Matt Saunders | Autocar

BMW's new X4 is based on the smaller X3

News

Comparison: BMW X4 versus Porsche Macan

The new BMW X4 is aimed at drivers who want a small(ish) sporty SUV. The trouble is that the excellent Porsche Macan is already here. Can BMW beat it?

15 August 2014

Comparison: BMW X4 versus Porsche Macan

Nissan X-Trail road test review - hero front

Car review

Used Nissan X-Trail 2014-2021 review

Can a better-mannered X-Trail challenge others vying for family SUV superiority - including the Hyundai Santa Fe, Skoda Kodiaq and Peugeot 5008?

13 August 2014

Used Nissan X-Trail 2014-2021 review

First Drive

Audi S3 Cabriolet first drive

Stylish high-performance compact cabriolet is well executed but the Audi S3's harsh ride and lifeless steering dent its appeal

13 August 2014

Audi S3 Cabriolet first drive

The Grand Tourneo has conventional doors at the front, sliding doors to the rear and a roof-mounted tailgate

Car review

Used Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 2013-2021 review

Van-style space above a Focus chassis: is this the best of both worlds?

11 August 2014

Used Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 2013-2021 review

Ferrari Speciale versus McLaren 650S: what really happened

Ferrari and McLaren lapped our test circuit in identical times

Opinion

Ferrari 458 Speciale versus McLaren 650S: what really happened

Arranging comparison tests of exotic cars can be fraught with challenges, but manufacturers aren't in the habit of supplying unrepresentative cars to us

8 August 2014

Ferrari 458 Speciale versus McLaren 650S: what really happened

The new 3.0-litre V6 engine in this SL400 replaces the 3.5-litre powerplant

First Drive

Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport first drive

New V6 SL is an assertive performer, but not up to the car’s usual mark on refinement, nor the class standard on handling

6 August 2014

Mercedes-Benz SL 400 AMG Sport first drive

Britain to allow driverless cars on public roads from 2015

Driverless cars are already being developed and tested in several countries

News

Britain to allow driverless cars on public roads from 2015

New measures announced by business secretary Vince Cable pave the way for autonomous vehicles to be used in trials in cities and towns

30 July 2014

Britain to allow driverless cars on public roads from 2015

Car review

Used Citroen C4 Cactus 2014-2018 review

Gallic quirkiness meets pragmatism in Ciroen's distinctive crossover hatchback, but there's strong competition from the Volkswagen group

24 July 2014

Used Citroen C4 Cactus 2014-2018 review

Car review

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review

New name, new engine and two turbos and even a much needed facelift, the main question lingers - can the BMW M4 grab the initiative off of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 Coupé

16 July 2014

Used BMW M4 2014-2020 review