Opinions

How I reckon the next Ford Focus RS will shape up

Development work on the new Ford Focus RS is in full swing

New cars

I'm already imagining how good the next Ford Focus RS could be to drive

Ford has confirmed that a new Focus RS is on its way; now we can start pondering what kind of car it might be under the skin

Matt Prior

11 December 2014

I'm already imagining how good the next Ford Focus RS could be to drive

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

The Bloodhound team want to break the 1000mph speed barrier

New cars

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

In two years' time Andy Green will attempt to break the 1000mph speed barrier in the Bloodhound SSC – and as fantastical as it sounds, his venture is worth backing

Steve Cropley

10 December 2014

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

Michael Owen collects the keys to his new wheels, a Range Rover Sport

Why I’m fascinated by footballers and their posh cars

Successful footballers are essentially normal folk with access to large sums of disposable income, and we can learn a lot from their car-buying habits

James Ruppert

8 December 2014

Why I’m fascinated by footballers and their posh cars

Jaguar is switching to electrically assisted power steering for the F-type

How I learned to stop worrying and love electric power-assisted steering

Sports car purists insist that hydraulic steering offers the best feel, but do the EPAS systems favoured by manufacturers deserve their poor reputation?

Mark Pearson

8 December 2014

How I learned to stop worrying and love electric power-assisted steering

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

Steve drove the new Disco Sport from the UK all the way to the Faroe Islands

New cars

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

Steve Cropley

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

New cars

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

Matt Burt

4 December 2014

How Thor and his colleagues are helping Volvo to build safer cars

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

John McIlroy

4 December 2014

007's Aston Martin DB10 is a natural fit

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

James Ruppert

1 December 2014

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

A blower Bentley could be a good used option, and mid-1990s models are reliable

New cars

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

James Ruppert

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

Matt Burt

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

Hilton Holloway

21 November 2014

Why White Van Man is about to kick up a stink

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

John McIlroy

21 November 2014

LA motor show proves our hydrogen future is coming up fast