Opinions

An original 1959 Mk1 Morris Mini features in BMW's new ad campaign

BMW returns to Morris to advertise the new Mini

After a gap of over 30 years, Morris cars are again being advertised on television, and this time it's to celebrate its younger sibling

Richard Bremner

27 March 2014

BMW returns to Morris to advertise the new Mini

Peugeot has won the Dakar Rally four times with the 205 T16 and 405 T16 (pictured)

Motorsport

Peugeot takes on another motorsport classic

After conquering Pikes Peak, the French firm is returning to the Dakar Rally for 2015

James Attwood

26 March 2014

Peugeot takes on another motorsport classic

GM's plan for Europe means big steps for Vauxhall-Opel

Karl-Thomas Neumann has big plans for Vauxhall-Opel in Europe

Business

GM's plan for Europe means big steps for Vauxhall-Opel

A chat with Vauxhall-Opel boss Karl-Thomas Neumann reveals just how advanced the next generation of GM models will be

Julian Rendell

26 March 2014

GM's plan for Europe means big steps for Vauxhall-Opel

Infiniti needs to think outside the box to take on the global car market

The Q50 Eau Rouge plays on Infiniti's collaboration with the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team

Business

Why Infiniti should take inspiration from BMW's new electric car brand

Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, needs to focus on groundbreaking and distinctive products if it wants to make headway in the lucrative luxury market

Julian Rendell

25 March 2014

Why Infiniti should take inspiration from BMW's new electric car brand

Caterham can have a bright future without the Renault deal

Business

What’s happening at Caterham?

Following the dissolution of its partnership with Renault, many are predicting Caterham will face a tough future. But there could be more to this turn of events than meets the eye

Jim Holder

24 March 2014

What’s happening at Caterham?

Ten minutes behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo 4C

The Alfa Romeo 4C is a rear-engined sports car that makes use of carbonfibre and aluminium

New cars

The Alfa Romeo 4C is an interesting car, but I wouldn't want to live with one

A brief drive in Alfa Romeo's all-new rear-engined flagship sports car raises some interesting questions

Matt Burt

21 March 2014

The Alfa Romeo 4C is an interesting car, but I wouldn't want to live with one

It's much quicker and easier to assess a car on familiar roads

Cropley on cars: The joy of familiar roads

You can learn a lot about a car on a foreign launch, but putting it through its paces on familiar roads reveals its true nature much quicker

Steve Cropley

21 March 2014

Cropley on cars: The joy of familiar roads

Is Tesla’s "no dealerships" way of selling cars right or wrong?

No traditional dealers for Model S buyers – it's online all the way

Business

Is Tesla’s 'no dealerships' way of selling cars right or wrong?

If you want to buy a Tesla you do so on line, which means there are no dealerships to deal with but also no haggling over prices. Good thing or bad thing? Discuss.

Steve Sutcliffe

21 March 2014

Is Tesla’s 'no dealerships' way of selling cars right or wrong?

Cropley on cars: the answer to range anxiety

Life could soon be a lot easier for electric vehicle owners short on range

Cropley on cars: The answer to electric car range anxiety

Having an electric vehicle sometimes means praying you'll reach journey's end before running out of charge. Not any more

Steve Cropley

20 March 2014

Cropley on cars: The answer to electric car range anxiety

A nominal fee for an MOT test means that garages can make up their profits elsewhere

Business

Why the cost of an MOT test could be far more expensive than you think

What's a fair price for the MOT test, and where do you get yours?

James Ruppert

19 March 2014

Why the cost of an MOT test could be far more expensive than you think

Moving next to a race track gives you no right to complain about noise

Mildenhall has been an active race circuit since 1975

Motorsport

Moving next to a race track gives you no right to complain about noise

Mildenhall race track has been told to reign in the noise, even though it's been holding licensed race meetings since 1975

Matt Prior

17 March 2014

Moving next to a race track gives you no right to complain about noise

More models don't always mean more sales

Rolls-Royce's proposed SUV represents brand stretching and model diversification in extremis

Business

More models doesn't always equal more sales

While Audi, BMW, VW and even Rolls-Royce are aggressively increasing their model ranges, Seat is seeking to contain the number of different models it sells. Two approaches, one aim: to grow sales

Richard Bremner

13 March 2014

More models doesn't always equal more sales