Let’s start here by saying that controversial doesn’t necessarily mean bad. And so when admiring some of the beauties below we urge you to not spit your tea out in disgust, but instead to admire their makers’ self-belief in bringing such unlikely creations to the market, for better or for worse. As ever we welcome …
Hang on a minute: a Kia hot hatch? ‘Sort of’, is probably the best answer to that, and if the Pro ceed GT is not outright hot then it is certainly sufficiently warm to warrant a few column inches here. That’s especially so when you realise not only that the car’s original £19,995 asking price …
This week’s stories that caught the attention of our editors include Domino’s creative solution to making pizza transport safer, a comprehensive list of infotainment systems, and how Americans fell in love with Ford trucks. Read these stories and more by clicking the links below. Would you listen to your car if it tries to find a parking …
There are many impressive aspects to the way BMW has handled the relaunch of the Mini – sorry MINI – brand, but perhaps most amazing of all is that it never seems to run out of ideas. Take the latest facelift of the 2018 MINI as an example, where the innovations include intelligent LED Matrix headlights …
It is no secret that the Seat Leon Cupra has long provided access to the same engines, gearboxes and technology as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, but for a heavily reduced price. So the story went when the third generation Leon hot hatch was introduced to the UK in early 2014, using the VW Group’s MQB …
There was an awful lot that could’ve gone wrong when, almost 20 years ago, BMW relaunched MINI. Yet from the retro-inspired styling to the UK-based Plant Oxford production facility, the modern MINI has in fact been a complete triumph, serving as a masterclass in how to make an old brand relevant to new consumers. Admittedly, …
This week’s stories that caught the attention of our editors include the future of electric Jeeps, a LEGO McLaren that weighs more than the real thing and how to save money on new tires. Read these stories and more by clicking the links below. FCA predicts it will have 10 new EV Jeeps by 2022 …
Having a car that is spacious and versatile is essential if you’ve got a young family to transport. And there are few that fit the bill better than the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, for here is a seven-seat people carrier that has been designed with families firmly in mind, from its comfortable ride and big …
This week, stories that caught the attention of our editors include smart glasses from Porsche, evolving self-driving tech and why technologists say you shouldn’t throw away that empty Folgers can. Read these stories and more by clicking the links below. These Porsche glasses are like Google glass – but better (CNET) Self-driving tech will change more than cars (ArsTechnica) …
Building cars is a very serious business, but that doesn’t mean those involved can’t also be permitted to have fun every now and again. How else do you think we’d have ended up being able to buy machines as bizarre as the Renault Clio V6 or BMW M4 GTS, the purpose of which is inevitably …
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