Environment and energy

Inside the industry: Hyundai-Kia shows no signs of slowing down

Our man can't think of a car maker as relentless in its progress as Hyundai-Kia, the brands each now at a point where only minor inconsistencies set them back from Volkswagen

28 June 2021
Inside the industry: Hyundai-Kia shows no signs of slowing down
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Hatchback’s look (imagined by Autocar above) is expected to draw on the Model 3 saloon’s
New cars

Tesla plots £20k, 250-mile EV hatch to rival VW ID 3

Next-generation battery tech will give Tesla’s entry-level hatchback an eye-catching range for its price

28 June 2021
Tesla plots £20k, 250-mile EV hatch to rival VW ID 3
Technology

Under the skin: How to create a better tyre with simulators

Tyre giant Continental aims to cut test mileage for new tyre development by 59,000 miles a year using a driving simulator

28 June 2021
Under the skin: How to create a better tyre with simulators
New cars

Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro revealed as track-only hypercar

Le Mans concept-derived race car ditches road-going Valkyrie's hybrid system, is exclusively V12-powered

28 June 2021
Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro revealed as track-only hypercar
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A new tyre label came into force on 1 May, along with a requirement for it to be shown to motorists so that they can make an informed decision about the tyres they buy, rather than deciding purely on price
Features

Rubber stamped: What new tyre labels mean for your motor

Why has a new label for tyres been introduced and what happens when you don’t pay them enough attention? We visit a depot to find out

27 June 2021
Rubber stamped: What new tyre labels mean for your motor
Features

The UK motoring activities you must try this summer

Restrictions are beginning to ease, so the post-lockdown summer is ours for the taking. Here’s how car lovers can make the most of it

27 June 2021
The UK motoring activities you must try this summer
Slideshow

Sporty used cars that should cost you nothing to own

Steep depreciation is the price for buying a brand-new car, but carefully selected second-hand ones come with virtually a money-back guarantee

26 June 2021
Sporty used cars that should cost you nothing to own
F1

The trials of an F1 rookie: Yuki Tsunoda on his early season struggles

Virtually every driver finds it difficult to step up to the highest echelon of motorsport. We hear how the AlphaTauri driver is dealing with the reality check

26 June 2021
The trials of an F1 rookie: Yuki Tsunoda on his early season struggles
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The 12C subjectively lost to the Ferrari 458 in tests a decade ago, but its twinturbo V8 and carbon tub gave it the performance edge with 413bhp per tonne
Features

Used and amused: £70k BMW M3 CSL vs McLaren 12C

Which second-hand sporting legend should you pick up for £70,000? We host the face-off

26 June 2021
Used and amused: £70k BMW M3 CSL vs McLaren 12C
Goodwood Festival of Speed

New 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupé to make debut at Goodwood

Festival of Speed to host new BMW as well as Lotus Emira, Genesis G70 Shooting Brake and more

25 June 2021
New 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupé to make debut at Goodwood

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