How two-stroke engines nearly changed the game

This is Pininfarina’s striking Ethos concept, a space-age Mazda MX-5 rival We explore how two-stroke fever swept the West and threatened to revolutionise engine technology With an all-electric automotive future now looking rather less of a shoo-in than it once did, some car makers are contemplating the next iteration of

Used Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2024 long-term test

Depreciation-dodging example of Porsche’s electric estate joins the fleet Why we’re running it: Can a cut-price approved used electric Porsche match the richly satisfying ownership experience of a new one? Month 1 - Specs Life with a Porsche Taycan: Month 1 Welcoming the Taycan to the fleet  How you view the second-hand market for electric cars might depend on

Councils to get power to implement 20mph and low-traffic zones

New transport minister Louise Haigh says schemes won't need central government sign-off The introduction of new road safety schemes, such as 20mph zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), will be made by individual local councils, not imposed by central government, new transport secretary Louise Haigh has pledged. Both schemes have generated widespread discourse

Volvo XC90 facelift to be unveiled on 4 September

XC90 is due its first major styling update since its 2015 launch ‘Substantial refresh’ is expected to bring tech upgrade and new powertrains A “substantially refreshed” Volvo XC90 will be unveiled on 4 September, the Swedish brand has announced. It said that a “new iteration of the hybrid Volvo XC90” will

Audi A6, VW Golf designer takes reins at Polestar

Maximilian Missoni designed Polestar's upcoming range of EVs, including the 4 (pictured) Philipp Römers is appointed head of design by Swedish EV brand as Maximilian Missoni departs Philipp Römers has been named as Polestar’s new head of design, replacing Maximilian Missoni. Römers was previously Audi’s head of exterior design and