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?
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
New cars

Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030

Sustainability programme launched by F1 bosses with ambitious targets set

12 November 2019
Formula 1 targets 'net-zero carbon' status by 2030
Renault Kangoo
A 2007, 70k-mile Kangoo was £1400 - including an oven
Used cars

James Ruppert: Think a commercial for under £2500 is impossible? Think again

With less than 2500 big ones, you can pick up a Renault Kangoo, Ford Transit Connect and even a 2009 Fiat Grande Punto

12 November 2019
James Ruppert: Think a commercial for under £2500 is impossible? Think again
Features

Carbon Lighter: under the skin of the BAC Mono R

A lighter, stronger, more energy-efficient carbonfibre has spawned a very special BAC Mono

12 November 2019
Carbon Lighter: under the skin of the BAC Mono R
Brake disc
Brakes have to convert huge amounts of kinetic energy into heat to stop a car from speed
Technology

Under the skin: The hidden technology of brakes

From parking versions to disc types, brakes are a crucial bit of tech for your car. We survey the different sorts

12 November 2019
Under the skin: The hidden technology of brakes

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