Engine lube
Viscosity modifiers are the ingenious secret ingredients that put the 'multi' into multigrade oil
Technology

Under the skin: How car engine lubricants are evolving

Even the most dedicated petrol-head often snubs lubricating oil, but this under-appreciated fluid plays a critical role

21 October 2019
Under the skin: How car engine lubricants are evolving
JLR HQ interior
JLR's new HQ is as spacious as is it high-tech.
Features

The Gaydon Triangle: Inside Jaguar Land Rover's tech HQ

Jaguar Land Rover’s new £600m creative base could mark the start of a golden era for the company. We look around

20 October 2019
The Gaydon Triangle: Inside Jaguar Land Rover's tech HQ
New M3 edging ahead
Power is where the 28 year difference shows most; the new M3 generates over 100bhp more than the old
Features

BTCC then and now: 2019 BMW 3 Series meets 1991 E30 M3

Past and present champions Tim Harvey and Colin Turkington swap their old and new 3 Series to see what's changed

20 October 2019
BTCC then and now: 2019 BMW 3 Series meets 1991 E30 M3
Leaf on the road
Self-driving Leaf will navigate roundabouts, A-roads and motorways
Features

Autonomous car trials: Are they smart or reckless?

Live trials of self-driving cars, such as the Nissan Leaf's 230-mile trip to Sunderland, split opinion within the industry. We weigh both sides of the argument

19 October 2019
Autonomous car trials: Are they smart or reckless?
Slideshow

The greatest cars from Volvo

As Volvo launches its first purely-electric powered car, the XC40 Recharge, let's look at the greatest models it's ever made

18 October 2019
The greatest cars from Volvo
Volkswagen recently revealed an electrified version of the original Beetle
Business

EV conversions slammed by classic car experts

Removal of original combustion engine threatens status of historically significant vehicles

18 October 2019
EV conversions slammed by classic car experts
Business

Environmental bill could force expensive car recalls

Draft bill aims to force car industry to comply with legislation or face mandatory recalls

18 October 2019
Environmental bill could force expensive car recalls
Mazda 3
Mazda’s Skyactiv-X technology was launched on the latest 3
Business

Mazda to launch innovative diesel engine next year

Japanese car maker is committed to diesel despite the trend towards electrification

18 October 2019
Mazda to launch innovative diesel engine next year
BMW 630i Sport
The crown of the 6 series in full smoky glory
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 18 October

The E63 6 Series coupé is a big-bellied beast with a fat appetite for fuel. But my is it fine.

18 October 2019
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 18 October
New cars

Vauxhall to bring back VXR sub-brand as all-electric range

Performance version of the corsa-e will be followed by an upgraded Vivaro-e electric van in 2020

18 October 2019
Vauxhall to bring back VXR sub-brand as all-electric range

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