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A quick dive into history

I recently unearthed some documents and might as well share what I learnt

What We Talk About When We Talk About Cars

With apologies to Raymond Carver

Another car maker walks back its EV/petrol strategy

Volvo brings back V60 and V90: estate cars with petrol engines

EVs from MG, Polestar, BYD and other Chinese firms to be hit with EU tariffs of up to 38%

Tariffs follow concerns around state subsidisation; UK doesn’t have to follow rules, ‘mirrors’ most EU automotive regulations

The Fiat 500 is a wake-up call for politicians

Retro 500 points to the future

EVs must not leave older drivers, and those with disabilities, behind

Let us imagine all else is well and focus our attention on those with less mobility than the majority

Chinese cars in perspective

Impressions from five quick test drives, and considerations around surveillance

There may not be an 'anti-car agenda', but how we drive is changing dramatically

People talk too much for most conspiracies to work, but that doesn’t mean driving is getting easier or cheaper

Skoda Elroq becomes the 18th car to use VW's electric MEB platform

Small EV SUV crossover has the word ‘Skoda’ on its bonnet

I've finally failed to outrun the Green Blob

Hilton Holloway left London for more car-friendly climes, but changes were soon afoot in the countryside

ULEZ: how low can you go?

James Rüppert asks how little you can pay to escape the ULEZ charge, while still driving something fun and/or interesting

Reflections on a career in cars

Reformed car journalist Simon Davis looks back on some highlights of the job

Let’s talk about cordless drills

Electric cars seem to often bring discord; perhaps powertools represent a better topic

Autonomous cars are finally here*

Self-driving market expected to be worth £785 billion by 2032; investors invited for industry-wide Series P funding round