Opinions

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

Mark Tisshaw

12 September 2017

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

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

Jim Holder

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?

Andrew Frankel

12 September 2017

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

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

Julian Rendell

12 September 2017

The significance of Porsche Motorsport for its road cars

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

Steve Cropley

12 September 2017

The Mercedes-AMG Project One was worth the wait

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

Rachel Burgess

12 September 2017

Honda Urban EV Concept is a refreshing change

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

Rachel Burgess

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

Mark Tisshaw

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

Jim Holder

11 September 2017

Why Frankfurt's biggest story will be made in China

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.