Ford's sun-powered C-Max is a real marvel
The roof of the solar-powered C-Max features a 1.5 square-metre solar array
CES

Ford's sun-powered C-Max is a real marvel

Ford has produced a people carrier that harnesses natural energy, but there are still hurdles to jump before it could be viable for production

8 January 2014
Ford's sun-powered C-Max is a real marvel
Spotting Eurotrash in Lisbon
This Ferrari FF was spotted in the posh part of the city

The joy of car spotting on the Continent

A Christmas and new year holiday break to Lisbon reveals a city with an interesting cross section of both old and new cars

8 January 2014
The joy of car spotting on the Continent
Is a car’s processing power becoming more relevant than its horsepower?
Audi's new virtual dashboard and infotainment display is just one of the innovations on show at CES
CES

BHP or processing power - which is more relevant in the modern car?

Among the electronic gadgety and technology at the Consumer Electronics Show lies some automotive innovation

8 January 2014
BHP or processing power - which is more relevant in the modern car?
Taxi!
Nissan is planning an EV version of its taxi by 2015
Business

Nissan's black cab is entering one of the most complex car markets in the world

Nissan is by no means the first to want to grab a foothold of the London black cab market, but its NV200-based taxi stands a good chance

7 January 2014
Nissan's black cab is entering one of the most complex car markets in the world
Audi and the great idiot effect
Before the A4 came along, Audi drivers were a friendly sort

Audi and the great idiot effect

Bad drivers - we all see them, and it seems they're favouring one car brand above all others

6 January 2014
Audi and the great idiot effect
What would your one-off dream car look like?
James's bike-a-car plan. Can it be made a reality before next Christmas?

What would your one-off dream car look like?

If the New Year is a time for setting plans into motion, how about designing your own bespoke motor from scratch?

1 January 2014
What would your one-off dream car look like?
The 10 most significant cars of 2013
911 GT3: No manual gearbox? No worries
New cars

The 10 most significant cars of 2013

Having driven everything from the Tesla Model S to the Porsche 918 Spyder, these are Sutcliffe’s 10 most memorable cars of the year

28 December 2013
The 10 most significant cars of 2013
World cars vs regional models
Despite the One Ford policy, Ford still offers a China-only Escort
New cars

World cars vs regional models

The strength of a brand and the need to produce different cars for different regions are so often inversely proportionate

26 December 2013
World cars vs regional models
Merry Christmas!
Ruppert wants to be woken up by a 917 at full chat

Merry Christmas!

Just because you're at home doesn't mean you can't indulge your petrolhead passions

25 December 2013
Merry Christmas!
F1 score changes are creating upsets
Sebastian Vettel has dominated the sport in 2013, and has vocally opposed the oncoming rule changes
Motorsport

Change to F1 scoring system is creating tension

The new scoring system in Formula One aims to make sure the competition is fierce, but is it fair?

24 December 2013
Change to F1 scoring system is creating tension
Festive fiscal advice
If the brief was limited to just new cars, the answer would be simple - buy a Porsche Cayman

How would you spend £50,000 on a car?

You've got to accumulate to speculate, but owning a classic could leave you out of pocket

23 December 2013
How would you spend £50,000 on a car?
Does the Lamborghini Huracan look familiar?
The Lamborghini Huracán was announced this week, but does it look like the 2010 Lotus Esprit concept?
New cars

Does the Lamborghini Huracan look familiar?

The Lamborghini Huracán was announced this week, but does it look like the 2010 Lotus Esprit concept?

20 December 2013
Does the Lamborghini Huracan look familiar?

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