Opinions

BTCC racer Hunter Abbott bears allegiance to breath-test firm AlcoSense

Motorsport

Why racing chiefs think alcohol breath-testing will benefit the BTCC

The British Touring Car Championship's move to introduce compulsory breath-testing for drivers and officials is a positive step

Matt James

30 May 2014

Why racing chiefs think alcohol breath-testing will benefit the BTCC

Modern cars are much safer than 1970s equivalents, but speed limits remain the same

Are the UK’s speed limits too high, too low, or just about right?

Our cars are safer but faster than ever in 2014, bringing the debate over speed limits into sharp focus

Steve Sutcliffe

29 May 2014

Are the UK’s speed limits too high, too low, or just about right?

Google intends to undertake urban trials of its automated car in the future

Sorry I'm late for work boss, my car's been hacked

Could the self-driving cars of the future be prone to cyber attacks, disrupting traffic and your journey?

Matt Burt

29 May 2014

Sorry I'm late for work boss, my car's been hacked

Google has put self-driving cars firmly into the spotlight

So what do you think of self-driving cars?

Google's self-driving car has hit the headlines, but there are many questions to be answered before fully autonomous vehicles become a production reality

Chas Hallett

28 May 2014

So what do you think of self-driving cars?

The Mini Touring Superleggera hints at the manufacturer's future direction

Touring Superleggera roadster shows how Mini can embrace change

Electric powertrain and radical styling of Villa D'Este concept is proof that Mini accepts it must not simply reflect on past glories

Richard Bremner

28 May 2014

Touring Superleggera roadster shows how Mini can embrace change

The proposed tunnel under London could cost as much as £30bn

Why London's motorists could be happy underground

A new 22-mile road tunnel under London sounds like an over-ambitious plan, but it could have some credibility and would solve road congestion issues

Hilton Holloway

27 May 2014

Why London's motorists could be happy underground

Driving while on hayfever medication could be more harmful than driving drunk

Sneezing while you steer - why hayfever is the bane of my summer driving fun

For almost a fifth of UK drivers hayfever can become a real problem at this time of year, so how best to combat it?

James Ruppert

26 May 2014

Sneezing while you steer - why hayfever is the bane of my summer driving fun

Fewer than 250 examples of the Clio V6 were registered in the UK last year

Over a decade on, is Renault's Clio V6 still a delight to drive?

It's become one of the most iconic hot hatchbacks around, and reminds us that Renault can be truly creative with its engineering

Nic Cackett

25 May 2014

Over a decade on, is Renault's Clio V6 still a delight to drive?

Customers have their say in the space saver vs tyre repair kit debate

Tyre repair kits are now common, but some motorists still prefer a spare tyre

Customers have their say in the space saver versus tyre repair kit debate

Lexus reckons UK car buyers prefer a space saver to a tyre repair kit, so it is fitting one as standard to its new SUV

Matt Burt

24 May 2014

Customers have their say in the space saver versus tyre repair kit debate

Why the mighty Porsche Macan wouldn't make my driveway

The Macan Turbo works well as a driver's car, but as an SUV it's less accomplished

Why the mighty Porsche Macan wouldn't make it onto my driveway

The new Macan is a car that certain people will buy because they want a 4x4 as a status symbol, even though they don't actually need a sports SUV in their lives

Matt Saunders

23 May 2014

Why the mighty Porsche Macan wouldn't make it onto my driveway