Car news

The 4.0-litre flat-six engines used by the 718 dodge the need fo turbos thanks to clever tech

Technology

Under the skin: How Porsche revived flat-six engines for the 718

Various efficiency-saving measures such as adaptive cylinder control allow new GT4 and GTS 718 Caymans and Boxsters to spurn turbocharging

9 March 2020

Under the skin: How Porsche revived flat-six engines for the 718

Porsche 911 is a handling king

Features

The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?

We all recognise incredible handling when we experience it. But defining this elusive quality is more tricky. We ponder the issue

8 March 2020

The anatomy of handling: What makes the perfect driver's car?

Three hot Renaults: all different, but the family resemblance is definitely there

Features

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

The R26R went down in hot hatch history, but has it been surpassed by its successors? We gather the best to find out

8 March 2020

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

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Wings, spoilers and air dams come in all shapes and sizes.

Slideshow

Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

Spoilers may be seen as a way of making a car look sporty, but for powerful cars they're an aerodynamic must. We take a look at the wildest wings we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Wings: history's greatest car spoilers

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When Cord unveiled its 810 at the 1935 New York Auto Show, complete with pop-up headlights, it caused a sensation.

Slideshow

Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

Pop-up headlights have disappeared today on new cars – which makes them even cooler. These are the best we’ve ever seen

7 March 2020

Greatest cars ever made with pop-up headlights

The Blower resurgence project is led by experienced Mulliner engineer Glyn Davies (pictured above)

Features

How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

The Crewe-based luxury carmaker is building just 12 of these ultra-exclusive £1.5 million continuations. We meet the man in charge

7 March 2020

How Bentley is recreating its legendary 4.5-litre Blower

"The traditions of 600-mile-a-day trips will continue to be possible, at speed and in style"

Features

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan

Is ‘road to zero’ new car legislation about to consign the grand touring car to the history books? After a couple of days in the company of the latest ultra-modern GTs, we think not

7 March 2020

Evolution of the GT: Polestar 1 vs AMG GT63 vs Porsche Taycan