Turbo

The current Mustang introduced electronic line lock to drag racers, but that's no longer the only piece of tech Ford offers for a quicker run down the strip – now it's giving the Mustang Drag Strip mode.

The Ford GT is one of the most interesting supercars on the road today. The futuristic looks and engine are impressive, but the computer trickery taking place beneath its skin is arguably even more fascinating. Now, Ford has released some info about the processing power driving the GT.

Having announced the high-riding Insignia Country Tourer would be headed stateside wearing a Regal TourX badge, the team at Buick has whipped the covers off the range-topping Regal GS. With a punchy six-cylinder engine and torque vectoring, it certainly looks good on paper.

The compact Honda Civic was recently given a comprehensive makeover, and now its bigger brother has been treated to a radical redesign. Although it isn't quite as "out there" as the refreshed Camry, the 10th-gen model is a smarter, more efficient car than previous Accords.

The new Hyundai i30 hasn't been around for long, but engineers in Seoul have frantically been working to expand the range. Along with the first N Performance model, the i30 has been turned into a slick, four-door Fastback, designed to mimic more expensive four-door coupes from Audi and BMW.

The DB11 was the first Aston Martin to arrive after the brand began its technical partnership with Mercedes-AMG. The shared knowledge doesn't extend beyond infotainment in the V12 DB11, but a new addition to the lineup takes Anglo-German relations to new heights. Meet the DB11 V8.

The BMW X3 was one of the first mid-size luxury four-wheel drives on the market back in 2003, before the second-generation car refined the formula in 2010. Now, in the midst of stiff competition from all angles, BMW has whipped the covers off a better looking, more powerful third-generation X3.

The folks Down Under are partial to a pickup, and Ford would argue the range-topping Ranger Wildtrak is the best pickup you can buy. With a luxurious interior, plenty of off-road gear and a ruggedly handsome face, it certainly looks good on paper. But does it deliver in the real world?

As emissions standards tighten, you might think International Engine of the Year would go to a clever compact powertrain or an engine that mixes miserly fuel consumption with punchy performance. Turns out the judges weren't thinking that way, and handed this year's award to the a Ferrari V8 instead.

It seems like a new compact crossover is launched every second day at the moment, with fresh high-riding hatches from Hyundai and Citroen launching just last week. Now they have company from Kia, in the form​ of the sharply-styled Stonic.

Having announced the Expedition in Chicago, Ford has treated off-road enthusiasts to a tougher FX4 package. With better underbody protection and a proper rear differential, the Expedition FX4 should couple the efficiency of the standard car with the ability to handle difficult off-road trails.

Recent setbacks haven't stopped Volkswagen from improving its impressive lineup. Having treated the Golf to a tech injection, it has overhauled the Polo. It might serve as an entry point to the VW range, but the Polo packs a range of features passed down from its big brothers.