Slideshow

The finest American car engines in history

Continuing our occasional series about great car engines, we look at the best ones America has ever produced

9 March 2020
The finest American car engines in history
Business

Ferrari factory operational despite coronavirus restrictions

Ferrari is based in the region of Italy affected by quarantine but says it is maintaining 'operational continuity'

9 March 2020
Ferrari factory operational despite coronavirus restrictions
Ford Focus RS 2002 - tracking front
The original Focus RS was inspired by the Focus RS WRC Mk1 rally car
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS

The Mk1 Focus RS is a modern classic hot hatch with a solid reputation and prices within reach of the common man (or woman). We take a closer look

9 March 2020
Used car buying guide: Ford Focus RS
Slideshow

40 years of Audi’s quattro

We mark an important anniversary in Audi’s life, when the company started to mix it in the ranks of its primary German rivals

9 March 2020
40 years of Audi’s quattro
Crash test
Automatic braking systems won’t work if sensors are knocked
Business

Driver assist tech needs standard failure warning, says UK insurance body

UK insurance group Thatcham is concerned at safety systems that leave drivers in the dark when they need repairs

9 March 2020
Driver assist tech needs standard failure warning, says UK insurance body
Flat-six engine
The 4.0-litre flat-six engines used by the 718 dodge the need fo turbos thanks to clever tech
Technology

Under the skin: How Porsche revived flat-six engines for the 718

Various efficiency-saving measures such as adaptive cylinder control allow new GT4 and GTS 718 Caymans and Boxsters to spurn turbocharging

9 March 2020
Under the skin: How Porsche revived flat-six engines for the 718
Porsche 911 2019 - tracking side
Porsche 911 is a handling king
Features

The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?

We all recognise incredible handling when we experience it. But defining this elusive quality is more tricky. We ponder the issue

8 March 2020
The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?
Hot Renault trio - tracking front
Three hot Renaults: all different, but the family resemblance is definitely there
Features

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

The R26R went down in hot hatch history, but has it been surpassed by its successors? We gather the best to find out

8 March 2020
From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes
Slideshow

Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

Spoilers may be seen as a way of making a car look sporty, but for powerful cars they're an aerodynamic must. We take a look at the wildest wings we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020
Wings: history's greatest car spoilers
Slideshow

Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

Pop-up headlights have disappeared today on new cars – which makes them even cooler. These are the best we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020
Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

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