Beijing motor show

17 halls, 252 new cars – and My Little Pony: What I learned at gigantic Beijing motor show

Close to 1500 cars were on display at Auto China 2026 – what we get in the UK only scratches the surface

27 April 2026
17 halls, 252 new cars – and My Little Pony: What I learned at gigantic Beijing motor show
Electric cars

EVs actually make excellent drift cars – if only briefly

Dual-motor EVs have 4WD but can't send all that power to the rear, which makes you approach them differently

27 April 2026
EVs actually make excellent drift cars – if only briefly
New cars

Next Alfa Romeo Stelvio: right car, wrong platform?

Choice of ICE or EV power is a good start, but Stellantis's tech may struggle to match that of BMW and Mercedes

27 April 2026
Next Alfa Romeo Stelvio: right car, wrong platform?
Technology

The rule change that could end maddening car safety tech

Of all cars, the new Changan shows ADAS needn't be overbearing – long may it continue

25 April 2026
The rule change that could end maddening car safety tech
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This new mark signals an eco-friendly Pirelli
Technology

Your next tyres could be made from orange peels and plastic

Leading manufacturers are beginning to make tyres made of 70% recycled materials

24 April 2026
Your next tyres could be made from orange peels and plastic
Electric vehicles

Has Tesla kicked off a price war with bargain Model 3 deal?

A Model 3 for £295pm with £295 down is a compelling deal, undercutting even petrol-powered superminis

23 April 2026
Autocar Business
Has Tesla kicked off a price war with bargain Model 3 deal?
Used cars

Nascars, Soviet tractors and... Tigger? Facebook is a car shopping wonderland

The ultimate automotive guilty pleasure? Navigating the wild west of Facebook to find the best £500 bangers

19 April 2026
Nascars, Soviet tractors and... Tigger? Facebook is a car shopping wonderland
New cars

Speed is good for you: the anti-car lobby has it all wrong

Leaving our cars at home is good for the step count - but maybe not social progress

18 April 2026
Speed is good for you: the anti-car lobby has it all wrong
New cars

Up and Atom: Why Ariel is the unsung hero of UK car industry

Atom has been thrilling car enthusiasts for 27 years over four generations, but there's more to Ariel...

18 April 2026
Up and Atom: Why Ariel is the unsung hero of UK car industry
New cars

Unsexy yet vital: Why tyres are worth obsessing over

A tyre change isn't just maintenance - it’s an opportunity to play development engineer

16 April 2026
Unsexy yet vital: Why tyres are worth obsessing over
Manufacturing

Brexit still battering UK car industry 10 years later

EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act could exclude UK-built EVs, with significant ramifications

15 April 2026
Autocar Business
Brexit still battering UK car industry 10 years later
New cars

Forget the fifth wheel: How satellites changed road testing for good

Modern telemetry makes extracting the 0-60mph time a breeze - but the tech can still bite back

14 April 2026
Forget the fifth wheel: How satellites changed road testing for good

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