Bentley has chosen the Bentayga name for its new SUV
New cars

It's getting tougher to play the car name game

The Detroit motor show has seen some truly inventive car names revealed, but who will complain about F-Pace and Bentayga in the long run?

13 January 2015
It's getting tougher to play the car name game
The Ford GT was one of the stars of today's Detroit motor show
Detroit motor show

How Ford fast-tracked the new GT and stole the Detroit show

With its new V6-powered GT supercar Ford isn't just celebrating past glories, but looking forward to an exciting future too

12 January 2015
How Ford fast-tracked the new GT and stole the Detroit show
There will be a quiz on this later, Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche told journalists
Detroit motor show

Navigating the minefield of Mercedes' new car naming system

Do you know your GLE Coupés from your GLCs? And your SLCs from your CLAs? Mercedes' new car naming system has many confused

12 January 2015
Navigating the minefield of Mercedes' new car naming system
The Detroit motor show officially opens its door to the press today
Detroit motor show

Manufacturers keep surprises up their sleeves for the Detroit motor show

It's normal for publicity-hungry manufacturers to fully reveal their star cars ahead of motor shows, but today's Detroit show is different

12 January 2015
Manufacturers keep surprises up their sleeves for the Detroit motor show
The Jaguar F-Pace is due to launch in 2016
Detroit motor show

Why Jaguar F-Pace is a fitting name for the firm's new SUV

With its name now sorted, Jaguar's C-X17-based F-Pace SUV is edging closer to the showroom

11 January 2015
Why Jaguar F-Pace is a fitting name for the firm's new SUV
New cars

Who will buy an entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a dual-screen display, and it is impressive enough to ensure that most people won't opt for a lower-spec car

11 January 2015
Who will buy an entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
The tech secrets of the Toyota Mirai are now available for free for five years

The future car industry can’t afford a VHS versus Betamax face-off

Toyota's offer to make 5600 fuel cell patents available to all for five years is a landmark for the car industry

7 January 2015
The future car industry can’t afford a VHS versus Betamax face-off
As a former Atom owner, these car testing pictures really resonate me
As a former Atom owner, these car testing pictures really resonate with me
New cars

Ariel keeps on ploughing its own furrow with the all-new Nomad

You might not be able to see yourself owning the Ariel Nomad, but it's a car that offers an entirely new way of driving made by the only company in Europe who could pull it off

6 January 2015
Ariel keeps on ploughing its own furrow with the all-new Nomad
Honda's Insight has found its niche as a reliable London mini cab

Diesel power is on a downward slope

After more than one and a half decades of increasing domination, diesel is now a fuel on the back foot

6 January 2015
Diesel power is on a downward slope
Alfa Romeo 159
Alfa Romeo 159
Used cars

Used Alfas, anyone? Here are my favourite secondhand hard-tops

Buying a used Alfa Romeo can be a risky business, but pick the right model and, for a low price, you're guaranteed fun

5 January 2015
Used Alfas, anyone? Here are my favourite secondhand hard-tops
My highlights of the year
This is me throwing doughnuts on volcanic sand in the Faroes, in the Land Rover Discovery Sport, a crucial 2014 newcomer

Steve Cropley – my motoring highlights of 2014

It's been another standout year for cars. Here's what caught my eye most over the past 12 months

31 December 2014
Steve Cropley – my motoring highlights of 2014
Christmas shopping for cars is a favourite passtime over the holidays
New cars

The best used cars to get over Christmas

Christmas may be over, but there's still time to bag yourself a festive bargain banger

28 December 2014
The best used cars to get over Christmas

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