Confidential

Autocar confidential: Has government got EVs right, Mercedes' camera call and more

Our reporters empty their notebooks to round up a week in gossip from across the automotive industry

23 February 2021
Autocar confidential: Has government got EVs right, Mercedes' camera call and more
New cars

New Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is 700bhp track weapon

McLaren F1's spiritual successor gets a £3.1m circuit variant with a kerb weight of just 852kg

22 February 2021
New Gordon Murray T50s Niki Lauda is 700bhp track weapon
New cars

Gunther Werks reveals 435bhp-plus 993 Speedster Remastered

Open-top take on the final air-cooled Porsche 911 pairs substantial performance upgrades with retro design cues

22 February 2021
Gunther Werks reveals 435bhp-plus 993 Speedster Remastered
Electric cars

UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say

Mass adoption of electric cars is predicted due to government's 2030 ICE ban, but infrastructure can cope

22 February 2021
UK national grid can handle EV surge, experts say
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El-born will be crucial to Cupra's future
Finance and corporate

Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021

Launch of hot El-Born EV will coincide with introduction of virtual sales model; CEO plans 100% annual growth

22 February 2021
Cupra plots rapid electric transition and sales growth in 2021
New cars

Cupra Formentor VZ5: five-pot range-topper brings 385bhp

Limited-run hot crossover cracks 0-62mph in 4.2 seconds, but won't get a right-hand-drive variant

22 February 2021
Cupra Formentor VZ5: five-pot range-topper brings 385bhp
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Smart ForTwo

Smart’s Fortwo has garnered a loyal following – and no wonder. It’s distinctive, priced from £1500 and capable of high mileage. The Mk2 is the one to get

22 February 2021
Used car buying guide: Smart ForTwo
Technology

Under the skin: How Pirelli tailored its new tyre to EVs

Pirelli’s P Zero Elect rubber can extend the range of an EV by as much as 15% compared with previous generations of EV-dedicated tyres

22 February 2021
Under the skin: How Pirelli tailored its new tyre to EVs
Dealership, sales and marketing

Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars

While other brands seemingly struggle with monthly plans, the Swedish company is seeing success

22 February 2021
Inside the industry: Volvo is showing the subscription model can work for cars
Tech, development and manufacturing

Analysis: Will intelligent roads finally move self-driving cars into the fast lane?

Infrastructure changes may help accelerate the development of autonomous cars

22 February 2021
Analysis: Will intelligent roads finally move self-driving cars into the fast lane?

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