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Driver testers will no longer carry out tests in car without a valid NCT

Driver testers are set to refuse to carry out tests in vehicles without a valid NCT certificate from today. Fórsa has instructed testers at the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to revert to a requirement that customers’ vehicles must be officially roadworthy. It said the requirement that a car presented for a test must have a valid NCT had been temporar...


Rivian Moving Staff To Illinois Factory To Ramp Up Production: Report

Rivian missed its 2022 production goal and recently forecasted its 2023 production to fall below the consensus of analysts.


Ford Ranger Tremor Debuts, Borrows Off-Road Upgrades From Wildtrak X

It stands out with a darkened grille, gray exterior accents, and exposed front tow hooks.


2024 Kia EV9 Full Reveal Is Today: See The Livestream Right Here

The livestream starts at 5 PM EDT / 9 PM GMT and will feature a GT-Line version.


The most expensive books and manuscripts in history

In 1978, one of only 48 copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first large printed book, was sold to a library in Germany for over US$2 million, making history as the first book or manuscript to sell for over $1 million. Today, however, that sale doesn’t even make the top 20. Here are the most expensive books and manuscripts in history.


MG Metro 6R4 Group B Rally Car Coming Back As Road-Legal Restomod

The builder expects prices to start at around $368,610.


The trust issue created by MotoGP’s stewards that must be fixed

OPINION: The opening round of the 2023 MotoGP season was a dramatic start to the series’ new era. With that came numerous controversies, chief among which was the discontent riders expressed at MotoGP’s stewarding. A recurring issue, it seems trust levels are now at a worrying all-time low


BMW 4 Series Coupe Facelift Rendering Tries To Shed Off Camo From Spy Shots

The 4er is undergoing its Life Cycle Impulse, expected to be unveiled later this year.


2024 Renault Espace Debuts As Seven-Seat SUV Replacement Of Iconic Minivan

The top trim is called Esprit Alpine and comes with exclusive design tweaks.


The Bristol ADX 160 Is Yet Another Honda ADV 160 Clone

The adventurous scooter has been debuted in the Philippines.


Ford CEO Says Batteries Are The Main Constraint To EV Transition

Jim Farley says both lithium and nickel are really the key constraining commodities in the lithium-ion batteries the company uses.


NHTSA Probes Tesla Model X After Complaints Of Seat Belt Detachment

Two Tesla Model X owners described an issue with the front seat belts' allegedly faulty anchor and tensioning system.


Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Without Its Massive Windscreen Wiper

The prototype was photographed near the company’s California headquarters.


BMW X1 M35i And X2 M35i Spied On Video Lapping The Nurburgring

The hotter models should debut before the end of the year.


Tesla Cybertruck Corners Like A Champ, Musk Says It Might Top Model Y

Elon Musk tweeted that the Cybertruck might be better than a Model Y in turning – thanks to rear-wheel steering.


McLaren lands senior Aston F1 aerodynamicist amid aggressive recruitment push

McLaren has landed senior Aston Martin aerodynamicist Mariano Alperin as part of an aggressive recruitment drive to boost the performance of its Formula 1 team.


Mercedes knew limits of W14 F1 car concept before Bahrain

Mercedes knew even before it arrived for Formula 1 testing and the first race in Bahrain that it needed to change approach with its car concept.


Tesla Referral Program Back With An End-Of-Quarter Surprise In Europe

Tesla is offering enticing awards for all referrals, but they skyrocket for deliveries that happen ahead of the end of Q1 2023.


Global Passenger xEV Battery Market In 2022: 488.3 GWh (Up 70%)

Three battery manufacturers dominated the market: CATL, LGES and BYD.


Nissan Teases Skyline GT-R R32 EV Conversion Project

The project is in its infancy since we can hear the engine and see the exhaust.


Watch Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta V11 Avoid Various Obstacles

What happens when you send a Tesla Model S with FSD beta head-on toward a moving pickup truck?


New Mercedes-AMG CLE63 Coupe Can’t Hide Quad Exhaust In Fresh Spy Pics

It could pack the 671-hp hybrid powertrain from the C63 S E Performance.


Genesis Mint: the 100% electric compact sports car conquering Europe

Genesis, the Korean automotive brand of the Hyundai Group , is gradually expanding its presence in Europe, considering the launch of a new electric car based on the concept car Genesis Mint . The Genesis Mint was unveiled at the 2019 New York Auto Show. Autocar interviewed Mark Choi, product manager of Genesis, who confirmed the intention to expand the model range for the European market. The new vehicle is expected to be smaller than the currently marketed models, ranking below the Genesis GV60 as a size, aiming to meet the needs of the European market.


KTM MotoGP bike ‘less physical’ than Ducati was, says Miller

Jack Miller says the “nimble” KTM MotoGP bike is a less physical machine than the Ducati he rode for five years.


Consistency pays off for DS Penske at Sao Paulo E-Prix

After Jean-Eric Vergne's victory in Hyderabad and second place in Cape Town, Stoffel Vandoorne took his first pole position with DS Penske. With both cars in the points at the finish, the Franco-American team remains in the battle with Porsche, Jaguar and Envision Racing.


