Mid-size BMW X3 has the X-factor
Jack McKeown finds the X3 has taken a huge stride forward from its predecessor.
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Volvo dishes up premium style with its V60 estate
Swedish taking on Germans, discovers Jack McKeown.
An unusual British sports car set to be passed down through the generations
If asked to make a list of classic sports car brands, you’d probably include Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari and maybe Morgan.
Kia’s latest offering is a car drivers will find hard to ignore
A decade ago, Kia changed from a purveyor of cheap and cheerful runarounds to a maker of some very competitive cars indeed.
An insight into the key figures behind Knockhill ahead of the Fife racing circuit hosting another BTCC round
Motorsport is now a tough business with big budgets and expectations to match.
GALLERY: Classic cars cruise to Brodie Castle
As the clouds cleared bright and early on Sunday morning, Brodie Castle near Forres was a hub of activity as classic cars and bikes from around the north-east gathered to take part in the annual Historic Wheels Rally.
Compact Jag SUV sets the pace
Under the stewardship of Scottish design guru Ian Callum, Jaguar has changed itself from a producer of elegant but old-mannish saloons into one of the most exciting car makers in the world.
Hawco Volkswagen – Find the perfect small car (Quiz)
VIDEO: Take a trip in the new Audi A7
Stylish, powerful and practical, the brand new Audi A7 looks incredibly sumptuous from the outside and when you open the doors, you’re met with a luxurious interior packed full of high spec gadgets and technology leaving you with the WOW factor.
Charity ponders if its new mystery machine has north-east links
Car connoisseurs are being asked to help an Aberdeen charity unravel the history of its newly-purchased mystery machine.
Harley-Davidson reveals radical new range
Legendary bike-maker Harley-Davidson has revealed plans to launch an electric motorcycle next year along with a host of radical new models.
VIDEO: The P&J takes the new Peugeot 3008 SUV for a spin
The Peugeot 3008 SUV should have a built-in trophy cabinet for all the international awards it has won.
In Pictures: Big cars roar in for annual rally at Drum Castle
Usually visitors flock to Drum Castle in Aberdeenshire to visit the Jacobean mansion, but last weekend the 13th Century house took a back seat as countless numbers of classic Jaguars lined up on the lawn.
MG memories are made of this
There was something about MGs that captured Mike Robinson’s imagination as a teenager. He told Philippa Gerrard how he finally came to own the car he had dreamed of for 50 years.
The Sho must go on for this star
Mitsubishi likes to see its Shogun as the original large 4x4, an SUV tough enough to venture where others feared to tread, yet offering the interior luxury of a high-end saloon.
‘Sleeping beauty’ Jaguar fetches £77k at auction
A stylish 1962 Jaguar E-Type found gathering dust in a Scottish barn after more than 35 years has fetched £77,000 at auction.
Thousands descend upon north-east car show for a blast from the past
Thousands of motoring enthusiasts enjoyed a trip back in time this weekend as scores of classic cars arrived in the north-east.
Car show’s a roaring success
Alan Wallace has been a regular at motorsport and classic car events all over Britain for the last 30 years but, when it came to showing off his own motors, he preferred to take a back seat.
Getting behind the wheel of Skoda’s new SUV
The Karoq is a replacement for Skoda’s dear, departed Yeti.
Putting the Dacia Duster to the test and discovering the secrets of its global success
I told a female friend I’d been driving the new Dacia Duster. “The what?” she said. “I wouldn’t want anything named after a piece of domestic equipment. That’s as bad as the Ford Fridge, the Volvo Vacuum, the Mercedes Mop or the Bentley Brush.”
The Cadillac is a rare sight on Scottish roads – this Aberdeen pair own a 1960 original
With stylised tail fins, chrome bumpers and ridiculous dimensions, when you imagine a Cadillac – this is it.
Bus fans taken on trip back in time in Alford
A wave of nostalgia swept over Alford on Sunday when a fleet of historic buses were on display in the sunshine.
Getting the most out of a car – what happens when cars shudder to a halt for the last time
We might be getting better at recycling paper and plastic, but what about that ton and a half of metal on your driveway?
Jaguar escapes from Moray barn and winds up at auction
An elusive Jaguar which has been in hibernation for decades has suddenly roared out of the darkness from a barn in Moray.
Charity to open cafe after automotive auction success
A north-east charity can open its first cafe to help get people into employment after raising thousands of pounds at a specialist auction.
Back with a bang: Honda hits a winner with the new HR-V
Okay, stop us if you’ve heard this one before.
Restoring classic cars to their former glory is the life of Riley for Alistair
A stickler for tradition, Alistair Reid likes nothing more than to see old classic motors restored to their original glory. He told Philippa Gerrard about his most recent project.
In Pictures: The one-off motor which has been a labour of love for this north-east man
If gleaming motors fresh off the factory floor are more your thing, then look away now.
Road Test: Suzuki’s Swift Sport is an unrecognised hero
Hot Hatches weren’t always about power.
Automotive auction to raise funds for north-east charity cafe
Hundreds of pieces of rare automotive memorabilia are being sent under the hammer to help a north-east charity open its first cafe.
Road test: Third-generation MINI has been usefully improved
For a car that’s been so successful, the modern-day MINI seems to have nevertheless disgruntled quite a few people.
In Pictures: Loch Ness Classic Car tour
Classic and vintage cars descended upon Loch Ness last Saturday, June 9, with entries from as far afield as the Central Belt.