Bremen hopes the Kia Stinger can make a dent in BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé sales
New cars

Albert Biermann on why Hyundai and Kia are performance-car-ready

With Albert Biermann on the scene, the idea of Hyundai and Kia making performance cars to take on those from BMW’s M division no longer seems fanciful

4 November 2017
Albert Biermann on why Hyundai and Kia are performance-car-ready
New cars

New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images

Tech focus: hottest Polo to feature 197bhp, with dual-clutch DSG gearbox and sharpened chassis

1 November 2017
New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images
VW Polo GTI
The Polo R would likely use the same 2.0-litre engine as the 2018 Polo GTI (pictured)
New cars

Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes

The hot hatch would break new ground for the supermini but could tread on the Golf GTI's toes. VW is yet to decide if it will reach production

1 November 2017
Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes
Citroën C4
The C4 is being axed after seven years in production
New cars

Citroën C4 hatchback axed to make way for latest C4 Cactus

French hatchback ditched in favour of higher-riding alternative; new Citroën C-segment car due in 2020

26 October 2017
Citroën C4 hatchback axed to make way for latest C4 Cactus
New cars

454bhp BMW M3 CS due for 2018 launch

Run-out F80 super-saloon will be lighter and get sharper chassis set-up

26 October 2017
454bhp BMW M3 CS due for 2018 launch
Ford Ka+ long-term test review
Ka+ offer engagement for keen drivers
New cars

Ford Ka+ long-term test review: final report

Practical, no-frills city car charmed keen drivers despite flaws

23 October 2017
Ford Ka+ long-term test review: final report
New cars

Kia Stonic on sale now from £16,295

Stonic could prove to be one of Kia's best-sellers; it undercuts the Nissan Juke by around £600

16 October 2017
Kia Stonic on sale now from £16,295
New cars

BMW 530e iPerformance to get world’s first wireless charging system

Technology is related to the one used in Formula E; it's the first to be used on a production car

26 September 2017
BMW 530e iPerformance to get world’s first wireless charging system
New cars

BMW i8 long-term test review: final report

How robust, fun and easy to live with has this innovative plug-in hybrid coupé been over 15,000 hard-worked miles?

21 September 2017
BMW i8 long-term test review: final report

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