Matt Prior opinion
Slogans take years to sink into public consciousness, even if they’re very clever
New cars

Why don't car firms have good slogans anymore?

The best slogans are those that stay around for decades, but reinvented ones come with a big problem

9 December 2023
Why don't car firms have good slogans anymore?
Matt Prior opinion
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has endless driving mode combinations
New cars

How many drive modes is too many?

With Hyundai's Ioniq 5 N having 2000 combinations for its drive modes, has it all gone too far?

2 December 2023
How many drive modes is too many?
New cars

Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future

Bloodhound is looking for £12 million - is it the project's last shot?

25 November 2023
Why the record-breaking Bloodhound project has a future
New cars

Nissan's Qashqai EV commitment shows strength of British car industry

The next generation Qashqai could be a symbol of the continued strength of our car industry

24 November 2023
Nissan's Qashqai EV commitment shows strength of British car industry
New cars

Editor’s letter: UK EV making looks secure, but who will buy the cars?

Nissan has committed to manufacturing electric successors to the Qashqai and Juke in Sunderland

23 November 2023
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Editor’s letter: UK EV making looks secure, but who will buy the cars?
New cars

The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija

Prior discusses the influence of the Lotus 340R, and just how feasible is mega-miling a car?

18 November 2023
The unlikely design inspiration for the Lotus Evija
Matt Prior opinion
Motorists are finding some of the latest safety features, that will have to be fitted, annoying
New cars

Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for

In-car safety systems are getting more intrusive, and firms are vilified if they don't fit them - does the public care?

11 November 2023
Why EU law makers should be careful what they wish for
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Yamaha OX99-11 pre-dates other F1-inspired road cars but never really worked
New cars

A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability

Prior recounts an obsession with Yamaha's OX99-11 and its modern equivalent; is amazed at the V8's longevity

4 November 2023
A love for dead-on-arrival Yamahas and V8 desirability
Alpine A110R carbonfibre wheel
Alpine A110R feels especially feathery – could this be down to its lightweight wheels?
New cars

Are carbonfibre wheels actually worth it?

Lighter wheels bring tangible benefits to handling, but there are more user-friendly materials

28 October 2023
Are carbonfibre wheels actually worth it?
New cars

What's the solution to poor roundabout etiquette?

Prior decides that no punishment is too great for those who exit a roundabout without signalling

21 October 2023
What's the solution to poor roundabout etiquette?
New cars

Why you shouldn't judge a car on its lap time

Prior was pleased Porsche bosses didn't disclose the 911 S/T’s Nürburgring lap time

14 October 2023
Why you shouldn't judge a car on its lap time
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Prior’s Oxon has, like many parts of the country, been disfigured – and for what?
New cars

How to solve the woes caused by axing HS2

Our editor-in-chief discusses his answers to the UK's recently canceled HS2 project

8 October 2023
How to solve the woes caused by axing HS2

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New car news

Honda CES teaser bright
Teaser released by Honda of CES concept, brightened by Autocar, reveals complete shift in design
New cars

Radical Honda concept hints at total EV rethink

7 December 2023
Radical Honda concept hints at total EV rethink

Motorsport news

Formula 1 start shot Brazil 2023
F1's technical chief said the sport is "committed to promoting sustainability”
Motorsport

F1 to investigate hydrogen power for future motorsport use

7 December 2023
F1 to investigate hydrogen power for future motorsport use