https://newslive360.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:52:26 +0200 Texas has never done subtle - and neither has Hennessey. But this time, even by their standards, they’ve gone full-send. Meet the Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution LF, released back in August, a 1-of-1 creation born from the wild imagination of American entrepreneur Louis Florey and brought to life by Hennessey’s all-new bespoke division, ‘Maverick’. It’s the most personal, most analogue, an... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20581 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:17:05 +0200 When cinematic universes and two-wheeled firestorms collide, you get moments like this. As Tron: Ares, the next chapter in the Tron saga, gears up for its October 2025 release, Ducati has announced a slick crossover into the digital world - starring its Hypermotard 950 SP, revving through neon-lit circuits and virtual streets. Riders Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia are front and centre in the prom... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20562 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:19:21 +0200 In the rarefied air of supercar royalty, a handful of brands sit on thrones carved from speed, sound, and history. Lamborghini is one of them. Born in 1963 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the raging bull has charged through six decades of building cars that make grown adults giggle like kids and the world’s elite reach for their black cards. So when MANSORY, the German tuner known for turning exotic ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20551 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:15:40 +0200 BMW’s obsession with innovation and electrification just left the road and hit the water. Say hello to the BMW x SipaBoards, an all-electric stand-up paddleboard that fuses tech, luxury, and adventure in one sleek package. Built in collaboration with Slovenian paddleboard pioneer SipaBoards, this new creation brings BMW’s electric know-how to an entirely new kind of ride - and it’s every bit... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20550 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:57:19 +0200 Mat Watson and the Carwow crew recently landed in Germany, and they lined up something properly mental. Seven BRABUS machines. Two drivers. One airstrip. And to crank the pressure to full send, Mat’s facing off against none other than Constantin Buschmann, the CEO of BRABUS himself. Yeah, the man who signs off on every fire-breathing monster that rolls out of Bottrop is getting behind the wheel.... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20546 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:06:53 +0200 Mattel has just dropped a fresh collab that’ll light up both die-hard petrolheads and brick-building fanatics: a new Audi x Hot Wheels Brick Shop collection, featuring two icons from Ingolstadt’s back catalogue - the Audi Avant RS2 and the Audi R8 LMS. This isn’t just about toys. It’s about capturing the soul of some of Audi’s most legendary performance machines in a format you can build... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20534 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:36:29 +0200 When McLaren announced the W1 earlier this year, it sounded almost too wild to be real. A car that embodies the spirit of the legendary F1, adds the hybrid punch of the P1, and then pushes the boundaries even further. Now, with the W1 storming Silverstone as part of its brutal development programme, we can safely say it’s more than headline figures and marketing spin. This creation is a rolling ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20533 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:07:45 +0200 It’s official - Marc Márquez is back on top of the world, and this time he’s done it in Ducati red. With five full race weekends still left on the calendar, the Spanish superstar clinched the 2025 MotoGP Riders’ Championship, delivering Ducati its fourth consecutive title and cementing one of the most dominant streaks in modern premier-class racing. For Márquez, it’s his first world crow... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20530 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:54:33 +0200 Scale models aren’t toys - at least, not the ones that come from Amalgam. They’re the kind of things that sit in glass cases under spotlighting, next to fine art and rare watches, silently reminding you that real obsession never comes cheap. For decades, scale models have given car fans a way to “own” unobtainium - whether it’s the Ferrari F40, a Le Mans prototype, or a one-off hypercar ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20524 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:31:20 +0200 Honda has a knack for surprising people, and it’s just done it twice in quick succession. First came the rebirth of the Prelude, a nameplate that sat quietly in the archives since 2001. Now, barely weeks after the road car’s reveal, Honda has dropped another bombshell: a full-blown GT500 racing version set to take on Japan’s toughest touring car championship. The Prelude road car itself is a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20523 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:15:11 +0200 In the pantheon of supercars, few names strike quite the same chord as Diablo. For Lamborghini, the model wasn’t just a replacement for the Countach; it was the car that propelled the raging bull into the 1990s, set new benchmarks, and made poster dreams feel almost tangible. And now, the devil turns 35. The Diablo’s roots trace back to 1985 under the cryptic codename Project 132. The mission ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20520 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:22:36 +0200 BMW M GmbH officially came to life in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH. The division was created to give BMW a serious edge in motorsport, and the brief was simple: build race cars that could dominate. The first major project was the BMW 3.0 CSL “Batmobile”, a homologation special that went on to clean up in touring car racing and set the tone for everything that followed. By the late 1970s, BMW M ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20519 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:53:50 +0200 Three cars, eight states, and well over 6,000 km of tarmac – McLaren has just wrapped its States of Endurance road trip, a coast-to-coast celebration of endurance, community, and the 30th anniversary of one of motorsport’s greatest underdog wins: McLaren’s 1995 Le Mans victory. Kicking off in Monterey, California, the convoy wasn’t your average cross-country drive. Behind the wheels of a 7... