First Drive

Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 UK first drive

How does the drop top GT3 cope on wintry British roads? Time to don the bobble hat and turn the heater up to 11

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13 November 2019
Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 UK first drive
LA motor show

Hyundai previews plug-in hybrid SUV concept ahead of LA motor show

'Ground-breaking' show car is an SUV-coupé with an active aerodynamic grille and Grandeur-inspired lights

13 November 2019
Hyundai previews plug-in hybrid SUV concept ahead of LA motor show
New cars

Morris Commercial revived with 1940s-style electric van

J-Type-inspired electric van to launch in 2021 with a 200-mile range

13 November 2019
Morris Commercial revived with 1940s-style electric van
New cars

Ferrari to reveal new model later today

New car will follow the 812 GTS and F8 Spider onto market; a hardtop Portofino looks likely

13 November 2019
Ferrari to reveal new model later today
New cars

Mazda CX-30 claims record score in Euro NCAP safety test

Japanese firm’s SUV joined Mercedes-Benz GLB and Ford Explorer by claiming maximum five star rating

13 November 2019
Mazda CX-30 claims record score in Euro NCAP safety test
Business

Tesla to build first European factory in Germany

Plans to set up in UK scratched as Elon Musk announces Berlin-based manufacturing, engineering and battery site

13 November 2019
Tesla to build first European factory in Germany
Autocar archive article
Pollution was not seen as a major issue in 1970
New cars

From the archive: Vehicular pollution isn't really a problem

In 1970, as the US planned new emissions standards to combat Los Angeles smog, we examined the pollution problem

13 November 2019
From the archive: Vehicular pollution isn't really a problem
Toyota Mirai charging
UK's limited hydrogen infrastructure is seen as one impediment
Business

Analysis: do hydrogen-powered cars have a future?

Can car makers tap the potential of hydrogen or will battery-electric reign supreme? We investigate

13 November 2019
Analysis: do hydrogen-powered cars have a future?
First Drive

Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine 2019 UK first drive

Swedish performance estate brings the versatility of pure-electric driving to the class

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12 November 2019
Volvo V60 T8 Twin Engine 2019 UK first drive
New cars

Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima

Next-gen Optima likely to follow Korean-market saloon, growing in size and gaining a new design

12 November 2019
Kia K5 reveal hints at upcoming Optima

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