Stephen Dobie

Car review

Smart #5

One-time microcar maker goes after the Tesla Model Y with a tech-heavy family SUV packing up to 637bhp

Smart #5
BMW M440i Morgan Supersport Ineos Grenadier static
Each of these B58 heroes are enriched by the engine that brings them together
News

BMW vs Ineos vs Morgan: the link between three very different cars

Three very different shapes, one superstar engine...

BMW vs Ineos vs Morgan: the link between three very different cars
BMW M440i Morgan Supersport Ineos Grenadier static
Each of these B58 heroes are enriched by the engine that brings them together
News

BMW vs Ineos vs Morgan: the link between three very different cars

Three very different shapes, one superstar engine...

BMW vs Ineos vs Morgan: the link between three very different cars
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Renault's 4 has undoubtedly gained the most attention so far
News

Best sub-£30k electric SUV? Renault 4 vs Puma and Aceman

Who says you can't have fun with electric? Here are three affordable EVs that are ready to put a smile on your face 

Best sub-£30k electric SUV? Renault 4 vs Puma and Aceman
BMW 3 Series being built
Steel is still extensively used in car production
News

Steeling hearts: why heavy metal is here to stay

Steel has been a mainstay in car manufacture for over a century and its relevance shows no signs of dimming

Steeling hearts: why heavy metal is here to stay
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Robin Hood's bay is where our road trip begins...
News

A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works

We headed to North Yorkshire for a blast in Mini's boisterous new hot hatchback

A Mini adventure: exploring Yorkshire in a John Cooper Works
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These fine straight-six diesels make a strong case for buying an oilburner in 2025
News

Straight-six diesel shootout: Alpina vs Mercedes vs Range Rover

Lusty premium turbo diesels were once the order of the day, but now they’re a dying breed

Straight-six diesel shootout: Alpina vs Mercedes vs Range Rover
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ZF’s eRE and eRE+ REx products, depicted above, are due to arrive in 2026.
Opinion

Bold new (Amp)era: ZF shaping new generation of range extenders

Ineos, Lotus and Volkswagen are all developing REx powertrains

Bold new (Amp)era: ZF shaping new generation of range extenders
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Peugeot’s and Citroën’s pared-back takes on the hot hatch theme still hit the spot today
News

90s babies: Peugeot 106 GTi vs Citroen Saxo VTS

In the 1990s, soaring insurance costs put paid to affordable hot hatch fun – until this duo arrived

90s babies: Peugeot 106 GTi vs Citroen Saxo VTS
Car review

Mini John Cooper Works Electric

The first purely electric halo Mini hatch is here and spoiling for a fight

Mini John Cooper Works Electric
Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster 01 Print 14
Hennessey Venom F5 is aiming to reach a top speed of 310mph-plus
News

Sketching 300mph: The aero secrets of the Hennessey Venom F5

Designer of one of the world's fastest cars explains how designs can bend the laws of physics

Sketching 300mph: The aero secrets of the Hennessey Venom F5

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