Best cars of 2014 - Porsche Macan
The Macan has helped to redefine the premium compact SUV segment this year
New cars

Best cars of 2014 – Porsche Macan

A sports car on stilts, or a luxury off-roader? Somehow, Porsche's newest SUV manages to be both at the same time

26 December 2014
Best cars of 2014 – Porsche Macan
Infiniti's BMW 3-series rival is interesting, but ultimately flawed
New cars

The 10 worst cars on sale in Britain today

Having recently named the best cars on sale in the UK, now it's time to name the worst…

20 December 2014
The 10 worst cars on sale in Britain today
Porsche Macan scores top rating in latest Euro NCAP crash test results
The Porsche Macan was praised for its occupant protection
Business

Porsche Macan scores top rating in latest Euro NCAP crash test results

Porsche's Macan gets five-star rating, while the Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat also do well. Dacia Logan only scores three stars

4 December 2014
Porsche Macan scores top rating in latest Euro NCAP crash test results
New Kia KX3 concept aims for China
The KX3 is powered by a 1.6-litre T-GDI turbocharged petrol engine
Motor shows

New Kia KX3 concept aims for China

Compact SUV hints at future production car, which is aimed at younger Chinese buyers

20 November 2014
New Kia KX3 concept aims for China
Business

New Datsun Go branded ‘sub-standard‘ by Global NCAP

Global NCAP calls upon Nissan to withdraw its new Datsun Go city car from sale over safety fears

14 November 2014
New Datsun Go branded ‘sub-standard‘ by Global NCAP
Interview: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales sets out his future plans
Gales reckons Lotus could eventually be building close to 10,000 cars per year
Business

Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales

Jean-Marc Gales can see a bright future for the recovering Hethel-based manufacturer of lightweight sports cars

11 November 2014
Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales
Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine
Volkswagen's new four-cylinder diesel engine produces 268bhp
Business

Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine

Electric turbocharging and high pressure common rail injection boost power and efficiency of Wolfsburg’s four-pot oilburner

10 November 2014
Volkswagen reveals new 268bhp diesel engine
Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival
This Autocar image shows how Kia's Toyota Prius rival could look
New cars

Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival

Korean manufacturer confirms new dedicated hybrid model will arrive before 2017, known internally as "DE"

30 October 2014
Kia plans new Toyota Prius rival
Racing in the Land Rover Defender Challenge - picture special
The Land Rover Defender Challenge runs as part of seven national rallies
Motorsport

Rallying in the Land Rover Defender Challenge

The stout Defender might not spring to mind as an ideal competition vehicle, but it can be plenty of fun on the muddy forest tracks of Wales

24 October 2014
Rallying in the Land Rover Defender Challenge
VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept
The Volkswagen XL Sport is powered by a Ducati motorcycle engine
Paris motor show

VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept

Sleek motorcycle-engined concept produces 197bhp from its 1199cc engine, which can rev to 11,000rpm

3 October 2014
VW reveals 167mph Ducati-engined XL Sport concept

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Volvo EX90 front lead
Priced from £96,255, the EX90 is now available to pre-order now in the UK
New cars

First ride in 2025 Volvo EX90 as testing wraps up

14 May 2024
First ride in 2025 Volvo EX90 as testing wraps up