First Drive

Audi R8 Spyder 2019 UK first drive

Convertible R8 isn’t an outstanding driver’s car, but its V10 soundtrack and refined manners appeal in their own unique way

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2 May 2019
Audi R8 Spyder 2019 UK first drive
Business

Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal bill runs to €30bn

Group swallows up €1bn Dieselgate legal charge to meet first quarter operating profit forecasts

2 May 2019
Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal bill runs to €30bn
First Drive

Ford Ranger Raptor 2019 first drive

A uniquely capable off-roader, albeit with minimal drama in the engine department

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2 May 2019
Ford Ranger Raptor 2019 first drive
Business

Government advisors call for 2030 petrol and diesel ban

Committee on Climate Change says bringing EV-only law forward could help Britain become nearly carbon-neutral by 2050

2 May 2019
Government advisors call for 2030 petrol and diesel ban
New cars

Subaru plots UK sales comeback

XV will lead renewed sales push along with the Forester; brand focusing on customers with active lifestyles

2 May 2019
Subaru plots UK sales comeback
New cars

Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: 600bhp seven-seater spotted

Merc’s largest SUV will get AMG’s 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 and chassis revisions, and is due in 2020

2 May 2019
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: 600bhp seven-seater spotted
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300de 2019 UK first drive

Mercedes has introduced a super-efficient diesel-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain to the E-Class. Is it any good?

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2 May 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300de 2019 UK first drive
Slideshow

The best cars from science-fiction movies

Over 40 cars from films such as Batman and Robocop will be displayed at the Petersen museum exhibition in Los Angeles

1 May 2019
The best cars from science-fiction movies
Audi S4 Avant
Audi S4 Avant
New cars

Audi S4 and S4 Avant gain new 342bhp mild-hybrid diesel

New diesel powertrain gives BMW M340i rival 516lb ft of torque, reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

1 May 2019
Audi S4 and S4 Avant gain new 342bhp mild-hybrid diesel
First Drive

Lynk&Co 01 PHEV 2019 first drive

Europe-bound Chinese SUV introduces clever three-cylinder hybrid powertrain we expected to first test in the Volvo XC40

1 May 2019
Lynk&Co 01 PHEV 2019 first drive

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New car news

Skoda Elroq revealed in Prague   front
Range-topping '85' model offers range of up to 360 miles for £38,650
New cars

Skoda Elroq revealed as 230-mile electric SUV for £31,500

1 October 2024
Skoda Elroq revealed as 230-mile electric SUV for £31,500

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing