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1,000bhp Honda electric car powertrain being developed
1,000bhp Honda electric car powertrain being developed
Honda is working on the 1,000bhp 4-motor electric powertrain it used at Pikes Peak with a view to an eventual production version
'There's no hiding from the truth in Driver Power'
'There's no hiding from the truth in Driver Power'
Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at Driver Power and thinks the 2017 results are invaluable for car makers
Faraday Future FF 91 takes on Pikes Peak
Faraday Future FF 91 takes on Pikes Peak
Faraday Future's first model is called the FF 91 will continue testing at the challenging Pikes Peak hill climb
Mad Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R is firm's most powerful car ever
Mad Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R is firm's most powerful car ever
Vauxhall's most powerful car ever is here, but the VXR8 GTS-R will be limited to just 15 examples in the UK with a hefty price tag
Limited Mazda 2 Tech Edition adds extra equipment
Limited Mazda 2 Tech Edition adds extra equipment
New Tech Edition version of the Mazda 2 will be limited to 750 units when it hits showrooms in July
Renault and Powervault partner to use EV batteries at home
Renault and Powervault partner to use EV batteries at home
Renault joins forces with Powervault to trial use of old EV batteries as a domestic clean energy storage system
It’s almost as if drivers don’t exist in the eyes of leaders
It’s almost as if drivers don’t exist in the eyes of leaders
Mike Rutherford says it's about time political parties realised that cars are here to stay
The 10 core BMW models coming before the end of 2018 
The 10 core BMW models coming before the end of 2018
New BMW executive cars and SUVs planned in huge model range expansion
Nissan X-Trail: facelifted model revealed with new look
Nissan X-Trail: facelifted model revealed with new look
The X-Trail has been updated for 2017, gaining a new look, new equipment and Nissan's new ProPILOT semi-autonomous tech
Renault reveals hot new diesel Megane GT dCi 165
Renault reveals hot new diesel Megane GT dCi 165
New Renault Megane GT dCi 165 to come in hatchback and estate forms, generating 163bhp from a twin-turbocharged 1.6-litre diesel engine
Audi confirms self-driving city car will arrive by 2021 
Audi confirms self-driving city car will arrive by 2021
Production battery-powered, autonomous VW up! sized model confirmed as part of Audi's annual general meeting, set to arrive just after 2020
‘The future of Lotus looks brighter under Geely‘
‘The future of Lotus looks brighter under Geely‘
Lotus is heading for new ownership, and editor Graham Hope thinks Geely’s planned investment is a good thing
New, lighter Lotus Elise Cup 250 revealed
New, lighter Lotus Elise Cup 250 revealed
Hottest Cup 250 version of the Lotus Elise gets new weight saving tweaks and aerodynamics for 2017
Peugeot 308 updated for 2017 with fresh look and engines
Peugeot 308 updated for 2017 with fresh look and engines
Peugeot 308 updates include tweaked face with new grille and headlights, joined by new tech and developments under the bonnet
Ford Focus RS gets a limited-slip diff with new Option Pack
Ford Focus RS gets a limited-slip diff with new Option Pack
Ford packs more performance into the Focus RS hot-hatch with the addition of a Quaife limited-slip differential
Volkswagen fits AEB autonomous braking to all vans
Volkswagen fits AEB autonomous braking to all vans
From June 1, Caddy, Transporter and Crafter vans will all be fitted with autonomous emergency braking
Five stars for Skoda Kodiaq in latest Euro NCAP tests
Five stars for Skoda Kodiaq in latest Euro NCAP tests
A fresh batch of Euro NCAP crash test results is in, with scores for the new Skoda Kodiaq, MINI Countryman, Nissan Micra and Suzuki Swift
Toyota reveals limited edition Aygo x-claim for summer
Toyota reveals limited edition Aygo x-claim for summer
New x-claim model is limited to just 350 units in the UK and comes with a contrasting white and red finish inside and out
Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017
Skoda Superb updated with new tech for 2017
The Skoda Superb family saloon gains new infotainment systems, new driver assists and fresh comfort features
“I know people who’ve borrowed money to buy cars”
“I know people who’ve borrowed money to buy cars”
Mike Rutherford thinks the process for buying a new car on finance is too confusing for most, and needs to be simplified
“I want to watch Indycar on TV, and I want to go to a race”
“I want to watch Indycar on TV, and I want to go to a race”
After watching the 2017 Indy 500, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks F1 could learn a few things from our friends across the pond
Mercedes-AMG to offer entry-level versions of compact cars
Mercedes-AMG to offer entry-level versions of compact cars
Mercedes-AMG boss Tobias Moers reveals future A45, CLA45 and GLA45 models will be joined by cheaper AMG-powered models
One-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail harks back to classic design
One-off Rolls-Royce Sweptail harks back to classic design
Rolls-Royce has revealed the Sweptail at the Villa d’Este car show in Italy, a bespoke model designed for one wealthy customer
Volvo S60 Polestar claims 'secret' Nurburgring record
Volvo S60 Polestar claims 'secret' Nurburgring record
Tweaked Volvo S60 Polestar saloon clocked in a record breaking - but since broken - four-door Nurburgring lap last year
VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives 
VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives
One-off Golf GTI show car makes Worthersee debut with electric motor for the rear wheels, while GTE Estate Impulse has longer electric range
UK car manufacturing numbers plummet by nearly a fifth
UK car manufacturing numbers plummet by nearly a fifth
Latest car building figures show a 18.2% fall in output, with the SMMT partially blaming the Easter holidays for the drop in production
New Jaguar XE SVR: Jag's BMW M3 rival spied testing
New Jaguar XE SVR: Jag's BMW M3 rival spied testing
New V8 Jaguar XE SVR supersaloon is shaping up, and it's likely to develop around 500bhp. Here's our first look
'Lib Dems are too eager to kill off diesel cars'
'Lib Dems are too eager to kill off diesel cars'
Editor Graham Hope thinks the Liberal Democrats' plans to accelerate the demise of diesel is doing a disservice to the UK car industry
Limited edition Bentley Continental 24 revealed
Limited edition Bentley Continental 24 revealed
Bentley Continental 24 is based on 700bhp Continental Supersports, is limited to 24 units, and gets a £215,000 price tag
Land Rover adds new engines to Discovery Sport and Evoque
Land Rover adds new engines to Discovery Sport and Evoque
New Ingenium petrol engines arrive in both SUVs later this year, with new SD4 diesel also added
Vauxhall scrappage scheme offers £2,000 for your old banger
Vauxhall scrappage scheme offers £2,000 for your old banger
Vauxhall has brought back it’s Scrappage Allowance deal, offering £2,000 to put towards selected new Vauxhalls from any part-exchange
New Audi A4 Black Edition piles on the style
New Audi A4 Black Edition piles on the style
Audi A4 Black Edition revealed for the saloon and Avant, while rest of range receives equipment upgrades
Electric car charging fees on UK motorways to change
Electric car charging fees on UK motorways to change
Ecotricity is replacing the £6 flat fee for for its 300-strong network of motorway EV chargers with a pay as you go structure
Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires
Jim Hackett named new Ford boss as Mark Fields retires
Ford Chief Executive Mark Fields has been replaced by Jim Hackett - Ford's former Smart Mobility boss
New Nissan Micra: entry-level petrol on sale from £11,995
New Nissan Micra: entry-level petrol on sale from £11,995
Japanese supermini takes radical step forwards for 2017, and now base version hits showrooms
'Tesla’s Elon Musk seems scary, but that's imperative'
'Tesla’s Elon Musk seems scary, but that's imperative'
Mike Rutherford praises Tesla boss Elon Musk, but thinks tougher times may be ahead for the American company