Rolls Royce Spectre front three quarter
The 577bhp Spectre is the brand's first EV
New cars

All new Rolls-Royce models to be exclusively electric

Facelifted versions of Ghost, Cullinan and Phantom will be last to use V12; more limited-run models earmarked

14 February 2023
All new Rolls-Royce models to be exclusively electric
lexus electrified concept front three quarter
Lexus is preparing a battery-electric successor to the LFA supercar for a 2030 launch
Electric vehicles

Toyota to adopt 'EV-first' approach under new boss

Koji Sato plots new course, naming his management team and accelerating BEV development

13 February 2023
Autocar Business
Toyota to adopt 'EV-first' approach under new boss
Slideshow

The cars that we totally forgot about

Some were great, some not so much. But whichever the case, most of these cars were clean forgotten

13 February 2023
The cars that we totally forgot about
Mercedes Benz G Class front
The first-generation W463 was the first G-Class with a proper air of luxury
Used car buying guides

Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463

An icon of the road; a used Mercedes G-Wagen is practical, refined and rugged. Just be prepared for the maintenance costs

13 February 2023
Used car buying guide: Mercedes-Benz G-Class W463
Mazda rotary engine
The rotary engine's smoothness and lack of reciprocating parts could make it ideal
Technology

Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids

With various attempts to crack range-extending hybrids, Mazda proves mechanical isolation is key

13 February 2023
Under the skin: Why Mazda rotary engine is a perfect fit for hybrids
Vauxhall Senator front three quarter
An extra 12 valves transformed the Senator's performance
From the archive

Greatest road tests ever: Vauxhall Senator 3.0i 24V

Despite its ugly interior, this humble saloon became a genuine BMW rival after an engine transformation

13 February 2023
Greatest road tests ever: Vauxhall Senator 3.0i 24V
Thatcham research test
Thatcham Research is best known for its vehicle testing operations, especially safety tech
Consumer

Thatcham opens second UK site to test safety of new brands' cars

Vehicle testing organisation aiming for new Gamston Airport site to become international assurance centre

13 February 2023
Thatcham opens second UK site to test safety of new brands' cars
Move Electric

How Ducati is gearing up for the electric era

Ducati's European boss Fabrizio Cazzoli outlines the Italian brand's vision for battery electric motorbikes

12 February 2023
How Ducati is gearing up for the electric era
Volkswagen project trinity autocar render front quarter
The Volkswagen Trinity is currently due in dealers in 2026, badged as the ID 4
Vehicle manufacturing

Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory

Flagship saloon has been delayed by two years, potentially making a new plant redundant

10 February 2023
Autocar Business
Decision imminent on future of €2bn VW Trinity factory
Consumer

What Car? Reliability Survey opens for 2023

You could win tickets to the Goodwood Members Meeting by submitting your car reliability experiences

10 February 2023
What Car? Reliability Survey opens for 2023

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