Business

How Hollywood is failing the auto industry

From The Fast and the Furious to Star Trek, Hollywood just "doesn't respect your puny cars or motorcycles anymore"

19 May 2017
How Hollywood is failing the auto industry
“The UK Government… has concluded that adjusting speed limits could be practicable,” a new report says

What would a 60mph motorway speed limit do for NOx emissions?

The Government's latest clean air plans mention "adjusting speed limits" to reduce NOx emissions, but is it the best solution?

18 May 2017
What would a 60mph motorway speed limit do for NOx emissions?

Used Mercedes | Life with a 190E - the final part

I've waved goodbye to the 190E, as it heads back where it all started: Scotland. Its reputation was stellar and the reality was even better

17 May 2017
Used Mercedes | Life with a 190E - the final part
Business

What does our VW dieselgate fix test prove?

Our test revealed Volkswagen's diesel fix leaves treated cars with lower fuel economy - can VW rebuild its image?

17 May 2017
What does our VW dieselgate fix test prove?
Hamilton beat Vettel in Spanish GP
Hamilton and Vettel battled hard for glory in Spain
Motorsport

Why Spanish GP thriller was vital for F1

How a crying Kimi fan and a thrilling on-track battle showed F1's new owners are heading in the right direction

16 May 2017
Why Spanish GP thriller was vital for F1
Audi 90 Quattro IMSA-GTO
I’d not seen the 1989 Audi 90 Quattro IMSA-GTO until this week, when browsing the gallery of our history of Audi article from back in 2014. Then upon seeing the car in action and hearing the 2.2-litre five-cylinder 711bhp engine, I was smitten. Come on Audi, let’s have a go.

The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Week 2, May 2017

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

12 May 2017
The best and worst things I’ve seen this week: Week 2, May 2017
New cars

Why BMW changed its mind on its electric car strategy

Which is wiser: creating a brand-new electric model or adding an electric powertrain to an existing one?

12 May 2017
Why BMW changed its mind on its electric car strategy
Business

The problem with 'flying cars'

On-demand air transportation could arrive in just a few years, and Mother Nature is the technology's biggest obstacle

12 May 2017
The problem with 'flying cars'
MG E-Motion
The E-Motion concept could make it to production by 2020
New cars

Is MG biting off more than it can chew with its new sports car?

MG’s E-Motion concept showed plenty of promise, but the brand is yet to mount a charge on non-Asian markets

11 May 2017
Is MG biting off more than it can chew with its new sports car?
Gas-powered A5 emits 100g/km with a back-up petrol tank
Gas-powered A5 emits 100g/km with a back-up petrol tank
Business

Why gas-powered cars make sense

Gas-powered cars would reduce NOx emissions by 80% and particulates by 99% - why haven't all car makers caught on?

10 May 2017
Why gas-powered cars make sense

Life with a used Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 – part 4

Deciding whether to turn the car into a track-spec 'fast road' hot hatch or retain some of its limited refinement is tough

9 May 2017
Life with a used Renault Clio Renaultsport 182 – part 4
Why the car industry needs more Lee Nobles
Photo credit: Steve Hole, TKC Mag
Business

Why the car industry needs more Lee Noble

The car industry could benefit from being a little more spontaneous. Lee Noble shows us how it's done

8 May 2017
Why the car industry needs more Lee Noble

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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