Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: you don't have to own an Alfa to be an enthusiast

The old adage about Alfa Romeos and 'true petrolheads' doesn't ring true for our road tester, but he does see sense in Twisted's business strategy

7 December 2018
Matt Prior: you don't have to own an Alfa to be an enthusiast
First Drive

Renault Kadjar 2018 first drive

Renault has facelifted its answer to the Nissan Qashqai. We drive the range-topping Kadjar in Sardinia

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6 December 2018
Renault Kadjar 2018 first drive
New cars

Lexus RC F Track Edition: spyshots and first official image

Lexus will unveil its most hardcore model since the LFA at Detroit motor show in January

6 December 2018
Lexus RC F Track Edition: spyshots and first official image
First Drive

Mercedes-AMG C63 S 2018 UK first drive

More complex C63 S seems at odds with previous versions but retains an engine that embodies the pure essence of AMG

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6 December 2018
Mercedes-AMG C63 S 2018 UK first drive
Vauxhall Mokka
The Mokka X will be replaced by a new model in 2020, with an electric version on offer
New cars

New 2020 Vauxhall Mokka X to gain electric version

Next-generation small SUV will offer petrol engines and an electric powertrain; an electric Vivaro van is on the way, too

6 December 2018
New 2020 Vauxhall Mokka X to gain electric version
Business

Volkswagen plans “significant” cost savings to invest in future

Model range streamlining, variant reduction and factory productivity increase are part of plan to boost profit margins

6 December 2018
Volkswagen plans “significant” cost savings to invest in future
Tesla Roadster
The Elise-based Roadster was Tesla's first foray into mass production
Business

The electric Lotuses (that aren't Lotuses)

Lotus has announced it is planning a £2 million electric hypercar - but how close has it come before?

6 December 2018
The electric Lotuses (that aren't Lotuses)
Lotus Omega
What an electric hypercar from Lotus could look like
New cars

Lotus plans £2m electric hypercar

Secret Omega project under way to create Bugatti-baiting EV; concept due in 2019

6 December 2018
Lotus plans £2m electric hypercar
GM factory
GM is closing seven plants, five of which are in North America
Business

Analysis: how General Motors plans to survive

GM is to shut seven factories, cut more than 14,000 jobs and axe models

6 December 2018
Analysis: how General Motors plans to survive
First Drive

BMW X5 M50d 2019 UK first drive

Combines big pace with efficiency in stereotypically Teutonic fashion, but isn’t the performance SUV you’d choose for the last word in poise or excitement

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6 December 2018
BMW X5 M50d 2019 UK first drive

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