Motorsport

What should be done about qualifying in modern racing?

Several series are in a quandary over how to set their starting grids

1 October 2021
What should be done about qualifying in modern racing?
New cars

Steve Cropley: Revival dazzles while young racers show promise

This week our man heads to Goodwood, says hello to two imposing SUVs, and appreciates a defence of classic cars

29 September 2021
Steve Cropley: Revival dazzles while young racers show promise
Environment and energy

Does the fuel shortage show why range anxiety matters?

The industry says petrol station queues will die down, but could this be a taste of our all-electric future?

27 September 2021
Does the fuel shortage show why range anxiety matters?
Business

Could shocking revelations finally kill smart motorways?

More than 10% of smart motorway cameras don't work and even road controllers call the tech 'Die Now'

27 September 2021
Could shocking revelations finally kill smart motorways?
WRC

Kimi Raikkonen's post-F1 rallying call

Could retiring, media-shy Finnish single-seater ace return to the stages?

24 September 2021
Kimi Raikkonen's post-F1 rallying call
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Sandero shoppers aren't being put off by safety scores

Dacia's Euro NCAP rating might be low, but that doesn't seem to be dissuading customers

24 September 2021
Matt Prior: Sandero shoppers aren't being put off by safety scores
Features

Estate cars: In celebration of a dying breed of car

As Mercedes casts doubt on the future of the wagon, we recall legends like the Mini Traveller and Ford Granada

24 September 2021
Estate cars: In celebration of a dying breed of car
F1

Racing Lines: Shades of Prost vs Senna?

Are Verstappen and Hamilton heading down a familiar dark path?

23 September 2021
Racing Lines: Shades of Prost vs Senna?
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Image credits: Andrew Frankel
Historic

Saying goodbye to Stirling Moss’s Mercedes SLR

Its last public outing was at the Goodwood Revival, but Andrew Frankel was present for a more personal send-off

22 September 2021
Saying goodbye to Stirling Moss’s Mercedes SLR
Used cars

Why checking a used car is still crucial

A recent experience with Stellantis’s new Spoticar scheme shows that it’s still vital to check a used car

22 September 2021
Why checking a used car is still crucial
New cars

Steve Cropley: Swapping our trusty Fiat 500 for a Mini Cooper

This week our man trades in his Cinquecento for an equally compact alternative, and experiences the 2021 Concours of Elegance

22 September 2021
Steve Cropley: Swapping our trusty Fiat 500 for a Mini Cooper
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Sinclair C5 (Image credit: Beaulieu)
Features

Remembering Clive Sinclair and the launch of the C5

As its inventor passes at 81, we recall our first experience with the C5 and consider its legacy

17 September 2021
Remembering Clive Sinclair and the launch of the C5

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New car news

Citroen C3 Hybrid 2025 front quarter tracking
Mild-hybrid set-up is claimed to cut CO2 emissions by 10% compared with the regular petrol engine
New cars

New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115

2 April 2025
New Citroen C3 Hybrid offers 56.5mpg for £20,115