Cars

Cyrusher Doubles Down With Dual-Motor Scout E-Bike

In its top trim, the Scout flaunts two 750-watt hub motors.

Watch Robbie Maddison Bungy Jump A Dirtbike From New Zealand's Highest Drop

Standing at 134 meters above Nevis Canyon, it's a long way down.

Never Before Seen Toyota Concepts Include Sporty Shooting Brake And Bug-Like Hatch

It's a shame none of these concepts made it to auto shows when they were new.

Pirelli goes softer for F1 2024 Australian Grand Prix

Pirelli will take its softest Formula 1 tyres to next year’s Australian Grand Prix, after announcing its compound choices for the first races of 2024.

A rising star's first day in an F1 car

The jump up to driving a Formula 1 car having been used to FIA F3 machinery is a gigantic one. Yet 2022 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award winner Luke Browning coped with that leap in performance magnificently during his Silverstone prize test, leaving plenty of key figures impressed with his F1 bow

The electric trucks revolutionising the delivery industry

Roll out the red carpet – Audi’s latest A6 is ready for its close-up

I don’t know how, or why, but I appear to be psychologically preconditioned to associate Audis with the colour grey or shades thereof. And let me be balanced about it: I tend to associate BMWs with dark blue –and Mercedes with silver tones, especially in their larger cars. There, I have just managed, in a mere 49 words, to potentially pigeonhole an...

Honda Civic Type R Converted To All-Wheel Drive And It Only Cost $100K

A CR-V was used as a donor vehicle, and the finished product is straight-up fire.

Traffic and travel: Road users face delays on Dublin’s M50 after multiple crashes amid icy conditions

There are delays on the M50 this morning following a number of crashes, including a three-vehicle collision. The incident happened on the M50 at Junction 16 –Cherrywood in the northbound direction early on Friday morning. There was also another collision on the M50 between Junction 6 – Blanchardstown and Junction 5 – Finglas in the northbound direc...

Cork man’s dream becomes reality as he competes at World Karting Championships

There will be a strong Cork interest at the World Karting Championships in Bahrain next week, including Millstreet’s Shane O’Leary. Dromtariffe native and popular Millstreet businessman Shane O’Leary has competed in the Motorsport Ireland Karting Championship for the past eight years, progressing well over the seasons with numerous race wins throug...

You Can Order A Black Or White Tesla Cybertruck From The Factory

Factory-installed paint protection film for the Cybertruck is available from Tesla for $6500.

McLaren v Palou: What's on the line in high-stakes court case?

One of the wildest contractual sagas in living memory will play out in a UK High Court next year as the messy Alex Palou and McLaren breakup is resolved.

GM Knows It Loses Money On EVs But Will Fix That Next Year

The company's EV pretax margins are expected to improve significantly around the middle of the decade.

New PelicanTrain E-Bike Can Haul Upwards Of 1,000 Pounds Of Cargo

This utilitarian cargo bike can pull up to two trailers for the ultimate cargo-hauling experience.

Mercedes launches new E-Class and CLE models

​Mercedes has launched two new models – one of which replaces two forerunners. First up was the new E-Class, designed to keep current owners loyal while attempting to win younger drivers. This new E takes the car further up the luxury ladder, the company claims. It has a striking front, with a stretched bonnet. Inside is plush and posh, but four of...

Speed Reads: Here's When We Can Expect To See Ducati's MX Bike Race In 2024

Plus: Ducati celebrates winning everything in 2023, Márquez to ride at Honda Thanks Day, and more.

Kia Sportage Owner Tired Of Thefts Returns Car To Dealer

Plus, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz gets a police look.

McLaren: Rate of learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" F1 season

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella believes the speed at which Oscar Piastri has learned through his "exceptional" rookie Formula 1 season is what impressed him the most.

Major roadworks to start on a key roundabout in Waterford

Major roadworks are due to start on Friday December 1 on a key roundabout in Waterford. Phase 5 of the construction works at Farronshoneen Roundabout is due to commence from 12pm, Friday, December 1, and continue for seven working days, until Monday December 11. This phase involves the reconstruction of the inbound carriageway of the Williamstown R...

Turn Your Classic Mercedes 280SL Into A Gorgeous EV For $135K

The prettiest 300-horsepower electric car you’ll ever drive.

Ford Maverick, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, And Ferrari Hypercar Prototypes Spotted

These are all the coolest prototypes we spotted on the road testing this week.

Lego Speed Champions Mustang Dark Horse And Audi S1 E-Tron Leaked

The BMW M4 GT3 and M Hybrid V8 race cars are also in the mix.

