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The 414bhp Volvo P1800: Driving Cyan's race-bred resto-mod

The classic 1960s Swedish sports car has been resurrected by parent Group Geely's motorsport arm. We get behind the wheel

The 414bhp Volvo P1800: Driving Cyan's race-bred resto-mod
Foglights
It’s that time of year again, so turn on your foglights…
Opinion

Matt Prior: Are foglights a waste of light?

If you can see enough to do 80mph, you don't need them. If you need them, you shouldn't be driving fast

Matt Prior: Are foglights a waste of light?
Lewis Hamilton
Statistics reflect talent in Hamilton’s case, reckons Prior
Opinion

Matt Prior: Is Hamilton the greatest? Of course he is

While it's obviously impossible to compare between eras, it's also impossible not to acknowledge Lewis's talent

Matt Prior: Is Hamilton the greatest? Of course he is
Opinion

An electric Lotus SUV must remain true to brand's ethos

Hethel's focus on lightness puts it onto a winner and gives it a valuable USP in the bloated SUV market

An electric Lotus SUV must remain true to brand's ethos
Maserati MC20 - front
The MC20 is charged with spearheading a new era for Maserati
Opinion

Matt Prior: Maserati's potential is being unleashed, and more's the pity

The Italian marque's line-up is getting a polish, but our man can't help mourning the loss of a bit of rough

Matt Prior: Maserati's potential is being unleashed, and more's the pity
Opinion

Matt Prior: Modern cars are too effective for their own good

Yes, our man would like cars to get a bit worse - a bit lighter, narrower and therefore more fun to drive

Matt Prior: Modern cars are too effective for their own good
Volkswagen ID 3 - front
The ID 3 has a tough task to dethrone the Leaf
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Volkswagen ID 3 vs Nissan Leaf: Battle for the EV top spot

Volkswagen hopes its new EV can become the new face of a brand scarred by Dieselgate - upending the Leaf in the process

Volkswagen ID 3 vs Nissan Leaf: Battle for the EV top spot
Mercedes-Benz A-Class - front
Merc is scaling back after expanding hugely through small cars
Opinion

Matt Prior: Car makers should prioritise profit not volume

Mercedes is making the right moves in trimming its whopping 36 model lines. It's just a shame that the cost is the manual gearbox

Matt Prior: Car makers should prioritise profit not volume
Whizzo Williams
Whizzo Williams never much fancied racing retirement
Opinion

Matt Prior: How soon is too soon to call it a day in motor racing?

Hang up your helmet after one F1 title if you like, but our man prefers indomitables like Whizzo Williams

Matt Prior: How soon is too soon to call it a day in motor racing?
Opinion

Matt Prior: Why executive AMGs go the distance

Yes, they can cut it on the track, but cutting miles is their real strength

Matt Prior: Why executive AMGs go the distance
Belgium motorway
You won’t get your kicks on Route E40
Opinion

Matt Prior: Why Belgium is the worst driving country in Europe

Well, except for England, as our man explains after a cross-continental excursion

Matt Prior: Why Belgium is the worst driving country in Europe

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