New cars

Diesel car registrations slump by 20% in May 2017

The SMMT has penned the general election as the reason for an 8.5% decline in new car registrations in May 2017 compared with May 2016

5 June 2017
Diesel car registrations slump by 20% in May 2017
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Mercedes SL55 AMG

That’s what performance feels like in a an SL55 AMG, a car full of drama, style, luxury and complexity. So is it a risky buy? It doesn’t have to be

4 June 2017
Used car buying guide: Mercedes SL55 AMG
New cars

Renault Megane GT diesel launched as most frugal sports model

163bhp turbocharged diesel unit added to £27,740 model, which sits above its petrol sibling

2 June 2017
Renault Megane GT diesel launched as most frugal sports model
New cars

800bhp Tomahawk electric hypercar could make production next year

Canadian maker claims its hypercar can hit 60mph in 2.0sec and is capable of generating 1.2g of lateral force

1 June 2017
800bhp Tomahawk electric hypercar could make production next year
Alonso Indianapolis 500 2017
Fernando Alonso starred at Indy until engine failure
Motorsport

Motorsport wrap: Alonso stars in Indy 500 until engine failure

Takuma Sato takes victory after Alonso drops out. Plus Vettel wins Monaco GP and all the weekend motorsport action

28 May 2017
Motorsport wrap: Alonso stars in Indy 500 until engine failure
Rolls Royce Sweptail 2017
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail one-off was unveiled at Villa d'Este in Italy
New cars

Rolls-Royce evaluating options for more one-off 'coachbuilds'

One-off projects 'a logical path' for British marque, but customer involvement likely to be more limited than ‘Sweptail’ commission

28 May 2017
Rolls-Royce evaluating options for more one-off 'coachbuilds'
Mercedes-AMG Project One
Our impression of what the Mercedes-AMG hypercar may look like
New York motor show

2018 Mercedes-AMG Project One powertrain specs revealed

New image of 1000bhp hypercar's internals show it'll use a twin-motor front axle and F1-derived V6 engine; it will have a 19-mile electric-only range

27 May 2017
2018 Mercedes-AMG Project One powertrain specs revealed
Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill
Petter Solberg is one of motorsport's most spectacular drivers
Motorsport

Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill

The flamboyant Norwegian has promised to put on a show for British fans this weekend

26 May 2017
Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill
2018 Renault Sport Mégane to make public debut at Monaco GP
Unlike its lairy-looking rival the Honda Civic Type R, the hot Mégane’s exterior design is rather subtle
New cars

2018 Renault Megane Renault Sport to make public debut at Monaco GP

New Mégane hot hatch is expected to top 300bhp in order to compete with Civic Type R; official reveal in September at Frankfurt show

26 May 2017
2018 Renault Megane Renault Sport to make public debut at Monaco GP
Motor shows

Volkswagen reveals 396bhp hybrid Golf GTI concept

Innovative apprentice-designed car is first electrified VW to carry GTI badge; GTE Estate concept also shown

24 May 2017
Volkswagen reveals 396bhp hybrid Golf GTI concept

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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