Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Who’s to blame for Britain’s pothole problems?

Are councils or car makers to blame for prevalence of potholes?

1 June 2018
Matt Prior: Who’s to blame for Britain’s pothole problems?
Motorsport

World Rallycross is my new favourite motorsport

Fast, frenetic and filled with action, WRX is motor racing in its most exciting form

29 May 2018
World Rallycross is my new favourite motorsport
Smart
Smart Fortwo
New cars

Steve Cropley: Why I'm glad Smart is going all-electric

Smart is reinventing itself as an all-electric brand; here's why that could be the saviour of the brand

29 May 2018
Steve Cropley: Why I'm glad Smart is going all-electric
Tesla Supercharger
Tesla is a clear champion of the electric vehicle revolution
Business

Matt Prior: Why the road to electric might not be a smooth one

Our man is a supporter of EVs, but he also has reservations about whether the transition to zero-emission power will be trouble free

25 May 2018
Matt Prior: Why the road to electric might not be a smooth one
Meeke famously won in Finland in 2016
Meeke won Rally Finland in 2016
Motorsport

It’s little surprise that Citroen has dropped Kris Meeke, but it is a shame

The Northern Irishman is one of the fastest rally drivers in the business, but sometimes raw speed alone isn't enough to make it in the WRC

24 May 2018
It’s little surprise that Citroen has dropped Kris Meeke, but it is a shame
New cars

Focus on comfort is just what Citroen needs to stand out

Carving a niche around safety has done wonders for Volvo - and the C5 Aircross looks to be the start of Citroën doing something similar

Focus on comfort is just what Citroen needs to stand out
New cars

Opinion: Seven more pick-ups that should be made

The pick-up truck is the ultimate ‘lifestyle’ statement car, and the Honda Civic Type R Pickup Truck concept arguably takes it to a new level

24 May 2018
Opinion: Seven more pick-ups that should be made
New cars

Is DS too German to be a French brand?

DS sales aren’t worrying the German big three yet, or even their less mainstream competitors. Here's what PSA needs to do

23 May 2018
Is DS too German to be a French brand?
Volvo XC40
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid
Business

Volvo and Amazon’s test drive trial is a sign of things to come

Volvo has just unveiled a trial scheme to allow users of Amazon Prime Now to book a test drive in a car. We discuss

23 May 2018
Volvo and Amazon’s test drive trial is a sign of things to come
Car traffic
Cars have bore the brunt of government policy on emissions in recent months
Business

Opinion: New UK air quality plans – a step in the right direction

Government broadens attack on emissions, but there’s much more work to be done

22 May 2018
Opinion: New UK air quality plans – a step in the right direction
Ford crossovers
2020 Ford Bronco concept
New cars

Why Ford needs more crossovers

With the market seeing more and more crossovers every year, its about time Ford joined the trend

22 May 2018
Why Ford needs more crossovers
Jaguar XK
Jaguar XK
New cars

Opinion: How will the new XK shape up?

With the Jaguar F-Type having been a resounding success, how will the XK turn out?

21 May 2018
Opinion: How will the new XK shape up?

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New car news

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