Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type
Our Jaguar F-type made the perfect companion for a storm-hit trip to Hampshire
Opinion

Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type

A long trip in inclement weather highlights the importance of a car that feels well composed and connected to the road

Cropley on cars: to Beaulieu and back by Jaguar F-type
McLaren to show new 650S in Geneva
McLaren has released this single preview shot of the new 650S, which will be revealed in Geneva
News

New McLaren 650S supercar previewed ahead of Geneva motor show

Hotter 12C-based supercar to get public debut in March, with 641bhp on tap from its twin-turbo V8 engine

New McLaren 650S supercar previewed ahead of Geneva motor show
Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John
John Surtees won the 1964 Formula 1 world championship with Ferrari
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

John Surtees, world champion on two wheels and four, celebrates his 80th birthday today. What price that knighthood this year?

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees
Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche
A used Porsche is a popular choice but other less obvious alternatives exist
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

When the piggy bank is getting full, dipping into the used car market can be very tempting

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche
Video

Video: Alfa Romeo 4C tested on track

The Alfa Romeo 4C is the iconic firm's first true driver's car for decades. Steve Cropley discovers how brilliantly a small turbo four can go and sound in a lightweight package

Video: Alfa Romeo 4C tested on track
Ford Fiesta Ecoboost Powershift
Buyers can now get Ford's best-selling Fiesta with the popular 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine coupled to an automatic transmission
First Drive

Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Powershift first drive

Punchy three-cylinder Fiesta gets modern dual-clutch automatic transmission; a satisfying and economical small car results

Ford Fiesta EcoBoost Powershift first drive
Official fuel economy figures are rarely achievable, but nor are they the fault of the car makers
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?

Official fuel figures, set under a test regime required by the law makers, can rarely be obtained in the real world. But as we all know that, what's the point of getting vexed about it?

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?
Cropley on cars: which comes first, the house or the motor?
For car lovers, parking space can be more important than cupboard space in a new house
Opinion

Cropley on cars: which comes first, the house or the motor?

Estate agents seem to view cars as little more than driveway decoration during house sales, but for petrolheads good parking is a priority

Cropley on cars: which comes first, the house or the motor?
Cropley on cars: Americans make the best cars? Don't make me laugh…
An Oldsmobile... still hankering after that BMW 3-series?
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Americans make the best cars? Don't make me laugh…

Claims by a US politician that the American car industry is the world's leader are wide of the mark

Cropley on cars: Americans make the best cars? Don't make me laugh…
Cropley on cars: Remembering Bristol Cars saviour Tony Crook
Tony Crook raced this Frazer Nash-Bristol in the 1952 British Grand Prix
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Remembering Bristol Cars' saviour Tony Crook

As well as overseeing Bristol Cars for more than three decades, Tony Crook was an extremely talented racer and aviator

Cropley on cars: Remembering Bristol Cars' saviour Tony Crook
Cropley on cars: Ross Brawn’s ‘retirement’ is F1’s loss
Ross Brawn has quit F1 and is going fishing in 2014
Opinion

Cropley on cars: Ross Brawn’s ‘retirement’ is F1’s loss

The technical mastermind behind many F1 successes is swapping the pit wall for the river bank, although whether he can stay away remains to be seen

Cropley on cars: Ross Brawn’s ‘retirement’ is F1’s loss

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