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Cars

Misuse of driver-assistance systems the biggest risk to road safety, survey finds

A display of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving Supervised on a highway in San Diego on April 15.
A display of a Tesla Model 3 using Full Self-Driving Supervised on a highway in San Diego on April 15.

Hyundai Motor begins three-day strike after wage talks fail

The union and management have been in talks since May but have failed to reach an agreement.
The union and management have been in talks since May but have failed to reach an agreement.

O'Ward says he has asked to be 'fired' as McLaren F1 reserve

May 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series driver Pato O'Ward (5) during the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
May 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; IndyCar Series driver Pato O'Ward (5) during the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Fast Lane

Extremely fast cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed, including six-speed manual with over 2,000hp

McLaren Special Operations’ restored M6GT is the star at the brand’s Goodwood Festival of Speed showcase.
McLaren Special Operations’ restored M6GT is the star at the brand’s Goodwood Festival of Speed showcase.

Car review

Honda’s fun, funky Super-One an EV for petrolheads

Retro revival: The Super-One looks like a contemporary rerun of tallboy hatches from the 1980s and 1990s.
Retro revival: The Super-One looks like a contemporary rerun of tallboy hatches from the 1980s and 1990s.

Road Blog

Why today’s unfashionable petrol car still makes sense

Rather than being scrapped, the petrol car starts a second life abroad.
Rather than being scrapped, the petrol car starts a second life abroad.

About 6,400 public EV chargers installed in Malaysia as at end-May, including 2,000 fast chargers

The public EV chargers currently comprise of 2,143 direct current fast chargers and 4,273 alternating current chargers.
The public EV chargers currently comprise of 2,143 direct current fast chargers and 4,273 alternating current chargers.

Malaysia govt refining EV incentives, working with utility company to boost fast-charging stations

The Malaysian government is also developing targeted incentives for charging point operators to encourage further investment in charging infrastructure.
The Malaysian government is also developing targeted incentives for charging point operators to encourage further investment in charging infrastructure.

Formula One could bring back refuelling and independent V8 supplier, says FIA head

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc leads into the first corner at the start of the race ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

F1 drivers amuse British GP crowd with Lego car chaos

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. in a car made of Lego blocks ahead of the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Williams' Carlos Sainz Jr. in a car made of Lego blocks ahead of the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

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