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
Ferrari Dino
Dino (left) didn’t bequeath its name
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: a rose, by any other name...

How much do cars like the Porsche 911 and Toyota Corolla owe to what's written on their bootlids?

25 January 2019
Matt Prior: a rose, by any other name...
Detroit motor show

The rise and fall of the Detroit show

Looking over its history reveals a connection between Detroit and one of the manufacturers so closely associated with it

24 January 2019
The rise and fall of the Detroit show
Hyundai Santa Cruz concept
Is Hyundai's Santa Cruz concept a sign of things to come?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: unity is an odd concept

As 2019 gets going, there's a whiff of peace in the air of the automotive world, but could it be the calm before a storm of division?

18 January 2019
Matt Prior: unity is an odd concept
Business

Why the new Ford-Volkswagen alliance makes perfect sense

Two giants of the automotive industry have announced a plan to work together on future projects. Here's why it's not a surprise

15 January 2019
Why the new Ford-Volkswagen alliance makes perfect sense
Detroit motor show

Detroit show proves the performance car isn’t dead

Unveilings from Toyota, Shelby, Subaru and others show that 0-60mph times and top speeds still matter

14 January 2019
Detroit show proves the performance car isn’t dead

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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

Motorsport news

Donnington Park British touring cars
In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC
Motorsport

Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over

26 April 2025
Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over