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Paris motor show 2012: Mazda diesel engine for Le Mans
Mazda to provide SkyActiv diesel for Le Mans racer Mazda has confirmed that it is to supply its 2.2-litre, sequentially turbocharged, four-cylinder SkyActiv-D turbodiesel to customers racing in the Le...
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Up close with the McLaren P1
McLaren's hallucinogenic-looking hypercar is an outstanding design achievement A new McLaren hypercar. The successor to the F1. I can think of few inanimate things that induce sweaty-palmed, pulse...
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What's in a name?
Has Opel gone a bit too mad with the colour and trim names for the Adam? Every now and then an announcement at a motor show will make you wonder, "What are they thinking?" Such thoughts I had...
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Front-drive BMWs are a prospect to savour
Far from diluting the ultimate driving experience, a shift to front-wheel drive could make BMWs just as entertaining as ever I shudder to think what a minute of press conference time at the Paris...
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I feel sorry for Michael Schumacher
Schumi, it seems, will be left out in the cold when Lewis Hamilton joins Mercedes next year. Is that fair, and do you care? I know he’s won seven world titles and did his best to put Rubens...
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Paris motor show: Honda Civic Wagon
Honda reveals a new Civic estate with concept teaser image Honda has announced a new estate variant of the Civic at the Paris motor show.Honda’s European President, Manabu Nishimae, introduced the new...
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Paris motor show: Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4
Lamborghini’s latest Aventador gets stop-start and cylinder deactivation tech Lamborghini has announced that the latest edition of the Aventador will be the most efficient yet, thanks to new...
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Paris motor show: Audi Crosslane Coupe
Crosslane SUV design study previews new Audi Q2 The Crosslane previews Audi’s Q2 crossover, likely to be the first of three sportier crossovers the Ingolstadt brand will introduce, a Q4 and Q6...
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Paris motor show: Best concepts gallery
Paris played host to a huge variety of concepts in 2012; some are destined to make production largely unchanged. Here's our selection of the best The Paris motor show revealed a number of great...
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Paris motor show: Best performance cars gallery
A wealth of new metal aimed at the enthusiast featured at Paris. Here's what caught our eye The Paris motor show will be remembered for the launch of the Jaguar F-type and McLaren P1. But history may...
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On video: Paris motor show 2012 full round-up
All the stars from Paris 2012 on video All the stars from Paris 2012, including the McLaren P1, Jaguar F-Type, Renaultsport Clio, Volkswagen Golf GTi, Audi S3, Ford Mondeo, Porsche Panamera Sport...
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Paris motor show: Everyday heroes gallery
Motor shows aren't all fantasy concepts; these are the important production cars shown at Paris and coming soon Motor shows are important for manufacturers, because it allows their volume models to...
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Racing improves the breed
Bentley's racing plans make good financial sense – and could lead to some thrilling road cars The glamour of Bentley's slammed Continental GT3 racer hides a distinctly hard-nosed business approach...
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OFT refers car insurance industry to Competition Commission
The Office of Fair Trading said consumer insurance premiums were unnecessarily high The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has decided to refer the car insurance industry to the Competition Commission.In a...
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Alpine Berlinette to be developed by Caterham and Renault
Alpine's new sportscar will be developed by Renault and Caterham, it has been revealed The new Alpine sports car will be co-developed by Renault and Caterham. Both Renault and Caterham declined to...
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Paris motor show: the weird and the wonderful
Electric quadricycles, retro-styled roadsters and a new take on the Mini Moke were among the more leftfield cars at the Paris motor show It might only be separated by a thin ribbon of water, but there...
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How Renault’s little prodigy is bullying big brother
The new Renault Clio might be posher than ever, but the budget Dacia Sandero is perhaps the more intriguing car Eight years after launch, Dacia’s incredible success story goes on. In year one, the...
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First drive review: Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid
Lotus Evora development project sees a 1.2-litre engine twinned with two electric motors creating impressive, silent performance This is Lotus’s experimental 414E, an Evora-based serial hybrid which...
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Quick news: Longer warranty for Mitsubishi L200; special edition Kia Picanto
Mitsubishi offers longer warranty for L200 range; Kia announces price of Picanto 'City' addition The multi-award winning Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck now comes as standard with a 5 year/125,000 mile...
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Ulrich Bez: Aston Martin 'is not for sale'
Aston boss denies the company is up for sale, but he is aware there are no shortage of potential buyers Aston Martin boss Dr Ulrich Bez has refuted suggestions the iconic British marque is for...
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