Renault Rafale AI tunnel check
AI is used to check the fit and finish of cars coming off the production line
Manufacturing

Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker

Toyota Production System has long been the benchmark but Renault claims its metaverse helps it compete

8 July 2025
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Renault taps metaverse tech in race to build cars quicker
New cars

Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed

Decision is down to ever-changing regulations, says CEO Stephan Winkelmann, which may also delay Lanzador EV

7 July 2025
Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed
Technology

Inside the new range-extender that could change the world

Car markers supply the ICE; ZF provides everything else to turn create an REV

7 July 2025
Inside the new range-extender that could change the world
New cars

Kia chief confirms new city car in next wave of EVs

Boss says non-EV powertrains are also needed to meet global demand

7 July 2025
Kia chief confirms new city car in next wave of EVs
Autocar Awards

How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought

Piers Thynne, operating chief for Autocar Award winner McLaren F1, spills all on its return to glory

6 July 2025
How McLaren ended its 26-year F1 title drought
Aston Martin Vantage DBX f1 safety cars
Vantage and DBX 707 are the world's fastest emergency response vehicles
Features

Safety fast: driving Aston's other F1 car

Since 2021, Aston Martin has been on safety and medical car duty in F1 - we take them for a spin

6 July 2025
Safety fast: driving Aston's other F1 car
Lotus Garden Party Event 2025   ME 35
50 Lotus Esprits were gathered at East Carleton Manor, the former home of Colin Chapman
Features

Light bites, stiff drinks: celebrating 50 years of a Lotus legend

Lotus marked its 50th anniversary with a VIP event and a special display at a fitting venue

5 July 2025
Light bites, stiff drinks: celebrating 50 years of a Lotus legend
1994 coulthard GettyImages 1631350
Coulthard made his F1 debut at the age of 23
Features

Coulthard: 'Drivers are better paid today - but I wouldn't swap'

David Coulthard reminisces the 1990s in Formula 1 – and reveals what he really thinks of the sport today

5 July 2025
Coulthard: 'Drivers are better paid today - but I wouldn't swap'
New cars

Official: Fiat 500 Hybrid to arrive in November with six-speed manual

Petrol-powered city car will finally enter a new generation after 18 years, using electric 500e underpinnings

4 July 2025
Official: Fiat 500 Hybrid to arrive in November with six-speed manual
Features

Citroen C3 Pluriel: are you overlooking this £1000 quirky cabrio?

A do-it-all modern classic...? It's certainly one of the most versatile cars at this price point

4 July 2025
Citroen C3 Pluriel: are you overlooking this £1000 quirky cabrio?

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