Slideshow

The world’s most influential cars

These are the cars that truly changed the direction of the motor industry, one model at a time

23 June 2023
The world’s most influential cars
Volkswagen Trinity side render Autocar 2023
Volkswagen Trinity project is set to be among the first SSP-based models
New cars

Volkswagen SSP EV platform to offer up to 1700bhp from 2026

MEB successor, which will underpin cars from all VW Group brands, is no longer delayed until 2028

22 June 2023
Volkswagen SSP EV platform to offer up to 1700bhp from 2026
PodPointHeathrow
Heathrow hosted a Pod Point network with more than 25 chargers at short-stay car parks
Consumer

Jet lag for EV drivers as Heathrow shuts chargers

Heathrow's 25-strong Pod Point chargers have been switched off; neither airport nor the charging company say why

22 June 2023
Jet lag for EV drivers as Heathrow shuts chargers
lamborghini urus performante yellow static high view
Urus will retain its thumping V8 when it goes hybrid-only next year
New cars

Lamborghini Urus to go hybrid-only in 2024, electric in 2029

Next year brings Urus V8 PHEV and Huracan replacement; electric supercar not currently planned

22 June 2023
Lamborghini Urus to go hybrid-only in 2024, electric in 2029
Titan power steering demo
Titan started in the 1960s making single-seat race cars, but now focuses on electric power-assisted steering
Manufacturing

Insight: The UK firm steering the future of the car industry

Titan produces some of the world’s most advanced automotive steering systems

22 June 2023
Autocar Business
Insight: The UK firm steering the future of the car industry
KIA EV9 Karim Habib
The EV9, available later this year, is a riposte to the trend of aero dictating EV design
New cars

Kia design boss: “the post-SUV is coming”

Brain behind Kia's Opposites United design philosophy explains why traditional 4x4 days are numbered

22 June 2023
Kia design boss: “the post-SUV is coming”
New cars

BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK

Chinese rival to the Peugeot e-208 will follow its Atto 3 sibling to the UK

21 June 2023
BYD Dolphin brings 265 miles for £25,490 in the UK
My Week in Cars

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 41)

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior enjoy night time racing at Le Mans, and wonder what the next special Bentley might be

21 June 2023
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 41)
Long-Term Review

Ssangyong Korando E-Motion 2023 long-term test

The verdict on this E-Motion electric SUV is in after its 7000-mile real-world test

21 June 2023
Ssangyong Korando E-Motion 2023 long-term test
Range Rover Evoque 2023 front quarter tracking
Minor styling tweaks include new adaptive LED headlights
New cars

Range Rover Evoque gets larger touchscreen, hybrid range boost

Technological revamp brings 11.4in screen from Range Rover; priced from £40,080

21 June 2023
Range Rover Evoque gets larger touchscreen, hybrid range boost

Pages