Legendary Ferrari 288 GTO to get brand new tyres from Pirelli
Legendary Ferrari 288 GTO to get brand new tyres from Pirelli
Vintage supercar tyre availability increases again, with new Pirelli P7 Cinturato rubber for the Ferrari 288 GTO
7 Oct 2024
Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design
Porsche patents cleaner, more powerful six-stroke engine design
The design is as much a two-times-three-stroke as it is a six-stroke, and has the potential to massively increase power and reduce emissions
23 Sep 2024
How bad are modern car user interfaces? We ask an airline pilot
How bad are modern car user interfaces? We ask an airline pilot
Do today’s touchscreen car user interfaces ask too much of the driver? And how can they be improved? We get an Airbus pilot’s expert opinion
18 Jun 2024
Testing the ultimate £4m driving simulator
Testing the ultimate £4m driving simulator
Can sophisticated driving simulators replace costly, physical prototypes? We visit the new £4m Horiba MIRA simulator complex to take a digital drive
27 May 2024
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
Vredestein Ultrac Pro 2024 tyre review – a worthy alternative to the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S?
New high performance tyre claims unique blend of grip and ride comfort. We put it to the test
23 May 2024
Sustainable fuel v unleaded petrol: we dyno test the impact on car performance
Sustainable fuel v unleaded petrol: we dyno test the impact on car performance
Considering running your car on sustainable fuel? We’ve dyno tested the first publicly available option to see the effect on power, torque and emissio…
5 May 2024
Rimac to supply BMW with EV batteries
Rimac to supply BMW with EV batteries
Croatian firm to supply batteries for the next-generation of electric BMWs due in 2025
9 Apr 2024
The Bugatti Chiron’s successor will feature a hybrid V16, and it sounds incredible
The Bugatti Chiron’s successor will feature a hybrid V16, and it sounds incredible
Exactly eight years since the Chiron’s launch, Bugatti has announced first details of its hybrid-assisted successor
11 Mar 2024
Lotus has created a cutting-edge electric car charger that no EV can make full use of
Lotus has created a cutting-edge electric car charger that no EV can make full use of
Lotus’ new 450kW station offers unprecedented charging speeds – in theory…
29 Nov 2023
You can now buy a 12,000rpm engine upgrade kit for your air-cooled Porsche 911
You can now buy a 12,000rpm engine upgrade kit for your air-cooled Porsche 911
Swindon Powertrain has designed a 24-valve engine upgrade for 964 and 993-generation Porsches rated for up to 12,000rpm
4 Oct 2023
New Pirelli P Zero E tyre launched with sustainable construction
New Pirelli P Zero E tyre launched with sustainable construction
In a step towards more sustainable motoring, Pirelli has announced a new tyre compound made using recycled and bio-based materials
20 Sep 2023
Why high octane means higher performance
Why high octane means higher performance
Shell's new and improved V-Power fuel helps get the most out of your performance car's engine – this is the science behind it
18 Sep 2023
Synthetic fuels explained: is there such a thing as carbon neutral petrol?
Synthetic fuels explained: is there such a thing as carbon neutral petrol?
Could carbon-neutral synthetic fuels save the internal combustion engine and safeguard the future of the cars we love?
6 Sep 2023
New Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS launched as track-based road tyre
New Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS launched as track-based road tyre
Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has used its motorsport expertise to develop its most focused road tyre yet
6 Jul 2023
Synthetic fuel v regular unleaded: sustainable petrol put to the test
Synthetic fuel v regular unleaded: sustainable petrol put to the test
Could sustainable synthetic fuels be the green way to keep millions of ICE-powered vehicles on our roads? We run a back‑to‑back test between an advanc…
13 Jun 2023
An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire – Catesby Tunnel
An unlikely wind tunnel facility in Northamptonshire – Catesby Tunnel
Testing sites for car manufacturers can often take them to the ends of the earth, or under it in the case of the UK’s latest wind tunnel
6 Sep 2022
Porsche to build second eFuel facility in Tasmania
Porsche to build second eFuel facility in Tasmania
Porsche and eFuels partner HIF to build second major facility, this one in Australia’s island state
14 Jul 2022
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review
Pirelli P Zero (PZ4) review
Pirelli's P Zero is another staple performance car tyre, but how does it stack up against key rivals?
