Matt Prior | Autocar

Captain Fantastic deserves more than a C-Max, surely?

Opinion

A flyer in the ointment

Never meet your heroes, or learn what they drive on a daily basis - you'll end up disappointed

4 November 2013

A flyer in the ointment

Racing in the Ariel Atom Cup - picture special

A full racing weekend costs between £2270 and £4370

News

Racing in the Ariel Atom Cup - picture special

Ariel’s new race series harks back to an era in which racers would drive to a circuit and then compete in the same car. We give it a go

3 November 2013

Racing in the Ariel Atom Cup - picture special

Car review

Used Subaru XV 2012-2017 review

The Subaru XV is a no-nonsense crossover that doesn't quite make enough sense on the road to trouble the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and the Seat Ateca

29 October 2013

Used Subaru XV 2012-2017 review

Why money trumps talent when it comes to motorsport

Despite the prevalence of privilege over talent, at least we still get to see spectacular races like the Bathurst 1000

Opinion

Why money trumps talent when it comes to motorsport

Outright talent isn't a necessity to go racing, but money is - and motorsport looks set to remain a sport of privilege

28 October 2013

Why money trumps talent when it comes to motorsport

The 520d offers a smooth, easy-revving engine

First Drive

BMW 518d SE first drive

Mid-life 5-series facelift brings with it a new, cheaper entry-level diesel option

23 October 2013

BMW 518d SE first drive

The Caterham 160 uses a 660cc Suzuki engine developing 80bhp

First Drive

Caterham Seven 160 first drive

The Caterham Seven 160 offers truly accessible fun, though more tenacious and less slidey than we expected.

23 October 2013

Caterham Seven 160 first drive

A supercar experience will be on top of a lot of Christmas wish lists come December

Opinion

What's your ideal car-related Christmas present?

Sales of supercar experience events are likely to skyrocket in the run-up to Christmas, but some aren't worth your money

21 October 2013

What's your ideal car-related Christmas present?

Car review

Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014-2020 review

The self-proclaimed 'best car in the world' gets a touch more luxury, a heap of new technology and a mild hybrid electrical system, but is it enough to hold off the latest attempts from BMW and Audi?

18 October 2013

Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014-2020 review