Austin BTCC racing
Race fans loved watching familiar motors duke it out
From the archive

When racing got real: The nail-biting early days of British touring cars

The first touring car races were full of thrills, spills - and cars you could actually buy from showrooms

2 August 2025
When racing got real: The nail-biting early days of British touring cars
Features

Ultimate off-road toy? Defender Octa vs Nomad and Mach-E Rally

We've got a V8 super-SUV, a wild hyper-buggy, a rally-ready EV and an empty quarry... let's off-road!

2 August 2025
Ultimate off-road toy? Defender Octa vs Nomad and Mach-E Rally
Consumer

Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals

Supreme Court's ruling effectively puts to an end any mass compensation payout

1 August 2025
Lenders won't have to pay compensation over car finance deals
New cars

New-look 2025 Honda Civic revealed as orders open at £34k

Subtle facelift for Honda's hybrid hatchback after three years on sale

1 August 2025
New-look 2025 Honda Civic revealed as orders open at £34k
New cars

The new electric cars coming in 2025

New EVs are arriving thick and fast. Here's your guide to this year's entrants

1 August 2025
The new electric cars coming in 2025
Slideshow

Rare Fords you may have totally forgotten

Join us for a look at the most off-beat motors from America's blue oval - do you know any?

1 August 2025
Rare Fords you may have totally forgotten
Features

Toyota MR2: roof down, mid-engine fun for £3000

Prices for earlier MR2s are on the rise, so is this your last chance to bag a mid-engined hero for a song?

1 August 2025
Toyota MR2: roof down, mid-engine fun for £3000
Business

Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move

Big-name retailers including Arnold Clark and Pendragon have invested in Genesis showrooms

1 August 2025
Autocar Business
Hyundai is betting big on Genesis with dealer model move
Charlie Martin Fiat Panda 100HP front quarter lead
Martin's 100HP cost £3800 with 80,500 miles on the clock – relatively low mileage for the breed
Used cars

I spent £4k on a Fiat Panda 100HP – but it ended in disaster

The hot Panda is a joy to drive, but you need to buy very carefully...

31 July 2025
I spent £4k on a Fiat Panda 100HP – but it ended in disaster

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