Le Mans start
Big 5.8 Excelsiors (#1 and #2) were swamped away from the 33-car start
From the archive

From the archive: on this day in 1923

We celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first ever Le Mans 24 Hours

14 June 2023
From the archive: on this day in 1923
New cars

Land Rover Discovery Sport swaps buttons for bigger touchscreen

Crossover ditches physical controls for Range Rover's 11.4in touchscreen; on sale now from £44,790

14 June 2023
Land Rover Discovery Sport swaps buttons for bigger touchscreen
Dealership, sales and marketing

Aston Martin starts retail rethink by opening ultra-luxury dealership

The first, named Q New York, will be joined by another in London as part of the car maker's upmarket reinvention

13 June 2023
Autocar Business
Aston Martin starts retail rethink by opening ultra-luxury dealership
The Hyundai IONIQ 6's low-slung saloon profile feels unmistakeably unique in the world of electric cars
The Hyundai IONIQ 6's low-slung saloon profile feels unmistakeably unique in the world of electric cars
Promoted by Hyundai

Inside the Hyundai IONIQ 6's range-boosting aero secrets

Find out how Hyundai went the extra mile and honed every tiny detail on its new all-electric IONIQ 6

13 June 2023
Inside the Hyundai IONIQ 6's range-boosting aero secrets
Coryton biofuels
Coryton's new Sustain Classic range blends petrol and biofuel made from agricultural waste
Consumer

UK firm launches plant-based biofuel for classic cars

Coryton says new biofuels are suitable for any petrol vehicle but low bioethanol content makes them perfect for oldies

13 June 2023
UK firm launches plant-based biofuel for classic cars
2024 jaguar i pace front static
New Agratas batteries will be much more energy-dense than those in today's Jaguar I-Pace
New cars

JLR selects battery partner for 450-mile electric cars

Indian company Agratas will supply packs of up to 120kWh capacity for future Jaguar and Land Rover electric cars

13 June 2023
JLR selects battery partner for 450-mile electric cars
Renault 5 CMF B EV Platform
The system is equipped on all 5 EV models as standard
New cars

Vehicle-to-grid tech cuts charging costs for Renault EVs

New Renault 5 is first to get grid-balancing hardware as standard, which bosses say could save 50% in charge costs

13 June 2023
Vehicle-to-grid tech cuts charging costs for Renault EVs
Volkswagen ID 3 facelift infotainment
The Volkswagen ID 3 launched with several software glitches, necessitating an early upgrade
Software

Health check: What's changed at VW Group's software division?

CEO Oliver Blume has initiated a major reshuffle of Cariad's leadership and responsibilities

13 June 2023
Autocar Business
Health check: What's changed at VW Group's software division?
Le Mans and Sportscars

2023's Le Mans 24 Hours was a great race – but how 'real' was it?

This year's Le Mans was a hugely competitive and entertaining affair, but it left our reporter with mixed feelings

12 June 2023
2023's Le Mans 24 Hours was a great race – but how 'real' was it?
Toyota CH R teaser rear
The new Toyota C-HR will introduce a plug-in hybrid powertrain option – a first for the crossover
New cars

New Toyota C-HR confirmed for 26 June launch

First images of reborn crossover teased showing thorough design overhaul for Nissan Juke rival

12 June 2023
New Toyota C-HR confirmed for 26 June launch

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