Honda Swindon
Honda's Swindon factory has been in operation since 1989
Business

Why Honda is shutting its Swindon factory

Falling European sales, the slump in diesel demand, tariff cuts and trade wars all contributed to the firm's decision

18 February 2019
Why Honda is shutting its Swindon factory
New cars

Now Land Rover can focus on models that matter

Cancelling the Range Rover SV Coupé and Discovery SVX means Land Rover can turn its attention to cars that will sell in numbers, like the new Defender

15 February 2019
Now Land Rover can focus on models that matter
VW ID Beach Buggy
The versatility of Volkswagen's MEB electric vehicle platform means it can underpin the revived Beach Buggy....
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: are we returning to the glory days of coachbuilding?

Volkswagen's MEB-based beach buggy is proof of the greater design freedom afforded to manufacturers by EV platforms

15 February 2019
Matt Prior: are we returning to the glory days of coachbuilding?
Haynes Manual
Haynes Manual
Business

Why John Haynes was a motoring hero

The inventor of the Haynes Manual helped generations of motorists to keep their cars in working order – even if they lacked engineering skills

11 February 2019
Why John Haynes was a motoring hero
Electric Jaguar XJ
Jaguar has been rumoured to be considering complete electrification
Business

Why JLR isn't all-in on electric yet

When will electric vehicles become mainstream enough for JLR to kill off ICE drivetrains?

11 February 2019
Why JLR isn't all-in on electric yet
Mini Rocketman electric car concept
2011's Rocketman concept was a sign of exciting things to come from Mini
Features

A new role beckons for Mini, the master of invention

In its 60th year, Mini finds itself well placed to exploit the opportunities presented by electrification - here's why to get excited

10 February 2019
A new role beckons for Mini, the master of invention
Matt Prior Porsche 911 Carrera S
New Carrera S: does the 911 remain the defining sports coupé?
Tester’s notes

Is the Porsche 911's sports car throne still safe?

The Porsche 911 is more perfect than ever, so why does our tester get the feeling it’s still not quite enough?

8 February 2019
Is the Porsche 911's sports car throne still safe?
Business

Why Jaguar Land Rover lost £3.4bn

A headline-grabbing one-off charge shows how the British firm is paying the price for past mistakes, while also looking to the future

7 February 2019
Why Jaguar Land Rover lost £3.4bn
New cars

Is the public ready to share the roads with self-driving cars?

Autonomous cars are going to become an increasingly common sight on UK roads - but history suggests they might be greeted with suspicion

6 February 2019
Is the public ready to share the roads with self-driving cars?
Business

Brexit is a problem for UK automotive, whatever your political stance

It's neither the sole reason for the UK car industry's problems, nor always the most significant one, but the impact of Brexit uncertainty cannot be denied

4 February 2019
Brexit is a problem for UK automotive, whatever your political stance
Jaguar XF production line
The Jaguar XF is built in Britain
Business

Will Brexit kill the British car industry?

The latest figures on UK car production and investment make for some alarming reading

31 January 2019
Will Brexit kill the British car industry?
Business

It could be the right time for Maserati to change tack

Can a line-up overhaul and revised global business strategy be the (re)making of the once-prestigious Italian manufacturer?

31 January 2019
It could be the right time for Maserati to change tack

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