Car news

Four-wheel-drive system on early X5s was rear-biased

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW X5

Many love affairs with high-riding premium vehicles started with this, the first-gen BMW X5. As we explain, it represents a solid used purchase

18 June 2018

Used car buying guide: BMW X5

Alonso, Buemi and Nakajima took victory for Toyota

Motorsport

Le Mans 24 Hours: Alonso, Buemi and Nakajima score Toyota's first win

Japanese firm finallly takes long overdue win, while double F1 champ Alonso takes glory at first attempt

17 June 2018

Le Mans 24 Hours: Alonso, Buemi and Nakajima score Toyota's first win

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) test day at Millbrook Proving Ground isn’t the sort of place you’d expect to find motorsport royalty

Features

A passenger lap around Millbrook with Sebastien Loeb

As familiar as we are with the Millbrook Hill Route, experiencing it alongside a rally legend is something else

17 June 2018

A passenger lap around Millbrook with Sebastien Loeb

The new two-door premium sports car revives the 8 Series nameplate last seen in 1999

New cars

BMW: the 8 Series is a proper sports car

We've spoken to Sarah Lessmann, 8 Series global product manager, to have our burning questions answered

15 June 2018

BMW: the 8 Series is a proper sports car

Sales of the Zafira Tourer have been hit by SUV demand

Business

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs

Low sales for seven-seat and three-door models prompts removal from production

15 June 2018

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer and GTC axed due to rise of SUVs

Did you know? Presenter Sir Terry Wogan was often chauffeured to his BBC...

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Bentley Arnage

You can buy a Bentley Arnage for £15,000 but expect to be spared no expense in running it. Provenance and condition are vital. We give you some pointers

14 June 2018

Used car buying guide: Bentley Arnage