Skoda Vision RS
The Skoda Vision RS
Paris motor show

Why Skoda is putting hybrid tech into hot vRS models

Skoda's Vision RS shows how the firm plans to offer costly hybrid powertrains while retaining its reputation for value-for-money vehicles

1 October 2018
Why Skoda is putting hybrid tech into hot vRS models
Lotus Exige
How will Lotus’s cars of today evolve under Geely’s stewardship?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: what does the future hold for Lotus?

With Lotus having appointed a new CEO, Matt Prior discusses what lies ahead for the British brand

28 September 2018
Matt Prior: what does the future hold for Lotus?
Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetsche will step down from his role as Mercedes-Benz cars boss next year
Business

Why Dieter Zetsche will be missed at Mercedes

The departing head of Mercedes-Benz cars was more than just a great company boss – he's a great guy too

26 September 2018
Why Dieter Zetsche will be missed at Mercedes
Lagonda Vision Concept
Lagonda Vision concept
Business

Ferrari shows how far Aston still has to go

Comparing the financial figures of the two brands demonstrates that Aston Martin isn't quite as far ahead as you may think

24 September 2018
Ferrari shows how far Aston still has to go
Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
Merc CLA Shooting Brake: the shape of things to come?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: are shooting brakes the next industry mega-trend?

This week, Matt Prior discusses how some manufacturers are particularly good at spotting trends...

21 September 2018
Matt Prior: are shooting brakes the next industry mega-trend?
Motorsport

Red Bull: ‘2.2 seconds and we smashed Ferrari’

What really goes on during a Formula 1 pitstop? Red Bull Racing invited us into the garage to have a look

20 September 2018
Red Bull: ‘2.2 seconds and we smashed Ferrari’
Peugeot e-Legend
The Peugeot e-Legend and the 504 coupe
Paris motor show

The Peugeot e-Legend concept: the acceptable face of autonomous driving

The French manufacturer's beautiful, retro-inspired e-Legend is unlikely to make it to production, which is a real shame

20 September 2018
The Peugeot e-Legend concept: the acceptable face of autonomous driving
New cars

What do people want electric cars to look like?

We consider the different approaches car makers are taking when it comes to electric vehicle design

18 September 2018
What do people want electric cars to look like?
Rockingham speedway
Rockingham has enjoyed moments of success, but not many
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: if you want to build a racing circuit, build it on an old airfield

This week, Matt Prior discusses the closure of Rockingham and wonders what the odds of a new circuit opening in the UK are

14 September 2018
Matt Prior: if you want to build a racing circuit, build it on an old airfield
VW Sedric
VW Group is collaborating with technology firm Nvidia and self-driving start-up Aurora Innovations
Business

Opinion: Volkswagen is playing connectivity catch-up

Volkswagen Group is collaborating with Nvidia and self-driving start-up Aurora Innovations in order to develop its connected car and autonomous technologies

14 September 2018
Opinion: Volkswagen is playing connectivity catch-up
Mercedes EQ S prototype camouflaged
Mercedes EQ S spied testing
New cars

Mercedes' scale and branding will help customers prepare for the EQ S

Mercedes can continue to invest heavily in hybrid machines alongside its EV range while infrastructure catches up

13 September 2018
Mercedes' scale and branding will help customers prepare for the EQ S

Life with a 1974 Lancia Fulvia 3 1.3S: new tyres and original wheels complete the restoration

We travelled to Naples to buy a pale blue classic Italian coupé; now it's at home in Edinburgh, enjoying the unseasonable summer weather on new rubber

11 September 2018
Life with a 1974 Lancia Fulvia 3 1.3S: new tyres and original wheels complete the restoration

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Mercedes AMG EA prototype official front quarter sliding
The new AMG GT 4-Door will be tasked with taking on the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air
New cars

Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

26 April 2025
Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

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