Classic Alpine models
These two Alpine models: Forget vintage Ferraris, with an embarrassment of riches I’d head straight to Alpine for a classic. Either the Le Marquis prototype or the one-off Meyrignac wedge will do. Or both. With such a rich history of stunning cars, the revived Alpine has plenty to go on for its future cars.

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 29 September 2017

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the last seven days around the car industry

29 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: 29 September 2017

The car retail problem – does it have a future?

In this industry, you hear a lot about ‘the future of retail’. The truth is probably more boring than they would have you believe

29 September 2017
The car retail problem – does it have a future?
Audi R8 V10 RWS
Audi will only build 999 examples of the new R8 V10 RWS

The problem with limited-run production cars

Having welcomed more limited-run cars to the world this month, we wonder whether this controversial sales tactic is fair

29 September 2017
The problem with limited-run production cars
Business

Why is Dyson launching an electric car?

There has never been a better time to launch a new car brand - yet Dyson has still taken on a quite extraordinary challenge

26 September 2017
Why is Dyson launching an electric car?
Aston Martin Red Bull
Aston Martin has backed Red Bull since 2016
Motorsport

Why Aston Martin's new deal puts pressure on F1 bosses

The British firm has signalled that it wants to become an F1 constructor in 2021 - now it's up to the sport's bosses to deliver on cost cuts

25 September 2017
Why Aston Martin's new deal puts pressure on F1 bosses
The Range Rover Velar
Business

Why the Road Rover echoes history

The concept of a Road Rover dates back to 1951, but it now might be about to become reality

25 September 2017
Why the Road Rover echoes history
2018 MG 6 interior
MG 6 interior: the old MG 6 left a lot to be desired. Made of unimaginably awful materials inside and with as much quality, charisma and flair as unbranded wheat biscuits cereal, it makes the new 6's interior look like that of a car from a completely different marque. Sure, there are influences from all over the show in there, but it's a quantum leap forward*...

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week - 22 September 2017

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the last seven days around the car industry

22 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week - 22 September 2017
New cars

The Volvo XC40 is the best-looking car in the segment

Small SUVs are often dismissed as ugly and awkward, but has Volvo cracked the styling secret of the segment with the XC40?

21 September 2017
The Volvo XC40 is the best-looking car in the segment
New cars

Volvo leads the way on electrification, for now


Will the Swedish firm be able to stay ahead in the race to electrification?

21 September 2017
Volvo leads the way on electrification, for now

Maserati Chubasco
Maserati Chubasco – “Chubasco was to be the new face of Maserati, but the project was canned just six months later as the car was too expensive to produce.” The ensuing void was the shape of one of the prettiest, most era-capturing cars that never was. It’s never too late, Maserati…

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

Behind-the-scenes glimpses and other observations from the past seven days around the car industry

15 September 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Frankfurt motor show special

We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan

More people need to experience understeer and oversteer, don’t you think?

15 September 2017
We should all go and get sideways on a skid pan
Audi RS3 Sportback rates highly with Autocar and gangsters alike

Should police cars be faster?

There's an ongoing discussion around which cars are best suited for cops and criminals

15 September 2017
Should police cars be faster?

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New car news

Citroen C3 Hybrid 2025 front quarter tracking
Mild-hybrid set-up is claimed to cut CO2 emissions by 10% compared with the regular petrol engine
New cars

New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115

2 April 2025
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115