Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The lessons that must be learnt from the Harry Dunn tragedy

The government, and the US military, need to do more to make sure awful events like this can't happen again

14 February 2020
Matt Prior: The lessons that must be learnt from the Harry Dunn tragedy
Harrison Newey
Newey won LMP2 at Daytona then hot-footed it to Bathurst
Motorsport

Racing lines: The joys and pitfalls of endurance racing

Jetting from the Daytona 24 Hours to the Bathurst 12 Hours in Australia takes takes a toll but brings opportunities

13 February 2020
Racing lines: The joys and pitfalls of endurance racing
whale
Whales jumped for joy the day petrol stilled Nantucket
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Why today's cars could be tomorrow's whaling

Nantucket used to be the whaling capital of the world. But then petrol came. Could a similar shift be in store for the car industry?

7 February 2020
Matt Prior: Why today's cars could be tomorrow's whaling
Business

Why car buyers are victims in the climate change debate

As the ban on combustion-engined cars is brought forward to 2035, we consider whether the government is unfairly targeting car buyers

4 February 2020
Why car buyers are victims in the climate change debate
New cars

Will third time be the charm for VW's Taigun?

Volkswagen has twice before introduced a car carrying the Taigun name, but this latest version looks set to finally make production

3 February 2020
Will third time be the charm for VW's Taigun?
GP Ice Race Formula E
GP Ice Race Formula E
Motorsport

Why the GP Ice Race is motorsport at its oddest

From racing cars towing skiers to Formula 1 on ice, a new Austrian event provides numerous memorable sights

1 February 2020
Why the GP Ice Race is motorsport at its oddest
Subaru BRZ - tracking side
GT86/BRZ has punched well above its power output
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The wholesome appeal of bespoke coupes

The purity of the new Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ is a must for car lovers, so buy it so the makers keep building them

31 January 2020
Matt Prior: The wholesome appeal of bespoke coupes
Business

Ralf Speth leaves Jaguar Land Rover with a lasting legacy

The timing of the JLR CEO’s departure is also fitting for someone so vocal on the topic of Brexit

30 January 2020
Ralf Speth leaves Jaguar Land Rover with a lasting legacy
Racing lines 2020 - W Series
W Series uses Formula 3 cars; there will be eight races in the 2020 season
Motorsport

Racing lines: How W Series supports female racing

As the all-female championship gains F1 support races, we sit down with co-founder David Coulthard to talk about this increasingly potent "foothold" for women drivers

30 January 2020
Racing lines: How W Series supports female racing
Carlos Ghosn
Ghosn held an explosive press conference after his top-secret flight
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The great escape (of Carlos Ghosn)

Was there a cleverly concealed escape tunnel hidden by a poster of Raquel Welch? What was the deal with the musical instrument case? Our columnist digs to the truth

24 January 2020
Matt Prior: The great escape (of Carlos Ghosn)
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc is known for humility, in contrast to rival Verstappen
Motorsport

Racing lines: New year, new deals - welcome to F1's 'silly season'

Leclerc and Verstappen stay put at Ferrari and Red Bull respectively, but speculation around Hamilton and the prancing horse swirls

23 January 2020
Racing lines: New year, new deals - welcome to F1's 'silly season'
Tata Nano
Nano: a car with a great future behind it
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Whatever happened to the Tata Nano?

In 2009, our man backed the wee Tata to conquer the future. Little did he know...

17 January 2020
Matt Prior: Whatever happened to the Tata Nano?

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Mercedes AMG EA prototype official front quarter sliding
The new AMG GT 4-Door will be tasked with taking on the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air
New cars

Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

26 April 2025
Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

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