New York motor show: Kia Soul range could expand
Kia says some of its Soul-based concepts could yet see production The new Kia Soul could spawn a family of vehicles, according to the head of Kia's California design studio Tom Kearns.Kia showed...
View ArticleVettel announced as Infiniti's Director of Performance
Sebastian Vettel is to extend his involvement in the development of future Infiniti models Infiniti has announced that Sebastian Vettel is its new Director of Performance.The announcement, made at the...
View ArticleNew York motor show: Full gallery and report
The most important developments from the New York motor show, which opened its doors this week Jaguar and Mercedes tried the hardest, but the New York motor show was about just one car, the Range...
View ArticleNew York motor show: Subaru WRX Concept
Dramatic four-door concept previews the next WRX Subaru has unveiled a new WRX Concept at the New York motor show. It previews the appearance of the next WRX, Subaru's most iconic model.The design is...
View ArticleNew York motor show: Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Four-wheel-drive crossover uses a petrol-electric drivetrain to boost economy and performance Subaru has launched its first hybrid car, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the New York motor show. It claims...
View ArticleWhy the Jaguar XKR-S GT is mad, but utterly loveable
For some, the limited-run Jaguar XKR-S GT defies logic; for others it's the latest must-have As a sight, it was a wonder to behold. On the opening day of the New York motor show a visitor, invited by...
View ArticleNissan Leaf production begins at Sunderland
Nissan adds a third production facility for the Leaf EV; revised car boasts a 124-mile range Nissan has begun production of the facelifted Leaf in Sunderland. It follows a four-year investment in the...
View ArticleCompact rear-wheel-drive Renault concept spotted
New Renault caught being filmed for an advert, could rejuvenate the spirit of the 5 Turbo A new small Renault concept has been spotted in Madrid. From the footage that has been captured, it appears to...
View ArticleSolving the riddle at Red Bull
Here are some suggestions as to how Christian Horner & Co could make Red Bull’s troubles go away 1. Stick Sebastian Vettel in the Toro Rosso in China as penance for his naughty behaviour, and give...
View ArticlePorsche Cayman S UK first drive review
We put the 320bhp Porsche Cayman S through its paces on UK roads The new Porsche Cayman, in all its glory and in the UK for the first time. Aside from putting the steering wheel on the correct side,...
View ArticleVideo: Meet the ancestor - Aston Martin Vanquish
Which is best? The new £190k Vanquish, or the brutal original? The new Aston Martin Vanquish is a real delight, but how does it fare against the brutal original. Has time been kind to the old car? Can...
View ArticleNew York motor show: Top 10 gallery
As always, the New York motor show played host to some spectacular debuts in 2013 The New York motor show delivered the sort of buzz befitting of the city that never sleeps. Here are our favourite...
View ArticleSébastien Loeb to drive Peugeot 208 T16 at Pikes Peak
World rally champion, Sébastien Loeb will drive a Peugeot 208 marking the firm's return to Pikes Peak Peugoet will return to the Pikes Peak hill climb later this year. The firm will campaign a Peugeot...
View ArticleBMW prepares to launch all-new Mini
As Oxford celebrates 100 years of car building, BMW is preparing to start work on the production line of the third-generation Mini BMW is about to start work on rolling out the all-new Mini 3, Autocar...
View ArticleMini Cooper SD ALL4 Paceman first drive review
Most powerful, all-wheel drive diesel variant of Mini's distinctive new coupé offers more driver thrills than the Countryman on which it is based The Mini Cooper SD ALL4 Paceman is the most powerful...
View Article100 years, not out
As BMW celebrated 100 years of production at the site of the Morris factory, the star of the show was an ex-employee This distinguished individual is Eric Lord, who started work at the Morris plant at...
View Article650bhp for next Bentley Supersports
Bentley is planning a new hardcore two-seat Continental W12 with more power and less weight Bentley is planning a 650bhp-plus Continental Supersports model for launch around 2014 as a new...
View Article100 years, not out for the Morris factory
As BMW celebrated 100 years of production at the site of the Morris factory, the star of the show was an ex-employee This distinguished individual is Eric Lord, who started work at the Morris plant at...
View ArticleHyundai i30 1.6 CRDi 3dr first drive review
Hyundai ups the style on its i30 without compromising practicality This new three-door is the third and last body style we’re likely to see in Hyundai’s second-generation i30 range. Besides the...
View ArticleThe men who make Bentleys perfect
Bentley’s engineers are going all out to create a top-drawer limousine in the new Flying Spur There’s nothing like a Scandinavian winter for testing prototypes. Icy, empty roads and sub-zero...
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