Final Volkswagen Beetle leaves Volkswagen's Puebla factory
Last VW Beetle produced is this denim blue coupé
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: A quiet goodbye for the Volkswagen Beetle

Type 1, Love Bug, Fusca... Whatever you called it, the original people's car deserved slightly more of a send-off

26 July 2019
Matt Prior: A quiet goodbye for the Volkswagen Beetle
Ott Tänak catches air in his Toyota Yaris WRC car
Ott Tänak is chasing his first WRC title
Motorsport

Racing lines: World Rally is the most unpredictable championship

The Formula 1 and Le Mans leaderboards offer little to surprise you, so why not go off the beaten track for some variety?

25 July 2019
Racing lines: World Rally is the most unpredictable championship
Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R cornering - side
Renault Mégane RS Trophy-R is an exceptional car
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: how much is too much for a hot hatchback?

The new Renault Megane RS Trophy-R will likely cost a whopping £50,000 - but that's not so shocking after you've driven it

19 July 2019
Matt Prior: how much is too much for a hot hatchback?
Bentley Speed 8 wins at Le Mans in 2003
Guy Smith takes the flag for Bentley's sixth Le Mans win
Motorsport

Racing Lines: Bentley's love affair with Le Mans

Tom Kristensen reflects on Bentley's 2003 Le Mans win as the Crewe maker marks its 100th birthday at La Sarthe

18 July 2019
Racing Lines: Bentley's love affair with Le Mans
Lotus Evija hypercar revealed - studio shoot
Heavy, jaw-droppingly powerful and costly - the Evija is no normal Lotus
New cars

Opinion: Mind-blowing Evija is only the start for revived Lotus

With a claimed power output of 1973bhp, this new hypercar is exciting in itself, but what's coming could be even better

16 July 2019
Opinion: Mind-blowing Evija is only the start for revived Lotus
Motorsport

Why Formula E is succeeding in New York City

An exciting season finale proves the electric race series is maturing quickly, and that manufacturers are firmly on board

15 July 2019
Why Formula E is succeeding in New York City
2020 Land Rover Defender dashboard image
Was this image of the new Defender scooped or leaked?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Why Land Rover hasn't revealed the Defender

Leaked images are just that - leaked. Solihull's actually keeping its cards close to its chest

12 July 2019
Matt Prior: Why Land Rover hasn't revealed the Defender
Motorsport

Racing Lines: why Norris could steal Hamilton's thunder at this weekend's British GP

Home fans will be cheering Lewis Hamilton onto a sixth win at Silverstone, but the standout stars are more towards the middle of the pack

11 July 2019
Racing Lines: why Norris could steal Hamilton's thunder at this weekend's British GP
New cars

The new Mini Electric has been a decade in the making

Mini's first trials of a battery-powered model showed promise, and the new car shows how far things have come

9 July 2019
The new Mini Electric has been a decade in the making
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ferrari SP2 Monza: First ride in ultra-rare speedster

This 812-based attention-seeker is all about getting the crowd on its feet, but climb aboard and you'll see magic behind the scenes as well

7 July 2019
Ferrari SP2 Monza: First ride in ultra-rare speedster
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Mercedes-AMG A45: a sideways ride with drift mode engaged

Affalterbach's monstrous new hot hatchback proves four-wheel drive and tail-out fun can coexist

Mercedes-AMG A45: a sideways ride with drift mode engaged
Jaguar I-Pace leaving the production line in Graz
Electric XJ will follow in the footsteps of Jaguar's EV pioneer, the I-Pace
Business

Jaguar gets on the front foot with an electric XJ

JLR's plans for an electric XJ have been confirmed, and could be the first step in a significant regeneration for the brand

5 July 2019
Jaguar gets on the front foot with an electric XJ

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New car news

VW ID Every1 GTI logo
ID 1 is due to be launched in 2027 at a starting price of around £17,000
New cars

Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

6 March 2025
Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

Motorsport news

Alpine F1 A110 A290
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
Motorsport

F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

21 February 2025
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

Best cars

duster
Dacia Duster is more than capable driving on the rough stuff...
Best cars

Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

3 March 2025
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