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20509 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:35:38 +0200 Twenty-five years ago, Porsche rolled out something so wild it made the Paris Motor Show stand still. Amongst the glitzy concept cars and futuristic vaporware, there was a machine with a serious racing heart - the Porsche Carrera GT. On the surface, it was a roadster, a supercar with sleek lines and a carbon monocoque, but beneath that skin beat the heart of a Le Mans prototype that never got to s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20508 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:16:17 +0200 There’s a certain magic in the way a turbocharger works. It takes wasted energy from exhaust gases, spins a turbine at insane speeds, and forces more air into an engine than it could naturally inhale. The result? More power, more efficiency, and in many cases, a very distinctive whoosh followed by the occasional flutter when the throttle closes. But the story of the turbocharger isn’t just abo... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20500 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:41:42 +0200 Bentley has decided that it’s not just you, the driver, or your VIP passengers who deserve handcrafted comfort and indulgence. Nope - now even your four-legged family members can experience the same sort of luxury that makes mere mortals shake their heads in disbelief. Enter the new Pet Accessory Range for the Bentley Bentayga, a suite of bespoke add-ons that make sure your canine companion trav... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20497 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:26:38 +0200 In a demonstration that roars louder than any marketing line, Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT dropped jaws at the Sydney Dragway this week - covering the quarter mile in 9.083 seconds and hitting 252.04 km/h. That run is believed to be the fastest time ever recorded by a production car, unmodified, on an Australian drag strip. The run even busted through the IHRA (International Hot Rod Association... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20487 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:52:48 +0200 Both US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the memorial held for Charlie Kirk.Kirk, who was assassinated at an event held at a university in Utah earlier this month, was a conservative activist. As the CEO at Turning Point USA, Kirk was known to encourage debate around Christianity and was a Republican supporter.During his speech, Trump said the assassination... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20485 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:12:17 +0200 If you want to start an argument in any pit lane, forget politics, religion or tyre brands - just ask the question: what pads are you running? For something that lives in the shadows of shiny calipers and giant discs, brake pads are some of the most crucial - and misunderstood - pieces of any car, road or race. They’ve gone from crude slabs of material that simply slowed cars down to sophisticat... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20482 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:42:32 +0200 In Molsheim, where cobbled streets echo with over a century of Bugatti history, the marque marked two anniversaries this September. The first: the birthday of founder Ettore Bugatti, born in 1881, whose vision for engineering brilliance still defines the brand. The second: a modern icon. Twenty years ago, Bugatti unveiled the Veyron - the car that reset the laws of physics and redefined what a roa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20477 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:51:30 +0200 The war for ultimate speed has a new king, and this time it doesn’t burn a drop of petrol. YANGWANG, the luxury sub-brand of Chinese new-energy giant BYD, has just smashed the global production-car top-speed record, clocking a staggering 496.22 km/h at Germany’s ATP Papenburg test track. Not only does that number eclipse the U9’s own previous EV benchmark from a few weeks before, it also lea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20476 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:21:34 +0200 Good news for travelers wanting to visit South Africa, as a new digital visa system is to be implemented.During the recent Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber introduced the new system.The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is set to eliminate visa barriers that have suppressed South Africa’s tourism potential for many years... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20466 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:48:18 +0200 The world’s biggest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has been flagged for its door handles. This follows an investigation by Bloomberg News where they uncovered a number of incidents in which people died or were injured because they couldn’t open the doors.It has been identified that passengers trapped indoors after the loss of power have been unable to open the doors from the inside.Accordi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20465 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:31:44 +0200 Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) just dropped a fresh update for the GR Corolla in its home market of Japan, and while the rest of us are left crossing fingers and toes, the upgrades are pure driver’s candy. This isn’t a mere facelift - it’s an evolution born directly from motorsport. Drawing lessons from the brutal Super Taikyu endurance series, the GR Corolla now packs more structural rigidity, i... