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The Big Loser In The SK-LG Battery Settlement Is Drag Racing

The Big Loser In The SK-LG Battery Settlement Is Drag Racing

MotoGP Indonesian Street Circuit Slammed By UN Human Rights Violations

MotoGP Indonesian Street Circuit Slammed By UN Human Rights Violations

Mercedes F1 Really Could Have Used Another Easy Year

Mercedes F1 Really Could Have Used Another Easy Year

The FIA's Nearly Dead GTE Class Will Stumble On Through At Least The 2022 Season

The FIA's Nearly Dead GTE Class Will Stumble On Through At Least The 2022 Season

Get Hyped For The 2021 IndyCar Season With A VR Lap Of Sebring

Get Hyped For The 2021 IndyCar Season With A VR Lap Of Sebring

I've Got A Bone To Pick With Bentley's Pikes Peak Race Car

What you see here is Bentley’s newest race car, the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak, built explicitly to attack the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this June. This is the third time in as many years that Bentley has launched a factory effort at PPIHC, following a production car record...

I Can't Wait To Watch Electric Scooters Race At 60 MPH

The terribly-named eSkootr Championship is coming in the near future, and folks: I am ready for this ridiculous concept. Especially now that I found out these electric scooters are going to be cruising along at over 60 miles per hour. If you have remained blissfully unaware of the concept...

RACEWKND Is The New High-Quality Formula One Magazine For A New Era Of Fan

After seeing posts on social media, I knew RACEWKND, a new Formula One magazine designed for the ultra-fan, was going to be huge. But when I pulled the torso-sized ‘zine out of its envelope, I was surprised. Now this is cool. You might have heard of RACEWKND via its...

Glickenhaus Hypercar Won't Be Ready For Spa Season Opener

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, its two 007 LMH race cars, and drivers will not be taking part in the opening round of the FIA WEC on May 1st, despite having been included on the entry list. This week Jim Glickenhaus confirmed to motorsport.com that his team will be sitting out...

Daniel Ricciardo Says That Lewis Hamilton 'Isn't The Only One That Could Win Races In That Car,' Calls F1 'Idiots'

Daniel Ricciardo is a good driver and also a bit of a smiling assassin. He’s got smiles but he’s also got takes. Some of those takes are in the latest issue of the British lifestyle magazine Square Mile, which except that he’s a fun interview. Here he is, for...

How To Watch Super GT, NASCAR, Formula E, And Everything Else In Racing This Weekend; April 9-11

Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what’s going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend? It’s another busy...

Automotive news

2022 Porsche Macan First Drive Review

2022 Porsche Macan First Drive Review"

Why would I buy one?Superb performancePlayful handlingWhy would I avoid one?Plenty of features missing even in this price rangeStiff ride qualitySummarySporty SUVs are the norm now and they are popular for providing sports-car-like performance with the practicality of SUVs. Most of these SUVs on steroids come from the likes of...

Mercedes-Benz Vision AMG teaser gives out Formula 1 car vibe

Mercedes-Benz Vision AMG teaser gives out Formula 1 car vibe"

- Cameras instead of wing mirrors- F1’s W12-like side fenderMercedes-Benz might have showcased the Vision Gran Turismo Concept back in 2013, but even after a decade that design looks and feels years ahead into the future. But what’s coming in the future from the...

Toyota Fortuner GR S variant arrives at dealerships in India

Toyota Fortuner GR S variant arrives at dealerships in India"

- The Fortuner GR S variant is priced at Rs 48.43 lakh- The variant is available in a single, 4x4 Diesel AT configurationToyota discreetly announced the prices of the Fortuner GR S variant in the country earlier this month. The new variant, which is priced at Rs 48.43 lakh (ex-showroom),...

Jeep Meridian to be launched in India tomorrow

Jeep Meridian to be launched in India tomorrow"

- Bookings underway for Rs 50,000- Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine with manual and automatic gearboxesJeep India is all set to reveal the prices of the Meridian tomorrow. The bookings for the SUV commenced on 3 May for Rs 50,000 and the model has also started arriving at dealerships...

New BMW 3 Series makes global debut

New BMW 3 Series makes global debut"

- Gets upgraded equipment, including iDrive 8- Likely to arrive in India sometime later this yearGerman luxury automaker BMW recently unveiled the 3 Series (G20) facelift globally. This mid-life update has brought a redesigned fascia, a new infotainment setup, four new colours, and mildly updated powertrains to the sedan. That...

All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives over 1,000 bookings in India

All-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives over 1,000 bookings in India"

German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has received more than 1,000 reservations for its all-new C-Class in India even before the launch scheduled on 10 May, 2022. This is the highest number of bookings the brand has ever received for a model. The fifth-generation C-Class is available in three trims – C200,...

