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Americans buying more fuel-efficient cars

Americans buying more fuel-efficient cars

Average fuel consumption of US cars is continuing to fall

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 01:00
Honda's new Tourer does its Civic duty

Honda's new Tourer does its Civic duty

The Civic Tourer is spacious, comfy and quirky, and just might help boost Honda’s flagging sales in Europe

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 01:00
Is Volkswagen’s crown  starting to slip?

Is Volkswagen’s crown starting to slip?

Union unrest and cost-cutting plans putting limits on Volkswagen’s ambitions

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 01:00
Mini Countryman comes first as family cars get mixed results in US crash tests

Mini Countryman comes first as family cars get mixed results in US crash tests

Nissan, Fiat and Mazda models fare badly in IIHS safety exams

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
Hyundai’s i20 gets sleeker, slicker

Hyundai’s i20 gets sleeker, slicker

New Fiesta rival debuts updated family look from Korean firm’s Frankfurt studio

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
London set to declare war on diesel

London set to declare war on diesel

£10 surcharge mooted for diesel cars in UK capital

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00
Renault Zoe can’t lead the electric charge

Renault Zoe can’t lead the electric charge

The French firm’s latest model is pleasant, but range anxiety means its appeal is still too narrow

Tue Aug 05 2014 - 16:17
Seat takes Ibiza back to its roots with a distinctive restyling

Seat takes Ibiza back to its roots with a distinctive restyling

Seat bucks trend by investing big in its small car

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
McLaren, Aston revive classic names

McLaren, Aston revive classic names

P1 GTR set to be wildest McLaren road car while Aston revives Lagonda for new saloon

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
GM bleeds as Ford succeeds

GM bleeds as Ford succeeds

Contrasting fortunes for Detroit giants

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Citroen named Which?’s most reliable car

Citroen named Which?’s most reliable car

C1 is declared most dependable by consumers’ champion

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 01:00
Road test: Peugeot RCZ-R -   big money ambitions come close to reality

Road test: Peugeot RCZ-R - big money ambitions come close to reality

so is sports car Pug Porsche-Cayman-good? No, but it gets closer than you would ever have thought possible.

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 12:30
Did Chinese hackers just crack Telsa’s on-board security?

Did Chinese hackers just crack Telsa’s on-board security?

$10,000 prize offered for the first team to break through Model S firewalls

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Use of mobile phones to cause more accidents than drink-driving

Use of mobile phones to cause more accidents than drink-driving

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
N-plates signal new regime for learner drivers

N-plates signal new regime for learner drivers

August 1st is D-day for latest measure aimed at reducing road fatalities

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Mazda first out of blocks as Skoda and Smart  join offensive in battle for small car market

Mazda first out of blocks as Skoda and Smart join offensive in battle for small car market

New 2, Fabia and ForTwo revealed

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Hottest-ever Focus back on  track with whopping 330hp

Hottest-ever Focus back on track with whopping 330hp

New model RS to share engine with Mustang

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
V12 engines here to stay, says Ferrari

V12 engines here to stay, says Ferrari

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Sales of SUVs and crossovers  overtake saloons

Sales of SUVs and crossovers overtake saloons

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00
Can Skoda’s new Octavia Scout light our fire?

Can Skoda’s new Octavia Scout light our fire?

Skoda’s Octavia Scout 4x4 is very capable, but buyers may not recognise its talents

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Falling saloon sales could see mid-size models exodus

Falling saloon sales could see mid-size models exodus

More car-makers may abandon the market altogether as Western European sales of mid-sized saloons drop to an all-time low

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Oil reserves surge while Americans embrace diesel

Oil reserves surge while Americans embrace diesel

Distaste for diesel eases off in the US as diesel car sales increase 25 per cent in first half of 2014

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Citroën announces C1 prices

Citroën announces C1 prices

Price for new C1 small car will range from just under €11,000 to just over €15,000

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Audi and Volvo  celebrate milestones

Audi and Volvo celebrate milestones

Audi sells six millionth model while Volvo marks passing of the XC90

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00
Mondeo eager to get its mojo back in Europe

Mondeo eager to get its mojo back in Europe

With its new Mondeo, based on global G4 platform, Ford is hoping to keep customers interested in mid-sized saloons

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Opel unveils a new design for driving life

Opel unveils a new design for driving life

New design strategy based on artistry and precision, says GM’s Mark Adam, as Opel pins its hopes on the new Corsa

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
More drivers get connected with in-car internet

More drivers get connected with in-car internet

Increase in sales of new cars with 4G SIM cards built in. Plus: Big jump in used car sales; Peugeot’s off-road racer; Euro sales continue recovery

