Maserati Chubasco
Maserati Chubasco – “Chubasco was to be the new face of Maserati, but the project was canned just six months later as the car was too expensive to produce.” The ensuing void was the shape of one of the prettiest, most era-capturing cars that never was. It’s never too late, Maserati…

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

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

15 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan

More people need to experience understeer and oversteer, don’t you think?

15 September 2017
We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan
Audi RS3 Sportback rates highly with Autocar and gangsters alike

Should police cars be faster?

There's an ongoing discussion around which cars are best suited for cops and criminals

15 September 2017
Should police cars be faster?
Business

Engine upsizing could become a growing trend

With emissions from downsized engines often disappointing, perhaps the industry will move back to its old ways

13 September 2017
Engine upsizing could become a growing trend
New cars

Why the new Renault Megane RS will be a hot hatch champ

Dieppe’s new five-door has all the makings of a cut-price Porsche 911

13 September 2017
Why the new Renault Megane RS will be a hot hatch champ
Mercedes EQ concept
Mercedes will launch its first electric vehicle, the EQ C, in 2019
Frankfurt motor show

Why industry bosses say electrification will have consequences

Daimler’s Dieter Zetsche and PSA chief Carlos Tavares warn of the risks associated with heavy investment in electric powertrains

12 September 2017
Why industry bosses say electrification will have consequences
Frankfurt motor show

The new Ferrari Portofino is a big step forward in design

The old California T wasn't exactly an ugly duckling, but its replacement marks a major improvement

12 September 2017
The new Ferrari Portofino is a big step forward in design
BMW X7 concept
The BMW X7 concept: Mark Tisshaw isn't a fan…
Frankfurt motor show

Why I'm not a fan of the BMW Concept X7

Mark Tisshaw is normally a big fan of BMW's styling efforts – but finds the X7 a little, well, ugly

12 September 2017
Why I'm not a fan of the BMW Concept X7
Mini options
Mini offers a wide range of personalisation options, which could be difficult with new WLTP tests
Frankfurt motor show

Why new emissions tests could reduce choice and raise prices

A requirement for every specification of car to undergo the new WLTP economy tests could have unforeseen circumstances

12 September 2017
Why new emissions tests could reduce choice and raise prices
Frankfurt motor show

If diesel is dying, hybrid might be in need of a health check soon

With electric cars becoming ever more popular, what may lie in wait for hybrids of the world?

12 September 2017
If diesel is dying, hybrid might be in need of a health check soon
Porsche 911 RSR
Porsche delivered 600 racing cars last year, including this 911 RSR used by Gulf Racing in the WEC
Motor shows

The significance of Porsche Motorsport for its road cars

Porsche may well be the world's biggest producer of racing cars. This has a direct impact on road-car development

12 September 2017
The significance of Porsche Motorsport for its road cars
Mercedes-AMG Project One
The Mrcedes-AMG Project One
Frankfurt motor show

The Mercedes-AMG Project One was worth the wait

Mercedes made onlookers wait to see - and hear - its new hypercar, but the machine made an emphatic statement when it arrived

12 September 2017
The Mercedes-AMG Project One was worth the wait

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