Aston Martin Vanquish Volante front quarter tracking
Roof folds out of sight in 14sec and can be shut in 16sec while on the move
New cars

Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster

New drop-top version of thunderous GT brings similar performance; 95kg heavier than coupé

25 March 2025
Aston Martin Vanquish Volante revealed as 214mph V12 roadster
lower thames crossing southern tunnel entrance
Lower Thames Crossing will use a 2.6-mile tunnel running under the River Thames
Consumer

Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure

New road connecting Kent and Essex, including 2.6-mile tunnel beneath river, gets green light from the government

25 March 2025
Lower Thames Crossing approved to ease Dartford pressure
Electric cars

How to charge your electric car at home

Wallbox or smart charger? And how do you install it? We answer common questions about home EV charging

25 March 2025
How to charge your electric car at home
New cars

New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k

Plug-in powertrain pairs 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motor for 295bhp combined output

25 March 2025
New Audi A5 PHEV brings 67-mile electric range for £49k
MG 4
Second-generation MG 4 (inset) won't replace current 4 (main) on UK market
New cars

All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead

Current 4 EV will get a fresh interior and updated technology to mirror the new S5 EV crossover

25 March 2025
All-new MG 4 EV not yet planned for UK; update inbound instead
Slideshow

Sporty cars that looked fast - but actually really weren’t

We take a look at the cars whose looks wrote cheques their engines couldn’t always cash

25 March 2025
Sporty cars that looked fast - but actually really weren’t
Electric vehicles

Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?

The shift to electric cars has massively hurt profitability for many firms, but there are signs of hope ahead

25 March 2025
Autocar Business
Are electric cars making money for car companies yet?
2025 Toyota Hilux mild hybrid front quarter
Electrical assistance reduces engine idle speed from 720rpm to 600rpm
New cars

Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640

Electrical assistance is said to improve engine's refinement and responsiveness without hurting truck's capabilities

24 March 2025
Mild-hybrid diesel Toyota Hilux goes on sale at £49,640

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