The new Maybach concept
Beijing motor show

Maybach's SUV concept reminds us how different Chinese tastes are

China is the world's biggest new car market, so it's having a profound effect on the world of design

24 April 2018
Maybach's SUV concept reminds us how different Chinese tastes are
BJ80 6×6
The BJ80 6×6. Looks familiar... (Image from carnewschina.com)
Beijing motor show

Copycats like the BJ80 6x6 hurt China's car industry

China's answer to the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 is an unwelcome step backwards

24 April 2018
Copycats like the BJ80 6x6 hurt China's car industry
Countrywide ban on pavement parking is being considered
Tester’s notes

Should we be allowed to park on pavements?

With a blanket ban for pavement parking looking possible, we discuss whether it would be necessary

20 April 2018
Should we be allowed to park on pavements?
New cars

Why a plethora of new models is just what Land Rover needs

Land Rover is bridging plenty of gaps with its new SV Coupe plus plans for a Defender pick-up and baby SUVs

20 April 2018
Why a plethora of new models is just what Land Rover needs
BMW M2 Competition
BMW M2 Competition
New cars

Why BMW decided to raise the bar with its M2 Competition

The BMW M2 has never lacked in driver appeal, so we ask why the M division felt the need to upgrade it?

17 April 2018
Why BMW decided to raise the bar with its M2 Competition
Byton concept SUV
Byton revealed its concept SUV today
Business

How hard is it to name a car firm anyway?

Byton's bosses reveal how they came up with the brand name – and why

17 April 2018
How hard is it to name a car firm anyway?
The first two races of the 2018 season have been short on overtaking
Tester’s notes

How can we make F1 more exciting?

Our resident Australian Supercars fan considers how F1 could encourage more overtaking

13 April 2018
How can we make F1 more exciting?
Ford Domino's Pizza
Ford has trialled autonomous Domino's Pizza deliveries in the US
New cars

How autonomous cars will affect the price of pizza

Ford's self-driving car test programme has created some American Hot topics of discussion - including the cost of food delivery

12 April 2018
How autonomous cars will affect the price of pizza
Ford Focus launch
The Ford Focus ST-Line was the sportiest model shown at the launch. A proper ST will follow
New cars

Why Ford will make a new Focus RS (eventually)

The launch of the fourth-generation Focus featured a celebration of its performance past – and that heritage is key to its future

10 April 2018
Why Ford will make a new Focus RS (eventually)
Ford Focus
The Focus is up to 88kg lighter than it was but 20% stiffer overall
New cars

Why driver appeal matters for the new Ford Focus

The new Focus is stylish and comes well-equipped - but it's how it handles that will define it

10 April 2018
Why driver appeal matters for the new Ford Focus
Jaguar XJ imagined by Autocar
The next XJ, imagined here by Autocar, will be all-electric
Business

Why the future of Jaguar starts now

Times are changing for the British brand; a range refresh will see it prepare for future demands

9 April 2018
Why the future of Jaguar starts now
Toyota GT86
Subaru BRZ and its Toyota GT86 twin are born to be mild
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The affordable performance car might die

With emissions regulations getting increasingly strict, manufacturers may struggle to produce such cars

6 April 2018
Matt Prior: The affordable performance car might die

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New car news

VW ID Every1 GTI logo
ID 1 is due to be launched in 2027 at a starting price of around £17,000
New cars

Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

6 March 2025
Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

Motorsport news

Alpine F1 A110 A290
F1 is a "huge booster for awareness" regardless of track position, said de Meo
Motorsport

F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

21 February 2025
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

Best cars

duster
Dacia Duster is more than capable driving on the rough stuff...
Best cars

Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s

3 March 2025
Grime and punishment: the best used 4x4s