Opinions

In another world, the Bricklin could have been Marty McFly's dream ride

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

In an alternative universe, the car industry might have taken some very different – but potentially very interesting – turns

James Ruppert

18 June 2014

What if Colin Chapman had never created Lotus?

Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?

Engines from Mercedes are a big part of Aston's future product plans

Business

Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?

With Mercedes-Benz and Aston arranging close supply deals for the future, the stage is set for the British manufacturer to find itself under German ownership

Chas Hallett

16 June 2014

Has Aston Martin found its future owner in Mercedes-Benz?

Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance endurance racing driver

The view from the Oak Racing Ligier-Nissan as dusk falls on Le Mans

Motorsport

Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance racing driver

Watching on-board footage from a Le Mans prototype offers all the benefits of actually competing but you can eat Pringles at the same time

Matt Burt

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - the loneliness of the long-distance racing driver

Le Mans blog - a thrilling introduction to the Porsche Carrera cup

The Porsche Carrera Cup race took place on the Circuit de la Sarthe, just prior to the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours

Motorsport

Le Mans blog - an unexpected introduction to the Porsche Carrera Cup

Outside of the Le Mans 24 Hours, the Porsche Carrera Cup offers some of the most engaging racing I've seen in a while

Lewis Kingston

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - an unexpected introduction to the Porsche Carrera Cup

Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?

Audi's No.3 R18 e-tron quattro duels with a Toyota TS040 Hybrid, prior to a racing incident that saw the Audi withdrawn

Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?

Outright speed is undoubtedly impressive but it takes more than just pace to win a race

Lewis Kingston

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - Porsche and Toyota might be quick, but will they last?

Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it

The No.1 Audi might have more than just luck and experience on its side

Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it

There's getting an edge in motorsport, and then there's having a holy advantage

Lewis Kingston

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - Audi might have more than just experience going for it

The ZEOD RC set a lap time of 4m22s on electric power alone

Motorsport

Le Mans blog - Nissan's trail-blazing ZEOD RC and its first all-electric lap

The experimental ZEOD RC has entered the history books as the first car to complete a lap of Circuit de la Sarthe on electric power alone

Lewis Kingston

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - Nissan's trail-blazing ZEOD RC and its first all-electric lap

Seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3

This Audi A3 saloon has recently joined the Autocar long-term test fleet

New cars

Le Mans blog - seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3 saloon

A 380-mile drive down to Le Mans reveals that those considering downsizing need not fear a smaller footprint or engine

Lewis Kingston

14 June 2014

Le Mans blog - seven hours in the saddle of a new Audi A3 saloon

Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track

Fernando Alonso hasn't won for Ferrari since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix

Motorsport

Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track

Maranello recorded healthy profits in the first quarter of this year, but on the track it isn't enjoying such rich pickings

Joe Saward

13 June 2014

Ferrari is winning on the road, but not on the race track

Motoring abroad should be all about relaxing by the sea

How to beat the car hire companies at their own game

Car hire companies use all sorts of tricks to relieve you of your hard-earned holiday money, but here’s how not to get caught out

Steve Sutcliffe

13 June 2014

How to beat the car hire companies at their own game

Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide

Who makes the better cars, Britain or Italy? It's time to find out

Motor shows

Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide

To promote the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, the best British and Italian sports and super cars took over Birkenhead's Kingsway tunnel for a sound-off

Darren Moss

13 June 2014

Who makes the best supercars? Only a noisy tunnel blast can decide