Ronald 'Steady' Barker passed away last weekend

In praise of Ronald 'Steady' Barker

Steve Cropley looks back on the life of Ronald 'Steady' Barker, who passed away last weekend

28 January 2015
In praise of Ronald 'Steady' Barker
Lotus Esprit Turbos can command up to £30,000

What's the best used Lotus to buy now?

Elan, Elise or Exige? The Lotus range offers some of the most accessible performance motoring money can buy

26 January 2015
What's the best used Lotus to buy now?
Pistonheads classifieds have become a favourite habit

Look for bargains among the non-classics

After some serious used-car value? Forget 'image' and 'premium' and you're in

21 January 2015
Look for bargains among the non-classics
Back in 1973, serious consideration was given to replacing the capital's South Circular with a tunnel

We need more road space, so let's get tunnelling

Britain is full of bottlenecks, so it's time to start digging down

16 January 2015
We need more road space, so let's get tunnelling
The new Mercedes-Maybach S-class is the first in what is likely to become a new family of models
New cars

As the rich get richer, the cars get better

The launch of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-class proves that there will always be a market for super-luxury cars

15 January 2015
As the rich get richer, the cars get better
The Green Party proposes spending less money on our roads

I'm not convinced by the Green Party's policy on road building

A general election is grinding closer, and listening to the politicians' views on motoring topics is illuminating, if a little concerning…

13 January 2015
I'm not convinced by the Green Party's policy on road building
Bentley has chosen the Bentayga name for its new SUV
New cars

It's getting tougher to play the car name game

The Detroit motor show has seen some truly inventive car names revealed, but who will complain about F-Pace and Bentayga in the long run?

13 January 2015
It's getting tougher to play the car name game
The Ford GT was one of the stars of today's Detroit motor show
Detroit motor show

How Ford fast-tracked the new GT and stole the Detroit show

With its new V6-powered GT supercar Ford isn't just celebrating past glories, but looking forward to an exciting future too

12 January 2015
How Ford fast-tracked the new GT and stole the Detroit show
There will be a quiz on this later, Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche told journalists
Detroit motor show

Navigating the minefield of Mercedes' new car naming system

Do you know your GLE Coupés from your GLCs? And your SLCs from your CLAs? Mercedes' new car naming system has many confused

12 January 2015
Navigating the minefield of Mercedes' new car naming system
The Detroit motor show officially opens its door to the press today
Detroit motor show

Manufacturers keep surprises up their sleeves for the Detroit motor show

It's normal for publicity-hungry manufacturers to fully reveal their star cars ahead of motor shows, but today's Detroit show is different

12 January 2015
Manufacturers keep surprises up their sleeves for the Detroit motor show
The Jaguar F-Pace is due to launch in 2016
Detroit motor show

Why Jaguar F-Pace is a fitting name for the firm's new SUV

With its name now sorted, Jaguar's C-X17-based F-Pace SUV is edging closer to the showroom

11 January 2015
Why Jaguar F-Pace is a fitting name for the firm's new SUV
New cars

Who will buy an entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a dual-screen display, and it is impressive enough to ensure that most people won't opt for a lower-spec car

11 January 2015
Who will buy an entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

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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