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20464 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:58:48 +0200 Bentley’s Mulliner division has taken the already-opulent Flying Spur and given it a finish that turns heads before the engine even fires. The Crewe-based artisans have revealed the first four-door sedan to wear the new Ombré by Mulliner paint finish - a hand-sprayed colour-fade technique that takes nearly 60 hours to perfect. The debut car, a UK-spec Flying Spur, flows from vibrant Topaz Blue ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20463 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:54:44 +0200 When Giorgio Armani died, his estate made it clear that they would follow his final wishes. While they might not have known what those exact wishes were, they were in for a surprise.The Italian fashion designer, who died at the beginning of September at the age of 91, instructed his heirs to sell an initial 15% minority stake in his empire.He required his heirs to give priority to the French congl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20462 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:02:00 +0200 ABC has made a decision, and it’s pretty controversial: Jimmy Kimmel Live! is taken off the air.The network’s decision was based on the backlash the comedian has received after Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk.Kirk, an American conservative activist, was assassinated earlier this month during an event at a university in Utah.On Wednesday, ABC officially placed Jimmy Kimmel Live! on indefi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20461 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:27:31 +0200 Every Lamborghini carries more than just horsepower and flamboyant design - it carries a piece of history. And for the past decade, Polo Storico, Lamborghini’s official heritage division, has been dedicated to preserving and reviving that history with meticulous detail and passion. Founded in 2015 at the company’s Sant’Agata Bolognese headquarters, Polo Storico was established to safeguard L... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20456 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:39:10 +0200 For anyone who’s ever lived and breathed JDM car culture, three little characters mean everything: 4A-GE. Toyota’s bulletproof, high-revving 1.6-litre 4-banger became one of the most iconic engines of the ’80s and ’90s, powering legends like the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno AE86, and earning its stripes as a tuner’s dream worldwide. From drifting touge roads in Japan to drag strips ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20455 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:32:40 +0200 When Toyota unveiled the GR Yaris back in 2020, nobody quite expected it to become the modern cult car that it is now. Well, some Toyota execs must have been secretly hoping, we’re almost positive of that. The GR Yaris was born out of rallying rather than bean counters; it was a rare case of a major manufacturer throwing the rulebook aside and building something for the purists. With a turbochar... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20453 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:20:08 +0200 One of the country’s favourite roll-on deodorants has been recalled from the market.Mitchum has been recalled after complaints received by customers in South Africa, the UK, and Ireland.The product in focus is the 48-hour 100ml roll-on.While other companies would usually go the official route, Mitchum chose Facebook to share a statement:‘Some of you have told us that you have experienced skin ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20447 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:33:27 +0200 It’s no secret us South Africans love a good braai. We love it so much that we’ve unofficially renamed Heritage Day to National Braai Day.Now, retailer Big Save is hoping to break the Guinness Book of Records’ numbers and host the world’s biggest braai.Loftus Versfeld has been chosen as the venue and the date is 24 September. Obviously.Around 2,500 braaiers will come together and handle th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20429 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:02:15 +0200 Have you ever done something at work and thought, “This is stupid and unnecessary. I can do it faster and easier?” The City of Cape Town has introduced Stupid Rule buttons to help its employees do their work with less hassle and more ease.According to a statement released by the City “city staff now have a red Stupid Rule button on their desktops that they can hit to let us know about any cu... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20428 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:50:16 +0200 South Africa’s Births and Death Registration Act is unconstitutional. That’s according to a ruling made by the Constitutional Court in a court case where it established men are allowed to take the surnames of their wives when getting married.This wasn’t the first time the Constitutional Court heard this matter. It was first heard in March after a previous ruling in the Free State High Court ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20427 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:17:00 +0200 A hunch from a dad led to the arrest of the suspect being held for the murder of Charlie Kirk.Kirk, a prominent political activist, was killed on Wednesday at a gathering at Utah Valley University. The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested on Thursday evening after his father turned him in.Watching footage of the suspected killer on TV, Robinson’s dad suspected that it might be his s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20426 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:40:38 +0200 The influential right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been shot dead. The 31-year-old was killed on Wednesday while he was speaking at an event on the campus of the Utah Valley University in the United States.Kirk was sitting under a white gazebo and taking questions from the 3,000 strong crowd. The event took place in the university’s outdoor courtyard.At around 12:20, someone from the crowd ask... