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Toyota Mirai - static side

Hydrogen is the way to go, or not; depends who the expert is

Opinion

Matt Prior: The experts can't agree about cars or coronavirus

Has our columnist had his fill of experts? Not quite - but some clarity would be a fine thing

27 March 2020

Matt Prior: The experts can't agree about cars or coronavirus

1983 Mazda RX-7

News

Mazda RX-7 revisited - driving the rotary-engined king of spin

As Mazda plots the revival of its legendary rotary wankel motor, we try out one it made earlier

23 March 2020

Mazda RX-7 revisited - driving the rotary-engined king of spin

Lotus Evija configurator 2020 - static front

Black and gold, green and yellow, red, white and gold – if it’s in the Lotus racing back catalogue, chances are you’ll find it in the Evija configurator

News

Virtually perfect: the next-level Lotus Evija configurator

A UK animations company has built a state-of-the-art simulation to help Lotus customers spec their ideal hypercar. We try it out

21 March 2020

Virtually perfect: the next-level Lotus Evija configurator

Audi R8 vs Ducati Panigale

We've got another twin test, but this one's a little different

News

Audi R8 vs Ducati Panigale: supercar versus superbike

Can a motorbike putting its power through one tyre outsprint a sports car with four driven wheels? We describe the contest from the Audi’s driving seat

18 March 2020

Audi R8 vs Ducati Panigale: supercar versus superbike

Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan Coastline 2020 - stationary front

Perfectly hideous: the Coastline isn't for everyone

Opinion

Matt Prior: Mansory's gaudy tune-ups are so bad they're good

So what if its Rolls-Royce Cullinan Coastline looks like Aquaman? The German tuner's products are a form of art

13 March 2020

Matt Prior: Mansory's gaudy tune-ups are so bad they're good

Ford Ranger Raptor 2019 long term review

Long-Term Review

Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 long-term test

Ford by name, ford by nature. We pushed this mud-plugging pick-up to its very limits over three months

10 March 2020

Ford Ranger Raptor 2020 long-term test

Hot Renault trio - tracking front

Three hot Renaults: all different, but the family resemblance is definitely there

News

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

The R26R went down in hot hatch history, but has it been surpassed by its successors? We gather the best to find out

8 March 2020

From R26R to Trophy-R: driving the ultimate Renaultsport Meganes

Holden hot saloon - tracking side

Holden’s signature hot saloons will soon be history

Opinion

Matt Prior: Holden is only the latest victim of GM's brand blindness

General Motors has panned many famous marques over the years, from Hummer to Saab. How can it be so neglectful?

6 March 2020

Matt Prior: Holden is only the latest victim of GM's brand blindness

Peugeot 208 2019 - stationary front

Opinion

Why the Peugeot 208 is a worthy European Car of the Year

It's not a Porsche Taycan but the Peugeot supermini's fun factor and smooth ride make it a good champion

2 March 2020

Why the Peugeot 208 is a worthy European Car of the Year

Geneva motor show atmosphere

Opinion

Matt Prior: Why axing Geneva could have long-term impact

Coronavirus has forced one of the world's largest motorshows to pull the plug, but news will flow regardless

28 February 2020

Matt Prior: Why axing Geneva could have long-term impact

Zero emissions car

Zero-emission cars will mean a rethink to the tax system

Opinion

Matt Prior: The Government's dirty car ban is not all it seems

Yes, the future is probably electric, but what will this mean for our motorcycles and - shudder - tax bills?

28 February 2020

Matt Prior: The Government's dirty car ban is not all it seems

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