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Tomorrow's world: VW's new MQB platform tech

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Jesse Crosse, 23 February 2012 10:12

Is VW’s recently announced MQB (Modular Transverse Matrix) a new idea or old hat? Starting with the new VW Golf Mk7 arriving in the UK in spring 2012, the idea heralds a return to basic principles of mass production in an industry where over the last 100 years, complexity has spiralled out of control. By creating a standardised, interchangeable set ...

Don't get me started on stop-start systems...

Glen Waddington, 15 January 2010 09:55

All these supposed eco-cars with their start/stop systems are driving me nuts. They just don’t do what they’re claimed to do. It seems simple enough in concept: you roll to a halt, pop it into neutral and the engine cuts out. As soon as you’re ready to move off, the engine re-starts when you press the clutch; into gear and ...

Vauxhall's Astra good, whopping blindspot bad

Tim Pollard, 20 November 2009 09:29

Just driven the new Vauxhall Astra for the first time – really liked it. Ours was the 1.4 turbo, which I found to be very well built, stylish and a satisfying drive: nice steering, a well damped ride and a well conceived package. The downsized 1.4 feels a little breathless, if I'm being honest, but on balance the new Astra ...

Star in a reasonably priced 'Green' car

Sarah-Jayne Harrison, 21 September 2009 13:47

The new Jay Leno show is underway in the US and while it promises to be chockfull of comedy and the usual features that made Leno famous in the previous Late Night show, it also features a 1100ft practice track where celebs will compete for the fastest 'green car' lap time in an electric Ford Focus. First up in the ...

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