Does the world need another super-luxury SUV?
Aston Martin proposed this Mercedes based Lagonda SUV in 2009
Business

Does the world need another super-luxury SUV?

Aston Martin still hasn't decided whether to build a Lagonda SUV. The time for such a car has probably gone

30 September 2014
Does the world need another super-luxury SUV?
Why are TV car adverts so boring?
The limited-edition Peugeot 208 GTi 30th anniversary model goes on sale tomorrow, priced at £21,995
Consumer

Peugeot is putting an end to the boring TV car advert

Most car ads follow the same predictable routine. But Peugeot has a new one that even has some oversteer in it...

30 September 2014
Peugeot is putting an end to the boring TV car advert
So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc
These special-edition Bangernomics discs are not available in any shops

So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc

From Wednesday there will be no fiddling with tricky perforations as the DVLA phases out the tax disc

29 September 2014
So it is goodbye, but not good riddance, to the humble tax disc
If you were the new boss of Ferrari, what would you change?
Luca di Montezemolo steps down from his position at Ferrari next month
Business

If you were the new boss of Ferrari, what would you change?

It's all change at Ferrari next month, leaving Sergio Marchionne with a tough act to follow and the future of the firm in question

26 September 2014
If you were the new boss of Ferrari, what would you change?
Three-car teams are not the answer for Formula 1
Three-car teams were more common in the 1970s – this is McLaren's pit area
Motorsport

Three-car teams are not the answer for Formula 1

Bernie Ecclestone is keen for F1's top teams to run third cars, but it is difficult to see how the proposal can work in reality

25 September 2014
Three-car teams are not the answer for Formula 1
Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love
Big but anonymous, the Lexus GS300 is the epitome of a daily smoker

Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love

What kind of cars do motor traders cruise about in? Usually its a large-engined, comfy barge that isn't likely to shift off the forecourt any time soon

22 September 2014
Daily smokers - my pick of the cars that even motor traders love
Why the latest Lotus survival plan makes sense to me
Jean-Marc Gales says he knows what it will take to re-establish Lotus
Business

Why the latest Lotus survival plan makes sense to me

New Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales has revealed his plan to revive the company. His ability to galvanise its staff will be critical to its success

22 September 2014
Why the latest Lotus survival plan makes sense to me
Why is the Porsche Cayman GTS such a peach?
Porsche's Cayman GTS mixes ultra-sharp reactions with handling forgiveness
New cars

Why is the Porsche Cayman GTS such a peach?

Fresh from it taking care of the excellent Jaguar F-type Coupé V6S, Sutcliffe tries to work out why, exactly, the Cayman GTS is as good as it is

19 September 2014
Why is the Porsche Cayman GTS such a peach?
Does it matter where a car is designed?
Infiniti's Emerg-E concept was shown in Geneva in 2012, and was designed by Nissan's London studio

Does it really matter where a car is designed? Infiniti thinks so

Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti has just opened a London design centre, hoping the urban buzz will inspire some truly great cars

19 September 2014
Does it really matter where a car is designed? Infiniti thinks so
Fancy James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 in your living room?
The gold-plated Aston Martin DB5 is signed by Sir Ken Adam, the designer of the Aston’s ‘Q Branch’ features
New cars

Fancy James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 in your living room?

A one-third scale gold-plated Aston Martin DB5 replica is up for auction, but you'll have to be quick to grab it

17 September 2014
Fancy James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 in your living room?
Fernando Alonso has a big part to play in Ferrari's F1 future
Fernando Alonso's future is the subject of much speculation
Motorsport

Alonso, Vettel and Ferrari hold the keys to Formula 1's driver market

Formula 1's annual round of driver signings is in limbo until the futures of Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel are settled

16 September 2014
Alonso, Vettel and Ferrari hold the keys to Formula 1's driver market
A lesson in off-roading with World Rally Champion Miki Biasion
Miki Biasion was at Camp Jeep, an event held in Italy, giving off-road driving demonstrations

A lesson in off-road driving with World Rally Champion Miki Biasion

Ex-Lancia rally driver Massimo 'Miki' Biasion gets behind the wheel of a new Jeep Wrangler to show us just how you should drive off road

16 September 2014
A lesson in off-road driving with World Rally Champion Miki Biasion

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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

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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