Business

Why is Dyson launching an electric car?

There has never been a better time to launch a new car brand - yet Dyson has still taken on a quite extraordinary challenge

26 September 2017
Why is Dyson launching an electric car?
Aston Martin Red Bull
Aston Martin has backed Red Bull since 2016
Motorsport

Why Aston Martin's new deal puts pressure on F1 bosses

The British firm has signalled that it wants to become an F1 constructor in 2021 - now it's up to the sport's bosses to deliver on cost cuts

25 September 2017
Why Aston Martin's new deal puts pressure on F1 bosses
The Range Rover Velar
Business

Why the Road Rover echoes history

The concept of a Road Rover dates back to 1951, but it now might be about to become reality

25 September 2017
Why the Road Rover echoes history
2018 MG 6 interior
MG 6 interior: the old MG 6 left a lot to be desired. Made of unimaginably awful materials inside and with as much quality, charisma and flair as unbranded wheat biscuits cereal, it makes the new 6's interior look like that of a car from a completely different marque. Sure, there are influences from all over the show in there, but it's a quantum leap forward*...

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week - 22 September 2017

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the last seven days around the car industry

22 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week - 22 September 2017
New cars

The Volvo XC40 is the best-looking car in the segment

Small SUVs are often dismissed as ugly and awkward, but has Volvo cracked the styling secret of the segment with the XC40?

21 September 2017
The Volvo XC40 is the best-looking car in the segment
New cars

Volvo leads the way on electrification, for now


Will the Swedish firm be able to stay ahead in the race to electrification?

21 September 2017
Volvo leads the way on electrification, for now

Maserati Chubasco
Maserati Chubasco – “Chubasco was to be the new face of Maserati, but the project was canned just six months later as the car was too expensive to produce.” The ensuing void was the shape of one of the prettiest, most era-capturing cars that never was. It’s never too late, Maserati…

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the past seven days around the car industry

15 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan

More people need to experience understeer and oversteer, don’t you think?

15 September 2017
We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan
Audi RS3 Sportback rates highly with Autocar and gangsters alike

Should police cars be faster?

There's an ongoing discussion around which cars are best suited for cops and criminals

15 September 2017
Should police cars be faster?
Business

Engine upsizing could become a growing trend

With emissions from downsized engines often disappointing, perhaps the industry will move back to its old ways

13 September 2017
Engine upsizing could become a growing trend
New cars

Why the new Renault Megane RS will be a hot hatch champ

Dieppe’s new five-door has all the makings of a cut-price Porsche 911

13 September 2017
Why the new Renault Megane RS will be a hot hatch champ
Mercedes EQ concept
Mercedes will launch its first electric vehicle, the EQ C, in 2019
Frankfurt motor show

Why industry bosses say electrification will have consequences

Daimler’s Dieter Zetsche and PSA chief Carlos Tavares warn of the risks associated with heavy investment in electric powertrains

12 September 2017
Why industry bosses say electrification will have consequences

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