Confidential

Autocar confidential: BMW's 911 rival, Mazda's upmarket ambition and more

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

21 January 2020
Autocar confidential: BMW's 911 rival, Mazda's upmarket ambition and more
Range Rover Velar 2017 - interior
The Range Rover Velar is at the front of the pack for vegan interiors
Business

Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry

Greggs' vegan steak bake proved animal-free products are money-spinners. Now automotive manufacturers are catching on…

21 January 2020
Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry
Vauxhall Mokka render
All-new Mokka (rendered by Autocar above) is due this year and will have an e-VXR model
Business

Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'

Fresh models and post-Brexit marketing campaign are part of ambitious plan to increase UK market share by a third in two years

21 January 2020
Vauxhall launches new strategy aimed at promoting its 'Britishness'
Slideshow

20 years on: the big cars of the year 2000

Join us as we remember the standout cars - for better or for worse - from the beginning of the millennium

20 January 2020
20 years on: the big cars of the year 2000
 MG ZR
ZR's are a rare breed these days, but, if you're willing to do some snooping, there remain good-condition examples
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: MG ZR

The MG ZR is a potent little hatchback with a loyal following. Cheap as chips or nearly new, we've got the secrets to securing a good one

20 January 2020
Used car buying guide: MG ZR
Latest-generation battery cell tech
Details of the battery pack for Volkswagen’s ID 3 for 2020 reveal the latest-generation battery cell tech
Technology

Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech

From lithium manganese oxide-based systems to lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide alternatives, manufacturers are constantly tinkering in search of more power and economy

20 January 2020
Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech
Mercedes E 350 e
Fewer models are being made as EU CO2 targets add pressure
Business

Analysis: 2020 is the year to take emissions targets seriously

Dramatically reducing fleet average emissions is now the priority for car makers, if they are to avoid heavy fines

20 January 2020
Analysis: 2020 is the year to take emissions targets seriously
Slideshow

The cars of famous world leaders

Join us for a journey into the most formidable vehicles ever driven by world leaders

19 January 2020
The cars of famous world leaders
Bloodhound LSR
The current land speed record sits at 763.035mph; Bloodhound is going for 800
Features

In pursuit of 800mph: How Bloodhound aims to break the land speed record

After storming to 628mph, the project has history in its sights. We sit down with its chief engineer and driver

19 January 2020
In pursuit of 800mph: How Bloodhound aims to break the land speed record
Business

Bugatti's boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars

We talk to CEO Stephan Winkelmann about the next steps for the ultra-exclusive car maker

19 January 2020
Bugatti's boss on Chiron variants, profitability and autonomous cars

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