A breakthrough in motor and electronics design by Continental AG allows mild hybrids to deliver electric-only driving like a full hybrid for less cost
Technology

Under the skin: Why modern cars need 48V electrical systems

As well as allowing cars to temporarily run on electric power, a 48V system can take care of all the ancillaries

16 September 2019
Under the skin: Why modern cars need 48V electrical systems
BTCC Knockhill
Jordan (l) and Butcher both took wins
Motorsport

BTCC 2019: BMW drivers hit trouble in title battle

Title contenders Andrew Jordan and Colin Turkington both his trouble on a dramatic weekend at Knockhill

15 September 2019
BTCC 2019: BMW drivers hit trouble in title battle
Slideshow

How famous car companies got their names

Most car firms are named after their founders - these are the most interesting ones that are not

15 September 2019
How famous car companies got their names
The Adventurists take on Rickshaw Run Himalaya
Scenery is beautiful but you might be too cold to care
Features

A guide to driving a rickshaw across The Himalayas

If a driving holiday through the Alps sounds a bit tame, you could try a Himalayan adventure which, its organisers say, might actually kill you

15 September 2019
A guide to driving a rickshaw across The Himalayas
Autocar visits Team Dynamics HQ in Droitwich
Team Dynamics has 15 full-time staff, growing to 30 with contractors for races.
Features

Inside a BTCC team: Honda Civics, Lotus Elans and the world’s fastest mower

There’s more to Team Dynamics than Honda UK’s BTCC Civics. Driver Matt Neal shows us around his family firm

15 September 2019
Inside a BTCC team: Honda Civics, Lotus Elans and the world’s fastest mower
New cars

Abarth 595 Pista edition receives new turbo and added kit

Performance brand expands its Fiat 500-based hot hatch line-up with sixth variant of 595

13 September 2019
Abarth 595 Pista edition receives new turbo and added kit
New cars

Volkswagen T-Roc R: hot compact SUV on sale from £38,450

Performance crossover closely follows segment-leading Golf R hot hatchback with 296bhp and a top speed of 155mph

13 September 2019
Volkswagen T-Roc R: hot compact SUV on sale from £38,450
Motorsport

Aston Martin launches new one-make racing series

Four Aston Martin Vantage Cup by R-Motorsport series are planned from 2020

13 September 2019
Aston Martin launches new one-make racing series
Volkswagen Phaeton driving - side
With S-Class-rivalling luxury and a potent V10 motor, the Phaeton is the accessible continent crusher you've been looking for
Used cars

Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 September

As we mourn the passing of ex-VW boss Ferdinand Piech, here's a second-hand selection of the company's strangest offerings

13 September 2019
Buy them before we do: second-hand picks for 13 September
New cars

Bentley Flying Spur Speed seen with plug-in hybrid system

Spy shots of sportiest Flying Spur show charging flap for hybrid powertrain, likely to be Porsche Panamera-sourced

13 September 2019
Bentley Flying Spur Speed seen with plug-in hybrid system

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