Motorsport

Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70

Three-time F1 world champion and non-executive chairman of Mercedes F1 “passed away peacefully”, his family said

21 May 2019
Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda dies aged 70
Used cars

James Ruppert: when it comes to second-hand EVs, buy mainstream

Electric micro-cars and expensive EV conversions for classics are an option, but sensible money is spent on big-name models

21 May 2019
James Ruppert: when it comes to second-hand EVs, buy mainstream
Business

Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy annual losses

Firm records pre-tax annual losses of £3.6 billion – but says revival programme is on track

20 May 2019
Jaguar Land Rover posts heavy annual losses
First Drive

Mazda 3 2019 UK first drive

Sharp-suited Mazda 3 touches down in UK. It’s got the handling smarts, but a weedy engine holds it back from obtaining class honours

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20 May 2019
Mazda 3 2019 UK first drive
New cars

Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Velar hybrids spotted

Petrol-electric versions of new Defender 4x4 and Velar SUV are seen testing in prototype form

20 May 2019
Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Velar hybrids spotted
First Drive

Alpina B4 S Edition 99 2019 first drive

Last hurrah for the current B4 S Biturbo brings unprecedented athleticism for an Alpina, but it's limited to just 99 cars

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20 May 2019
Alpina B4 S Edition 99 2019 first drive
First Drive

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300e 2019 UK first drive

Latest E-Class hybrid attempts to offer best of both worlds, with claimed 30 miles of electric-only range

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20 May 2019
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300e 2019 UK first drive
Used cars

Used car buying guide: Audi A2

It was a cutting-edge, futuristic vision in 2000 and the world’s only just caught up, but you can buy an A2 from as little as £300

20 May 2019
Used car buying guide: Audi A2
Electronic power steering
This state-of-the-art electric power steering system from ZF has the electric motor on the front driving a wheel on the internal rack via a belt. The wheel and rack work like a nut and a bolt, so as the wheel spins, the rack moves.
Technology

Under the skin: How EPAS is steering electric assistance to a better future

Electric power-assisted steering systems have become the norm for almost all new cars, and are much improved from their initial versions

20 May 2019
Under the skin: How EPAS is steering electric assistance to a better future

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New car news

Skoda Elroq revealed in Prague   front
Range-topping '85' model offers range of up to 360 miles for £38,650
New cars

Skoda Elroq revealed as 230-mile electric SUV for £31,500

1 October 2024
Skoda Elroq revealed as 230-mile electric SUV for £31,500

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing