New cars

New car emissions in Europe rose in 2019 for third straight year

New European Union data shows that CO2 emissions produced by new cars rose 1.6g/km last year, with SUVs and heavier vehicles blamed

29 June 2020
New car emissions in Europe rose in 2019 for third straight year
2020 Audi Q5 facelift - hero front
Front grille appears shallower and wider
New cars

Facelifted Audi Q5 gains mild-hybrid tech and new infotainment

Subtle redesign for BMW X3 rival comes with new infotainment and efficiency-raising tech for diesel engine

29 June 2020
Facelifted Audi Q5 gains mild-hybrid tech and new infotainment
Land Rover Discovery Mk3 - static front
Disco 3 positively dances through tricky terrain
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Land Rover Discovery 3

The idea of buying a Mk3 Discovery might strike fear into you, but don’t worry: it’s a huge amount of car for the money and we tell you what to watch out for

29 June 2020
Used car buying guide: Land Rover Discovery 3
Business

Inside the industry: car makers and retailers have a love-hate relationship

It might seem like smiles on the surface, but the two halves of the industry will soon be transformed by technology

29 June 2020
Inside the industry: car makers and retailers have a love-hate relationship
Business

Analysis: How Volkswagen is tackling new software challenges

Over-the-air updates and a reliance on technology means VW has had to invest heavily in software rather than buy from third parties

29 June 2020
Analysis: How Volkswagen is tackling new software challenges
VW ID 3 R render 2020 - static front
Our render of how the hot ID 3 could look
New cars

Volkswagen ID 3 R: electric hot hatch tipped for 2024 launch

First performance ID in frame as VW paves way for diverse electric line-up

29 June 2020
Volkswagen ID 3 R: electric hot hatch tipped for 2024 launch
Technology

Under the skin: EVs are already helping to charge our grid

Large-scale vehicle-to-grid charging could reduce the need for additional power stations

29 June 2020
Under the skin: EVs are already helping to charge our grid
Focus and Golf - hero front
Both the Ford and the VW are class-leading family hatches
Features

Hatch match: 2020 Volkswagen Golf vs. Ford Focus

It's an age-old rivalry and with the new Mk8 Golf here, the competition between these two hatchbacks is stronger than ever

28 June 2020
Hatch match: 2020 Volkswagen Golf vs. Ford Focus
BMW with trophies
Sunbury-on-Thames is full to the rafters with race trophies
Motorsport

West Surrey Racing: the team behind BMW's BTCC success

It began as a successful Formula 3 team, then a top BTCC outfit and now runs the dominant works BMWs. We pay a visit

28 June 2020
West Surrey Racing: the team behind BMW's BTCC success
Ben Summerell-Youde
Autocar’s stories are often adorned with digitally rendered predictions of upcoming cars, courtesy of Ben
Features

How to design a car, according to Autocar's in-house artist

Our own photoshop wizard Ben Summerell-Youde takes you through the process of mocking up the latest metal

28 June 2020
How to design a car, according to Autocar's in-house artist

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