Spec Comparison: Hyundai Creta Knight Edition Vs Kia Seltos X Line

Spec Comparison: Hyundai Creta Knight Edition Vs Kia Seltos X Line"

Indian car buyers love special edition models, for their exclusivity and that different look. Joining the cluster in the mid-size SUV segment this month is the Knight Edition of the popular Hyundai Creta. It will rival the likes of the Kia Seltos X Line, Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo, and even...

India-bound all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC global debut on 1 June

India-bound all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC global debut on 1 June"

Mercedes-Benz has teased the new-generation GLC ahead of its world premiere slated for 1 June, 2022. For India, the on-sale GLC was the most sought-after SUV for the brand in the last calendar year and the highest-selling SUV in the first quarter of 2022.The most notable feature of the new...

Stellantis reveals its strategic plans for India

Stellantis reveals its strategic plans for India "

- Over 1 billion Euros invested in India operations since 2015- New Jeep and Citroen products plannedStellantis has outlined the strategic importance of the Indian market in its recently revealed plan, Dare Forward 2030. The group company that currently operates through Jeep and Citroen in the country laid down the...

New Android Auto update coming soon; to get a split-screen interface and improved UI

New Android Auto update coming soon; to get a split-screen interface and improved UI"

- Better Assistant integration which is capable of suggesting replies to text messages- Updated Android Auto will be in line with smartphones running on stock Android softwareGoogle’s Android Auto connectivity feature will soon receive a fresh update. At the recently concluded Google I/O event, the company revealed the updated Android...

For $3,000, Thames Da’ Breaks

For $3,000, Thames Da’ Breaks

Today's Van is not only something you could live in down by the river, it's actually named after a river! Of course you'll need to decide if this English immigrant is worth the trip to the bank. If you want to get twenty-large for a Vega it damn-well better be...

For $800, Olaf With Her Head!

For $800, Olaf With Her Head!

Do-doot-do-do-do-do-do, who likes longroofs? We like longroofs. If you pack a longroof, hack that longroof... Today's Volvo 740 turbo isn't half the car it used to be, but that doesn't mean you might not find its price to be full of it. Think of all the cars and trucks that...

For $16,500, If It WRX, Don’t Break It?

For $16,500, If It WRX, Don’t Break It?

The Subaru WRX is venerated for its rally heritage, embodied in its high-revving turbo mill and all-wheel drive. Today's '02 throws that all out the window and instead goes the LS2 route. And of course, now that it's done, it's for sale. Rust never sleeps but it does influence how...

How to Test Drive a Car

How to Test Drive a Car

According to a recent studyI find it strange that people will spend hours trying on clothes but not seriously try out the second most expensive purchase they make. Here are some tips that I have given my clients over the years on how to get the most out of your...

For $8,500, Holy Toledo!

For $8,500, Holy Toledo!

Today's Mercury Montego is a Cyclone presently blowing through Ohio. Hopefully its price won't mean there's a bad storm a' brewing. Are you sitting down? Good, I have some shocking news to tell you. Yesterday's dropped in a huge 85% Crack Pipe loss. What's that, you're not shocked by the...

Special reports

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

Automobile information

These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023

These 23 vehicles each just had their best sales month of 2023

November 2023 saw SA’s new-vehicle market suffer its biggest losses since early 2021. But, fascinatingly, as many as 23 nameplates registered their best performances of the year so far… In November 2023, South Africa’s new-vehicle market suffered its most significant year-on-year losses since the beginning of 2021, with sales...

Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024

Honda Fit e:HEV Facelifted for 2024

The Honda Fit e:HEV facelift has arrived in South Africa. Here’s a look at how much it costs and what has been updated. The Honda Fit e:HEV is the brand’s most frugal model offered locally in South Africa. Combining the legendary practicality with an updated and more powerful engine,...

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW

Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Announced with 330 kW

The high-performance version of the stylish coupe has been announced. Meet the Mercedes-AMG CLE53 with a hybrid 6-cylinder turbo engine! We’ve already seen the Mercedes-Benz CLE, a coupe that blends the C-Class and E-Class in one very pretty package. Now there’s the Mercedes-AMG CLE53, which brings a whole lot...

New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin

New Fiat Titano revealed as Peugeot Landtrek twin

The wraps have come off the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie, which appears to be little more than a rebadged Peugeot Landtrek. But could it end up being assembled in SA? This is the new Fiat Titano 1-tonne bakkie. Look familiar? Well, that’s because it’s effectively a rebadged Peugeot...

All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect

All-New Suzuki Swift: What to expect

The fourth-generation Suzuki Swift has been revealed and we have some details on what’s to come. The current-shape third-generation Suzuki Swift is approaching the end of its current lifecycle, with this generation first landing in SA back in 2018. The Japanese carmaker has been hard at work developing the...

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