Pick-up mega-test: Mercedes-Benz X-Class vs rivals
X-Class may have bling but it’s also a capable workhorse
Features

Pick-up mega-test: Mercedes-Benz X-Class takes on its biggest rivals

We pit Merc's plush pick up against Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota and VW rivals for a down-and-dirty mega-test

21 May 2020
Pick-up mega-test: Mercedes-Benz X-Class takes on its biggest rivals
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2005 - tracking front
It looks low and fast, sounds superb and invites you to engage the rear in the handling
New cars

Road test rewind: Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Arriving in 2005 as a new breed of Aston, the V8 Vantage is a car that’s nearly as able as it is hugely desirable

21 May 2020
Road test rewind: Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Audi R8 vs. Volkswagen Golf R
Different genres maybe, but both set benchmarks
Features

Price match promise: Volkswagen Golf R vs. first-gen Audi R8

A Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R and an original Audi R8 V8 aren’t obvious rivals, but the price parity renders a genuine contest

21 May 2020
Price match promise: Volkswagen Golf R vs. first-gen Audi R8
Business

New 'Facts Disc' shares classic car information digitally

Car enthusiasts can now share information on their pride and joy with a realistic tax disc-style device

21 May 2020
New 'Facts Disc' shares classic car information digitally
Slideshow

The fastest production car in each decade

The current fastest production car is the Bugatti Chiron - but which car held this title in each decade since the start of the automotive age?

21 May 2020
The fastest production car in each decade
Mercedes EQ family
Mercedes’ €10bn electrification is now in full swing
Business

Mercedes R&D boss: synthetic fuel not a viable option

German firm will flow money into electrification efforts instead

21 May 2020
Mercedes R&D boss: synthetic fuel not a viable option
New cars

Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut

Nissan collaborates with Italian design house to create commemorative supercar with bespoke styling

20 May 2020
Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut
Business

Euro NCAP overhauls testing protocols and safety ratings for 2020

Safety body introduces new testing including ‘compatibility’ impact test and tougher side impact test, while more active safety tech is included

20 May 2020
Euro NCAP overhauls testing protocols and safety ratings for 2020
Volvo
Volvo
New cars

Volvo begins introduction of 112mph speed limit

Swedish firm says new speed cap is designed to spark discussion, help owners become better drivers

20 May 2020
Volvo begins introduction of 112mph speed limit
New cars

Steve Cropley: Jaguar's new design direction will be worth waiting for

Our columnist resurrects a dormant car brand, says goodbye to his lockdown motor, and talks design with Jaguar this week

20 May 2020
Steve Cropley: Jaguar's new design direction will be worth waiting for

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