla's Cybertruck Really Be As Popular As The Model Y?

Come on, the Tesla Model Y outsold every other car on the planet in Q1 2023.


WRC Sardinia: Ogier reclaims lead from Lappi as water splashes wreak havoc

Toyota's Sebastien Ogier began to pull clear of Hyundai's Esapekka Lappi following a seventh lead change as a titanic World Rally Championship scrap in Sardinia evolved on Saturday morning.


US: Ford BEV Sales Almost Rebounded In May 2023

The results are getting better and better, and Ford Mustang Mach-E production surged to over 13,000.


IndyCar Detroit: Dixon quickest in second practice, DeFrancesco wrecks

Scott Dixon set the fastest time in second practice as IndyCar returned to the streets of downtown Detroit for the first time since 1991, as Devlin DeFrancesco crashed hard.


BTCC Thruxton: Cook dominates free practice

The British Touring Car Championship’s King of Thruxton Josh Cook dominated free practice for the series’ 2023 visit to the Hampshire circuit.


Toyota: Le Mans BoP change could open door to WEC "sandbagging"

Toyota believes the Balance of Performance change for this month’s Le Mans 24 Hours could open the door to sandbagging in the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class.


Acerbis Turned 50 This Year And Celebrated A Weekend Of Riding And Special Hand Guards

The brand’s golden year was commemorated with golden hand guards!


DS Penske plays it safe

The DS Penske drivers finished fourth and fifth in a race dominated by Porsche in the race and Maserati in qualifying with Jean-Éric Vergne improving one position in the championship standings.


Cassidy in damage limitation mode as Porsche FE rivals shine in Jakarta

Nick Cassidy says he is treating the Jakarta double header as a weekend of damage limitation after a disappointing finish in Saturday’s opening Formula E race.


How to save a bundle on your summer car hire

This time last year, the economy’s emergence from Covid was wreaking havoc on the start of the summer travel season, with long queues snaking for hours outside the terminals of a staff-strapped Dublin Airport and the sky-high costs of renting a car prompting some tourists to cancel their trip to Ireland. One group of Canadian visitors told a Lahinc...


Ecclestone lashes out at Hamilton: "Maranello is not a retirement home"

"Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari? In recent days, more than one fan has been intrigued by this theory put forward by the 'Daily Mail', according to which the seven-time world champion Briton is in talks with Maranello to create a potential dream team with Charles Leclerc. The annual fee would be 40 million, according to the British newspaper. However, the rumour was denied by Hamilton himself, who will remain with Mercedes until the end of 2023. Even the former F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, seems not to believe in a possible transfer of Lewis to the Italian team, and has made this very clear.


M-Sport explains “difficult to swallow” Tanak WRC Sardinia retirement

An electrical system shutdown has resulted in Ott Tanak retiring from Rally Sardinia, which the M-Sport World Rally Championship team has labelled as “difficult to swallow”.


US: All Tesla Model 3 Versions Qualify For $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Now

The entry-level version starts effectively at under $35,000.