Business

How Peugeot can make it big in America

The French brand plans an 'unconventional' approach to its US return – and that could give it the chance to stand out

26 February 2019
How Peugeot can make it big in America
Seat Minimo urban mobility concept
Seat's Minimo urban mobility concept takes inspiration from motorbikes
New cars

Why the Seat Minimo isn’t just another Twizy

Seat design boss tells us why the urban mobility concept isn’t a Twizy rip-off

25 February 2019
Why the Seat Minimo isn’t just another Twizy
New cars

Why Peugeot's powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one

Near-identical bodywork and chassis means EV 208 can go along the same production line as the petrol and diesel cars

25 February 2019
Why Peugeot's powertrain strategy for the new 208 is a smart one
Business

How Honda made bad news even worse

The proposed closure of Honda's Swindon plant is bad news for its 3500 employees – worse still was how they found out

19 February 2019
How Honda made bad news even worse
EU flag Union Jack cars
Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Nissan and others are feeling the strain ahead of 29 March
Business

Analysis: Brexit and the UK car industry

Is Brexit already having a damaging effect or will it be the catalyst for a turnaround?

19 February 2019
Analysis: Brexit and the UK car industry
Honda Swindon
Honda's Swindon factory has been in operation since 1989
Business

Why Honda is shutting its Swindon factory

Falling European sales, the slump in diesel demand, tariff cuts and trade wars all contributed to the firm's decision

18 February 2019
Why Honda is shutting its Swindon factory
New cars

Now Land Rover can focus on models that matter

Cancelling the Range Rover SV Coupé and Discovery SVX means Land Rover can turn its attention to cars that will sell in numbers, like the new Defender

15 February 2019
Now Land Rover can focus on models that matter
VW ID Beach Buggy
The versatility of Volkswagen's MEB electric vehicle platform means it can underpin the revived Beach Buggy....
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: are we returning to the glory days of coachbuilding?

Volkswagen's MEB-based beach buggy is proof of the greater design freedom afforded to manufacturers by EV platforms

15 February 2019
Matt Prior: are we returning to the glory days of coachbuilding?
Haynes Manual
Haynes Manual
Business

Why John Haynes was a motoring hero

The inventor of the Haynes Manual helped generations of motorists to keep their cars in working order – even if they lacked engineering skills

11 February 2019
Why John Haynes was a motoring hero
Electric Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has been rumoured to be considering complete electrification
Business

Why JLR isn't all-in on electric yet

When will electric vehicles become mainstream enough for JLR to kill off ICE drivetrains?

11 February 2019
Why JLR isn't all-in on electric yet
Mini Rocketman electric car concept
2011's Rocketman concept was a sign of exciting things to come from Mini
Features

A new role beckons for Mini, the master of invention

In its 60th year, Mini finds itself well placed to exploit the opportunities presented by electrification - here's why to get excited

10 February 2019
A new role beckons for Mini, the master of invention
Matt Prior Porsche 911 Carrera S
New Carrera S: does the 911 remain the defining sports coupé?
Tester’s notes

Is the Porsche 911's sports car throne still safe?

The Porsche 911 is more perfect than ever, so why does our tester get the feeling it’s still not quite enough?

8 February 2019
Is the Porsche 911's sports car throne still safe?

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