Formula 1

Why Albon wasn't penalised for driving with "10mm" loose wheel in Imola GP

Alex Albon believes his loose wheel in Formula 1's 2024 Imola event "was quite safe", with the stewards not penalising his driving back to the pits following a post-race investigation.

An African kingdom famed for its bustling souks and immense desert dunes is revving up to build electric vehicles

According to data company CEIC, Morocco produced 535,825 motor vehicles in 2023, up from 464,864 in 2022.

Will Power suffers engine hiccup as Chevrolet and Honda struggle ahead of Indy 500 qualifying

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power experienced the seventh engine issue for Chevrolet in two days of Indianapolis 500 qualifying when his Team Penske entry sputtered Sunday during practice ahead of the afternoon pole shootout. The manufacturer had six engine problems on Saturday, when Power joined teammates Scott McLaughlin and reigning Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden in sweeping the top three spots based on four-lap average speeds. Honda hasn't had...

New Mini Cooper JCW Will Race at This Year’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring

The next-generation Mini Cooper John Cooper Works makes its first appearance in this year’s 24 Hours of Nurburgring race.

The most iconic cars in cinematic and television history

While a car is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think "Hollywood star," many creators use automobiles as movie and television characters unto themselves. There are many ways a car can be portrayed on screen, as both prop and as a pivotal plot component. Indeed, think about your own favorite movies and television shows. Chances are many of the titles feature motor cars in a big way. Some cars are actually the stars of the show, as in the Pixar film 'Cars' (2006). A critical and commercial success, the movie featured dozens of talking vehicles and was praised by one critic as one of the "most imaginative and appealing movies ever." Some cars have become Hollywood legends. Sean Connery's James Bond is forever associated with his gadget-laden Aston Martin DB5. Who can forget Steve McQueen's character burning rubber in his Ford Mustang Fastback in 'Bullitt' (1968) during one of the most famous car chase sequences ever made? And Batman simply wouldn't be the same without his Batmobile. Cars have also made a big impact on the small screen. Some of television's most popular shows are distinguished by a set of cool wheels. Think 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and the General Lee screeches into view, horns blaring "Dixie." And what about that souped-up van those soldiers of fortune, the A-Team, used to get themselves in and out of trouble with? Cars hit the screen as Hollywood flourished in the early 20th century. Mack Sennett, the King of Comedy, is especially remembered for his silent-era Keystone Cops movies and the slapstick car chases that always ended up in a collective wreck on the sidewalk. The success of these pioneering two-reelers coincided exactly with the rise of the mass-market automobile, and Hollywood quickly sought mileage out of this desirable new commodity. Today, entire film franchises are based around cars (think 'The Fast and the Furious'). But it's the unique and singular appeal of a particular model that endures. Take a drive through this gallery of some of the most iconic screen autos ever, and you'll get an idea of why cars are often just as important as actors.

The top 10 best electric SUVs

120 years of Rolls-Royce

Fernando Alonso’s Imola start troubles go from bad to worse

"It's just not good enough..."

Rivian R1T Owner Reflects On His First Two Years With The Truck

He also takes some time to compare the truck with his previous vehicle, a 2020 Tesla Model Y.

I slept in my car and showered in the factory to work 12-hour shifts at Tesla. I still got laid off after 5 years.

Nico Murillo slept in his car for a year at Tesla's Fremont factory to reduce his commuting time, but still fell victim to Elon Musk's April layoffs.

Supercars Perth: Waters wins as penalty costs Mostert the double

Cam Waters took victory in the 10th race of the 2024 Supercars season at Wanneroo after a pitlane slip cost Chaz Mostert the win and the chance for a double.

Red Bull and McLaren ‘doing something weird’ with energy deployment, claims Charles Leclerc

"They are doing something weird with the energy engine-wise, McLaren and Red Bull."

Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend F1 lead

IMOLA, Italy (AP) — In the real world or the virtual world, Max Verstappen remains the driver to beat. The defending Formula 1 champion held off a challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his standings lead. Verstappen doubled up this weekend by taking part in an online 24-hour race, driving stints for his team from a simulator set up in the Imola paddock. He won that, too, making his F1...

These Road Trip Essentials Make Being Stuck in a Car Worth It

Including a t-shirt you can technically wear for 72 hours straight.

Audi RS4 Avant Vs. BMW M3 Touring Drag Race: It's Not Even Close

The two coolest wagons on sale today come together for a good old fashioned drag race. But one is far quicker than the other.

The 16 Most Iconic Toys From the 90s and Where to Buy Them Now

Which ones are you getting (again)?

Arctic Cat Recalls Even More Snowmobile Models

The snowmobile manufacturer has issued a further recall on its products.

Aston Martin F1 upgrades "not good enough" to keep up with rivals - Stroll

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll fears the upgrades the team has brought to Imola haven't been enough to keep pace in the fight behind Red Bull.

The best-looking Fords ever sold

Double-take cars from the illustrious Blue Oval that fulfilled their brief better than many others

32 classic cars that became commercial vehicles

Tesla Cybertruck takes second place to Ford F-150 Lightning, new monthly registration data shows

Tesla's Cybertruck was the second-best selling electric pickup truck in March, according to one key indicator.

The town plagued by dirt bikes that shows why levelling up needs to change

The Government's towns tsar Adam Hawksbee tells i why 'levelling up' has a new hyperlocal focus

Super Formula Autopolis: Makino finally claims maiden series victory

Tadasuke Makino finally ended his Super Formula victory drought with a dominant drive in the second round of the season at Autopolis.

Ford V-6 Teardown Shows the Catastrophic Effects of Prolonged Police Duty

There are multiple holes in the block, two pistons missing, and valves in the oil pan.

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.

10 car makers that didn’t just make cars

Hyundai Kona Electric Long Range 75 MMPH Efficiency And Range Test

How does the new Kona Electric fair in efficiency with extended highway driving? And how does it compare to the Volvo EX30?

Verstappen wishes F1 had '24 Imolas', but the series has other plans

Formula 1 drivers led by world champion Max Verstappen have praised Imola's old-school challenges, amid an uncertain future for the classic Italian venue.

Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.

Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris.

30 Genius Garage Organization Ideas to Keep Your Life in Order

Experts share their best tips for cleaning your garage…and actually keeping it organized.

“Major changes” unlikely to MotoGP’s feeder classes under 2027 rules overhaul

Dorna Sports says “major changes” to the Moto2 and Moto3 categories are unlikely when MotoGP undergoes its rules revolution in 2027.

Oscar Piastri calls for Imola GP track change to be made after ‘boring’ race

Oscar Piastri had a great view of the Ferrari rear wing at Imola, but knew he had a quicker car underneath him.

'Butterbean' Queen dazzles North Wilkesboro faithful, lands top five in Truck Series debut

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen heard the cheers perk up from the rugged front grandstand at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He figured the commotion was for Corey Heim, his Tricon Garage teammate and Sunday’s winner of the rain-plagued NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. Instead, the 26-year-old CARS Tour star was the deserving recipient. Upon […]

Listening to This Ferrari F355 Carve a Forest Road is Automotive Heaven

No words, no music. Just a 3.5-liter five-valve V-8 echoing through the trees.

MotoGP Sets A New Attendance Record At Le Mans

Nearly 300,000 fans from across the globe flocked to Le Mans during the 2024 French Grand Prix.

Ships in some UK port cities create more air pollution than cars

Ships calling at the UK’s most polluted ports produce more nitrogen oxide pollution (NOx) than all the cars registered in the same cities or regions, analysis has shown. A report from Transport & Environment (T&E) said that ships were continuing to discharge huge quantities of air pollutants at ports, with Milford Haven, Southampton and Immingham topping the list for emissions of harmful sulphur oxides and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as well...

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.

The Nose Dive Assembly review – a gen Z take on the trad touring circus

There’s a festival feel at a Revel Puck Circus show: the big top, the caravans and candyfloss, the sense of community. It’s like a gen Z version of a trad touring circus, with the young performers dressed in matching jazzy gender-neutral jumpsuits rather than leotards and spangles. Inside the tent are some fantastic acts. There is supremely graceful hair hanging from Poppy Plowman (yes, that’s hanging from a rope tied to your topknot). Plowman...

Wexford garage take to the skies to celebrate five years of business

To mark five years in business, an independent service and repair garage in north Wexford is taking to the skies to raise money for five charities. Fortune Automotive has marked each year of business by raising money for charity and to mark five years of business this year, they decided to go big with a skydive. "We were throwing ideas around and t...

Alonso hit with F1 Imola GP pitlane start after Aston Martin changes

Fernando Alonso will start Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola's pitlane after Aston Martin made changes to his car.

Max Verstappen gave Ferrari fan ‘the finger’ before later applauding him

"Did you sign with Ferrari or something? Is there something we don't know?"

How to follow Monaco Grand Prix on the BBC

Round eight of the 2024 Formula 1 season heads to the streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix, from 24-26 May.

29 extremely strange cars

Forget your small SUVs, superminis and family hatchbacks, this story is about the downright strangest cars ever made

Kia Global EV Retail Sales Surged In April 2024

The company sold more than 17,000 EVs, which represent almost 7% of the brand's total volume.

‘You see progress’ – Toto Wolff believes Mercedes W15 deficit to the front is ‘getting smaller’

"It's just a patience game..."

DoorDash customer charged for damaged delivery after driver got hit by a car

It’s never fun when a delivery goes wrong but for one DoorDash customer from New York, one order has reportedly left her without the drinks they bought because the driver got hit by a car outside - and she claims DoorDash have still charged them $30 anyway. In a video on TikTok posted earlier this month, Nia Stanford explained they bought two bottl...

Norris 'excited' that McLaren can take fight to Verstappen

Lando Norris says he is "excited" about the rest of the Formula 1 season after challenging Max Verstappen hard for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Cleaning experts reveal 35p car window cleaning hack from Tesco

Cleaning experts Southampton Gutters have shared a hack that will leave your car windows sparkling clean and streak-free for summer - and it costs less than 50p from your local supermarket.

Our 20 favourite fast Fords

From the Sierra RS Cosworth to the Fiesta ST, everybody loves a fast Ford. We pick our 20 all-time favourites.