Is it time for a car name revolution?
Ford owns the Model E name should it ever want to use it on electric cars

Is it high time for a revolution in car names?

The recent dispute between Ford and Tesla over Model E highlights how difficult it is for car manufacturers to come up with original names

25 July 2014
Is it high time for a revolution in car names?
Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV
The BMW 2-series Active Tourer is at home in the Alpine countryside
New cars

Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV

Munich's embracing of front-wheel-drive might be hard for some to accept, but it makes sound commercial sense

24 July 2014
Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV
Why is the new Audi TT so predictable?
The new Audi TT made its world debut at the Geneva motor show in March
New cars

Why is the design of the new Audi TT so predictable?

The TT was a revolutionary car design when it was first revealed in 1995, but subsequent versions have played it safe

24 July 2014
Why is the design of the new Audi TT so predictable?
A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the 959
The Porsche 918 Spyder's hybrid systems give it immense power and torque

A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the rapid 959

The prodigious power output of the hybrid hypercar is as monstrously awesome as the shove provided by the twin-turbocharged flat-six in the Porsche 959

23 July 2014
A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the rapid 959
Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future
Our Range Rover looks at home on the street, but its size means it can be hard to maneuver

Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future

Wider, larger cars are beginning to dominate the urban sprawl, and that could spell disaster for commuters unless new technology can ease the way

22 July 2014
Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future
At last, Smart is beginning to earn its name
Smart seems to have come of age with its new model duo
New cars

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Apologies are no longer needed, as the latest Smart Fortwo and Forfour look set to become an intelligent choice

22 July 2014
At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name
My alternatives to a £56k BMW M4
Would you spend £56k on a new M4, or would you rather spend it on a more extensive range of used vehicles?

My personal alternatives to a new £56k BMW M4

You can buy a lot with £56,000, including a new BMW M4. Here's what I'd fill my garage with if I was spending my own money

22 July 2014
My personal alternatives to a new £56k BMW M4
Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?
The Mercedes-Benz CL can devour vast distances with nonchalant ease

Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?

There's never been a better time to consider a luxurious German coupé as a used purchase, although there's an element of risk involved

21 July 2014
Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?
A lap of Silverstone in Seat Leon Cup racing car
Autocar's new long-term Seat Leon Cupra 280 meets its racing cousin, the Leon Cup car
Motorsport

A lap of Silverstone in the Seat Leon Cup racing car

Autocar's new Seat Leon Cupra 280 meets the Spanish manufacturer's racing machine, the 325bhp Leon Cup car, at Silverstone

21 July 2014
A lap of Silverstone in the Seat Leon Cup racing car
At Bentley, there’s something in wood shed
The Bentley Mulsanne's cabin features are primarily hewn from solid wood
Business

At Bentley Motors, there’s something in wood shed

One of the most absorbing aspects of a tour of Bentley Motors’ plant in Crewe is its wood shop, where the plush interior panelling is crafted

19 July 2014
At Bentley Motors, there’s something in wood shed
The potential merits of Volkswagen buying Fiat, Chrysler and Alfa
Sergio Marchionne, Fiat's boss, has previously mentioned that he regularly engages in business discussions with other brands
Business

The potential merits of Volkswagen buying Fiat, Chrysler and Alfa

Fiat has denied rumours that it's been in discussions with VW about the sale of Fiat, Chrysler and Alfa, but such a plan could benefit all involved

18 July 2014
The potential merits of Volkswagen buying Fiat, Chrysler and Alfa
Ten reasons why the BMW i8 is such a significant car
The BMW i8 combines sports car dynamics with plug-in hybrid frugality
New cars

Ten reasons why the BMW i8 is such a significant car

Anyone who thinks the BMW i8 is a folly in the history of the sports car might well think again once they’ve driven it. Here’s why

17 July 2014
Ten reasons why the BMW i8 is such a significant car

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