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The vagaries of Range Rover’s ‘claimed’ Nurburgring lap time
The Range Rover Sport SVR lapped the Nürburgring in 8min 14sec
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The vagaries of Land Rover’s ‘claimed’ Nurburgring lap time

Land Rover is claiming to have set a new lap record for sports-utility vehicles at the Nürburgring with its Range Rover Sport SVR. Which means what, exactly?

Steve Sutcliffe
31 July 2014
The vagaries of Land Rover’s ‘claimed’ Nurburgring lap time
Thousands of parts for millions of cars - remembering Unipart's heyday
In its pomp, Unipart even sponsored the Ensign Formula 1 team
Business

Thousands of parts for millions of cars - remembering Unipart's heyday

Unipart Automotive flourished in an age when owners routinely repaired their cars at home, but now the company's future is under threat

Richard Bremner
30 July 2014
Thousands of parts for millions of cars - remembering Unipart's heyday
Mercedes looks to the future for tomorrow's F1 champions
Merc's junior driver team in sportscar racing included Michael Schumacher (left)
Motorsport

Mercedes looks to the junior ranks for tomorrow's F1 champions

There are rumours that Mercedes-Benz could revive its junior driver team to nurture potential champions through the motor sport ranks

Joe Saward
29 July 2014
Mercedes looks to the junior ranks for tomorrow's F1 champions
What's your favourite driving song?
Open-top motoring means that everyone has to listen to what you're listening to

What's your favourite summertime driving song?

It's summer, which means car windows are down, convertible roofs are open and everyone has to listen to the music you're playing

James Ruppert
28 July 2014
What's your favourite summertime driving song?
Is it time for a car name revolution?
Ford owns the Model E name should it ever want to use it on electric cars

Is it high time for a revolution in car names?

The recent dispute between Ford and Tesla over Model E highlights how difficult it is for car manufacturers to come up with original names

Darren Moss
25 July 2014
Is it high time for a revolution in car names?
Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV
The BMW 2-series Active Tourer is at home in the Alpine countryside
New cars

Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV

Munich's embracing of front-wheel-drive might be hard for some to accept, but it makes sound commercial sense

Matt Burt
24 July 2014
Behold, the Active Tourists who will buy BMW's new compact MPV
Why is the new Audi TT so predictable?
The new Audi TT made its world debut at the Geneva motor show in March
New cars

Why is the design of the new Audi TT so predictable?

The TT was a revolutionary car design when it was first revealed in 1995, but subsequent versions have played it safe

Steve Sutcliffe
24 July 2014
Why is the design of the new Audi TT so predictable?
A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the 959
The Porsche 918 Spyder's hybrid systems give it immense power and torque

A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the rapid 959

The prodigious power output of the hybrid hypercar is as monstrously awesome as the shove provided by the twin-turbocharged flat-six in the Porsche 959

Richard Webber
23 July 2014
A ride in Porsche's 918 Spyder evokes memories of the rapid 959
Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future
Our Range Rover looks at home on the street, but its size means it can be hard to maneuver

Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future

Wider, larger cars are beginning to dominate the urban sprawl, and that could spell disaster for commuters unless new technology can ease the way

Hilton Holloway
22 July 2014
Presenting the laser-guided Range Rover of the future
At last, Smart is beginning to earn its name
Smart seems to have come of age with its new model duo
New cars

At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name

Apologies are no longer needed, as the latest Smart Fortwo and Forfour look set to become an intelligent choice

Steve Cropley
22 July 2014
At last, it looks like Smart is beginning to earn its name
My alternatives to a £56k BMW M4
Would you spend £56k on a new M4, or would you rather spend it on a more extensive range of used vehicles?

My personal alternatives to a new £56k BMW M4

You can buy a lot with £56,000, including a new BMW M4. Here's what I'd fill my garage with if I was spending my own money

Matt Prior
22 July 2014
My personal alternatives to a new £56k BMW M4
Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?
The Mercedes-Benz CL can devour vast distances with nonchalant ease

Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?

There's never been a better time to consider a luxurious German coupé as a used purchase, although there's an element of risk involved

James Ruppert
21 July 2014
Is a second-hand Mercedes-Benz CL the best big coupe money can buy?

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