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20425 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:53:49 +0200 New cosmic footage has been released showing the comet 3I/ATLAS becoming more active. The footage also showed its tail is getting longer.Comet 3I/ATLAS was discovered by the ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey on 1 July in Chile.The comet is currently making its way through our inner Solar System and will eventually exit it. Most comets are formed within our Solar System, ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20423 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:20:12 +0200 It’s official, Walmart is coming to South Africa.The company, who owns Massmart, said it’s part of its commitment to make high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to even more customers worldwide.According to Walmart International President and CEO, Kath McLay, the South African stores will offer a wide range of merchandise. This includes apparel, technology, fresh groceries, and househ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20422 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:44:53 +0200 “Can I get a burger, a milkshake and a new licence disc, please?”The City of Cape Town is the first city in South Africa to launch a vehicle licence renewal drive-through.Currently, there are many ways to renew your licence disc, including the RTMC, specialist kiosks and private companies, as well as banking apps.While the idea of renewing your licence almost anywhere isn’t new, this is the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20420 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:10:01 +0200 Hyundai has pulled the covers off Concept THREE, its first compact EV under the IONIQ sub-brand, at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. This is a clear sign of Hyundai’s next move: breaking into the compact EV market with something as stylish as it is practical. And if they can make it anything like the current IONIQ models, especially those with the N badge, they’re gonna do great in the wild. Until... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20413 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:59:25 +0200 Fifty years. Half a century. That’s how long the Volkswagen Polo has been punching way above its weight. Born in 1975 as a humble hatchback, the Polo has grown into one of the most recognisable names in motoring - a car that’s equally at home ferrying families, clocking up rally stage wins, or becoming someone’s very first taste of driving freedom. And nowhere is that story more alive than h... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20409 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 09:51:46 +0200 A father who’s been on the run after kidnapping his three children for four years has been shot dead.Tom Phillips, had been the subject of a nationwide search in his home country of New Zealand ever since he took the children and disappeared.On Monday, police officers were called to a commercial property in the town of Piopio. There was a break in. While at the scene, Phillips and one of his chi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20403 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:39:12 +0200 The Catholic Church has given many the title of Saint over centuries, but they’re usually old and it’s done hundreds of years after they’ve died.Now, one teenager has come along and changed all that.Carlo Acutis has become the Catholic Church’s first ‘millenial’ saint.During a sainthood-ceremony held in Italy on Sunday, the boy nicknamed God’s influencer was given the Catholic name o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20402 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:26:49 +0200 A 140-year-old funicular in Lisbon has left 16 people dead. More than 20 others were injured.The funicular derailed and crashed into a building at 18:15 on Thursday.Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has said the crash is “"one of the biggest human tragedies of our recent history".Videos shared on social media showed the carnage as people were trapped inside and had to be freed by emerge... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20393 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:45:00 +0200 People from all over the world have been up in arms as news broke that a hotel is planned on the holy Mount Sinai.The mountain is one of the Christian and Muslim religions’ most sacred places and located in Egypt.Mount Sinai is said to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments and it’s also believed to be the place where God spoke to the prophet from the burning bush.The mountain, a Unesco ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20392 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:28:40 +0200 While the Man was being burned, a man’s body was discovered at the Burning Man festival in the United States.A homicide investigation has been launched after a man was found “lying in a pool of blood” on the final night of the festival.The Burning Man festival is an annual festival that takes place over a week in the US state of Nevada. The festival focuses on community, art, self-expression... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20390 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:43:04 +0200 Sometimes crossing the road is way more complicated than just crossing the road. Especially if you have to keep other motorists, pedestrians, trafflic lights and multiple lanes in mind.A survey was recently done to find out which interchange is the worst in the world.In the survey, done by a UK-based company, people were asked to rate specific interchanges a mark out of 100. The higher the mark, t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20386 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:41:41 +0200 China just experienced its hottest summer on record. Ever. This is according to the local meteorological authority.The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said in a post on social media that from June to August, "large parts of China experienced intense heat, with the national average temperature reaching 22.31C".This makes the summer of 2025 the hottest summer since records began in 1961.In... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20384 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:39:59 +0200 Few brands know how to mix fun, performance, and attitude like MINI John Cooper Works. And few names carry the cool factor of Deus Ex Machina, the global custom culture house that’s as comfortable shaping a surfboard as it is building a café racer. Now, the two icons have collided in a collaboration that celebrates craft, culture, and community with a pair of one-off show cars that embody very ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20373 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:12:49 +0200 Volkswagen is giving its EV lineup a serious identity shift. The German giant has decided it’s time to merge its electric future with the weight of its past, by carrying over the names of its most recognisable combustion models into the all-electric ID. family. First in line: the ID. Polo, due in 2026, which is based on the ID. 2all concept car.Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen brand CEO, summed it up... