New cars

Gemballa details plans for “state-of-the-art” 2020 hypercar

German tuner is raising money to develop a prototype of a petrol-engined hypercar that does 0-62mph in less than 2.5sec

28 October 2019
Gemballa details plans for “state-of-the-art” 2020 hypercar
Business

Skoda boss plays down plans to reposition as budget brand

CEO Bernhard Maier also hinted that the Czech brand is interested in producing smaller, entry-level cars

28 October 2019
Skoda boss plays down plans to reposition as budget brand
Skoda Octavia - profile
In 2011, a tuned Octavia vRS Mk2 hit 227mph on the Bonneville Speedway
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Skoda Octavia vRS

Skoda sensibility meets VW Golf pep in the Mk2 Octavia vRS. Functionality, speed and an all-round performer, all for a bargain price

28 October 2019
Used car buying guide: Skoda Octavia vRS
Business

Why Jaguar Land Rover is back in profit

New turnaround plan has shifted JLR’s business thinking away from volume after last year’s £3.6bn loss

28 October 2019
Why Jaguar Land Rover is back in profit
Gears with oil
Gear oil is the magical fluid without which modern drivetrains couldn't exist
Technology

Under the skin: How transmission oil safeguards your gears

Balancing lubricating and allowing friction, a good gear oil gets performance with minimal wear

28 October 2019
Under the skin: How transmission oil safeguards your gears
Slideshow

BHP-per-litre: the world’s most powerful car engines

Throwing displacement at a car engine usually yields more power, but many of these engines are very small – but capable of major specific outputs. Here they are in ranked order

27 October 2019
BHP-per-litre: the world’s most powerful car engines
Wright between BMW and Land Rover
Wright rents a BMW X2 and plans to add a Range Rover Sport
Features

Roll-on subs: Monthly subscriptions work for streaming music, but what about cars?

Though PCPs and leasing are popular, subscriptions are on the rise. We weigh the pros and cons

27 October 2019
Roll-on subs: Monthly subscriptions work for streaming music, but what about cars?
Defender Challenge rising
Even the Bowler Defender Challenge found Bovington's gritty track tough
Features

Dirt in our eyes: Cross-country rallying in a Bowler Defender Challenge

Bowler's Defender-based racer is a mighty brute, but can it handle the most gruelling type of motorsport?

27 October 2019
Dirt in our eyes: Cross-country rallying in a Bowler Defender Challenge
Slideshow

Unavailables: 20 interesting cars not sold in the UK

Desirable and undesirable alike, we consider 20 of the most covetable cars that can't be bought in the United Kingdom

26 October 2019
Unavailables: 20 interesting cars not sold in the UK
Hatches parked
Three of the hottest of hot hatches prepare to do battle
Features

Hot hatch shootout: BMW M135i vs Mercedes-AMG A35 vs Mini JCW

The 1 Series has lost its six-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive - but what about enthusiast appeal? We stack it up against two key rivals to find out

26 October 2019
Hot hatch shootout: BMW M135i vs Mercedes-AMG A35 vs Mini JCW

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New car news

Smart 5 concept Beijing motor show front quarter
Segmented LED lights are key to Smart's new, more rugged look
New cars

Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

25 April 2024
Smart #5 concept previews rapid-charging electric 4x4

Motorsport news

btcc front racing
The full broadcasting schedule is set to be revealed in the coming weeks
Motorsport

2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok

27 March 2024
2024 BTCC race season to be streamed live via TikTok