Opinions

Grand prix driver Alfonso de Portago enjoyed a smoke in his car, but presumably not when children were around

Our castles on wheels are under attack from politicians

It shouldn't need the government to tell us not to smoke when children are riding in our car

James Ruppert

12 February 2014

Our castles on wheels are under attack from politicians

The view of London from the rear seats of Thriev's electric BYD cab

More than 100 years on, can London's new electric cabs succeed this time?

Chinese company BYD is determined to make an impact on the capital's pollution problem with its electric cabs

Hilton Holloway

11 February 2014

More than 100 years on, can London's new electric cabs succeed this time?

A 290bhp Escort Mk2: why I love rallying

291bhp and rear-wheel drive makes for tail-out fun. Photo: M and H Rally Photography

Motorsport

A 290bhp Escort Mk2: the reason why I love rallying

Life on the rally stage is intoxicating. Stay tuned for the highs and lows of a season behind the wheel of a Mk2 Ford Escort

Jesse Crosse

11 February 2014

A 290bhp Escort Mk2: the reason why I love rallying

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John

John Surtees won the 1964 Formula 1 world championship with Ferrari

Motorsport

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

John Surtees, world champion on two wheels and four, celebrates his 80th birthday today. What price that knighthood this year?

Steve Cropley

11 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?

Carlos Tavares has competed in racing events for more than three decades

Motorsport

Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?

The new chief executive of PSA Peugeot-Citroën firmly believes in motorsport's brand-building power

Joe Saward

11 February 2014

Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?

The Dacia Sandero road trip: what we learned

Honey, I'm home! Tomorrow morning there's 505 miles of mud and grime to clean off

The Dacia Sandero road trip: Part three - what I discovered

Driving 505 miles in 11.5 hours of snow, rain and bright sunshine helped uncover what makes Britain's cheapest car a bit special

Jim Holder

10 February 2014

The Dacia Sandero road trip: Part three - what I discovered

Heavy snow hasn't halted our Dacia Sandero's progress through England and Wales

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part two – Telford to Bala and beyond

The second part of our 500-mile odyssey in Britain's cheapest car has highlighted how capable it is in all conditions

Jim Holder

10 February 2014

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part two – Telford to Bala and beyond

A used Porsche is a popular choice but other less obvious alternatives exist

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

When the piggy bank is getting full, dipping into the used car market can be very tempting

Steve Cropley

10 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

Our 500-mile road trip will serve as a fitting farewell to the Sandero after a year spent on the Autocar fleet

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part one – London to Wales

Britain's cheapest new car has charmed us with its low price, but can it be a good driver's companion as well? We take it on a 500-mile road trip to find out

Jim Holder

10 February 2014

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part one – London to Wales

Why 2014 could be the year of rallycross

The new FIA World Rallycross Championship features spectacular action

Motorsport

Why 2014 could be the year that rallycross springs back to life

The made-for-television motorsport has experienced a remarkable resurgence in the last few seasons

James Attwood

7 February 2014

Why 2014 could be the year that rallycross springs back to life

Would you take the points or sign up for a speed-awareness course?

The waiting game is over: I've been caught speeding

After weeks of keeping his fingers crossed, Sutters got the letter through the post – and he’s been pinched. So what happens next?

Steve Sutcliffe

7 February 2014

The waiting game is over: I've been caught speeding

Official fuel economy figures are rarely achievable, but nor are they the fault of the car makers

New cars

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?

Official fuel figures, set under a test regime required by the law makers, can rarely be obtained in the real world. But as we all know that, what's the point of getting vexed about it?

Steve Cropley

7 February 2014

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?