New cars

Why Porsche's diesel decision was well-timed

Porsche is axing diesel from its current lineup. Hilton Holloway explains why that was a shrewd move, and why it may not be permanent

21 February 2018
Why Porsche's diesel decision was well-timed
Ferrari 488 Pista
Ferrari claims the 488 Pista is “a significant step forward”
New cars

Is the Ferrari 488 Pista the best supercar yet?

We discuss whether race mods and a more flattering 'drift mode' can make our favourite supercar unbeatable

21 February 2018
Is the Ferrari 488 Pista the best supercar yet?
Plane
Flying in a jet airliner is a really safe way to travel

Why don't people have a phobia of cars?

Travelling along the ground in a car at 30mph, or travelling through the sky in a plane at over ten times that speed - Matt Prior puzzles over why we're not more afraid of cars

16 February 2018
Why don't people have a phobia of cars?
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan. It's not an SUV; it's a high-bodied vehicle, apparently
New cars

Why won't some car firms call an SUV an SUV?

SUVs are hugely popular with buyers, yet some car makers seem afraid to use this label

14 February 2018
Why won't some car firms call an SUV an SUV?
BMW X4
The new BMW X4 (pictured) lands just four years after its predecessor
New cars

Will this be second time lucky for the BMW X4?

The new X4 lands just four years after its predecessor with hopes of righting that car’s wrongs

14 February 2018
Will this be second time lucky for the BMW X4?
Stricken 911
Not only was the front crash structure damaged, but the front suspension too and the coolant leak meant the engine could not be run safely. Stranded.

What not to do if you crash a Porsche in France

A lesson for anyone who drives in France. Hopefully, it will never happen to you, but if you do crash, here are some things you should know.

9 February 2018
What not to do if you crash a Porsche in France
Sat Nav
Drivers may tap away at a car’s touchscreen – but not their phone’s
Business

Here's why sat-nav and phone laws for cars are confusing

With the laws on mobile phone and sat-nav use rather fuzzy, it looks like it's possible

9 February 2018
Here's why sat-nav and phone laws for cars are confusing
Mercedes-AMG Project One
The Project One uses a hybrid powertrain based on that in Mercedes' F1 car
Business

Mercedes-AMG Project One hybrid tech due in series model by 2021

The Formula 1-derived hybrid system of AMG's fastest model will soon trickle down into its regular performance cars

9 February 2018
Mercedes-AMG Project One hybrid tech due in series model by 2021
VW Moia
The VW Moia ride-sharing vehicle
Business

Why Volkswagen, Hyundai and Byton are teaming up with self-driving start-up

A company set up by the former head of Google's car project has become a key player in autonomous technology

6 February 2018
Why Volkswagen, Hyundai and Byton are teaming up with self-driving start-up
New cars

First impressions of the new Mercedes A-Class

A first chance to pore over the exterior and interior of a static A-Class gives the first clues as to why it'll likely be a smash-hit success

5 February 2018
First impressions of the new Mercedes A-Class
Mercedes A-Class
The new Mercedes A-Class
Geneva motor show

Why the Mercedes A-Class' success has only just begun

When you consider that the premium, compact A-Class sold more than all Jaguars in the UK last year, despite being on runout, it's a good sign

2 February 2018
Why the Mercedes A-Class' success has only just begun
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
New cars

The new Mercedes A-Class is progress, of sorts

New hatchback makes big strides forward when it comes to technology; the same can't be said for its practicality

2 February 2018
The new Mercedes A-Class is progress, of sorts

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