Škoda has built its reputation on delivering practical, spacious cars at sensible prices. Models like the Scala demonstrate just how much car the Czech manufacturer can offer for the money, but as the industry moves towards electrification, can Škoda bring that same value to its smallest electric models? The incoming Epiq is…
BMW is entering one of the most significant design transitions in its recent history. The arrival of Neue Klasse isn't simply about introducing a new generation of electric cars; its technology and dramatically simplified design language are beginning to influence BMW's entire range. For the company's SUVs, that creates an especially interesting…
Volvo has changed dramatically under Geely ownership. What was already a respected premium brand has gained the investment, technology and global scale needed to compete far more directly with the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz. That is a significant shift from the Ford era, when Volvo produced some excellent cars but often…
Audi wants to move upmarket, but its product strategy is starting to pull in two very different directions. In China, the new E5 Sportback shows just how far the brand can go, combining 800V charging, advanced software and a new generation of digital architecture developed with SAIC. In Europe, meanwhile, Audi is…
When the Nissan Pixo arrived in the UK in 2009, it quickly established itself at the very bottom of Britain's new-car market. For the majority of its short life, it was Britain's cheapest new car — a position that became an important part of the little Nissan's identity. Then, in 2013, Dacia…