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London taxi factory to get a feng-shui makeover


London taxi drivers are not renowned for their holistic world-view or ability to harmonise their environment
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New road markings mean slow down for average-speed...


You know average-speed cameras are here to stay when they get their own special road markings
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All-new 2016 Nissan NP300 Navara pick-up details and...


Having launched its first pick-up in 1935, Nissan should know a thing or two about them by now so its all-new 12th generation Navara ...
Fiat 500C Gucci edition review by Suzi Perry

Suzi Perry reviews the Fiat 500C Gucci Edition...


When the Sunday Times asked me if I wanted to test a car, I couldn’t believe my luck. “Yes,” I said, “and I know exactly what car...
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Chris Evans could bring "zoo" format to Top Gear


The BBC may ditch Top Gear’s familiar three-man line-up for a more informal “gang” of presenters when Chris Evans, the new host, takes over.
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Test your knowledge: Which pop star referred to the...


The word "viva" crops up commonly enough in song lyrics: Coldplay's Chris Martin sang "Viva la Vida", the Spice Girls exclaimed "Viva Forever" and...
Vauxhall Viva review

Vauxhall Viva review (2015)


Is it possible to write a review of the new Vauxhall Viva without mentioning the original Viva, which was built between 1963 and 1979? In reality...
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Steve McQueen's Porsche 911 Turbo sells for £1.25m...


More than $400m (£255m) changed hands during this year’s Pebble Beach auction week, the most yet spent in the event’s 65-year history
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Audi eyes range of more than 310 miles with electric...


Look out, Tesla: Audi is preparing to launch an electric SUV between the Q5 and Q7 in size, with a range of more than 310 miles

Me and My Classic Motor: Volkswagen Beetle


One day in the summer of 2006 I was perusing the online classified ads when I stumbled upon “Emily”
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Driving up prices: Uber gives MPV sales a boost


Sales of the humble people carrier have received a boost from an unexpected quarter: drivers of Uber minicabs
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Car of the week: Lamborghini Aventador SV roadster


With a top speed of more than 217mph, the Aventador SV roadster can give a Formula One car a run for its money