School of Bodgerneering
Ruppert’s bodged mower and his big tub of random nuts and bolts…

The School of Bodgerneering

Engineering is a dying art at school, and that means a new generation of people who won't be able to fix their cars

11 December 2013
The School of Bodgerneering
Chevrolet's departure from Western Europe, and what it means for us
The Spark replaced the Chevrolet Matiz
Business

Chevrolet's departure from western Europe, and what it means for us

Chevrolet has failed to keep up with the times, and that's why it's now stuck behind its Korean competitors

11 December 2013
Chevrolet's departure from western Europe, and what it means for us
Coming down slowly at the end of F1 2013
The first race in March will mark the start of the 2014 race calendar
Motorsport

Coming down slowly at the end of F1 2013

As the F1 circus wraps up for another season, there's already 19 races to look forward to in 2014

10 December 2013
Coming down slowly at the end of F1 2013
Gran Turismo 6 is as real as it gets
Gran Turismo 6 lives up to its reputation as a real racing simulator

Gran Turismo 6 is as real as it gets

The latest version of the Gran Turismo racing simulator offers an immersive experience with plenty of driver choice

9 December 2013
Gran Turismo 6 is as real as it gets
The emotional connection
Starting this Ferrari 250 GT Lusso requires a vital ritual

The emotional appeal of a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Bringing an old car to life is a labour of love, but how far should you go in the search for happiness?

9 December 2013
The emotional appeal of a Ferrari 250 GT Lusso
Kit cars - are they good cheap fun or overpriced homemade rubbish?
This Lancia Stratos replica has been an absolute hoot to drive

Kit cars - are they good cheap fun or overpriced homemade rubbish?

In truth, the answer is neither – the best kit cars are just very good cars nowadays, even if they are no longer cheap

6 December 2013
Kit cars - are they good cheap fun or overpriced homemade rubbish?
Why the new Ford Mustang is the beginning of a new era for Ford
The new Mustang will go on sale in Europe in April next year
New cars

Why the new Ford Mustang is the beginning of a new era

Ford's 'Go Further' event today is headlined by the launch of the new Mustang, but there are also plans afoot elsewhere

5 December 2013
Why the new Ford Mustang is the beginning of a new era
Goodbye to the tax disc and those tricky perforations
The paper tax disc has been in service for 93 years
Business

Goodbye to the tax disc and those tricky perforations

The paper tax disc is no more, but will you be sorry to see it go?

5 December 2013
Goodbye to the tax disc and those tricky perforations
Another recovery plan for Alfa Romeo
The 4C is at the heart of the latest revival plans for Alfa Romeo
Business

Another recovery plan for Alfa Romeo

Can the latest plan to revive Alfa really work?

5 December 2013
Another recovery plan for Alfa Romeo
Why motorsport needs more estate cars
Team Honda Yuasa will use a Civic Tourer in the 2014 BTCC
Motorsport

Why motorsport needs more estate cars

Honda should be celebrated for deciding to run the Civic Tourer in next year's British Touring Car Championship

4 December 2013
Why motorsport needs more estate cars
Of numbers and professionals
For many, getting some opposite lock in a parent's old Cortina was the closest we got to imitating The Professionals

GD BYE 1 - a farewell to the man who brought us personalised number plates...

A eulogy for the man who invented the personalised number plate, and a fond farewell to the Capri-driving Lewis Collins

4 December 2013
GD BYE 1 - a farewell to the man who brought us personalised number plates...
Why the Surbaru Cross Sport should be built
The Cross Sport concept is a Subaru we want
Tokyo motor show

Why the Subaru Cross Sport should be built

The Cross Sport is a Ferrari FF for the masses, a BRZ with a bigger boot - and it needs to be put into production

2 December 2013
Why the Subaru Cross Sport should be built

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