Matt prior opinion
The EV9 is a cracking car on the whole, but ADAS tarnishes its character
New cars

When automated driver assistance systems go badly wrong

Prior has braking difficulties in a Kia EV9, causing him to question the reliability of software

1 June 2024
When automated driver assistance systems go badly wrong
Geneva motor show

Who killed the Geneva motor show?

In the wake of today’s bombshell news from the event organisers, it’s a question worth exploring...

31 May 2024
Who killed the Geneva motor show?
Government and legislation

Editor's letter: let's have more than empty promises in the election

Irrespective of the party, campaigns now seem to be part of an infinite game of promises to fix stuff that’s broken

31 May 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: let's have more than empty promises in the election
Features

The best cars of Villa d'Este are not at Villa d’Este

The surprises that are found on display, parked up and tucked away are even better than the main event

28 May 2024
The best cars of Villa d'Este are not at Villa d’Este
Matt Prior testers notes autonomous commute
A commute like this will remain the stuff of dreams – for now, at least...
New cars

Self-driving isn't dead, but the autonomous car might be

Various car makers have recently pulled investment from autonomous cars, favouring buses and taxis instead

25 May 2024
Self-driving isn't dead, but the autonomous car might be
citroen c3 review 2024 03 rear tracking
C3 is made to a budget but it doesn't feel cheap – a key part of Citroën's forward-looking ethos
Car sales

Citroën says it's back – and I'm minded to agree

CEO Thierry Koskas wants the French marque to "be a popular brand" again while keeping costs down

24 May 2024
Autocar Business
Citroën says it's back – and I'm minded to agree
New cars

It's harder than ever to know what car makers will do next

From JLR re-adopting its ancient 5.0-litre V8 to Rimac ditching EVs, the headlines seem to be changing fast

18 May 2024
It's harder than ever to know what car makers will do next
Business

Editor's letter: No more questions over future of Cupra and Seat

Since its breakaway in 2018, Cupra has stormed up the sales charts. Not so for Seat, but it still has a future

17 May 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: No more questions over future of Cupra and Seat
Matt Prior opinion
The Picanto is tired of being picked on so it’s taken some design steroids
New cars

When will cars stop looking so angry?

Prior talks design characteristics making cars more aggressive, and wonders if it's all just a fad

11 May 2024
When will cars stop looking so angry?
Business

Chinese car firms are taking back control from western rivals

Being a western brand in China is now no longer a licence for success

10 May 2024
Autocar Business
Chinese car firms are taking back control from western rivals
Caterham drift day
You’ll have fun in a Seven, whichever way you’re going
New cars

Why the return of Caterham's Drift Experience is a good thing

Prior riffs on Caterham's drift experience, and explains what it's like to go sideways in a jacked-up 360R

4 May 2024
Why the return of Caterham's Drift Experience is a good thing
Business

Editor's letter: the forgotten transport that needs electrifying

Converting diesel vans to hybrid power is a great step, but no governance means wildly varying standards and quality

3 May 2024
Autocar Business
Editor's letter: the forgotten transport that needs electrifying

Pages

New car news

omoda 5 review 2024 24
The Omoda 5 is the brand’s first petrol-engined model in the UK
New cars

Omoda launches in the UK, taking pre-reservations for two SUVs

31 May 2024
Omoda launches in the UK, taking pre-reservations for two SUVs

Motorsport news

McLaren Senna liveries F1 hypercar front
Both the Senna hypercar and the MCL38 F1 racer receive special schemes
Motorsport

McLaren unveils Ayrton Senna tributes for Monaco Grand Prix

21 May 2024
McLaren unveils Ayrton Senna tributes for Monaco Grand Prix