Frankfurt motor show

Honda Urban EV Concept is a refreshing change

The Japanese firm's Frankfurt show star is different from anything else it produces - and set for production

12 September 2017
Honda Urban EV Concept is a refreshing change
Volkswagen ID Crozz
The Volkswagen ID Crozz concept was one of the few electric models at the Volkswagen Group event
Frankfurt motor show

Lots of talk, but where were the VW Group's electric cars at Frankfurt?

Bold electrification plans were announced tonight by Volkswagen Group boss Matthias Muller, but the metal on show told another story

11 September 2017
Lots of talk, but where were the VW Group's electric cars at Frankfurt?
Business

Mercedes' Project One allows F1 to finally have some road car relevance

It's easy to get used to the impressive numbers on modern-day hypercars, including the Project One, so we take a moment to appreciate the achievements

11 September 2017
Mercedes' Project One allows F1 to finally have some road car relevance
Frankfurt motor show

Why Frankfurt's biggest story will be made in China

China's plan to ban production and sales of petrol and diesel cars might not sound relevant, but it's bigger news than any car at Frankfurt

11 September 2017
Why Frankfurt's biggest story will be made in China
Falken scrappage scheme
Falken's scrappage scheme: Tyre company Falken delightfully rips the scrap out of scrappage schemes with its take on the industry trend. Owners of toy cars share an image of their scaled-down bangers, and a number are selected for the scrappage scheme and will receive a brand-new toy. Traded-in cars are then found new homes with a local charity.

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 8 September 2017

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

8 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 8 September 2017
Ariel’s P40 hybrid will only run flat-out for up to 20 minutes
Business

Does top speed really matter?

With the hybrid Ariel supercar on the horizon, we discuss the real-world usability of top speeds

8 September 2017
Does top speed really matter?
Business

What Jaguar Land Rover really announced on electrified cars

Nothing to see here: JLR is not about to become a maker of only electric and hybrid cars from 2020

7 September 2017
What Jaguar Land Rover really announced on electrified cars
New cars

Is there any acceptable reason to have a personalised numberplate?

One of the motoring world's most divisive topics catches our eye at the 2017 Concours of Elegance

4 September 2017
Is there any acceptable reason to have a personalised numberplate?
Mini’s electric concept
Mini’s electric concept: The electric Mini has the potential to create ‘Mini 3.0’; there was the original, then the 21st-century revival by BMW, and now Mini’s going electric – a whole new level of charm and pocket rocket potency will come of it.
New cars

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 1 September 2017

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

1 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 1 September 2017
Used car scrappage schemes promise big savings
How many owners of £2000 cars will be able to trade up to brand new vehicles?
Business

Who will really benefit from the latest scrappage schemes?

Scrappage schemes are all the rage, and generating some much-needed positive headlines, but how much difference will they really make?

1 September 2017
Who will really benefit from the latest scrappage schemes?
Does a Cadillac Escalade make suitable transport for a mayor or gangster?
Tester’s notes

What counts as a gangster car these days?

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Skoda Superb and Volvo S90 have all been described as gangster cars. We beg to differ

1 September 2017
What counts as a gangster car these days?
Dacia Duster SUV
The new-look Dacia Duster retains the simplicity of the previous generation
New cars

How Dacia’s ‘honest’ approach has reinvigorated Renault

Dacia's down-to-earth philosophy is a refreshing change in the car world – and has helped out sister firm Renault

30 August 2017
How Dacia’s ‘honest’ approach has reinvigorated Renault

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