Opinions

Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement
The Seat Arosa is staid and simple but can offer very low running costs

Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement

Who really cares about body colours and optional extras? Fuel consumption is now the most important factor for used car buyers

James Ruppert
18 November 2014
Our pick of the used cars that rate economy above excitement
Where have all the WRC-inspired road cars gone?
Hyundai has a special new division tasked with linking its rally effort with hot road cars
Motorsport

Where have all the rally inspired road cars gone?

The link between rallying and road cars is seemingly non-existent, but Hyundai's new performance division suggests it can still be relevant

Mark Tisshaw
17 November 2014
Where have all the rally inspired road cars gone?
Kris Meeke, Citroën DS3 WRC, Rally GB
Kris Meeke, Citroën DS3 WRC, Rally GB
Motorsport

WRC's stars should be made to work harder

Rally GB is again showcasing some of the best all-rounders in world motorsport. If only their cars were a bit more on the edge

John McIlroy
14 November 2014
WRC's stars should be made to work harder
Motorsport

How Kris Meeke gave me my wildest rally ride since Colin McRae

A passenger ride with Citroën's works driver in his DS3 WRC evoked memories of an experience alongside another rally legend

Steve Sutcliffe
14 November 2014
How Kris Meeke gave me my wildest rally ride since Colin McRae
Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance
James bought his 'Shed 7' for just £500
New cars

Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance

The last car I bought from a reader is still going strong, but it's time once again to add to the Ruppert fleet

James Ruppert
12 November 2014
Want to sell me your car? Now's your chance
Lexus development
The LS400 was a V8-engined luxury saloon that majored on refinement
New cars

Lexus may be reaching a turning point in Europe

With dramatically styled new models, and a range of hybrids, Lexus could be about to take off in Europe

Chas Hallett
11 November 2014
Lexus may be reaching a turning point in Europe
Why Mercedes-Benz is playing the car name game
The ML nameplate is no more – now it is the Mercedes-Benz GLE
New cars

Why Mercedes-Benz is playing the car name game

The German manufacturer is rebooting the names of some of its model range, which will in theory make space for more models in the line-up

Matt Burt
11 November 2014
Why Mercedes-Benz is playing the car name game
It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types
Demand has outstripped supply as far as the F-type Project 7 is concerned
New cars

It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types

Jaguar kept a tight lid on production numbers for its F-type-based Project 7, but it could – and probably should – have sold many more

Steve Sutcliffe
7 November 2014
It seems the world can't get enough limited-edition Jaguar F-types
SEMA 2014 - a celebration of cars at their most outrageous best
SEMA is unashamedly about the big and the brash, and all the better for it
Motor shows

SEMA 2014 - a celebration of cars at their most outrageous best

Las Vegas' SEMA motor show is an event like no other, and it gives the smaller companies a chance to shine

Mark Tisshaw
6 November 2014
SEMA 2014 - a celebration of cars at their most outrageous best
New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer
The latest Renault Twingo has none of the treacherous on-the-limit handling characteristics of its predecessors
New cars

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

The new Twingo's rear-engined, rear-wheel drive layout has a curious side effect - bringing back a type of understeer we haven't seen in years

Steve Cropley
5 November 2014
New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer
Five cars that nobody wanted
The Renault Avantime looked amazing, but lacked the Espace's practicality

The cars that nobody wanted - can you add to my list?

No amount of pre-launch market research can prevent manufacturers from dropping the odd clanger when it comes to producing cars

James Ruppert
4 November 2014
The cars that nobody wanted - can you add to my list?
Notes from a 10-car motorway pile-up
Multiple car pile-ups regularly cause motorways to be closed
New cars

Notes from a 10-car motorway pile-up - does emergency braking work?

Hindsight is a wonderful gift, especially when it comes to car crashes. But my friend's experience recently has left more questions than answers

Richard Bremner
31 October 2014
Notes from a 10-car motorway pile-up - does emergency braking work?

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