Aston Martin made a big impact at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
Aston Martin's hydrogen-powered racer completed the Nürburgring 24 Hours
Motorsport

Aston Martin made a big impact at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

The famous British marque had a major presence at the endurance race as part of its centenary celebrations, and company boss Ulrich Bez led the way

22 May 2013
Aston Martin made a big impact at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
What does the cancellation of The Future Car Challenge mean for future cars?
The Future Car Challenge has been cancelled for 2013

What does the cancellation of The Future Car Challenge mean for future cars?

The Brighton to London based Future Car Challenge has been cancelled. Is that a symptom of uncertainty surrounding future car technology?

22 May 2013
What does the cancellation of The Future Car Challenge mean for future cars?
Embracing Bangernomics through the ages
The BMW 7-series known as 'Shed Seven' encapsulates Bangernomics

Embracing Bangernomics through the ages

The concept of Bangernomics was officially born in 1990, but probably dates back to those shrewd chariot-riding Romans

20 May 2013
Embracing Bangernomics through the ages
Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....
Kerching! Ferrari cash register awaits the green light

The mysterious case of Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....

Ferrari has relaunched its range of merchandising, but should we embrace these 'brand extensions' or revile them?

20 May 2013
The mysterious case of Ferrari, €15 deodorant, €19 mugs and €52 ashtrays....
GT Academy racers at Silverstone
The GT Academy racers put on a show to celebrate the launch of Gran Turismo 6
Motorsport

Virtual to reality - on track with Gran Turismo

Can racing skills learnt in the virtual world ever be transposed to the real thing? Let's find out...

17 May 2013
Virtual to reality - on track with Gran Turismo
Ultimate drag race – the story behind the video
Our drag race pitched an Ariel Atom and BMW superbike against a rallycross car

The ultimate drag race – the story behind the video

Why we didn't let a little bit of rain scupper our tantalising three-way quarter-mile challenge

10 May 2013
The ultimate drag race – the story behind the video
Nürburgring blog 3
The official lap time for the Vauxhall Astra VXR is 8m 20sec, I managed 9m 4sec

The results are in at the Nürburgring

Two days' of intensive training at the Nürburgring shows just what kind of improvement is possible

4 May 2013
The results are in at the Nürburgring
King of the ring?
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR Supersport easily managed 146.6mph on a clear derestricted section of the autobahn

Future king of the Nürburgring?

It's time to find out if a rookie can turn in a respectable lap time at the fabled Nürburgring with just two days' training

2 May 2013
Future king of the Nürburgring?
Is Jaguar's new short film, "Desire", as good as it could be?
Big names don't necessarily ensure success, but at least you know it'll look good
Business

Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?

Glossy short films are becoming increasingly prevalent among manufacturers, but do they really do anything for the brands?

26 April 2013
Is Jaguar's new film 'Desire' more than just a contrived F-type advert?
David Beckham, Prince William, Kate Moss and the British car industry
David Beckham leads the parade of famous Brits inside the MG showroom

What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?

British icons are being used to build the MG brand in China - with good effect

24 April 2013
What have David Beckham, Prince William, Princess Kate and Kate Moss got to do with the British car industry?
How motor sport firms can boost the road car industry
Martin Schanche's Xtrac Escort G4 started the transmission firm's story
Business

How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry

A trip to transmission specialist Xtrac highlights the important role that niche motorsport firms play in our automotive industry

24 April 2013
How motorsport firms can boost the road car industry
Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?
Volvo's V60 plug-in hybrid has been generating healthy sales
Shanghai auto show

Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

Car industry bosses seem to have increasingly divergent views over the true worth (and green credentials) of electric vehicles

20 April 2013
Is electrification of cars nonsense or the future?

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