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20372 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:17:50 +0200 Love having a cup of coffee while building your favourite LEGO creation? Well, now you can have your coffee and build it too… If the submission can get enough votes.The LEGO Ideas website is an online forum where creators can submit their own unique creations to the global LEGO community. Once shared, people all over the world can vote for their favourite submission and once a submission hits th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20369 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:44:05 +0200 Andries Kemp was the focus of an expose on Carte Blanche last week. In the days following the broadcast, the man from Mookophong tried to commit suicide.In the Carte Blanche episode, Kemp’s company Rolkem was caught out for selling non-edible colour products to bakers who want to decorate their cups or cupcakes with glitter, gold and bright colours.Former employees of Rolkem shared their stories... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20365 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:14:46 +0200 It’s not everyday that you hear about a sheep being the hero in the story of an orphaned rhino, but that’s exactly what happened when Frank the sheep was introduced to a baby rhino at Shamwari’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.The rhino calf was orphaned and taken in by the veterinarian at the rehabilitation centre, but he wasn’t recovering as well as they had hoped. The vet suspected lonel... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20363 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:55:23 +0200 With immediate effect, the South African Post Office has announced that it has suspended all outbound parcel services to the United States.In a statement released by the Post Office, it said “this decision follows new regulations introduced by the Trump administration on 30 July 2025, which remove the duty-free allowance for incoming international parcels.”The statement explained that a new sy... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20361 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:17:00 +0200 A settlement has been reached bringing the Ekurhuleni taxi strike to an end.Taxi commuters in Germiston, Tembisa, and Katlehong as well as the surrounding areas were left stranded on Thursday and Friday as the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) was striking.According to a spokesperson for Santaco, the strike was in direct response to the Department of Transport impounding 17 taxis earli... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20360 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:07:51 +0200 Hundreds of officers are searching for a gunman who allegedly shot and killed two officers and injured another.The incident took place on a rural property in the state of Victoria, about 300km northeast of Melbourne.The gunman has been identified as 56-year-old Dezi Freeman, previously known as Desmond Filby. Authorities have said that they believe he has expert bushcraft skills and multiple power... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20358 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:33:24 +0200 South Africa’s favourite hot hatch is back, and it’s meaner than ever. Volkswagen has officially confirmed the arrival of the updated Golf GTI, landing in local showrooms before year-end. The icon that’s dominated Kasi streets, long-haul highways and weekend racetracks has turned the page once again - and this time, it’s sharper, faster, smarter - and quite pricey. Since 1976, three little... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20353 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:26:17 +0200 On 26 August 1959, the British Motor Corporation pulled the covers off something no one could have predicted would shake the automotive world to its core: the Mini. The vision of brilliant engineer Alec Issigonis, this tiny car rewrote the rulebook with its transverse engine and space-saving design. Compact, clever, and charismatic, the Mini was a cultural revolution on wheels. Fast forward 66 yea... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20338 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:21:10 +0200 Acura has dusted off one of its most iconic badges, but the reborn RSX looks nothing like the tight, high-revving coupe that once carried the name. Instead, the RSX Prototype previews Acura’s next-generation all-electric model: a bold, coupe-styled performance SUV finished in an arresting Propulsion Yellow Pearl that drew serious attention at Monterey Car Week. The original RSX - and its close c... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20337 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:34:40 +0200 After 18 years, Nissan has finally shut down production of the R35 GT-R - the longest-living generation of Godzilla and the car that redefined what a Japanese performance machine could be. The very last one, a Midnight Purple Premium edition T-Spec, has rolled off the Tochigi plant line and into the hands of a lucky customer in Japan. Just like that, an era ends. But what about the iconic GT-R nam... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20335 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:40:31 +0200 An unidentified man went missing on Sunday while surfing just off Bloubergstrand Beach.According to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), eyewitnesses reported a man appearing to be in difficulty at around 13:20 on Sunday.The man was in the surf zone at the beach next to the Dolphin Beach Hotel.NSRI Melboksstrand’s station commander, Rowan Marais, the NSRI acted immediately.“NSRI Melkbosst... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20333 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:35:37 +0200 The memoir of the woman who accused Jeffrey Epstein and Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexual abuse will be published in October.Virginia Giuffre committed suicide in April when her body was discovered on her farm in Western Australia. She was 41.Giuffre rose to prominence when she accused the disgraced US financier of sexually abusing her and using her as a sex slave when she was a teenager.She als... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20332 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:22:08 +0200 Mercedes-AMG has never been shy about flexing, and with the new CONCEPT AMG GT XX, Affalterbach has just rewritten what’s possible for electric performance. This isn’t some shiny design study that’ll collect dust in a museum - it’s a rolling, howling, battery-fed proof of concept that’s already smashed records at the infamous Nardò test track in Italy. And when we say smashed, we mean o... