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The $215m conundrum: Newey stakes Aston Martin turnaround on radical Budapest upgrades
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (401+ words) With their woes mounting, can Adrian Newey and Aston Martin find a way out of the midfield? Aston Martin's aggressive transformation into a Formula 1 powerhouse has come with a staggering price tag, but halfway through the 2026 season, the tangible results…...
Fishing vessel rescued and towed to Hout Bay Harbour after mechanical failure
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (267+ words) Five crew members were safely brought back to Hout Bay Harbour after their fishing vessel suffered mechanical failure offshore of Slangkop Lighthouse near Kommetjie on Saturday night. An 8-metre fishing vessel with five local male crew members was safely towed…...
Unlocking value: why a Porsche Approved Pre-Owned car is a smart choice
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (901+ words) It's interesting to note how recent South African vehicle disrupters have not only ruffled feathers in the entry and mid-level car market but have also caused premium brands to alter how they approach their markets. One would think that given…...
Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell beats Max Verstappen to claim thrilling victory
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (717+ words) George Russell returned to winning ways after a series of disappointments on Sunday when he claimed a measured victory for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's four-time champion Max Verstappen in a thrilling Austrian Grand Prix. The 28-year-old Briton, the pre-season…...
Confusion in Austria as Russell pips Ferrari for pole position
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (680+ words) Mercedes' British driver George Russell. Ferrari looked the strongest all weekend after upgrading their engine, but a dramatic late crash handed George Russell a golden opportunity as the Mercedes driver snatched pole position for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix in one…...
Volkswagen considering even more job cuts, four plant closures
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (485+ words) Volkswagen has unveiled a sweeping four-year overhaul aimed at restoring profitability, cutting costs and accelerating its EV transition after a sharp drop in earnings. Image: Ronny Hartmann / AFP Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is considering cutting tens of thousands more jobs…...
Kimi Antonelli doesn't let off, Red Bull find pace
3+ week, 4+ day ago (625+ words) Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, left, poses with Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu, right, as he celebrates after winning the pole position after competing in the qualifying session at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, ahead of the Monaco Formula…...
Kimi Antonelli hilariously responds to Kim Kardashian Monaco GP towel incident
2+ week, 6+ day ago (422+ words) Kimi Antonelli may be leading the Formula One world championship, but the Italian teenager proved he has a sense of humour too after a bizarre Monaco Grand Prix moment involving Kim Kardashian went viral. Fresh off another dominant victory on…...
The little disc on your windscreen could be heading for the history books
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (519+ words) South African motorists could soon see changes to how vehicle licence discs are used Image: Armand Hough / Independent Newspapers South African motorists could soon see changes to how vehicle licence discs are used, as the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)…...
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian turn heads at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
3+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) Kim Kardashian cheers on Lewis Hamilton during podium ceremony of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Image: Andrej ISAKOVIC and Gabriel BOUYS / AFP The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama on the track, but it was Kim Kardashian and Lewis…...