Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special
Steve drove the new Disco Sport from the UK all the way to the Faroe Islands
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Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

A 1200-mile first drive in the new Disco Sport reveals a car with a skill set that will be the envy of many rivals

5 December 2014
Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special
How Thor and his colleagues are helping Volvo to build safer cars
Hard crash landings can cause lower spine injuries for the car's occupants
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How Thor and his colleagues are helping Volvo to build safer cars

Crash tests that replicate real-world incidents such as a car running into a ditch enable manufacturers to come up with more sophisticated safety systems

4 December 2014
How Thor and his colleagues are helping Volvo to build safer cars
Aston Martin DB10
The Aston Martin DB10 at the launch of Spectre

007's Aston Martin DB10 is a natural fit

The Aston Martin DB10 is the latest James Bond car from the British brand - and the relationship feels as strong as ever

4 December 2014
007's Aston Martin DB10 is a natural fit
I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving
Cars remain a popular form of transport for youngsters in the countryside

I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving

Statistics suggest that today's teenagers aren't interested in passing the driving test, but my experience suggests otherwise

1 December 2014
I don't believe youngsters have fallen out of love with driving
What’s the most British car ever made?
A blower Bentley could be a good used option, and mid-1990s models are reliable
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What’s the most British car ever made? Have your say

Jaguars, Bentleys, Rovers and even a Bristol. James Ruppert counts down his top British cars

25 November 2014
What’s the most British car ever made? Have your say
What a second Formula 1 world title means for Lewis Hamilton
On top of the world – 2014 world champion Lewis Hamilton
Motorsport

What a second Formula 1 world title means for Lewis Hamilton

With two world championships under his belt, the British driver could now push on to become one of the sport's all-time greats

24 November 2014
What a second Formula 1 world title means for Lewis Hamilton
White Van Man is about to kick up a stink
Diesel vehicles are at their best on the motorway, but less so in town
Business

Why White Van Man is about to kick up a stink

A European legal judgment could force the UK to sweep older diesel-fuelled vehicles off the streets

21 November 2014
Why White Van Man is about to kick up a stink
LA motor show proves our hydrogen future is coming up fast
Toyota says the Mirai can cover up to 300 miles on a single fill-up
LA motor show

LA motor show proves our hydrogen future is coming up fast

Volkswagen, Audi and Toyota all showed off their near production-ready hydrogen-powered cars in LA, and now all that's needed is the infrastructure to support them

21 November 2014
LA motor show proves our hydrogen future is coming up fast
The return of the Maybach name is about more than just a car
The Mercedes-Maybach S600 is due to cost from around £154,000
LA motor show

The return of the Maybach name is about more than just a car

After a two-year hiatus, the Maybach name is back on the first of a new range of cars. Could Mercedes finally find its super-luxury cloud is tinged with silver?

20 November 2014
The return of the Maybach name is about more than just a car
Why Jaguar’s return to top-flight motor racing is inevitable
Jaguar was stung by its uncompetitive foray into Formula 1 in 2000-2004
LA motor show

Why Jaguar’s return to top-flight motor racing is inevitable

The British manufacturer needs to prove its sports cars against Porsche and Aston Martin, but it must be wary of repeating its Formula 1 debacle

20 November 2014
Why Jaguar’s return to top-flight motor racing is inevitable
Design boss Marc Lichte is leading Audi in a bold new direction
Audi's new look will be informed by the LA motor show's Prologue concept
LA motor show

Design boss Marc Lichte is leading Audi in a bold new direction

Audi has thrown away the cookie-cutter and has promised to make its upcoming models more interesting to the eye

20 November 2014
Design boss Marc Lichte is leading Audi in a bold new direction
The idea of a Bentley Mulsanne soft-top makes perfect sense
Bentley's Los Angeles concept is a Mulsanne soft-top in all-but name
LA motor show

The idea of a Bentley Mulsanne soft-top makes perfect sense

Although an SUV might ultimately prove more financial rewarding, Bentley would gain massive kudos for taking the open-top Mulsanne into production

19 November 2014
The idea of a Bentley Mulsanne soft-top makes perfect sense

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VW ID Every1 GTI logo
ID 1 is due to be launched in 2027 at a starting price of around £17,000
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Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

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Volkswagen ID 1 could spawn Up GTI successor

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Alpine F1 A110 A290
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F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

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F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand

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