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Your guide to the big summer car shows of 2017

Your guide to the big summer car shows of 2017
We round up the hottest car shows in Britain for summer 2017
Making the London Taxi: the UK's first car plant in a decade

Making the London Taxi: the UK's first car plant in a decade
The London Taxi Company has built a new £300m factory in the Midlands. We've been to see how the money was spent...
How F1® tech keeps Renault vans in pole position 

How F1® tech keeps Renault vans in pole position
Renault is putting its F1® know-how into its new van range. We look at how that’s keeping the new Renault Trafic ahead of the game
Connected cars: are on demand services worth the money?

Connected cars: are on demand services worth the money?
On demand services are on the rise as cars are getting ever more connected. We look at what’s on offer in the car world…
Quiz: can you name these basic car parts? (sponsored)

Quiz: can you name these basic car parts? (sponsored)
Do you know your carburettors from your crankshafts? Time to put your mechanical know-how to the test
Skoda 4x4s: the military pedigree behind Skoda's SUVs

Skoda 4x4s: the military pedigree behind Skoda's SUVs
Off-roaders and SUVs are nothing new to Skoda; we look at a history rich in all-terrain vehicles and off-road know-how
Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet

Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet
Volkswagen fans have taken to the Austrian mountains in their Volkswagens en masse, and we're there to see it
Renault Pro+ and your business (sponsored)

Renault Pro+ and your business (sponsored)
Outstanding customer service, from purchase to ownership, is the priority of the Renault Pro+ network of commercial vehicle centres
History of Skoda: exploring the Czech brand's past

History of Skoda: exploring the Czech brand's past
The Kodiaq follows in the footsteps of some famous Skodas over the years. We look back at the history of this Czech company
Knight Rider: Sir Bradley Wiggins on cars, Skoda and cycling

Knight Rider: Sir Bradley Wiggins on cars, Skoda and cycling
Skoda ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins talks four wheels rather than his usual two
Going on a bear hunt: 900 miles in a Skoda Kodiaq

Going on a bear hunt: 900 miles in a Skoda Kodiaq
With Skoda’s SUV named after a bear, we decided to test its mettle on a 900-mile trip – in search of a grizzly! Let the fun commence...
How to design an SUV: creating the Kodiaq

How to design an SUV: creating the Kodiaq
We speak to the stylists behind the Skoda Kodiaq to find out how they overcame the challenges of designing the groundbreaking SUV
Skoda CEO talks Kodiaq, new markers and the future of Skoda

Skoda CEO talks Kodiaq, new markers and the future of Skoda
Skoda boss Bernhard Maier explains how the Kodiaq is set to lead the Czech company into an exciting new era
Win a Skoda Kodiaq competition - terms and conditions
Win a Skoda Kodiaq competition - terms and conditions
Distracted driving: how texting and calling affects us

Distracted driving: how texting and calling affects us
Think you can safely send a quick text while driving? Think again. We see how distractions really affect driving
Driving jobs: how to be a chauffeur

Driving jobs: how to be a chauffeur
Fancy a job as a professional driver? Our man gets a chauffeur masterclass in what’s involved
The self-healing car: a car that cares for itself 

The self-healing car: a car that cares for itself
Can a car care for itself? Sounds too good to be true! But the tech is here already, as we find out for ourselves
The best 6-wheeled cars ever

The best 6-wheeled cars ever
Where do you go when four wheels aren't enough? How about six wheels? Or even eight?
Celebrating 10 years of the Nissan Qashqai

Celebrating 10 years of the Nissan Qashqai
We visit one of the most extreme environments on the planet to reflect on a decade of success for the groundbreaking Nissan Qashqai
Tech or trick: which of these car tech ideas are real?

Tech or trick: which of these car tech ideas are real?
Gadgets in cars are getting crazier than ever, but can you sort reality from fantasy? Take our April Fool's challenge
Brexit! What it means for cars, motorists & the car industry

Brexit! What it means for cars, motorists & the car industry
We look at how the Brexit vote and the UK's departure from the EU impacts everything from new car prices to jobs and car insurance
Car manufacturing wage gap: what do car plant workers earn?

Car manufacturing wage gap: what do car plant workers earn?
Our exclusive investigation shows how salaries vary wildly in the world’s top car-making nations
How to make money from your car

How to make money from your car
Think outside the box, and you can use your car to earn extra cash. Here are just a few ideas…
Renault vans: the benefits to your business (sponsored) 

Renault vans: the benefits to your business (sponsored)
Here’s everything you need to know about Renault vans, the products and what they could do to drive your business forward
The future of car shopping? We visit DS' new Westfield store

The future of car shopping? We visit DS' new Westfield store
DS is the latest brand to try selling cars from a shopping mall, so we went to learn more at its trendy Urban Store in West London
Best cars for under £40k to beat the tax hike

Best cars for under £40k to beat the tax hike
Spend over £40k on a new car from 1 April, and you’ll pay a £310 annual fee for 5 years. Here are the best cars beneath the threshold
How our cars have grown bigger, faster, safer and better

How our cars have grown bigger, faster, safer and better
We line up some of the UK's best selling cars against their original counterparts to see how far car design has come
Still going strong: we visit the UK’s oldest garage

Still going strong: we visit the UK’s oldest garage
We take a trip down memory lane – and find out how Western Motor Works in Chislehurst is still keeping Vauxhalls on the road today
Changing the way you sell your car with Tootle (sponsored)

Changing the way you sell your car with Tootle (sponsored)
A new, free, online car-selling service is shaking up the market, helping drivers achieve the best price without getting off their sofa
Retromobile 2017: the best classic cars from the Paris show

Retromobile 2017: the best classic cars from the Paris show
We visited Retromobile 2017 in Paris to see the best cars on display at 2017’s first classic show
Could this be the car factory of the future?

Could this be the car factory of the future?
We get a glimpse of Audi’s factory of the future and the tech that’s set to boost efficiency, from drones to modular assembly lines
How far has car safety come? Old car vs new car crash test

How far has car safety come? Old car vs new car crash test
Euro NCAP turns 20 years old this year, so we look back at how car safety has evolved over time
Start-ups: how to create your own car app

Start-ups: how to create your own car app
You have an idea for an app to help drivers, but how do you make it happen? We find out from two young entrepreneurs at a digital start-up
How to build a police car: equipment, lights and more

How to build a police car: equipment, lights and more
We visit Vauxhall’s specialist production facility dedicated to building police cars, and turn a humble Astra into a patrol vehicle
The amazing classic cars of Cuba

The amazing classic cars of Cuba
The trade embargo between the US and Cuba has been lifted, but goods and people still move around in classic 1950's American cars
Bonhams’ 2017 Scottsdale auction: the star cars

Bonhams’ 2017 Scottsdale auction: the star cars
Bonhams’ auction at Scottsdale this year was full of delightful – and expensive – machines. Have a peak at some of our favourites...