Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: an SUV with personality is the rarest of things

The Jaguar F-Pace SVR has real character - something that doesn't seem to come easy within the class

19 March 2021
Matt Prior: an SUV with personality is the rarest of things
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Rovanperä started in a Starlet aged eight; by 19, he had a Yaris WRC
Motorsport

Kalle Rovanperä's journey from Toyota Starlet to the WRC

The young Finn learned his trade on ice in an old Toyota. Now he leads in a new one

19 March 2021
Kalle Rovanperä's journey from Toyota Starlet to the WRC
New cars

Are BMW's new grilles the Bangle Butt revived?

The bold new snout looks awkward now, but how long before it's hailed as a styling masterpiece?

18 March 2021
Are BMW's new grilles the Bangle Butt revived?
New cars

Why electric only adds to the dilemmas of buying a new car

EV, PHEV or ICE – the choice for a fresh car has never been wider, or trickier

17 March 2021
Why electric only adds to the dilemmas of buying a new car
New cars

Steve Cropley: Autocar's digital archive will be a valuable motoring resource

Scanning of Autocar’s 126-year magazine archive has begun - and Croppers couldn't be happier

17 March 2021
Steve Cropley: Autocar's digital archive will be a valuable motoring resource
Electric cars

Why Project Trinity is a bold new vision of the future from Volkswagen

The German manufacturer is certainly being ambitious, but where does this leave the emotional connection to the car?

16 March 2021
Why Project Trinity is a bold new vision of the future from Volkswagen
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Stephen Hardwick will be driving his specially prepared Ford Falcon
Motorsport

How to lap the world in a Ford Falcon

We meet a man preparing to contest the 2022 Peking to Paris rally in the specially prepared Ford

12 March 2021
How to lap the world in a Ford Falcon
New cars

Why the G80 is the best BMW M3 in generations

The early-noughties-era 'E46' M3 remains the ultimate high water mark - but the latest Competition comes close

12 March 2021
Why the G80 is the best BMW M3 in generations
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Privately entered 250 LM took Ferrari’s last win at Le Mans in 1965
Motorsport

Racing lines: Ferrari returns to Le Mans for that elusive 10th win

Maranello will aim for 10th overall win in 100th-anniversary edition

11 March 2021
Racing lines: Ferrari returns to Le Mans for that elusive 10th win
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Prior drifting the new M3: he tried his best, honest
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: BMW's M Drift Analyser is the nichest of niche features

Our man had fun with the new M3 on an empty circuit - but wonders how many owners will do the same

11 March 2021
Matt Prior: BMW's M Drift Analyser is the nichest of niche features
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Valuable lockdown lesson ensued from Bentayga photoshoot
New cars

Steve Cropley: Lessons learned from lockdown

Savour the sights from your rare trips out and don't take history in the making for granted

10 March 2021
Steve Cropley: Lessons learned from lockdown

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