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00
Alfa Romeo may be living off  nostalgia but  4C is  up to speed

Alfa Romeo may be living off nostalgia but 4C is up to speed

Mid-engined sports car hopes to herald Alfa revival, but new saloons still a year away

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 14:00
Aston’s Gran Turismo concept goes into play

Aston’s Gran Turismo concept goes into play

Aston’s DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo designed to be digitised and used in PlayStation game

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Ford hot hatch takes on Golf  GTI

Ford hot hatch takes on Golf GTI

Ford reveals high-performance Focus ST at Goodwood. Plus: Toyota ready to sell hydrogen fueled cars; 50 years of design at Opel

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Road Test: What makes the new Mercedes CLS even more beautiful?

Road Test: What makes the new Mercedes CLS even more beautiful?

The new Mercedes CLS63 has been given a facelift, though it hardly needed one

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Renault-Nissan and Mercedes on a mission to Mexico

Renault-Nissan and Mercedes on a mission to Mexico

Carmakers will set up shared factory to produce Infiniti and Mercedes A-Class

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Range Rover unleashes Sport SVR at  Goodwood

Range Rover unleashes Sport SVR at Goodwood

New Special Vehicle Operations car will be "fastest, most agile Land Rover", says carmaker

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 01:00
Future Peugeot 508s may be split into two distinct models

Future Peugeot 508s may be split into two distinct models

As updated 508 released, Peugeot boss reveals plans to create coupé and estate versions

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00
Citroën takes a drive back to its roots with its new C4 Cactus

Citroën takes a drive back to its roots with its new C4 Cactus

New car underpins PSA’s plans to split Citroën between cheaper mainstream models and upmarket DS range

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00
Volvo injects extra fuel efficiency into new 2.0-litre V40

Volvo injects extra fuel efficiency into new 2.0-litre V40

Turbocharged petrol and diesel engines achieve startling results

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00
The new VW Polo: small changes make all the difference

The new VW Polo: small changes make all the difference

The VW Polo doesn’t seem different, but when you drive it, the changes are obvious, particularly its engine, which is surprisingly lively compared to its wheezy 1.2l predecessor

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 01:00
Rising Irish racing star becomes a man with a van

Rising Irish racing star becomes a man with a van

From DIT to BTCC: Young Dubliner talks with Neil Briscoe about life in the fast lane from behind the wheel of a VW van racing around Mondello circuit

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 15:27
Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations go into action

Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations go into action

New SVO division to create high-performance and special vehicles

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
New Opel Meriva narrows the quality gap

New Opel Meriva narrows the quality gap

Opel has upped its game with its spacious and comfy new Meriva, and an almost-premium 1.6-litre diesel engine

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Tesla is patently ready to share its  tech secrets

Tesla is patently ready to share its tech secrets

Electric car-maker throws open its patent books to the motor industry. Plus: Ford’s new Motorcraft 5+ service plan and Mazda’s new diesel.

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Firestone hoping to make tracks in the Irish tyre market

Firestone hoping to make tracks in the Irish tyre market

US tyre maker is relaunching in Europe with new Destination HP tyre

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Car-makers baulk at  stricter economy tests

Car-makers baulk at stricter economy tests

EU wants tougher fuel consumption tests by 2017

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 01:00
Tesla could share its electric-car secrets

Tesla could share its electric-car secrets

Maverick Tesla founder Elon Musk hints that patents could be opened up

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Euro car sales continue recovery, but bumpy times lie ahead, warn experts

Euro car sales continue recovery, but bumpy times lie ahead, warn experts

Analysts LMC Automotive say May sales weaker than they appear

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Back to the future in the original game-changing Golf

Back to the future in the original game-changing Golf

Introduced 40 years ago, the Volkswagen Golf was a revolution in driving. Put on your rose-tinted shades – we’re taking a restored Kermit-green model for a spin

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00

The Top 10 cars for a midlife crisis

From a Subaru Impreza to a Porsche 911, there’s no better way to deal with midlife crisis than by buying a totally ridiculous or over-the-top car. Here are 10 of the best - or worst, depending on how you look at it

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00

Split the difference: star cars vying for a 142 plate (part one)

In the second year of split registration plates, 142 will on the road from July. But which new models are worth splashing out on?

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Mini’s new  5-door set to make maximum impact

Mini’s new 5-door set to make maximum impact

Mini moves into family motoring market with its first-ever five-door hatchback, a big rival to the Golf

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
Opel aims to expand European market share with 27 new models

Opel aims to expand European market share with 27 new models

New SUV models crucial to Opel’s push forward

Wed Jun 11 2014 - 01:00
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