Ford Focus Active - front
Focus Active was a rescuer whose stay was too brief
New cars

Steve Cropley: Two Fords, two winners from the Blue Oval

Our man enjoyed a whirl in two new Fords and an even better garage

14 October 2020
Steve Cropley: Two Fords, two winners from the Blue Oval
Motorsport

Mäkinen has the Midas touch in WRC

As Toyota brings its World Rally Championship effort in-house, what does the future hold for Tommi?

9 October 2020
Mäkinen has the Midas touch in WRC
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Why executive AMGs go the distance

Yes, they can cut it on the track, but cutting miles is their real strength

9 October 2020
Matt Prior: Why executive AMGs go the distance
BARC
The BARC also runs Thruxton, along with Croft and Pembrey
Motorsport

Racing lines: The racing club bearing the cost of Covid

The British Automobile Racing Club (BARC) runs more than 30 of the UK’s best racing series, but for how much longer?

8 October 2020
Racing lines: The racing club bearing the cost of Covid
New cars

Are these the changes that will save the Jaguar XF?

A price cut and improved technology are needed, but competition from German rivals is fierce

6 October 2020
Are these the changes that will save the Jaguar XF?
Belgium motorway
You won’t get your kicks on Route E40
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Why Belgium is the worst driving country in Europe

Well, except for England, as our man explains after a cross-continental excursion

2 October 2020
Matt Prior: Why Belgium is the worst driving country in Europe
Nicolas Hamilton
Hamilton is now in his second full season of BTCC
Motorsport

Racing lines: How Nicolas Hamilton is forging his own path

The BTCC racer tells us why he refuses to be defined by his famous surname

1 October 2020
Racing lines: How Nicolas Hamilton is forging his own path
Abarth 695 - front
Cropley drove an Abarth 695 at Shelsley Walsh
New cars

Steve Cropley: Why Abarths are unsung hill-climb heroes

The peppy small cars are popular in the UK - and with good reason, as our man was reminded this week

30 September 2020
Steve Cropley: Why Abarths are unsung hill-climb heroes
Motorsport

Racing is still an effective marketing tool

Maserati showed how to do it right at the recent MC20 launch with MC12 video

25 September 2020
Racing is still an effective marketing tool
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: No Nissan Z Proto is one way to encourage EV adoption

370Z successor won't be coming to Europe because of fleet CO2 averages. If you want one, you'd better buy a Leaf

25 September 2020
Matt Prior: No Nissan Z Proto is one way to encourage EV adoption
New cars

In celebration of the new Ford Puma ST

Die-hard fast Ford fans will bemoan its name and shape, but the hot Puma promises thrills for all comers

24 September 2020
In celebration of the new Ford Puma ST

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