Tokyo motor show

New Nissan electric SUV spotted in Tokyo ahead of reveal

An early glimpse of Japanese car maker's next concept reveals its angular design before motor show officially opened

23 October 2017
New Nissan electric SUV spotted in Tokyo ahead of reveal
Akio Toyoda
Toyota president Akio Toyoda
Tokyo motor show

Is the Japanese car industry in crisis?

The Tokyo motor show will provide a glimpse into how Japan’s car firms are reacting to electrification

23 October 2017
Is the Japanese car industry in crisis?
Business

How Dürheimer helped fuel Bentley's growth

The British firm's new boss will have a tough task living up to his predecessor

20 October 2017
How Dürheimer helped fuel Bentley's growth
Pikes Peak
The 12.42-mile course rises to more than 14,000ft
Motorsport

Why Volkswagen's Pikes Peak entry is an inspired move

The hillclimb event allows electric cars to take on combustion-engined rivals on a level playing field (even if the course is anything but)

20 October 2017
Why Volkswagen's Pikes Peak entry is an inspired move
The Commodore as it was will live on through the VXR8

Saying goodbye to an Australian icon

The demise of the Aussie-built Holden Commodore affects all motoring enthusiasts

20 October 2017
Saying goodbye to an Australian icon
New cars

This is why Polestar 1 won't come in right-hand drive

After an explanation from Polestar's British COO, we're willing to forgive…

17 October 2017
This is why Polestar 1 won't come in right-hand drive
Polestar 1
Four-seat Polestar 1 is 0.5m shorter than the Volvo S90
Business

Will Polestar's subscription system work?

Polestar is following Porsche by offering a subscription-based car ownership service

17 October 2017
Will Polestar's subscription system work?
New cars

Is the Polestar 1 the Volvo Concept Coupé brought to life?

You’d be hard pushed to find someone who doesn’t like the way the Volvo Concept Coupé looks. The Polestar 1 appears to be its production counterpart

16 October 2017
Is the Polestar 1 the Volvo Concept Coupé brought to life?
P1 hints at the skills future classic car specialists will need

Are we the steam engine enthusiasts of the future?

With the internal combustion engine beginning to fade away, we discuss how enthusiasts will fare when today's cars become classics

13 October 2017
Are we the steam engine enthusiasts of the future?
Photo credit: Josep Renalias
Business

Why Catalonia's independence vote is a big worry for Seat

The regional government's independence bid could lead to a nasty divorce from Spain – and that would present Seat with challenges

12 October 2017
Why Catalonia's independence vote is a big worry for Seat
New cars

Nissan GT-R/C tested: we drive remote control supercar

Not your average road test: Matt Prior takes a 542bhp GT-R for a spin - using a PlayStation controller

11 October 2017
Nissan GT-R/C tested: we drive remote control supercar
Rezvani Tank
Rezvani Tank - Rezvani’s naming structure is refreshingly honest; the Beast supercar and Tank SUV are fitting and apt, if ever so slightly cheesy, without being boring or derivative. But did Rezvani have to make the Tank so ugly? Vehemently abandoning the ‘less is more’ approach can be a good thing, but unfortunately this isn’t an example of that. Tone it down 10% and it'd be the right blend of sci-fi and action movie, without the cartoonish hyperbole.
New cars

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 6 October 2017

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the past seven days around the car industry

6 October 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 6 October 2017

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