The greatest inventors & the inventions that changed the car world

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A car is made of many parts, and each of these parts had to be invented by somebody.

As motoring history has progressed and cars have become increasingly complicated, more parts have been required, and that in turn means more inventors.

Some... ( подробнее )

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo delayed due to demand for saloon

Porsche has delayed the launch of its Taycan Cross Turismo until 2021 because of robust demand for the regular EV during the coronavirus pandemic.

The estate variant of the Taycan was originally due to open for orders in late 2020 but will now be pushed back, according to Porsche’s boss Oliver Blume.

Confirming the decision to... ( подробнее )

Aston Martin DB5 Junior is 67% scale classic with 30mph top speed

Aston Martin has revealed a ‘junior’ version of its   DB5 sports car   that promises all the accuracy and authenticity of the original but at two-thirds of its size.

Developed in conjunction with The Little Car Company (like the recently launched Bugatti Baby), the Junior is around 3m long and 1.1m wide. It’s targeted mainly at children,... ( подробнее )

Audi A5 Coupe 40 TFSI 2020 UK review

What is it?

The second-generation of Audi’s executive coup? has been given a facelift for 2020, although you might be hard-pressed to tell at a quick glance. The Ingolstadt firm’s exterior designers have been sparing in their efforts, with only the likes of a slightly restyled grille differentiating the updated version from its predecessor.

Given... ( подробнее )

BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe 2020 UK review

What is it?

Viewed in an entirely objective sense, quite an appealing prospect. The M8 Competition Gran Coup? is the latest four-door that aims to take the excitement and driver focus of a large, premium sports car and combine it with real everyday usability.  

Aimed smack bang at Porsche’s Panamera and the literally named   Mercedes-AMG... ( подробнее )

In search of the perfect EV: Life with the Mini Electric

The Mini Electric is the greatest car ever made. No, really, it is.

But only if you live in a city, have a parking spot connected to a charging point, don’t cover more than 45 miles in any given direction and are willing to pay anywhere between ?25,000-?30,000 for the privilege of owning a three-door supermini, albeit one with near-hot... ( подробнее )

Autocar confidential: future BMW i8 would stay hybrid, fitness focus for Mercedes and more

In this week's round-up of automotive gossip, we hear why Aston Martin's chief designer   "loved" designing the DBX SUV, tap BMW's thoughts a next-generation i8 and more.  

From Aston with love

Aston Martin design chief Marek Reichman has said he “loved” the challenge of designing the firm’s first SUV, the DBX. “I like the proportion... ( подробнее )

Bugatti Divo 2020 review

What is it?

Unveiled in 2018 and sold out almost immediately, the limited-edition Bugatti Divo is an evolution of the Chiron developed with a focus on handling, not high-end speed.

Stylists resisted the urge to create a pastiche of a 90-year old race like the Type 35. It doesn’t look like the Chiron, either, though its proportions... ( подробнее )

Peugeot 2008 1.2 Puretech 130 GT-Line 2020 long-term review

Why we’re running it: To see whether Peugeot’s successful formula translates to a small SUV

Month 1   -   Specs

Life with a Peugeot 2008: Month 1

Welcoming the 2008 to the fleet - 29 July 2020

The time has come for us to stop making this sporty car,” announces Jeremy Clarkson in a mock 1990s board meeting.... ( подробнее )

Kia Ceed 1.6 CRDi 48V iMT 2020 review

What is it?

A ground-breaking world first, that's   what. Well, sort of: the Kia Ceed is welcoming mild-hybrid technology as part of a pre-facelift tech update due in the UK in late 2020, and the South Korean manufacturer claims this is the first time a 48V mild-hybrid system will be used alongside an electronic clutch.

The theory... ( подробнее )