Detroit motor show

The rise and fall of the Detroit show

Looking over its history reveals a connection between Detroit and one of the manufacturers so closely associated with it

24 January 2019
The rise and fall of the Detroit show
Hyundai Santa Cruz concept
Is Hyundai's Santa Cruz concept a sign of things to come?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: unity is an odd concept

As 2019 gets going, there's a whiff of peace in the air of the automotive world, but could it be the calm before a storm of division?

18 January 2019
Matt Prior: unity is an odd concept
Business

Why the new Ford-Volkswagen alliance makes perfect sense

Two giants of the automotive industry have announced a plan to work together on future projects. Here's why it's not a surprise

15 January 2019
Why the new Ford-Volkswagen alliance makes perfect sense
Detroit motor show

Detroit show proves the performance car isn’t dead

Unveilings from Toyota, Shelby, Subaru and others show that 0-60mph times and top speeds still matter

14 January 2019
Detroit show proves the performance car isn’t dead
Detroit motor show

Where does the Supra go from here?

Toyota's hotly anticipated fifth-gen Supra has been revealed after a 17-year absence. So what next?

14 January 2019
Where does the Supra go from here?
Nissan Leaf charging
With the advent of electric power comes the downfall of the petrol station...

Matt Prior: how the government will recoup lost fuel revenue

Smarter cars means smarter taxing methods, and Matt Prior thinks the infrastructure is already in place to make sure every EV pays its way

11 January 2019
Matt Prior: how the government will recoup lost fuel revenue
Ford Fiesta
Ford is pushing forward with a new European business strategy
Business

Is Ford finally taking action in Europe?

A move from MPVs to SUVs could reflect Ford's realisation that it can't survive in Europe on vans alone

10 January 2019
Is Ford finally taking action in Europe?
Jaguar I-Pace side profile
The Jaguar I-Pace has been well-received
Business

Why today could mark the first day of Jaguar’s salvation

Is Jaguar about to be reinvented as an electric-only brand?

10 January 2019
Why today could mark the first day of Jaguar’s salvation
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Will the CLA help Mercedes to tap into a younger, more tech-friendly audience?
New cars

How Mercedes hopes to snare younger buyers for the CLA

New compact coupé's reveal at technology-based exhibition highlights ambitions for more youth appeal

8 January 2019
How Mercedes hopes to snare younger buyers for the CLA
Business

Why we should buy new, cleaner-than-ever diesels

The car industry has met targets to build cleaner diesels, but the government must act to get people into them

7 January 2019
Why we should buy new, cleaner-than-ever diesels
Dodge Challenger
How to look cool No.1: set foot in a Dodge Challenger
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: a year in half-baked column ideas

In his final column of the year, Matt Prior empties his 2018 notebook of all the ideas that never made it into print

4 January 2019
Matt Prior: a year in half-baked column ideas
New cars

Why Lamborghini's hybrid plans won't spell the end of the V12

It looks all but certain the next Aventador will embrace hybrid technology, but far from taming the beast, it could be the saviour of large capacity hypercars

20 December 2018
Why Lamborghini's hybrid plans won't spell the end of the V12

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