Volkswagen Polo launch
Volkswagen has officially revealed the Polo, at an event in Berlin, but what actually happens at these events? Scroll through and find out...
New cars

Behind the scenes at a car launch - the bits you don't usually see

What really goes on at the launch of a new car? Here's what happens before and after the covers are pulled off a shiny new motor

19 June 2017
Behind the scenes at a car launch - the bits you don't usually see
Ferrari horse photo
This photo of the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso should be in a gallery. Bravo.

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Week 3, June 2017

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

18 June 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Week 3, June 2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf
2017 Volkswagen Golf
New cars

Has Volkswagen's MQB platform finally come of age?

Volkswagen has now made the MQB financially viable for the sixth-generation Polo

16 June 2017
Has Volkswagen's MQB platform finally come of age?
Tester’s notes

Has motoring reached its 'peak' yet?

In the same way music festivals are replacing material goods, motoring events may be replacing the purchase of cars themselves

16 June 2017
Has motoring reached its 'peak' yet?
New cars

How I'd like my McLaren 570S Spider

McLaren has taken the lid off its 570S coupé, but what exactly are we after?

14 June 2017
How I'd like my McLaren 570S Spider
Hyundai Kona Iron Man 2017
The Hyundai Kona Iron Man: it's a car based on a superhero

Have your say: what special edition would you like to see?

There's a special edition of the new Hyundai Kona SUV based on Iron Man. Can you do any better?

14 June 2017
Have your say: what special edition would you like to see?
New cars

Crossovers haven't killed the estate just yet

Demand for crossovers has skyrocketed in recent years, but estate sales remain strong - hence the arrival of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake

14 June 2017
Crossovers haven't killed the estate just yet
New BMW 6 Series GT
New BMW 6 Series GT
New cars

Why it's good riddance to the BMW 5 Series GT

The 6 Series GT is replacing the 5 Series GT, but can it find a place to sit comfortably in BMW's range?

13 June 2017
Why it's good riddance to the BMW 5 Series GT
Hyundai Kona 2017
The Hyundai Kona is a worldwide model that will be sold in Asia, Europe and North America
Business

Why global car firms love SUVs

Europe, the US and China: it seems everyone loves an SUV. And that global demand is why manufacturers are lining up to enter a crowded market

13 June 2017
Why global car firms love SUVs
Motorsport

Formula E - good, clean fun?

Formula E has vastly improved in recent years, but space for a quicker and more exciting e-motorsport to evolve is still available

12 June 2017
Formula E - good, clean fun?
Citroen Visa Luxor
Citroën Visa Luxor - The automotive world would be a better place if concepts and prototypes like the Citroën Visa Luxor weren't consigned to sterile garages as appreciating assets, but were used as they were designed to be used, even if they're historic one-offs. Look at the dirt and road grime on the lower portions of the car - that's no garage queen.

The best and worst things I’ve seen all week: Week 2, June 2017

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

9 June 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen all week: Week 2, June 2017

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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