Technology

Under the skin: Why rattan could be the next big thing in car sustainability

Sustainable material is said to have a significantly lower carbon footprint than ABS polymer or hardwood interior materials

6 December 2021
Under the skin: Why rattan could be the next big thing in car sustainability
New cars

New Porsche Gran Turismo concept hints at brand's EV future

Video-game concept blends futuristic cues with elements inspired by Porsche's most successful sports cars

5 December 2021
New Porsche Gran Turismo concept hints at brand's EV future
Features

How to make a greener car

As the pressure to improve environmental performance ramps up in all areas of our life, what are car makers doing beyond cutting vehicle emissions?

5 December 2021
How to make a greener car
Features

China in your hand: Wuling Mini EV driven

Wuling’s amazingly cheap micro-EV is putting many more Chinese on wheels. Mark Andrews has a look at what they’re getting

5 December 2021
China in your hand: Wuling Mini EV driven
Features

Two worlds collide: Porsche Taycan vs Alpina B3

Both have won five stars in our road test. But which is better? We pit both estates against each other in this clash of the Teutons

4 December 2021
Two worlds collide: Porsche Taycan vs Alpina B3
F1

Why Honda is leaving F1 again

After years of struggle, Honda is tasting success in Formula 1 – yet once more it has decided to walk away from the front. We ponder why

4 December 2021
Why Honda is leaving F1 again
Tech, development and manufacturing

Report: UK government offers Rivian incentives for UK factory

Financial Times reveals the government has offered Rivian a new motorway junction, rail link and training facilities

3 December 2021
Report: UK government offers Rivian incentives for UK factory
From the archive

Greatest road tests ever: Alfa Romeo Brera

Alfa’s striking coupé had guts to match its presence, but a lofty price and severe weight problem hampered its chances

3 December 2021
Greatest road tests ever: Alfa Romeo Brera
Second-hand picks

Buy them before we do: used picks for 3 December

We take a look at some winter winners from this week's classified car ads

3 December 2021
Buy them before we do: used picks for 3 December
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Octavia is brand's best-seller, and unlikely to be replaced by an electric SUV
New cars

Skoda to launch electric saloons and estates alongside SUVs

Enyaq iV will be followed by a pair of smaller SUVs, but Skoda is also planning an EV equivalent of Octavia

3 December 2021
Skoda to launch electric saloons and estates alongside SUVs

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