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20331 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:29:24 +0200 Volkswagen’s GTi has always been marketed and promoted as an affordable car with good power and handling, along with a decent amount of specs. Over the years, the GTi has improved significantly, with every model surpassing the one before. The iconic hatchback grew in physical size, and the powertrain improved exponentially, keeping the GTi as a favourite model for those seeking performance and f... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20329 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:38:39 +0200 Erik and Lyle Menendez have been denied parole. The two brothers have been in prison for the murder of their parents in 1989.The decision to deny their parole was made in California on Friday after the pair appeared individually before a parole board.During the hearings, which lasted two days, the brothers were each questioned by panels and asked to share their thoughts and feelings regarding the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20328 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:53:30 +0200 Thousands of Ford models will be recalled across South Africa and some neighbouring countries.This comes after the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) announced a list of safety recalls.The safety issue comes from a software issue that could lead to the infotainment screen freezing or going black. This could potentially affect the rear-view camera and lead to safety issues.The recalled v... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20324 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:27:53 +0200 A rescued dog stole the heart of South Africans so much so that even government stepped in to save his life.Ons 2 August, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) rescued a Swiss dad, his daughter and their Labrador Achi from rough seas off East London. Their yacht couldn’t be saved.While the dad and his daughter could be housed and sorted out due to them having passports, Achi was a different s... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20323 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 06:17:09 +0200 Postmen and delivery men worldwide aren’t always the most helpful people. But, to be fair, they often deliver hundreds of packages every single day and don’t always have the energy to get out of their delivery vans.But, one postman in Brisbane, Australia not only got out to put the package he had to deliver on the front steps of a house, he also did something very special.The postman noticed t... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20320 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:58:18 +0200 South Africa’s biggest food manufacturer is recalling its Benny beef- and chicken-flavoured stock cubes.On Thursday, the company announced urged customers to return the cubes to their nearest retailers in order to receive a full refund.The reason for the recall has been stated as inaccurate labelling on packaging.The product in question is the stock cubes that are available in the 12, 24 and 48 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20319 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:46:37 +0200 Better safe than sorry. That was the thought behind US-based store Walmart when it decided to recall potentially radioactive shrimp.The shrimp was shipped in shipping containers from Indonesia. According to authorities, Caesium-137 was detected in the containers and the sample of shrimp tested.According to The Guardian, caesium-137 is a byproduct of nuclear reactions, including nuclear bombs, test... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20316 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:05:47 +0200 When it comes to hot hatches, few rivalries carry as much weight as Audi’s S3 and Volkswagen’s Golf R. They share DNA - both born of the VW Group MQB platform, both powered by variations of the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder - but they wear very different badges and play to slightly different crowds. The question is, which one gives you more for your money in 2025? On paper, the Aud... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20312 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:40:17 +0200 If standing in a line at the till when buying groceries isn’t your thing, your life is about to get much better.Shoprite Checkers has recently announced the launch of a new high-tech smart trolley. At first, the trolley will only be a pilot that will allow shoppers to scan items, track a live basket, and check out.Called the Xpress Trolley, it’ll allow shoppers to scan and bag items as they wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20310 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:01:43 +0200 Opel has pulled the wraps off something very different at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich - the Corsa GSE Vision Gran Turismo, a concept that straddles two worlds: the show floor and the digital racetrack. Not only does it preview the future of Opel’s performance-oriented GSE sub-brand, but soon, anyone with a copy of Gran Turismo 7 will get to drive it flat-out, no invitation-only exclusivity requi... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20306 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:43:22 +0200 The original Ford Supervan was first seen at Brands Hatch in 1971 and was based on a 3rd-generation Ford Transit from the outside. Inside it was completely custom, basically a cage of sorts with a 5.0-litre V8 sourced from the GT40 and this was mated to a four-on-the-floor 4-speed transmission, and all 435 hp was directed at oversized rear rubber. It was the looks of the van that garnered worldwid... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20305 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:44:07 +0200 Several international airlines have made the decision to ban the use of portable chargers or power banks on board.This comes after an Emirates Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing because of an overheated power bank that filled the passenger cabin with smoke.The first airline to do so, Emirates, has said the banning of these portable chargers and power banks will come into effect on 1 ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20304 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:24:46 +0200 Bentley used one of the most exclusive automotive stages in the world to unveil its latest design vision, the EXP 15, at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week. While not intended for production, the concept grand tourer offers a mad preview of Bentley’s evolving design language, particularly as they prepares for its first fully electric car. EXP 15 is a massive thing th... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20301 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:13:56 +0200 Even though they’re both in the same country, two German states are fighting over who invented the famous Bratwurst sausage.Bavaria and Thuringia are both claiming to have invented the sausage and it’s all because of a document discovered by historians.Until now, modern history believes the Wurstkuch tavern in Bavaria is “the oldest Bratwurst stand in the world." The Wurstkuchl tavern is loc... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20286 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:58:23 +0200 While millions of children were falling in love with a song called Baby Shark by the band Pinkfong, an American songwriter had mixed emotions.According to Johnny Only, real name Jonathan Wright, Pinkfong plagiarised his earlier version of Baby Shark.Wright was so sure of his case that he took the matter to South Korea’s Supreme Court, where he accused Pinkfong of plagiarism.On Thursday, the cour... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20284 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:47:17 +0200 After 24 years, Volkswagen South Africa has announced that it plans to discontinue production of its Touareg.The popular SUV was first launched in 2002 at the same time as the Porsche Cayenne.Production of the premium SUV is set to end in 2026.In 2002, Volkswagen said the Touareg fulfilled the German car manufacturer’s dream of entering the luxury car market with upmarket models. At the time, it... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20283 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:34:57 +0200 A large-scale search has been launched for the missing pilot whose plane crashed in Durban on Thursday.The light aircraft was participating in an airshow in Durban when the incident occurred. According to the Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID), the incident happened near the Suncoast Casino.“The accident occurred at approximately 13:45 when the ZS-AEC Extra 300 aircraft that wa... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20282 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:22:56 +0200 Another Chinese car brand is headed to our shores. Leapmotor was founded in China in 2015, but only sold its first vehicle in 2019.Soon after that, Stellantis bought a 20% stake in Leapmotor and ventured into the European markets. If the name Stellantis sounds familiar, it’s because it also owns other car brands like Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Citroen, Opel, Jeep, Maserati, and Peugeot.All these brands a... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20281 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:44:18 +0200 There are exotic cars. There are hypercars. And then there are machines so wild, so uncompromising, they feel like they’ve fallen out of a parallel universe where the only law is speed. The Apollo Intensa Emozione - Italian for Intense Emotion - lives firmly in that last category, and the example now headed to auction might just be the most visually hypnotic of them all. They call it the Ocean D... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20278 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:16:27 +0200 There are fast cars, and then there’s Koenigsegg. On 7 August 2025, at the Örebro airfield in Sweden, the Swedish hypercar brand once again proved that its founder, Christian von Koenigsegg, is a man who treats physics as more of a suggestion than a rule. The weapon of choice? The Jesko Absolut - the most slippery, speed-focused creation ever to roll out of Ängelholm. Factory test driver Marku... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20276 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:50:38 +0200 For the first time in five years, the Johannesburg City Library (JCL) has been reopened.This comes after mounting pressure from authors, academics, residents and civil society groups. The library was closed in May 2021 by the city, blaming structural issues.The building that houses the library is 88 years old. It contains more than 1.5 million books and boats with six specialist libraries as well ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20272 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:21:42 +0200 Thinking of getting away from it all? Wales might just have what you’re looking for.An island called Thorne Island offers around 2.5 acres of private property with a fort built between 1852 and 1854, a helipad, a covered rooftop bar with a games room, and an office with a sea view.The island used to serve as a barracks, but now the former fort, which was built to house 100 men, has been converte... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20265 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:45:11 +0200 Whether you’re on his side or not, it seems as if US President Donald Trump will move you to where he prefers. That’s the rumour doing the rounds as White House staff have been instructed to move the portraits of certain former presidents.It’s obvious that there’s no love lost between Trump and former President Barack Obama, but now Trump has made his opinion of Obama obvious by moving his... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20264 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:43:36 +0200 When the Aston Martin Valkyrie Coupé was first announced in 2016, it sounded like something dreamt up by a sci-fi screenwriter. By the time the first example reached a customer in late 2021, the motoring elite had taken notice - and they wanted in. Limited to just 150 units worldwide, the Valkyrie instantly became one of the most exclusive hypercars on the planet. Most have been spotted in the no... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20261 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:03:13 +0200 A biography of Prince Andrew is expected to show the dark side of one of the members of the British royal family.The book is titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York and is written by Andrew Lownie.The book depicts Prince Andrew as arrogant and maps out his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.This isn’t the first time that Lownie has written books that have changed the... