Opinions

The official lap time for the Vauxhall Astra VXR is 8m 20sec, I managed 9m 4sec

The results are in at the Nürburgring

Two days' of intensive training at the Nürburgring shows just what kind of improvement is possible

Mark Tisshaw

4 May 2013

The results are in at the Nürburgring

The Vauxhall Insignia VXR Supersport easily managed 146.6mph on a clear derestricted section of the autobahn

Future king of the Nürburgring?

It's time to find out if a rookie can turn in a respectable lap time at the fabled Nürburgring with just two days' training

Mark Tisshaw

2 May 2013

Future king of the Nürburgring?

Is Jaguar's new short film, "Desire", as good as it could be?

Big names don't necessarily ensure success, but at least you know it'll look good

Business

Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?

Glossy short films are becoming increasingly prevalent among manufacturers, but do they really do anything for the brands?

Lewis Kingston

26 April 2013

Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?

David Beckham, Prince William, Kate Moss and the British car industry

David Beckham leads the parade of famous Brits inside the MG showroom

What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?

British icons are being used to build the MG brand in China - with good effect

Jim Holder

24 April 2013

What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?

How motor sport firms can boost the road car industry

Martin Schanche's Xtrac Escort G4 started the transmission firm's story

Business

How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry

A trip to transmission specialist Xtrac highlights the important role that niche motorsport firms play in our automotive industry

Matt Burt

24 April 2013

How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry

Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

Volvo's V60 plug-in hybrid has been generating healthy sales

Shanghai auto show

Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

Car industry bosses seem to have increasingly divergent views over the true worth (and green credentials) of electric vehicles

Jim Holder

20 April 2013

Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

Shanghai auto show

China's car market lead will only increase

Rumours of the Chinese car market's slowdown may be greatly exaggerated, according to Citroen

Steve Cropley

20 April 2013

China's car market lead will only increase

The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise

The Escort nameplate was axed by Ford in Europe in 2003

Shanghai auto show

The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise

The Ford Escort is making a comeback, albeit as an affordable, spacious saloon concept destined for the Chinese market only

Steve Cropley

20 April 2013

The return of the Ford Escort is a Shanghai surprise

Formula E organisers will buy an entire grid's worth of cars and lease them to teams for free

Motorsport

Can Formula E deliver on its promise?

With 20 electric cars planned for its grid, Formula E certainly has a USP. But Formula 1's dominance in global motorsport means new championships always face a struggle to be noticed

Matt Burt

15 April 2013

Can Formula E deliver on its promise?

The Yaris is among the cars being recalled

Business

Why is there so much drama over the Nissan, Toyota, Mazda and Honda recall?

Recalls are a way of life. But rather than using them to undermine car makers' reputation for reliability and safety, we should applaud their proactiveness

Stuart Milne

11 April 2013

Why is there so much drama over the Nissan, Toyota, Mazda and Honda recall?