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The identity of The Stig, the mystery test car driver on the popular BBC TV motoring show Top Gear was revealed on Wednesday after the broadcaster lost a legal battle to keep his name secret.
Full Story...Ford launched its global Driving Skills for Life programme in South African this week, to promote fuel-efficient driving while tackling the country's poor road-safety record.
Full Story...A couple of fender-benders and 22 hours blocked at the Russian border - that was the balance sheet for a team of driverless vehicles until they got to Moscow.
Full Story...An American school bus has been transformed into a 590km/h flame-throwing dragster - watch it in action!
Full Story...Be warned, front crash bags in your car can cause serious injury or even death to small children. WARNING: This story contains graphic images that could upset sensitive readers.
Full Story...Top Gear test driver The Stig is locked in a bizarre legal dispute with the BBC over an attempt to write his autobiography - which would finally lift the lid on his identity.
Full Story...How open-road tolling will work
Gauteng's planned open-road tolling system, due to be introduced early in 2011, will work much like a prepaid cellphone contract.
Full Story...Scientists say they have developed biofuel for cars from waste produced in distilling Scotch whisky.
Full Story...Amazing Land Rovers from blockbuster movies and hit TV shows will be on show at the Land Rover Max show at Stoneleigh Park in England over August 28-30.
Full Story...A speeding Swedish driver is facing the world's biggest motoring fine of €650 000 (about R6-million) after being clocked at 290km/h while driving through Switzerland.
Full Story...Here's an offer you never thought you'd hear: if you're not happy with your new car, bring it back and Renault will give you your money back - without asking you why.
Full Story...Russia wants own satnav in new cars from 2012
All new Russian cars could come equipped with Moscow's Glonass satellite navigation system, says prime minster Vladimir Putin.
Full Story...Speed cameras have triggered at least 28 000 crashes since 2001, according to new research.
Full Story...This unrestored Aston Martin DB5 convertible is for sale - and it's expected to fetch 100 times what it cost new in 1964.
Full Story...Geely is back in South Africa after the original importer went into liquidation early in 2009, less than two years after introducing the brand to the country.
Full Story...If you want a car that attracts attention, forget exotica. Check out this Hyundai i10 covered in turf with a soccer ball on its roof - and it's for sale!
Full Story...Top Gear presenter James May has been left "very emotional" after being awarded an honorary degree.
Full Story...'Problems in system' delaying demerit points
The controversial new road traffic act and points demerit system has been postponed yet again.
Full Story...Honda will start selling an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid in 2012 in the US and Japan to catch up on the race to produce "green" cars.
Full Story...Teen abandoned by father after row on freeway
A German man who abandoned his 14-year-old son on an autobahn 450km from home after an argument said he did it to teach the boy a lesson.
Full Story...SA's roads are dangerous - why not go back to school?
South Africa is third-worst in global statistics for road deaths - a sobering enough thought - but the SA Committee for Active Road Safety has now revealed even worse figures - perhaps you should do an advanced driving course?
Full Story...Llovesick llamas llovers' lleaps lleave autobahn in chaos
A male llama who wanted a llittle llove chased the target of his amoratiousness on to a busy German autobahn and police had to go in to rescue her.
Full Story...GM gives 'confidence' warranty on Volt battery
General Motors is given an unusually long warranty on the 200kg battery pack that powers is new Volt electric car.
Full Story...Nearly 200 000 drivers in the UK have collectively been fined the equivalent of R92-million in the past year after being caught by Smart cars fitted with video cameras.
Full Story...Italian drivers are renowned for their cavalier attitude to the rules of the road but, with one of the highest death tolls in Europe, the authorities have decided something needs to be done.
Full Story...Five years is a long time during which absolutely anything could happen so Chevrolet UK has introduced what is claimed to be the best warranty and service package yet.
Full Story...It seems poor road maintenance is a problem worldwide, even in First World countries - and the cost to drivers adds up to astonishing totals.
Full Story...Rolls-Royce production is sold out until at least September 2010 and, if you want a Phantom sedan, your name will go down on the list for November.
Full Story...MG Winter Rally scheduled for Sunday
THE MG Winter Rally, part of the SA Regularity Rally Association's Firestone Legendary Drives series, takes place next Sunday (July 11) in Gauteng, and incorporates a round of the Total Blind Navigators Rally Championship.
Full Story...The new Jaguar XJ, due for launch in South Africa next month, has shot to the top of the UK sales charts in its first month of sales there.
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