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By Anthony Karr

BMW 8 Series already getting widebody treatment

What's under the bonnet? Likely a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8.

Nov 15, 2018

BMW 8 Series already getting widebody treatment

By Dominik Wilde

Royal guests officially open second McLaren production facility

The site will focus on producing lightweight composites.

Nov 15, 2018

Royal guests officially open second McLaren production facility

By Chris Bruce

New Mazda3 spied on the road weeks before big debut

It looks like a stylish entry to take on vehicles like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

Nov 14, 2018

New Mazda3 spied on the road weeks before big debut

By Christopher Smith

This wild Nissan Stagea estate kills tyres with V8 turbo power

It's impossible to not love this thing.

22h ago

This wild Nissan Stagea estate kills tyres with V8 turbo power

By Chris Bruce

Watch James May literally unbox Toyota Yaris GRMN

May isn't a fan of automotive owner's manuals, though.

Nov 15, 2018

Watch James May literally unbox Toyota Yaris GRMN

By Javier Llorente

10 odd automotive engine collaborations

Unique pairings make for iconic cars.

6h ago

10 odd automotive engine collaborations

Reviews

2018 Peugeot 508 first drive: Alternative choice

2018 Peugeot 508 first drive: Alternative choice

The new 508 majors on style but doesn't leave the rest behind.

By Sam Burnett Aug 16, 2018

2018 Dacia Duster Comfort SCe 115 4x2 first drive: Budget bruiser

2018 Dacia Duster Comfort SCe 115 4x2 first drive: Budget bruiser

The second-generation of this budget SUV is a solid step forward – and still great value.

By Sam Burnett Aug 16, 2018

2018 Toyota Aygo first drive: Small changes, big improvements

2018 Toyota Aygo first drive: Small changes, big improvements

Subtle tweaks and quality improvements make for a great all-rounder.

By Sam Burnett Jul 06, 2018

2018 Audi Q8 50 TDI first drive: I can feel your halo

2018 Audi Q8 50 TDI first drive: I can feel your halo

Audi's new flagship SUV is surprisingly practical, predictably refined and ultimately baffling.

By Sam Burnett Jun 21, 2018

2018 Peugeot Rifter first drive: Family favourite

2018 Peugeot Rifter first drive: Family favourite

After a family car with bags of practicality? Look no further.

By Sam Burnett Aug 16, 2018

Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost 100 ST-Line: Living with it

Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost 100 ST-Line: Living with it

Introducing our new semi-sporting Ford Fiesta long termer, which promises kicks without the costs.

By Sam Burnett Aug 16, 2018

News

04:01 Spy photos

BMW X5 M goes back to the Nurburgring

BMW X5 M goes back to the Nurburgring

That thing looks fast on track.

By Anthony Karr 10m ago

08:11 Supercars

Audi R8 V10 Plus with Performance Parts looks epic in the Alps

Audi R8 V10 Plus with Performance Parts looks epic in the Alps

Sit back and enjoy this eight-minute work of art.

By Adrian Padeanu 50m ago

A rare look at the one-off Ferrari Rossa by Pininfarina

A rare look at the one-off Ferrari Rossa by Pininfarina

Think of it as the Monza SP2 of the 2000s, but more exclusive since only one exists.

By Adrian Padeanu 1h ago

Watch this brutal crash at Rally Australia

Watch this brutal crash at Rally Australia

Molly Taylor and co-driver Malcolm Read have walked away from a massive crash.

By Andrew van Leeuwen 2h ago

Aftermarket / Tuning

Fiat Panda 4X4 Restored Better Than New By Garage Italia Customs

Fiat Panda 4X4 Restored Better Than New By Garage Italia Customs

The exterior looks stock, and there's gorgeous new fabric upholstering the cabin.

By Andrea Rapelli 2h ago

2019 Audi A6L debuts at Guangzhou Auto Show to prove size matters

2019 Audi A6L debuts at Guangzhou Auto Show to prove size matters

... at least in China.

By Adrian Padeanu 3h ago

Freeze frame: Mika Hakkinen’s ‘flying Finn’ moment for McLaren

Freeze frame: Mika Hakkinen’s ‘flying Finn’ moment for McLaren

It’s one of the coolest Formula 1 photos ever – Mika Hakkinen flying through the air in Adelaide in his McLaren MP4/8. Twenty-five years on, he recalls that moment along with photographer Mark Sutton, who caught this amazing moment.

By Charles Bradley 4h ago

Car industry cautiously welcomes May's draft Brexit deal

Car industry cautiously welcomes May's draft Brexit deal

The deal has been described as a "positive step".

By James Fossdyke 4h ago

Manufacturing / Production

PSA could close UK factories after Brexit

PSA could close UK factories after Brexit

Ellesmere Port and Luton are once again under threat.

By Dominik Wilde 5h ago

Here's how far £45 in fuel will go in different countries

Here's how far £45 in fuel will go in different countries

It ranges from 274 to 2,356 miles!

By Khalil Bouguerra 6h ago

10 odd automotive engine collaborations

10 odd automotive engine collaborations

Unique pairings make for iconic cars.

By Javier Llorente 6h ago

Traffic congestion overtakes phone use as drivers' top concern

Traffic congestion overtakes phone use as drivers' top concern

But phone use is still the biggest threat to personal safety.

By James Fossdyke 7h ago

Drop in young driver deaths credited to black box insurance

Drop in young driver deaths credited to black box insurance

Four out of five young drivers now have telematics insurance.

By Dominik Wilde 8h ago

05:43 Manufacturing / Production

Mercedes' new factory looks straight out of a sci-fi movie

Mercedes' new factory looks straight out of a sci-fi movie

The next-generation S-Class flagship will be assembled at the state-of-the-art plant.

By Adrian Padeanu 8h ago

New mid-engine Corvette fan renders have our hearts racing

New mid-engine Corvette fan renders have our hearts racing

There's plenty of detail in these designs.

By Christopher Smith 9h ago

2020 Toyota Corolla saloon revealed with more style and safety

2020 Toyota Corolla saloon revealed with more style and safety

Big changes to Toyota’s small saloon.

By Greg Fink 10h ago

Vauxhall adds high-spec Crossland X starting at £22,500

Vauxhall adds high-spec Crossland X starting at £22,500

New range-topping Ultimate SUV added to line-up.

By James Fossdyke 10h ago

09:09 Aftermarket / Tuning

This wild Nissan Stagea estate kills tyres with V8 turbo power

This wild Nissan Stagea estate kills tyres with V8 turbo power

It's impossible to not love this thing.

By Christopher Smith 22h ago

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