Lewis Hamilton’s dream has just come true… but it could become a nightmare

by car | Feb 27, 2025 | Feature

Where could it go wrong for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari? We ask the insiders Enjoy your honeymoon, Lewis. Reality will bite very soon Words Damien SmithPhotography Ferrari When Ferrari’s new SF-25 Formula 1 car hit the track for the first time at Fiorano in February a...

The world’s hottest EV has a new rival — but can this retro icon cause an upset?

by car | Feb 27, 2025 | Feature

Renault 5 E-Tech | Mini Cooper E HAS RENAULT BEATEN MINI AT ITS OWN RETRO-ELECTRIC GAME? Two of Europe’s best, most iconic small cars are back, and they’re both electric Words Seth WaltonPhotography Olgun Kordal I’m nose-to-bumper behind the hottest, most...

Half skiing, half driving, all rich people — this is the world’s coolest race!

by car | Feb 25, 2025 | Feature

The world’s coolest car race This is what happens when rich people can’t choose between skiing and driving Words Ted WelfordPhotography Polestar Here’s a whole bunch of rich petrolheads taking the idea of ‘cool’ rather literally. A bit...

Half skiing, half driving, all rich people — this is the world’s coolest race!

by kschwarz | Feb 25, 2025 | Feature

The world’s coolest car race This is what happens when rich people can’t choose between skiing and driving Words Ted WelfordPhotography Polestar Here’s a whole bunch of rich petrolheads taking the idea of ‘cool’ rather literally. A bit...

Audi’s Chinese sales are falling — will this stunning new EV change everything?

by car | Feb 18, 2025 | Feature

Double or quits for Audi in China Bold two-pronged strategy aims to reverse falling sales for the German giant in the crucial Chinese market Words Mark Rainford Chinese buyers are turning against Western car manufacturers in favour of innovative, high-tech products...

We drove 3 of the hottest new EVs to death… and they all have the same problem

by car | Feb 11, 2025 | Feature

Mercedes EQS vs Tesla Model 3 vs VW ID.7 Tourer S LONG-RANGE EVS: BIG CLAIMS, BIG DISAPPOINTMENT Three new electric cars show that a modest drop in temperature can wreak havoc with a battery’s range Words Alex Taylor-JonesPhotography Alex Tapley The view from...

Porsche battles Aston for title of the ultimate sports car — but only one can win

by kschwarz | Jan 27, 2025 | Feature

THE ULTIMATE SPORTS CAR Porsche 911 Carrera GTS | Aston Martin Vantage WHO MAKES THE ULTIMATE SPORTS CAR: BRITAIN OR GERMANY? Porsche’s hybrid 911 Carrera GTS goes head-to-head with the Aston Martin Vantage. This will be the closest contest yet in a long-running...

You still think EVs are a passing fad? Here’s why you’re wrong

by car | Jan 20, 2025 | Feature

You still think EVs are a passing fad? Here’s why you’re wrong Cheaper prices, more choice, cleaner power, better batteries, longer range, more reliable charging: everything about electric cars is getting better. Cue blue skies, warm croissants, smiling faces… Words...

These are the worst things about cars in 2025 — and it’s not what you think

by car | Jan 13, 2025 | Feature

Welcome to your terrible 2025 Stop worrying about Musk, Trump and Putin. It’s the tedious small print and glitchy infotainment that will wreck your 2025 Words Nick Gibbs That combustion-engined car will cost you more We all imagine that car price rises are being...

2024 has been a terrible year – with some great cars… and a shocking comeback

by car | Dec 23, 2024 | Feature

2024 in review A terrible year that gave us some great cars A look back at 2024 by CAR columnist Mark Walton, who’s pleasantly surprised to still be sniffing petrol fumes and hearing the growl of new V12 engines Perhaps 2024 will be remembered as the year that...