Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: why Kia UK is amped up for an EV future

Strong sales and high interest in new EV6, despite grant cut, are inspiring Kia UK president Paul Philpott

10 May 2021
Analysis: why Kia UK is amped up for an EV future
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GR Super Sport (imagined by Autocar above) will be closely related in looks to LMH racer
New cars

Toyota to crown GR line-up with 986bhp GR Super Sport

All-new road-going hypercar will arrive in 2022 with a race-bred hybrid set-up

10 May 2021
Toyota to crown GR line-up with 986bhp GR Super Sport
Technology

Under the skin: Why opposed-piston engines are returning to roads

Opposed-piston engines have 60% fewer parts than their conventional counterparts

10 May 2021
Under the skin: Why opposed-piston engines are returning to roads
Features

Back to the future: Driving the first ever rechargeable EV

The very first rechargeable EV was made by Gustave Trouvé all the way back in 1881. We have a replica built to recreate the 140th anniversary of its maiden drive

9 May 2021
Back to the future: Driving the first ever rechargeable EV
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Prototype gave us a tantalising taste of Evija
Features

How Matt Windle is putting Lotus back on the map

After a long period in the doldrums, Lotus is being revitalised with an all-new line-up. We meet the man presiding over Hethel's dramatic transformation

9 May 2021
How Matt Windle is putting Lotus back on the map
F1

Lewis Hamilton claims 100th F1 pole position

Britain achieves the milestone during qualifying for Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix

8 May 2021
Lewis Hamilton claims 100th F1 pole position
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"For almost all of its long life, the S-Class has been Stuttgart’s special halo model"
Features

The cream of the crop? Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes S-Class

But is the car of choice for chauffeur-driven owners still the best in the world? We aim to find out

8 May 2021
The cream of the crop? Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes S-Class
New cars

New Genesis luxury brand teases 2021 G70 Shooting Brake

Hyundai's premium brand has released first teaser images of new BMW 3 Series Touring rival

7 May 2021
New Genesis luxury brand teases 2021 G70 Shooting Brake
New cars

New Hyundai Ioniq 5: UK prices announced for crossover EV

Retro-inspired electric car to start from £36,995; 800V technology means ultra-rapid charging

7 May 2021
New Hyundai Ioniq 5: UK prices announced for crossover EV
Autocar's impression of the Bristol Buccaneer EV
Autocar's impression of the Bristol Buccaneer EV
New cars

Official: Bristol Cars revival to be led by new Buccaneer EV

Classic British firm to be revived with range of limited-edition 'remastered' models and brand-new EV

7 May 2021
Official: Bristol Cars revival to be led by new Buccaneer EV

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