Alfa romeo straight eight
With a shortened wheelbase independent suspension, the Alfa's roadholding was excellent
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1939

Alfa Romeo's rival-beating 2900B racer, Australia's summer of motorsport and the outstanding Packard Six

25 January 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1939
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)

The boys talk about the prospect of four-year MOTs, absurd marketing phrases, and ferrets... yes, really

25 January 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 20)
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Editors Briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?

The team discusses the collapse of Britishvolt, plus the success of luxury brands, and the new Afeela brand

25 January 2023
Autocar Business
Editors Briefing: Is it too late for UK to go electric?
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The updated Polestar arrives with an array of changes under the skin, such as a move to a rear-wheel-drive layout
New cars

Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range

Single-motor variant of Sino-Swedish brand's electric saloon now sends power to rear wheels for improved efficiency

24 January 2023
Updated Polestar 2 gets RWD layout and 395-mile range
Slideshow

Junkyard gems: The world's greatest collection of abandoned cars

L&L Classic Auto in Idaho is a goldmine of forgotten automotive gems. Join us for a look around

24 January 2023
Junkyard gems: The world's greatest collection of abandoned cars
Ford garage forecourt 2021
Rising prices and threat of a recession are expected to hit demand for new cars over the coming years
Car sales

UK car sales will not recover from Covid before 2030

New forecast by American analysts Auto Forecast Solutions suggests high interest rates will limit sales recovery

24 January 2023
Autocar Business
UK car sales will not recover from Covid before 2030
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We drove a prototype, awarding it four stars in 3 November 2021 issue
New cars

British-built Wells Vertige to arrive mid-2023 with 208bhp

Unveiled at Goodwood in 2021, deliveries of the £50k sports coupé will begin this summer

24 January 2023
British-built Wells Vertige to arrive mid-2023 with 208bhp
Audi RS3 2022
Audi has not confirmed when the RS3 (Sportback pictured) will return to UK sale
New cars

Audi RS3 off sale in UK as demand outstrips supply

Audi says there is no time frame on when the performance hatch and saloon duo will return

23 January 2023
Audi RS3 off sale in UK as demand outstrips supply
New cars

625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as firm’s most powerful model yet

New BMW Alpina flagship produces 625bhp and 626lb ft of torque from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre petrol V8

23 January 2023
625bhp Alpina B5 GT revealed as firm’s most powerful model yet
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Cazoo founder Alex Chesterman will remain chairman
Corporate

Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

Alex Chesterman will be replaced by Paul Whitehead, the company's current COO

23 January 2023
Autocar Business
Cazoo swaps CEO and cuts UK jobs in cost-cutting drive

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