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Greatest ever inventions & inventors in the car world

The modern car is a technological marvel, but these are the people we must thank for getting us there. And the story begins centuries before the car was born

1 May 2020
Greatest ever inventions & inventors in the car world
McLaren Speedtail
Speedtail features 20in front and 21in rear wheels. McLaren is working with Pirelli to develop bespoke tyres capable of reaching 250mph while also being usable at slower speeds
New cars

McLaren Speedtail: hybrid hypercar's 1036bhp powertrain detailed

250mph hyper-GT takes its power from an electrified version of McLaren's 4.0-litre V8 engine

30 April 2020
McLaren Speedtail: hybrid hypercar's 1036bhp powertrain detailed
2020 Abt Sportsline Audi Q5 55 TFSI e
New cars

Abt Sportsline tunes Audi Q5 55 TFSIe PHEV to 419bhp

German tuner's first stab at a quick hybrid packs more power than Audi's full-bore RS Q3

30 April 2020
Abt Sportsline tunes Audi Q5 55 TFSIe PHEV to 419bhp
Ford Mondeo 2007 - hero front
'Excellent' Mondeo oozes sophistication in spades
New cars

Road test rewind: Ford Mondeo

The Mk4 Ford Mondeo emerged in 2007 to challenge premium rivals. Here's what we made of it

30 April 2020
Road test rewind: Ford Mondeo
Ford Mustang
There has been a V8 under the Mustang's bonnet for over half a century
Features

Celebrating the endangered V8 engine in a Ford Mustang

The V8 engine is a dying breed. We champion the normally aspirated eight-cylinder and soak up its appeal before it’s too late

30 April 2020
Celebrating the endangered V8 engine in a Ford Mustang
2020 Bollinger B2CC render
New cars

Bollinger details 'world's first' electric commercial truck platform

American EV start-up will offer a bare-chassis version of its B2 pick-up for a variety of configurations

30 April 2020
Bollinger details 'world's first' electric commercial truck platform
Rolls-Royce Goodwood
Rolls-Royce production to restart at Goodwood
Business

Rolls-Royce to be first car firm to resume UK production

British marque to open Goodwood facility on Monday 4 May, with 1000 staff working a single shift

30 April 2020
Rolls-Royce to be first car firm to resume UK production
Porsche 911 vs Audi R8 V10 Coupé vs Lotus Evora GT410
The new Porsche 911 has lived up to its star billing… so far
Features

Good sports: Porsche 911 vs Audi R8 V10 vs Lotus Evora GT410

The best just got better – but by how much? We pitch the latest Porsche 911 against two unflinching opponents to find out

30 April 2020
Good sports: Porsche 911 vs Audi R8 V10 vs Lotus Evora GT410
Cars can be test driven in solitude by potential buyers
Advice

DVLA approves solo test drives for car buyers to maintain social distancing

But car dealers warned to ensure they have up-to-date trade plates and adequate insurance in place before letting prospective buyers out

30 April 2020
DVLA approves solo test drives for car buyers to maintain social distancing
Gridserve charging station Braintree - render
Business

Hitachi partners with EV service station developer Gridserve

Japanese giant has invested £5.6m so far; UK firm's first solar-powered site set to open in summer

30 April 2020
Hitachi partners with EV service station developer Gridserve

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