Geneva motor show

Why the two best cars starred in the Car of the Year

The Alpine A110 and Jaguar I-Pace were Matt Prior's standout machines from 2018, breaking new ground in their respective classes

4 March 2019
Why the two best cars starred in the Car of the Year
Business

Do car firms have a right to make us safer drivers?

New technology will enable car firms to ensure people can't drive while intoxicated or speed – but do such systems conflict with personal freedom?

4 March 2019
Do car firms have a right to make us safer drivers?
Business

Was Honda on the brink of committing to Swindon when it pulled the plug?

New revelations suggest that equipment to upgrade the factory to make hybrid cars was already en route to Swindon when it was announced the factory would close

4 March 2019
Was Honda on the brink of committing to Swindon when it pulled the plug?
Geneva motor show

Geneva show: Why 'best ever' car is always yet to come

Are cars getting better? Or is technology dulling their verve?

4 March 2019
Geneva show: Why 'best ever' car is always yet to come
Business

Ford C2: the architecture done better

Platform sharing between models can make for samey cars if the architecture is not done well, but the flip side is it can make a generation of great cars if it's a good one

1 March 2019
Ford C2: the architecture done better
Honda Civic Type R
Sporty styling, blistering performance, sore back?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: has performance suspension hit a bump in the road?

A motorway journey in a new performance-inspired SUV has our tester crying out for a return to the old days

1 March 2019
Matt Prior: has performance suspension hit a bump in the road?
Jaguar XE redesign
The XE has always impressed on the road, but the redesign seeks to enhance pavement appeal
New cars

Opinion: will a redesign boost Jaguar XE sales?

The XE receives more assertive styling, a well-equipped interior and a simplified line-up - will that be the remedy for slow sales?

26 February 2019
Opinion: will a redesign boost Jaguar XE sales?
Business

How Peugeot can make it big in America

The French brand plans an 'unconventional' approach to its US return – and that could give it the chance to stand out

26 February 2019
How Peugeot can make it big in America
Seat Minimo urban mobility concept
Seat's Minimo urban mobility concept takes inspiration from motorbikes
New cars

Why the Seat Minimo isn’t just another Twizy

Seat design boss tells us why the urban mobility concept isn’t a Twizy rip-off

25 February 2019
Why the Seat Minimo isn’t just another Twizy
New cars

Why Peugeot's powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one

Near-identical bodywork and chassis means EV 208 can go along the same production line as the petrol and diesel cars

25 February 2019
Why Peugeot's powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one
Business

How Honda made bad news even worse

The proposed closure of Honda's Swindon plant is bad news for its 3500 employees – worse still was how they found out

19 February 2019
How Honda made bad news even worse
EU flag Union Jack cars
Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Nissan and others are feeling the strain ahead of 29 March
Business

Analysis: Brexit and the UK car industry

Is Brexit already having a damaging effect or will it be the catalyst for a turnaround?

19 February 2019
Analysis: Brexit and the UK car industry

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