2020 Volvo XC40 Recharge - static front
XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first fully electric model
Business

New Volvo infotainment system "as good as a smartphone"

Google-developed software used in the new XC40 Recharge is based on Android OS and allows third-party apps

29 October 2019
New Volvo infotainment system "as good as a smartphone"
New cars

First drive: 2020 Skoda Octavia prototype

Any new version of Czech brand’s biggest selling model has to succeed. We get behind the wheel of some pre-production versions to see if it’s on the right track

29 October 2019
First drive: 2020 Skoda Octavia prototype
New cars

Ford Focus prices increased as entry variant dropped

Base price for Focus rises to £20,645, with minor increases on specific models across range and new Active Vignale variant

29 October 2019
Ford Focus prices increased as entry variant dropped
Features

From the archive: The tale of Toyota

Just 28 years after launching its first car, Toyota produced 425,764 vehicles in 1964. We visited Japan to tell its story

29 October 2019
From the archive: The tale of Toyota
Lexus RX 400h
Lexus RX 400h is a hybrid 4x4 that's capable of big miles
Used cars

James Ruppert: 4x4 Japanese hybrids are niche but they work

Though mixed-motor SUVs won't appeal to everyone, they are often reliable, high-mileage gems

29 October 2019
James Ruppert: 4x4 Japanese hybrids are niche but they work
First Drive

Alpine A110 S 2019 first drive

Range-topping A110 S’s extra grunt and tactile feel are welcome, but the new-found grip and body control of its chassis aren't always. Fast – yet perhaps not as much fun as a regular A110

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28 October 2019
Alpine A110 S 2019 first drive
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

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