Features

A television reverse: have the wheels finally come off Top Gear?

Published: 27 January 2007

The BBC's homage to boys and their very fast toys is to return to our screens months after one of its presenters was almost killed in a stunt. Sean O'Grady and Johann Hari await the new series with very different emotions

Honda SH 300i: The wheel McCoy

Published: 23 January 2007

It's diminutive, sure, but dynamic, too. Honda's small scooter is a huge asset, says Tim Luckhurst

Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Stuttgart's class action

Published: 23 January 2007

Watch out BMW; the new C-Class flagship range has a Sport saloon among its variants. By Sean O'Grady

Car Choice: Out with the old, twice

Published: 23 January 2007

Replacing an old car may be a hassle, but replacing two need not be as daunting as it sounds, says James Ruppert

The bus you drive to your door

Published: 23 January 2007

Flash out your credit card and you're off. Ruth Brandon on a public transport plan that truly stacks up

My old car, the movie star

Published: 23 January 2007

Few pretensions, lots of fun; that's why Wallace and Gromit - and Nigel Pollitt - chose to drive A35s

Cyclo-Cross: A bike that's a mix of heaven and hell

Published: 16 January 2007

If you don't mind mixing your pleasure with a dose of pain, Richard Lofthouse has just the thing....

Car Choice: A Brit of indulgence

Published: 16 January 2007

Speed! Sex appeal! £80,000! At last, says James Ruppert, a query to get the heart racing as fast as the engine... just don't forget about the baby seat

Classic Cars: Jaguar XK8

Published: 16 January 2007

An era ended when the XK8 bowed out last year, but with its pedigree, it's already a collector's item, says Sean O'Grady

Kia cee'd: Euro vision for Golf class

Published: 16 January 2007

Old-school Korean style is passé in Europe, so Kia is taking a leaf out of Volkswagen's book, writes David Wilkins

Detroit Motor Show 2007: Motor City drives into an identity crisis

Published: 16 January 2007

While the Japanese and Germans strutted their stuff in Detroit, the local boys are still struggling into the 21st century. Still, the plug-in Chevrolet Volt impressed John Simister - and the Cadillac CTS might just break through in Europe

London Boat Show: Canal boats get higher billing

Published: 09 January 2007

Once poor relations at the Boat Show, barges are now hip and hi-tech, says Stuart Alexander

Car Choice: The price of youth

Published: 09 January 2007

Finding a safe, reliable car for a teenager to learn on that doesn't incur a sky-high insurance bill is no easy matter, says James Ruppert

Classic Cars: Vauxhall Viva

Published: 09 January 2007

If the Viva lingers in people's affections, it's because it was the Sixties answer to a trusty steed, says Giles Chapman

Jaguar's new design direction

Published: 09 January 2007

C-XF designers have broken with the past to bring drivers the future of Jag sports saloons, writes Sean O'Grady

Last Chance To Buy: BMW X3

Published: 09 January 2007

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Drophead gorgeous: Rolls-Royce's new convertible

Published: 09 January 2007

The famous marque is about to launch an even more exclusive version of its flagship. Just don't forget to get the teak decking polished when you have it serviced. Sean O'Grady is impressed - by everything except the car's looks