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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

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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

Alpine A110 SportsX concept 2020 - tracking front

A small crossover? We shouldn’t like it, but in this case…

Opinion

Matt Prior: An enthusiast-friendly crossover... could it be?

The Alpine SportsX concept might be the crossover we've all been waiting for. Let's hope Renault turns it into a production car

21 February 2020

Matt Prior: An enthusiast-friendly crossover... could it be?

RAF Croughton aerial view

Opinion

Matt Prior: The lessons that must be learnt from the Harry Dunn tragedy

The government, and the US military, need to do more to make sure awful events like this can't happen again

14 February 2020

Matt Prior: The lessons that must be learnt from the Harry Dunn tragedy

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