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20260 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:01:34 +0200 Three people were wounded when a 17-year-old opened fire in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday. Several others had to be taken to the hospital to attend to their injuries.A video was shared on social media showing people screaming and running away from the scene at around 1:20 AM. Some police officers could also be seen surrounding a car while others attended to the wounded on the ground.T... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20259 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:48:31 +0200 A massive financial boost of $1 million (R17.7 million) from Google has given the University of Pretoria the funds to invest in its African Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AfriDSAI).The AfriDSAI institute is located at the University, and it’s a place where technologists, researchers and communities can get together to increase the efforts of data science and AI on the Afr... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20253 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:13:04 +0200 Volkswagen’s newest premium SUV is ready to make its mark - the all-new Tayron is now available for pre-order, bringing style, space, and cutting-edge tech to South African roads. Positioned between the Tiguan and the flagship Touareg, the Tayron combines seven-seat practicality with sharp, modern design and a cabin dripping in premium detail. Whether it’s the city commute or a weekend escape,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20251 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:34:44 +0200 The wait is over! The Corvette Stingray - America’s most celebrated sports car - has finally arrived in South Africa, officially in factory-built right-hand drive for the very first time. Available exclusively through CVH Auto Group, this is the chance for local performance enthusiasts to own a slice of true motoring legend. This is no conversion, no compromise - it’s the real deal, engineered... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20250 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:07:03 +0200 The body of a 19-year-old Stellenbosch University student was found in his room at Dagbreek student residence. The cause of his death is meningococcal meningitis. Chris Scheffer’s cause of death has sparked urgent health warnings as the deadly bacterial infection is spread through coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing utensils and drinks.According to the National Institute for Communicabl... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20240 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:26:53 +0200 At least four people have been killed and dozens are missing after flash floods hit a village in India located at the foot of the Himalayan mountains.A sudden and intense rainfall led to massive amounts of water sweeping through the town of Dharali in the country Uttarakhand state on Tuesday.Numerous houses, hotels and shops were washed away when the flood hit the village. By Tuesday night, the ch... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20239 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:07:06 +0200 On Monday morning, the burnt body of a woman was found near the Waltloo train station on Monday. While the matter is serious, it’s now also the reason why many in the capital city are fearing the dreaded news that a serial killer is on the loose.Since June. Five bodies have been found murdered in Pretoria East. Four of the bodies were discovered along a railway line, while another was found part... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20238 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:44:59 +0200 Bentley Motors returns to Monterey Car Week in true grand touring style, showcasing the best of its heritage, craftsmanship, and electrified future in a series of high-profile unveilings and immersive experiences across California’s famed peninsula. From the debut of the stunning EXP 15 concept car to the U.S. public premieres of its fourth-generation Continental GT and Flying Spur hybrids, Bent... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20236 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:23:58 +0200 More than 7,000 cases of the chikungunya virus have been reported in China since July. This has prompted authorities in the country’s Guangdong province to implement measures similar to those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The virus, which is usually found in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa, is very rare in China.Those who have tested positive for the virus are required to stay in the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20234 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:07:36 +0200 The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark has issued a request to the public asking them to donate their unwanted pets. While many initially thought the idea was to expand the zoo’s number of animals, it soon turned out that the zoo hopes to feed its predators.The zoo is home to predators that follow a carnivorous diet, such as the European lynx, the Sumatran tiger, and the Asiatic lion.On their Facebook page,... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20233 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:56:51 +0200 The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Amendment Act (AARTO) has been gazetted. This means its set to come into effect on 1 December.President Ramaphosa signed the Proclamation on Friday.While the Act will come into effect in major municipalities in 2025, the remaining sections of the Act will only take effect on 1 September 2026. These sections are believed to include the demeri... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20232 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:00:45 +0200 The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that South Africa should brace itself for snowfall, disruptive coastal swells and damaging winds this week.Several Yellow Level 1 warnings have been issued for the above, as well as interior winds.The first cold front was set to hit the Western Cape on Monday morning with gale-force winds and sea swells up to 5.5 metres. This was followed by the ... https://newslive360.com/article.php?id=20231 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:49:05 +0200