Jaguar XJ
Jaguar founder and chief designer Sir William Lyons
New cars

William Lyons would have loved the next Jaguar XJ

We discuss how company founder and chief designer Sir William Lyons would have felt about the upcoming XJ

22 January 2018
William Lyons would have loved the next Jaguar XJ
Motorway
Bigger services are swisher but are they really better?
Business

Motorway service stations - is bigger really better?

Every now and again, a survey of the country’s best and worst motorway service stations crops up

19 January 2018
Motorway service stations - is bigger really better?
Opinion: Why Mercedes-AMG needs the V8 in an electric future
AMG is famous for its V8 models, such as the C63 S Coupé
Detroit motor show

Why Mercedes-AMG needs the V8 in an electric future

A switch to zero-emissions propulsion is inevitable, even for a brand like AMG. But it needn't spell the end of the bent-eight motor

16 January 2018
Why Mercedes-AMG needs the V8 in an electric future
Mercedes G-Class
The second-generation Mercedes G-Class
Detroit motor show

Is the Mercedes G-Class relevant any more?

SUVs are everywhere, but the G-Class is from a different age of off-roaders. We reflect on its viability in today's market

15 January 2018
Is the Mercedes G-Class relevant any more?
General Motors HQ
General Motors' buildings are dominant in Detroit's skyline
Detroit motor show

Detroit motor show must fight for its place at the table

Detroit is known as the heart and soul of the motor industry, but with tougher competition on home soil, it needs to keep up

15 January 2018
Detroit motor show must fight for its place at the table
2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
The G-Class has sold 20,000 units annually in recent years
Detroit motor show

Can the iconic Mercedes G-Class really reinvent itself?

Plenty has changed on the new G-Class, despite its near-identical looks to its predecessor. We consider why it's worth it for Mercedes

15 January 2018
Can the iconic Mercedes G-Class really reinvent itself?
Ford F-150: a UK perspective on an American giant
The Ford F-150 - America's best-selling car
Detroit motor show

Ford F-150: a UK perspective on an American giant

Driving Ford's all-conquering F-150 ahead of the Detroit motor show reveals just why it's America's best selling vehicle

14 January 2018
Ford F-150: a UK perspective on an American giant
Death of diesel
The industry has confused consumers when it comes to diesel

The death of diesel? Not if commonsense can prevail

With diesel's demise largely led by public confusion, it's time someone in authority speaks out before more damage is done

9 January 2018
The death of diesel? Not if commonsense can prevail
Police car
‘Police’ is actually old Norse for ‘no overtaking’

Matt Prior: The tester's notes that didn't make the cut in 2017

It's a new year, so it's time to release a few unused road tester notes from the past 12 months

5 January 2018
Matt Prior: The tester's notes that didn't make the cut in 2017
Business

Can anything be done to save diesel?

Latest figures reveal another dramatic year-on-year drop in diesel registration figures. Can the tide be turned?

5 January 2018
Can anything be done to save diesel?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2018
2018 Mercdes-Benz C-Class
New cars

Why small improvements can really boost the Mercedes C-Class

With an updated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on the horizon, we consider where it can be bettered

3 January 2018
Why small improvements can really boost the Mercedes C-Class
Classic Gathering at Brooklands
A 1960s Panhard saloon with a charming 850cc, two-cylinder engine

Cropley on cars: a classic way to kick off a new year

The New Year’s Day Classic Gathering at Brooklands is a must-visit, especially if you happen to drive there in a Ford Capri

2 January 2018
Cropley on cars: a classic way to kick off a new year

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