27 Apr 2022
BMW Group to clean up manufacturing of its alloy wheels from 2024
BMW Group to clean up manufacturing of its alloy wheels from 2024
New sustainable energy contracts to be drawn up for the supply of over 10 million alloy wheels annually
8 Apr 2022
Yamaha converts 2UR-GSE 5-litre V8 engine to run on hydrogen
Yamaha converts 2UR-GSE 5-litre V8 engine to run on hydrogen
Toyota’s commissioned Yamaha to convert its marvellous V8 engine to run on hydrogen
18 Feb 2022
ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones
ULEZ explained – all you need to know about Ultra Low Emission Zones
The expansion of Ultra Low Emission Zones poses an ever-increasing threat to the use of modern and future classic cars. Here’s why
7 Jan 2022
Ford partners with Redwood Materials to invest in closed-loop battery cycle
Ford partners with Redwood Materials to invest in closed-loop battery cycle
The move to electrification has its own threats to sustainability, but Ford’s new partnership aims to close the loop
23 Sep 2021
Michelin CrossClimate+ review
Michelin CrossClimate+ review
The CrossClimate+ is a popular all-season offering, but is it best of the bunch?
22 Sep 2021
E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?
E10 fuel in the UK – what is it, and will it affect my car?
Initiative to replace standard unleaded petrol with E10 will reduce emissions, but you’ll need to check compatibility
10 Sep 2021
What’s the future of the performance car? – evo Blueprint
What’s the future of the performance car? – evo Blueprint
With electrification upon us, we ask the experts if there’s still hope for characterful powertrains in an electric car world
17 Nov 2020
Faster lap times promised by Garmin Catalyst real-time coaching tool
Faster lap times promised by Garmin Catalyst real-time coaching tool
New driving performance optimiser delivers live advice as you tackle a lap
3 Sep 2020
What's the future for the petrol engine?
What's the future for the petrol engine?
The internal combustion engine is under attack like never before. But what exactly are the threats it faces over the coming decades?
25 May 2020
What is a hybrid? Hybrid tech and how it’s used in performance cars
What is a hybrid? Hybrid tech and how it’s used in performance cars
The hybrid performance car is no longer an oxymoron. Here’s how manufacturers are using this new tech to make them better, not just greener
1 May 2020
The most powerful cars, and the future of bhp
The most powerful cars, and the future of bhp
These are the ten most powerful cars for sale in the UK – plus a selection of 1000-plus horsepower monsters
10 Jun 2019
Mazda Skyactiv-x figures released in new Mazda 3
Mazda Skyactiv-x figures released in new Mazda 3
Mazda’s next big step in internal combustion is nearly ready, and now Mazda’s revealed the all-important figures
5 Jun 2019
Is Nio about to beat Tesla at its game?
Is Nio about to beat Tesla at its game?
Chinese EV startup Nio is poised to take on the establishment with more momentum than you might expect
5 Jun 2019
Tesla Model 3: specs, prices and full detail
Tesla Model 3: specs, prices and full detail
The Tesla Model 3 is finally on sale in the UK, available in Standard, Long Range and Performance forms
1 May 2019
Mazda confirms new role for returning rotary engines
Mazda confirms new role for returning rotary engines
EV with Wankel range-extender to arrive in 2020
2 Oct 2018
New Audi e-tron revealed
New Audi e-tron revealed
Audi's new e-tron is its first mass produced electric SUV and will rival the Mercedes EQC and BMW iX3
18 Sep 2018