Volkswagen Golf GTI comparison
"Whereas the Mk1 is always eager, always ready to play, the Mk2 is not like that"
Business

Volkswagen Golf GTI: which generation beats them all?

Over the past 40 years, the Golf GTI has got faster, classier and more refined. But it has also got bigger, heavier and more complex. So which of its seven generations is the greatest Golf GTI of all?

22 July 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTI: which generation beats them all?
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW 6 series

Just £3000 can put a BMW 6 Series on your drive – but it might leave the odd oil stain on it. John Evans gives a warts-and-all guide to this consummate GT

17 July 2017
Used car buying guide: BMW 6 series
New cars

Past masters: BMW 8 Series E31

With a new 8 Series just around the corner, the model name will stir some mixed emotions at BMW

16 July 2017
Past masters: BMW 8 Series E31
Ford Fiesta, Citröen C3, Kia Rio, Suzuki Swift, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Seat Ibiza, Mini One and Mazda 2
We pitched the 2017 Ford Fiesta against eight of its biggest rivals in the small car class
New cars

Best small car 2017: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals

The new Fiesta takes on the Citröen C3, Kia Rio, Suzuki Swift, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Seat Ibiza, Mini One and Mazda 2 in a mega group test

15 July 2017
Best small car 2017: Ford Fiesta vs eight rivals
986bhp Lucid Motors Air electric saloon reaches 235mph in test
The Lucid Motors Air electric saloon has reportedly reached 235mph in testing
New cars

1000bhp Lucid Air electric saloon reaches 235mph in test

Chinese-backed American electric car maker's luxury saloon has up to 1000bhp and a Tesla-baiting price tag

10 July 2017
1000bhp Lucid Air electric saloon reaches 235mph in test
New cars

Hyundai i30N: spy shots, testing and video

First N-badged Hyundai performance model has been testing at the 'Ring before it goes on sale this autumn for less than £30,000

10 July 2017
Hyundai i30N: spy shots, testing and video
Jaguar E-Pace testing
The E-Pace has completed more than 400 laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife
New cars

Jaguar E-Pace shown in new test images

British firm reveals details of development programme for new SUV; car to be unveiled next week

5 July 2017
Jaguar E-Pace shown in new test images
Goodwood Festival of Speed

We give Vauxhall’s most powerful VXR8 a smoky send-off at Goodwood

The VXR8 GTS-R will be the last V8-engined Vauxhall, so we felt it was necessarily to give it a fitting goodbye

3 July 2017
We give Vauxhall’s most powerful VXR8 a smoky send-off at Goodwood
New cars

Rolls-Royce bespoke Sweptail takes to Goodwood hillclimb

British firm open to more custom designs after revealing stunning customised 'coachbuild' machine

29 June 2017
Rolls-Royce bespoke Sweptail takes to Goodwood hillclimb
Ricciardo Vettel Azerbaijan 2017
Daniel Ricciardo (right) took a shock win in Baku, while Sebastian Vettel was penalised for a clash with Lewis Hamilton
Motorsport

Azerbaijan GP: Ricciardo wins, Hamilton and Vettel clash

Motorsport wrap: F1 chaos on the streets of Baku, plus IndyCar, Formula 2 and more

26 June 2017
Azerbaijan GP: Ricciardo wins, Hamilton and Vettel clash

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New car news

Ineos Grenadier production line
The Grenadier is built at the former Smart factory in Hambach, France
New cars

Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

20 September 2024
Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

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