New cars

Mercedes launches new in-car app platform for "digital ecosystem"

New three-tier Mercedes Me app system is claimed to offer more intuitive operation and new products and services as brand boosts digital presence

4 August 2020
Mercedes launches new in-car app platform for "digital ecosystem"
Business

Volvo records 14.2% year-on-year sales increase in July

Strong demand for brand's electrified models and SUV range fuel post-pandemic growth

4 August 2020
Volvo records 14.2% year-on-year sales increase in July
GAP insurance
You could save hundreds on GAP insurance by shopping online
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Promoted | Why you should shop around for GAP insurance

Car dealers will offer you GAP insurance, but shopping around can get you better cover at a better price. We asked an ALA Insurance expert to tell us what to look for

4 August 2020
Promoted | Why you should shop around for GAP insurance
Business

UK petrol and diesel prices rise for second consecutive month

RAC Fuel Watch data shows a rise of about 3p a litre in both fuels, but a reduction is expected to follow due to oil production increase

4 August 2020
UK petrol and diesel prices rise for second consecutive month
The history of speed - picture special
The Bloodhound SSC is aiming to reach over 1000mph
Features

The history of speed record breakers: picture special

While Bloodhound SSC waits in the wings, we look back at the most important machines used to break speed records

4 August 2020
The history of speed record breakers: picture special
Vauxhall Corsa
You can’t go too far wrong with a £3k Corsa of this vintage
Used cars

James Ruppert: Why used cars are the stars of the sales charts

Popular new cars like the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa are often just as good second-hand

4 August 2020
James Ruppert: Why used cars are the stars of the sales charts
Electric Audi R8 - render
Autocar's prediction for an all-electric R8
New cars

Audi R8 and TT face axe as maker reviews line-up

Traditional sports cars face electric reinvention as part of a wide-ranging product strategy review

4 August 2020
Audi R8 and TT face axe as maker reviews line-up
Confidential

Autocar confidential: Nissan's Ariya optimism, Mercedes backs up and more

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

4 August 2020
Autocar confidential: Nissan's Ariya optimism, Mercedes backs up and more
New cars

Update: Mystery Volvo P1800 mule is petrol-powered, not EV

Disguised prototype of classic coupé is actually powered by an engine, not an electric motor as previously speculated

3 August 2020
Update: Mystery Volvo P1800 mule is petrol-powered, not EV
Features

Maranello again: Legendary Ferrari Testarossa revisited

In 1988, this very Ferrari Testarossa starred in an Autocar test. We take it for a blast after tracking it down again

3 August 2020
Maranello again: Legendary Ferrari Testarossa revisited

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