Confidential

Autocar confidential: BMW won't go smaller, Toyota's EV flexibility and more

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

4 February 2020
Autocar confidential: BMW won't go smaller, Toyota's EV flexibility and more
2020 Ferrari Purosangue render - front
Autocar's prediction for the Ferrari Purosange
Business

Ferrari and Italian charity in court over use of 'Purosangue' name

Firm's first SUV could be due a new moniker as anti-doping organisation fights for exclusivity

3 February 2020
Ferrari and Italian charity in court over use of 'Purosangue' name
New cars

Volkswagen launches new Taigun crossover in India

T-Cross-sized five-seater will be built using at least 90% locally-sourced components

3 February 2020
Volkswagen launches new Taigun crossover in India
New cars

New Skoda Vision IN is bespoke SUV for Indian market

Kamiq-sized Skoda crossover is based on bespoke MQB-AO platform for India, and goes on sale in 2021

3 February 2020
New Skoda Vision IN is bespoke SUV for Indian market
Volkswagen Golf eR1
Volkswagen Golf eR1
New cars

First ride: Volkswagen Golf eR1 electric prototype

Test mule for the record-breaking ID R hillclimb car has been turned into a showcase for VW’s electric tech

3 February 2020
First ride: Volkswagen Golf eR1 electric prototype
Porsche 924 2020 - tracking side
Some call the 924 a stillborn VW. We call it a prime bargain
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Porsche 924

The 924 is an entry-level Porsche that you can currently buy for an entry-level price – but they won’t remain bargains for long. We have a closer look

3 February 2020
Used car buying guide: Porsche 924
Mercedes-Benz C-Class render 2019 - tracking side
New 2021 C-Class range will feature a C63 with a four-cylinder engine. Autocar's render above
New cars

Mercedes to launch 32 new models by 2022 in massive rollout

More EVs, Project One hypercar, Smart SUV, 800bhp-plus plug-in hybrid saloon and a number of successor models planned

3 February 2020
Mercedes to launch 32 new models by 2022 in massive rollout
Transport for London 2019 - John Evans and Nick Owen
Transport for London is considered one of the world's top transport operators
Features

Command and control: How Transport for London is watching you

London traffic control body's centre is a state-of-the-art facility with a world-class reputation. We find out how it manages the capital's roads

2 February 2020
Command and control: How Transport for London is watching you
Thermal Raceway 2020 - panorama
Thermal combines private racing with luxury villas
Features

Behind the scenes at California's ultra-exclusive race track

Thermal Raceway is a premium members-only circuit that offers luxury on-site living for the seriously wealthy. We cross the velvet rope

2 February 2020
Behind the scenes at California's ultra-exclusive race track
Volkswagen eR1 concept electric hot hatch
Volkswagen eR1 concept electric hot hatch
New cars

Electric Volkswagen Golf eR1 concept makes debut as ice racer

e-Performance Golf R is development of ID R test mule, will be used to showcase VW's electric technology

1 February 2020
Electric Volkswagen Golf eR1 concept makes debut as ice racer

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