Car news

2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Racing Edition

Quadrifoglio Racing Edition variant currently heads up Alfa's Giulia range

Geneva motor show

Alfa Romeo previews new performance model for Geneva

Video follows rumours that Italian firm is plotting a 617bhp flagship version of its Giulia Quadrifoglio

24 February 2020

Alfa Romeo previews new performance model for Geneva

X5’s eco-friendly tech boasts brake energy regeneration, active air flaps and more efficient air-con

Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: BMW X5

An E70-generation X5 might look like a steal but the list of potential pitfalls could turn a bargain into a money pit. We find out more

24 February 2020

Used car buying guide: BMW X5

Volvo and Uber XC90 autonomous vehicle - stationary side

Uber’s XC90s will use ‘always-on’ autonomous tech

Business

Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving

The Swedish firm is targeting eyes-off and hands-off automated driving on motorways, but only if the car's system okays it

24 February 2020

Why Volvo is redefining autonomous driving

Koenigsegg’s unique drivetrains break with conventional thinking, albeit for a lot of money

Technology

Under the skin: Koenigsegg's ingenious transmission solutions

New 500km/h concept could be revealed by the brand at Geneva, possibly using its Koenigsegg Direct Drive (KDD) and Light Speed Transmission (LST) technologies

24 February 2020

Under the skin: Koenigsegg's ingenious transmission solutions

Volkswagen ID R render 2020 - stationary front

How Autocar imagines the range-topping ID R sports car could look

New cars

Volkswagen ID R sports car to pioneer secret battery tech

Performance battery know-how from Volkswagen ID R racer will be key to new ID electric sports car - and it could preview the next Audi TT

24 February 2020

Volkswagen ID R sports car to pioneer secret battery tech

A2P2 uses 3D printing to repair priceless classics

Features

How 3D printing is aiding classic car revival

Classic car owners in need of rare parts can get them quicker than ever thanks to 3D printing. We find out more

23 February 2020

How 3D printing is aiding classic car revival

"The stunt car is an absolute beast, with a driving experience at odds with the staid styling"

Features

From Aston with love: Driving James Bond's DB5

The latest Bond film stars not one but three different Aston Martins. We head to Silverstone to get behind the wheel of what is arguably the most memorable 007 Aston of them all

23 February 2020

From Aston with love: Driving James Bond's DB5