There's a refreshing new boldness about Peugeot and Citroen
The quirky Citroën Cactus is a sign of PSA's new-found confidence
Business

There's a refreshing new boldness about Peugeot and Citroen

After years of competing against each other, PSA Peugeot Citroën is showing signs of employing a more joined-up strategy

20 June 2014
There's a refreshing new boldness about Peugeot and Citroen
Artico - it’s vinyl upholstery by another name
Material for the Mercedes C-class seats is described as man-made leather

Artico - it’s vinyl upholstery by another name

You might have thought that vinyl car upholstery died out with flared trousers and the Bay City Rollers, but it lives on under other names

20 June 2014
Artico - it’s vinyl upholstery by another name
Can front wheel-drive ever be as much fun as rear wheel-drive?
Rear-wheel drive is why cars such as the C-class will always be a bit better than front-drive rivals

Can front-wheel drive ever be as much fun as rear-wheel drive?

Having driven the new rear-drive Mercedes C-class, Sutters is more convinced than ever that the old way is still the best where it counts: on the road.

19 June 2014
Can front-wheel drive ever be as much fun as rear-wheel drive?
What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?
In another world, the Bricklin could have been Marty McFly's dream ride

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

In an alternative universe, the car industry might have taken some very different – but potentially very interesting – turns

18 June 2014
What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?
Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?
Engines from Mercedes are a big part of Aston's future product plans
Business

Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?

With Mercedes-Benz and Aston arranging close supply deals for the future, the stage is set for the British manufacturer to find itself under German ownership

16 June 2014
Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?
Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance endurance racing driver
The view from the Oak Racing Ligier-Nissan as dusk falls on Le Mans
Motorsport

Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance racing driver

Watching on-board footage from a Le Mans prototype offers all the benefits of actually competing but you can eat Pringles at the same time

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance racing driver
Le Mans blog - a thrilling introduction to the Porsche Carrera cup
The Porsche Carrera Cup race took place on the Circuit de la Sarthe, just prior to the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours
Motorsport

Le Mans blog - an unexpected introduction to the Porsche Carrera Cup

Outside of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Porsche Carrera Cup offers some of the most engaging racing I've seen in a while

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - an unexpected introduction to the Porsche Carrera Cup
Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?
Audi's No.3 R18 e-tron quattro duels with a Toyota TS040 Hybrid, prior to a racing incident that saw the Audi withdrawn
Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?

Outright speed is undoubtedly impressive but it takes more than just pace to win a race

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?
Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it
The No.1 Audi might have more than just luck and experience on its side
Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it

There's getting an edge in motorsport, and then there's having a holy advantage

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it
Le Mans blog - Nissan
The ZEOD RC set a lap time of 4m22s on electric power alone
Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Nissan's trail-blazing ZEOD RC and its first all-electric lap

The experimental ZEOD RC has entered the history books as the first car to complete a lap of Circuit de la Sarthe on electric power alone

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - Nissan's trail-blazing ZEOD RC and its first all-electric lap
Seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3
This Audi A3 saloon has recently joined the Autocar long-term test fleet
New cars

Le Mans blog - seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3 saloon

A 380-mile drive down to Le Mans reveals that those considering downsizing need not fear a smaller footprint or engine

14 June 2014
Le Mans blog - seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3 saloon
Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track
Fernando Alonso hasn't won for Ferrari since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix
Motorsport

Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track

Maranello recorded healthy profits in the first quarter of this year, but on the track it isn't enjoying such rich pickings

13 June 2014
Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track

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