Fiat 500
It’s not mandatory to do the North Coast 500 in a 500
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: why we can’t have nice things

This week, Matt Prior discusses Orangina and an unfortunate situation on the North Coast 500

26 October 2018
Matt Prior: why we can’t have nice things
Paris motor show
Paris hosted the first international motor show in 1898
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: the dilemma of modern motor shows

This week, Prior ponders a dramatically changing industry and the effectiveness of motor shows...

19 October 2018
Matt Prior: the dilemma of modern motor shows
Business

How Bloodhound can survive

Despite the project now running under a crew of just six, its administrator insists that this new court-sanctioned phase in its eventful history is not the end

15 October 2018
How Bloodhound can survive
Business

Why a connected car future isn’t about to happen any time soon

With cars becoming ever smarter, you'd think a connected future is just around the corner - here's why that probably isn't the case

15 October 2018
Why a connected car future isn’t about to happen any time soon
Business

Cutting UK plug-in grants could kill the EV revolution

Scrapping incentives for plug-in hybrid vehicles so early on will deal a sizeable blow to a segment just finding its feet

12 October 2018
Cutting UK plug-in grants could kill the EV revolution
Porsche 935
Porsche 935: you’d better buy a lottery ticket
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: why I dislike the new Porsche 935

Porsche's latest limited-run, track-only special isn't doing anything for Prior

12 October 2018
Matt Prior: why I dislike the new Porsche 935
Jaguar XJ green limo
This is the XJ-based Limo Green, driven by an electric motor backed up by a Lotus-designed 1.2-litre engine
Business

Jaguar has already shown it's serious about electric

Given its history, the brand's interest in an all-EV line-up shouldn't be hugely surprising

12 October 2018
Jaguar has already shown it's serious about electric
Business

Confession time – why I actually quite like hot SUVs

Although they might not make much sense, we've still got a soft spot for high-performance high-riders

8 October 2018
Confession time – why I actually quite like hot SUVs
BMW Z4
Who’s bothered about ’Ring lap times? The Z4’s makers, evidently
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: do Nurburgring lap times matter?

BMW claims its new Z4 is faster than an M2 around a lap of the Nürburgring, but whether anyone cares is another matter

5 October 2018
Matt Prior: do Nurburgring lap times matter?
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
Paris motor show

Why BMW says the 3 Series will ‘kill' the Jaguar XE (and why it won’t succeed)

The Jaguar XE faces ever tougher opposition, but BMW’s hopes that the new 3 Series will finish it off appear to be unfounded

3 October 2018
Why BMW says the 3 Series will ‘kill' the Jaguar XE (and why it won’t succeed)
Kia e-Niro
Kia e-Niro
Paris motor show

The Kia e-Niro is an EV revolution

Teslas and electric Jaguars are nice, but a practical, mass-market EV with a proper range should convince more buyers

2 October 2018
The Kia e-Niro is an EV revolution
BMW 3 Series
The all-new BMW 3 Series
Paris motor show

Is the joy of driving dead? BMW doesn’t think so and nor do I

Opinion: new 3 Series shows that driver engagement still needs to be a top priority for car makers

2 October 2018
Is the joy of driving dead? BMW doesn’t think so and nor do I

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