Opinions

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

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?

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?

JLR opens a new chapter with its engine manufacturing plant

Jaguar Land Rover's new engine manufacturing centre will create 1400 jobs for Wolverhampton

Business

JLR opens a new chapter with its engine manufacturing plant

It's a day that most of us thought might never come - but following a £500 million investment, Jaguar Land Rover is ready to start making its new Ingenium range of engines

Chas Hallett

30 October 2014

JLR opens a new chapter with its engine manufacturing plant

Ford's Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth was launched in 1988

What would a brand new Ford Sierra RS Cosworth feel like today?

A Sapphire RS 'Cossie' was the first truly fast car that Sutters ever drove – and it had but a mere 204bhp

Steve Sutcliffe

30 October 2014

What would a brand new Ford Sierra RS Cosworth feel like today?

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

Our AutoSolo event took place at the Goodwood circuit

New cars

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

I've tried my hand at plenty of different racing disciplines over the years, but none has been as engaging or as accessible as AutoSolo

Steve Cropley

29 October 2014

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

Don’t take classified adverts at face value

Looking for a used car? It might pay to do some research online

Don’t take used car adverts at face value - it could prove costly

Searching for a used car online can reveal some interesting facts about its past – like whether it's clocked or not, or even if it's actually worth looking at

Lewis Kingston

29 October 2014

Don’t take used car adverts at face value - it could prove costly