Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....
Kerching! Ferrari cash register awaits the green light

The mysterious case of Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....

Ferrari has relaunched its range of merchandising, but should we embrace these 'brand extensions' or revile them?

20 May 2013
The mysterious case of Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....
GT Academy racers at Silverstone
The GT Academy racers put on a show to celebrate the launch of Gran Turismo 6
Motorsport

Virtual to reality - on track with Gran Turismo

Can racing skills learnt in the virtual world ever be transposed to the real thing? Let's find out...

17 May 2013
Virtual to reality - on track with Gran Turismo
Ultimate drag race – the story behind the video
Our drag race pitched an Ariel Atom and BMW superbike against a rallycross car

The ultimate drag race – the story behind the video

Why we didn't let a little bit of rain scupper our tantalising three-way quarter-mile challenge

10 May 2013
The ultimate drag race – the story behind the video
Nürburgring blog 3
The official lap time for the Vauxhall Astra VXR is 8m 20sec, I managed 9m 4sec

The results are in at the Nürburgring

Two days' of intensive training at the Nürburgring shows just what kind of improvement is possible

4 May 2013
The results are in at the Nürburgring
King of the ring?
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR Supersport easily managed 146.6mph on a clear derestricted section of the autobahn

Future king of the Nürburgring?

It's time to find out if a rookie can turn in a respectable lap time at the fabled Nürburgring with just two days' training

2 May 2013
Future king of the Nürburgring?
Is Jaguar's new short film, "Desire", as good as it could be?
Big names don't necessarily ensure success, but at least you know it'll look good
Business

Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?

Glossy short films are becoming increasingly prevalent among manufacturers, but do they really do anything for the brands?

26 April 2013
Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?
David Beckham, Prince William, Kate Moss and the British car industry
David Beckham leads the parade of famous Brits inside the MG showroom

What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?

British icons are being used to build the MG brand in China - with good effect

24 April 2013
What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?
How motor sport firms can boost the road car industry
Martin Schanche's Xtrac Escort G4 started the transmission firm's story
Business

How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry

A trip to transmission specialist Xtrac highlights the important role that niche motorsport firms play in our automotive industry

24 April 2013
How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry
Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?
Volvo's V60 plug-in hybrid has been generating healthy sales
Shanghai auto show

Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

Car industry bosses seem to have increasingly divergent views over the true worth (and green credentials) of electric vehicles

20 April 2013
Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?
Shanghai auto show

China's car market lead will only increase

Rumours of the Chinese car market's slowdown may be greatly exaggerated, according to Citroen

20 April 2013
China's car market lead will only increase
The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise
The Escort nameplate was axed by Ford in Europe in 2003
Shanghai auto show

The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise

The Ford Escort is making a comeback, albeit as an affordable, spacious saloon concept destined for the Chinese market only

20 April 2013
The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise
Can Formula E deliver on its promise?
Formula E organisers will buy an entire grid's worth of cars and lease them to teams for free
Motorsport

Can Formula E deliver on its promise?

With 20 electric cars planned for its grid, Formula E certainly has a USP. But Formula 1's dominance in global motorsport means new championships always face a struggle to be noticed

15 April 2013
Can Formula E deliver on its promise?

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honda saloon render 2024
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New cars

Honda primes radical saloon to rival Tesla Model 3 by 2030

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