North America

Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner

All the talking points as the 105th running of America's famous race delivers a thrilling finish

31 May 2021
Castroneves equals Indy 500 record as four-time winner
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1090kg: Kerb weight of the Mk3 Golf GTI, which is 183kg heavier than the Mk2
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: VW Golf GTI Mk3

You won’t find a cheaper route into Golf GTI ownership than a Mk3 – and there are still plenty around priced from £1000 up

31 May 2021
Used car buying guide: VW Golf GTI Mk3
Environment and energy

Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness

Why has Elon Musk fallen over himself to congratulate Farley on the electric Ford’s launch?

31 May 2021
Inside the industry: New Tesla approach is to kill rivals with kindness
New cars

2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues

Big-selling crossover is due a ground-up redesign and will gain a dedicated European variant

31 May 2021
2022 Kia Sportage due in coming weeks with EV6 design cues
Technology

Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer

Inmotive’s new two-speed EV transmission is more effective than a conventional single-speed unit

31 May 2021
Under the skin: This EV gear-changer could be a game-changer
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Business has been good for Alvis since it reopened in April
Dealership, sales and marketing

Health check: Why the classic car market is booming

Pent-up demand, extra disposable income and rise in online auctions boost sales

31 May 2021
Health check: Why the classic car market is booming
Features

Spy shots: What James Bond's future cars could look like

We challenged up-and-coming automotive designers to create a Bond car for 2030. Did they pay attention?

30 May 2021
Spy shots: What James Bond's future cars could look like
Le Mans and Sportscars

The Indy 500's most interesting traditions

As one of the world’s oldest motorsport events, with a history dating back 110 years, the 500 is rich with history and folklore

30 May 2021
The Indy 500's most interesting traditions
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In strict terms, the A45 and Golf R can deliver only half of the engine’s torque to the rear axle (assuming both axles have similar grip levels)
Features

Clash on the 'pan: Torque-vectoring hot hatches face off

Today’s 4WD hot hatches can power oversteer like proper sports cars. We head to a skidpan to investigate the various methods and outcomes

29 May 2021
Clash on the 'pan: Torque-vectoring hot hatches face off
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"The main thing was getting my head around the fact that I was actually driving a car"
Features

How Jimmy Broadbent is swapping sim racing for real motorsport

Before his endurance debut with Praga, Jimmy Broadbent had barely even raced a car – at least not a real one. We meet the internet’s favourite sim racer

29 May 2021
How Jimmy Broadbent is swapping sim racing for real motorsport

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