Opinions

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.

Steve Sutcliffe
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

James Ruppert
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

Chas Hallett
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

Matt Burt
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

Lewis Kingston
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Audi's No.3 R18 e-tron quattro duels with a Toyota TS040 Hybrid, prior to a racing incident that saw the Audi withdrawn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

Lewis Kingston
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

Lewis Kingston
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

Lewis Kingston
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

Lewis Kingston
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

Joe Saward
13 June 2014
Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track
How to beat the car hire companies at their own game
Motoring abroad should be all about relaxing by the sea

How to beat the car hire companies at their own game

Car hire companies use all sorts of tricks to relieve you of your hard-earned holiday money, but here’s how not to get caught out

Steve Sutcliffe
13 June 2014
How to beat the car hire companies at their own game
Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide
Who makes the better cars, Britain or Italy? It's time to find out
Motor shows

Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide

To promote the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the best British and Italian sports and super cars took over Birkenhead's Kingsway tunnel for a sound-off

Darren Moss
13 June 2014
Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide

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