Frankfurt Motor Show

Here’s what MOTOR readers had to say this month
Are road cars too powerful? Why do old cars smell? How does the tyre friction circle work?

2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron: New name rumoured for updated electric SUV
Following news the E-Tron will be replaced in 2025, Audi may change the model name later this year for greater clarity

2022 Haval Jolion and H6 prices increase for a second time in months
Haval has applied another price increase across the Jolion and H6 line-ups

2022 Haval H6 Vanta joins line-up as limited-edition flagship
Haval has added a new variant to the H6 range, but are only bringing a limited number to our shores

Opinion: Hydrogen makes sense for heavy transport
Mercedes’ CEO is convinced that hydrogen’s role is as a fuel for high-mileage, electric-powered freighters of the road.

Rolls-Royce sets new company record for annual sales in 2021
A second year of COVID couldn’t slow down the Goodwood outfit’s sale

2022 Tesla Model S scores revised front and rear design, CCS charge ports
Aesthetic tweaks bring the Model S in line with the popular Model 3

SsangYong eyes electric future under new owners – UPDATE
The Korean carmaker may have found its saving grace, and it could mean big things

2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV teased again ahead of launch
Skoda’s latest EV is soon to come out from under the covers

2022 Mercedes-AMG SL55 review: First drive
The AMG-engineered seventh-generation SL rediscovers the fabric top, adds AWD, token rear seats and more digital wizardries. No EV version planned, but a PHEV is under way.

Chevrolet’s Corvette LT6 engine is a masterclass in natural aspiration
It’s rare we get to look at a naturally aspirated V8 in tech, but the Corvette’s LT6 mill is more than worthy

Tesla begins groundwork to expand production
A big hiring push by Tesla’s factory in China looks to be good news for Model 3 buyers

Electrified Mitsubishi Vision Ralliart Concept revives performance arm
Future Ralliart models could take the form of electrified performance SUVs

2022 Mazda MX-5 price and features: 1.5-litre engine dropped, new suspension tech added
Entry-level roadster to depart line-up due to poor sales

New Ford Mustang said to be coming in 2023, hybrid to follow
Evidence is mounting of a new-gen pony car on the horizon, with an all-wheel-drive hybrid V8

2021 Volkswagen Golf R-Line review
Does the R-Line’s hot-hatch aesthetic provide a compelling reason to make you spend more over its same-performing siblings?

The all-wheel-drive Ferrari that never was
Uncovering the Ferrari 408 4RM, a concept car that showcased Maranello’s talent to the world

Most-searched car brands of 2021
It should be no surprise to hear the highest-selling manufacturer has appeared in the most searches

2017-2021 Mercedes-Benz diesel models recalled
Certain models fitted with the OM654 and OM656 engines are affected

2025 Nissan S16 Silvia could adopt electric power
With the new Nissan Z mere months away from launch, new information suggests the company is looking to revive its entry-level sports car

Porsche to officially supply engines for Singer
Stuttgart’s North American motorsport arm will reportedly help to modify Singer’s flat-six units

Mazda patents triple-rotor hybrid powertrain
Mazda continues to tease us by filing patents for a hybrid three-rotor

In defence of team orders in motorsport
Team orders in motorsport aren’t always a bad thing, argues Kirby

Audi Australia announces five-year warranty for 2022 models
After being offered last year, the 60-month warranty is now a permanent fixture