Business

What is a truly autonomous car?

Manufacturers have different opinions on what true autonomy is and different expectations of when that technology will be available

8 March 2016
What is a truly autonomous car?
New cars

The BMW Vision Next 100 is bold - but are customers ready for the future?

BMW's Vision Next 100 is a concept car in the purest sense - styled by designers for tomorrow's generation

7 March 2016
The BMW Vision Next 100 is bold - but are customers ready for the future?
Tester’s notes

Celebrating 20 years of Cupra

Seat’s sporty sub-brand has been around since 1996. To celebrate, we look back and sample the first Leon Cupra, complete with 4WD and a 2.8-litre V6.

4 March 2016
Celebrating 20 years of Cupra

What does your car say about you?

Or, more precisely, what do you want your car to say about you? Somehow, British cars make statements on their drivers better than most

4 March 2016
What does your car say about you?
Motorsport

The halo effect - Formula 1 is right to look at ways to protect its drivers

Ferrari became the first Formula 1 team to test a 'halo' cockpit protection device in public, putting driver safety at the top of the agenda

3 March 2016
The halo effect - Formula 1 is right to look at ways to protect its drivers
Business

Why the Internet of Things could transform the car

In an increasingly populous world, the private car will need to smarten up if it’s to survive; Seat wants to lead the way

3 March 2016
Why the Internet of Things could transform the car
Geneva motor show

Why the Porsche 911 R is a back-to-basics future classic

Like the Porsche Cayman GT4 before it, the new 911 R is proof that the German sportscar manufacturer is heeding its customers wishes

2 March 2016
Why the Porsche 911 R is a back-to-basics future classic
Geneva motor show

If VW wants to think more like Tesla, why doesn’t it buy Tesla?

VW bosses have cited Tesla as an example of how to win in the electric car industry - so why don't they just buy the company?

1 March 2016
If VW wants to think more like Tesla, why doesn’t it buy Tesla?

Used BMW | Life with an £800 executive - part five

Another job ticked off the list; new tyres and nicely balanced up wheels result in the bargain Bimmer feeling even tighter

1 March 2016
Used BMW | Life with an £800 executive - part five
Geneva motor show

Why the Subaru XV concept could be a turning point for the brand

Recent cars haven't inspired, but if the production version of the XV delivers it could change Subaru's fortunes in Europe

1 March 2016
Why the Subaru XV concept could be a turning point for the brand
Geneva motor show

Can the new Aston Martin DB11 be even more engaging than the DB9?

The British manufacturer has focused on enhancing the ride and handling of its DB9 replacement to make it the most "dynamically gifted" DB model yet

1 March 2016
Can the new Aston Martin DB11 be even more engaging than the DB9?
Geneva motor show

The Audi Q2 is the start of Audi's design revolution

It's the first car that Audi's new design chief has had any involvement with, and it's going to sell in big numbers

1 March 2016
The Audi Q2 is the start of Audi's design revolution

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

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

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