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An update on Aston Martin: India steps back, while China and Germany show interest

Since our update last weekend, negotiations have moved on a notch - most notably with news that Mahindra & Mahindra may have withdrawn from discussions, while…

Why Kia is more sporty than Volkswagen

Yesterday I was reading Kia's announcement about the need to raise its brand image by offering more sporty cars - you know, the usual marketing rhetoric about being…

Volvo’s V40 T5 R-Design will cost more than BMW’s M135i

We're big fans of Volvo's V40 – which is a true rival to BMW's 1 Series and Audi's A4 and yet is still an individual’s choice with its own unique qualities. But the…

Mazda3 MPS gains more visual appeal

There's little doubt about the 256bhp Mazda3 MPS' main appeal in a sector awash with super-hatches. At £23,995 the MPS scores well in the value-for-money stakes against…

Volkswagen serves up more of the same with the Mk7 Golf GTI Concept

I should be used to it, after witnessing six previous generations of Volkswagen Golf, but somehow I still kid myself that the next one will be different. It never is,…

The DNA Inside: Volvo Cars

During the last few months we've immersed ourselves in several of Volvo's most dynamic new models, to learn about how the marque is positioned in 2012 and why you might…

Driven: Volvo V40 D4 at Goodwood race circuit – Just how good is Volvo’s new premium compact car?

After well over three decades of driving I might (finally) be showing signs of growing up. Not because I'm reviewing a new Volvo, although I'll come back to that…

Volkswagen acquires the remainder of Porsche at a valuation of €7.75 billion

Volkswagen has announced this morning that it has acquired the remaining 50.1 per cent of Porsche AG, not already owned by Volkswagen and will now move to incorporate…

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