Honda MXGP and WSBK stars join Jakarta bikers in unique Motul-backed fan ride

Members of one of the world’s biggest bike racing nations were given an extraordinary experience on Wednesday when four of the top riders from Honda’s MXGP and WorldSBK teams joined them to ride through the streets of Jakarta in one of the first ever celebrity-fan events of its kind.

New Orxa Mantis Electric Motorcycle Can Travel 137 Miles On A Single Charge

This electric commuter gets a sporty touch with a focus on tech.

Do you dare drive this list of the highest roads in the world?

Is The Cybertruck Really What Tesla Needs Right Now?

And is it what the entire world needs right now?

Rins: Yamaha MotoGP bike “very different” to the Suzuki

Alex Rins has shut down suggestions that the Suzuki and Yamaha are similar MotoGP bikes, noting after his first test of the latter that they are “very different”.

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Our Next Energy's 'Gemini' Battery Doubled A BMW iX's Range To 608 Miles

BMW is impressed by the result and says that it "looks forward to taking the next steps together" with the Michigan-based startup.

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Drink driver’s car was ‘seriously out of control’ when he crashed

A drink driver’s car went “seriously out of control” and crashed on the “morning after the night before” when he was celebrating getting a new job, a court heard. Bar manager Jordan McQuade (42) was told by a judge his driving was “appalling” when he crashed through a roundabout, and the situation could have been “more grave” if any other cars had ...

This Harley-Powered BMW Isetta Was Built With Blood, Sweat, And Little Sleep

Here's how Mikey Brown built a beautiful Hot Wheels Legends Tour Semifinalist custom.

15 cool classics with vinyl roofs

Clare records highest increase in electric car registrations nationwide this year

County Clare recorded a 70% increase in electric car registrations this year according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), the highest increase in Ireland. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released their official new vehicle registrations statistics for November. Nationwide, new car registrations for the month of No...

Future Hyundais May Hear You Scream And Alert The Police

Hyundai Motor Group foreshadows our future surveillance state.

20 things you probably didn't know about... Germany!

Santa's Sleigh Is For Sale Right Now And It's Made By Polaris

It's a 1964 Polaris Sno-Traveler Pacer K80D snowmobile, and it's fully restored and running.

Kia Delivers First EV9s In The U.S. While EV6 Sales Doubled In November 2023

The company said that "new customers are shopping Kia like never before and our retailers are selling more vehicles than ever."

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GT4 Winter Series with SRO licence ready for debut season

Building on the success of the GT Winter Series, the new SRO-licenced sprint and endurance series for GT4 cars will start its first season in January 2024.

Ford Recalls 45K Cars Because The Doors Might Fly Open While Driving

Dealers are replacing a part with a stronger version of it.

New car park earmarked for popular County Sligo woods

Plans have been finalised for the provision of a new car park at Union Wood, Ballygawley. Local councillor Thomas Walsh said: “The new car-park will allow for parking of 30 cars and safe access directly to the Sligo Way trail which is one of Ireland’s longest waymarked trails stretching from Lough Talt in South Sligo to Dromahair in Leitrim. Procur...

The forgotten cars of the 1980s

The 1980s bear similar parallels with today, so perhaps it's time for us to remember the cars everyone seems to have forgotten

Craig Breen Foundation launched to help aspiring rally drivers

Aspiring rally drivers competing in Ireland’s J1000 Forestry Series will receive support from the newly created Craig Breen Foundation.

Car overturns in incident on Kenmare-Kilgarvan road

A car overturned on the Kenmare-Kilgarvan Road this morning, with a woman in her 60s conveyed to Cork University Hospital. There have been heavy traffic delays as emergency services responded to the incident at Rossacroo Woods, Curraglass. Several units of the fire service, Gardaí, and ambulance personnel attended the scene of the one-vehicle incid...

The EV Tax Credits Are Changing. Yes, Again. Here's What To Know

Think you had the EV tax credit plan figured out? Concerns about China just threw a wrench into things.

Bre Tiesi had miscarriage after car crash

Bre Tiesi suffered a miscarriage following a car crash in July 2021.

2024 Suzuki KingQuad 750 And 500 Now Get Stock Towing Accessories

You'll still have to bring your own trailer ball or hook, though.

Michael Verney: Impaire Et Passe looks primed to show Champion Hurdle credentials

The racing world is crying out for a pretender to the throne of Constitution Hill and they may get their wish after tomorrow’s Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (2.35) at Fairyhouse. Nicky Henderson’s superstar was expected to make it eight from eight under Rules before the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle was scuppered by the big freeze and c...

Tesla Built the First Cybertruck Protoype in Just 93 Days

Elon Musk ordered Tesla's teams to build the first Cybertruck prototype in just 90 days after the design was approved.