Starting numbers for the 2023 Isle of Man TT Superbike races revealed

The top 20 seeded riders in the Superbike and Superstock classes have had their starting number revealed for the 2023 Isle of Man TT.


Ford Bronco Rescued Out Of Tight Spot By Off-Road Chevy Corvair Wagon

Thanks to a failed fuel pump, the Bronco got stuck between a rock and a hard place.


Trijya Custom Motorcycles Hot-Rods Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide

The White Whale comes complete with a massive tail fin.


Tesla Mostly Debt-Free After 20 Years, Sets New Precedent For Industry

Tesla has proven automakers don't need to carry a ton of debt to be successful. Will others follow suit or wait to be bailed out?


2025 Porsche Boxster EV Prototypes Spotted At Tesla Supercharger

No fewer than four all-electric Boxster mules were spied during cold weather testing.


German E-Bike Specialist Bergamont Presents E-Sweep Model Range

The E-Sweep Tour and Sport offer urban utility in a performance-focused package.


In the wrong place at the wrong time, this incident is really absurd

An accident, which occurred on the Ronald Reagan Freeway in Twin Lakes, California (just north of Los Angeles), was captured by dashcam of the user's Tesla Twitter Anoop . And what his camera caught looks like a scene from a movie like "Final Destination" . A Kia Soul was proceeding undisturbed on Highway 118. Everything seemed normal until the unfortunate Kia Soul came alongside a Chevy Silverado. Just then the unexpected happened. The left front wheel of Chevy Silverado suddenly came off, ending up directly in front of Kia. The Korean car literally took off.


2023 Tesla Model S/X Deliveries Begin In Mainland China

The carmaker’s flagship models are imported from California.


Lamborghini LB744 Spied For The Last Time Ahead Of Tomorrow’s Reveal

The long wait is nearly over.


Marquez won’t escape Oliveira MotoGP penalty despite Argentina absence

Marc Marquez will not escape serving his penalty for his Miguel Oliveira crash in the MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix despite being ruled out of the Argentina round.


Toyota Gives Man New Highlander After Million-Mile Model Lost In Hurricane

Mark Miller bought his 2006 Highlander Hybrid brand new and used it for work, but it was flooded during Hurricane Ian.


This Rare 2021 Koenigsegg Regera Has $1 Million In Options Alone

Only 80 of these hybrid hypercars were built, and this one is for sale with a current bid price of $2.6 million.


Union tells driving testers not to accept cars without valid NCT, against RSA stance

The requirement for a valid certificate was temporarily suspended because of Covid-19 delays.


See What An Acura NSX Sunk In A River For 15 Years Really Looks Like

It's, uh, not good.


Harley Is Launching The Fat Boy 114 And Other Premium Models In India

Will these heavyweight cruisers be a good match to India's harsh road conditions?


'Don't get smashed up': Surgeon encourages bikers to get training from motorbike gardaí

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has officially launched the BikeSafe programme, which aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries among motorcyclists.


Smart #3 Fresh Details Surface Ahead Of April 17 World Debut

Smart has released the first design sketches of its electric compact SUV-coupe, even though we already knew what it looked like.


Lamborghini plug-in hybrid: latest spy photos and what to know on the eve of the unveiling

Lamborghini has announced that tomorrow, March 29, it will unveil its new supercar, known as Lamborghini LB744. This will be the brand's first plug-in hybrid supercar from Sant'Agata Bolognese (Italy) and will feature a new next-generation V12 engine. A spy video published by youtuber Varryx shows the latest Lamborghini LB744 prototype undergoing road tests near the Italian factory. The final design is hidden under a thin camouflage coating, but the video shows signs of high voltage on the body, confirming the presence of a hybrid engine.


Watch The Final Ford GT Delivery Including Walkaround And Garage Tour

Decked out in Antimatter Blue paint, the last of 1,350 Ford GTs joins a private collection that includes Heritage Edition and LM cars.


Tesla Offering 10,000 Free Supercharger Miles For End Of Quarter Push

The offer only applies to the Model S and X.


Cost of fuel forcing motorists to cut back on their driving, new survey finds

THE cost of fuel is forcing more motorists to cut back on their driving, with many planning to buy electric or hybrid next time around, a new survey reveals. More than 7-in-10 are cutting back on usage and 45pc are availing of public transport. In a revealing insight into what motorists are thinking, the Carzone report found that the fuel prices ar...


Porsche puts F1 entry on hold as McLaren idea also leads nowhere

Porsche's plans to move into Formula 1 have been formally put on ice, with the German manufacturer now focusing its racing activities on sportscars and Formula E.


The Red Bull brake system tweaks playing a key part in its F1 success

Formula 1’s technical regulations deliberately seek to limit design freedoms, but that hasn't stopped teams pushing hard to innovate wherever possible, with Red Bull's brake calipers a noteworthy example.


Kawasaki ZX-4RR's Top Speed Is How Fast? Check Out This Dyno Run

Team Green dropped a trio of extremely tasty audiovisual teasers ahead of the Indonesian release.


New Mercedes-Benz CLA To Rival Tesla Model 3 With 350-kW Charging

The upcoming electric four-door sedan will also feature an 800-volt architecture.