Tokyo motor show

Are shape-changing cars the future?

Suzuki’s Waku concept gives us an intriguing glimpse into what might be

23 October 2019
Are shape-changing cars the future?
Tokyo motor show

Why Europe should follow Japan's lead to stop the death of the city car

They may be rapidly falling out of fashion in the West, but Japan's appetite for kei cars remains as strong as ever

23 October 2019
Why Europe should follow Japan's lead to stop the death of the city car
Tokyo motor show

Mazda’s approach to EVs is refreshing

Japanese firm's new MX-30 won't follow in the footsteps of so many electric cars on sale today

23 October 2019
Mazda’s approach to EVs is refreshing
Motor shows

The biggest issue holding back autonomous cars is you

It's not legal restrictions or technology that will hold back manufacturers, but the way the public feels about self-driving vehicles

23 October 2019
The biggest issue holding back autonomous cars is you
Tokyo motor show

Goodbye car makers, hello mobility solutions providers

Social pressures, the rising cost of development and the rapid pace of the industry are all factors influencing the shift towards shared mobility

22 October 2019
Goodbye car makers, hello mobility solutions providers
Volkswagen e Golf
Would green plates help people spot the Volkswagen e-Golf from the regular version?
New cars

Green numberplates could be a sign of progress

Government's plan to give low-emissions cars green numberplates could showcase the wide variety of electrified vehicles on the market

22 October 2019
Green numberplates could be a sign of progress
New cars

Performance most important for JLR's new crossover EV

JLR's latest project could be a money-earner, but controlling CO2 and performance must be the main objectives

21 October 2019
Performance most important for JLR's new crossover EV
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: resilience reigns supreme with classic car ownership

Directing a film isn't all that different from owning and fixing old bangers. Honest.

18 October 2019
Matt Prior: resilience reigns supreme with classic car ownership
Volvo now offers an electrified version of its entire range
Volvo now offers an electrified version of its entire range
Business

Can Volvo succeed where governments have failed?

The Swedish firm believes that it can take a lead on tackling climate change through bold actions

17 October 2019
Can Volvo succeed where governments have failed?
Motorsport

Racing lines: Remembering Jim Clark

With his flashing smile, dapper dress sense and reliably unreliable Lotus, the Scotsman was an icon that transcended motorsport

17 October 2019
Racing lines: Remembering Jim Clark
New cars

The future of the V8 is once again under threat

New C63 V8-hybrid switch may be part of a larger transition as manufacturers struggle to limit CO2

17 October 2019
The future of the V8 is once again under threat
New cars

Can the 2 Series Gran Coupe lure 3 Series buyers?

It may be smaller than the G20-generation 3, but a front-driven platform could made the difference

15 October 2019
Can the 2 Series Gran Coupe lure 3 Series buyers?

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