New cars

Audi has a head start over electric rivals

While other manufacturers scrabble to bring a bespoke EV platform to market, Audi already has four to work with

3 October 2019
Audi has a head start over electric rivals
Ott Tänak's Toyota Yaris in Wales
WRC points leader Ott Tänak will be back in the Welsh forests
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why Wales Rally GB 2019 is not to be missed

Ever-exciting World Rally Championship returns to Llandudno this weekend, 75 years after Autocar organised the inaugural event

3 October 2019
Racing lines: Why Wales Rally GB 2019 is not to be missed
VW Golf Mk8 spyshot
The new VW Golf is no less important despite not coming will a fully electric powertrain
New cars

New Mk8 Golf is still the most important Volkswagen

Despite Volkswagen's remarkable EV ramp-up, the more conventional Golf will remain the brand's sales champion – for now

3 October 2019
New Mk8 Golf is still the most important Volkswagen
New cars

Is Maserati's big relaunch an ambition too far?

Exciting plans for seven all-new models by 2023 could be another case of FCA over-promising and under-delivering

27 September 2019
Is Maserati's big relaunch an ambition too far?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Fun drives are best enjoyed alone

Group driving holidays seem like good fun, but great cars work best in solitude

27 September 2019
Matt Prior: Fun drives are best enjoyed alone
Motorsport

Racing Lines: Aston Martin's 'David vs Goliath' Le Mans challenge

A newcomer to the hypercar field in an all-new race category has it all to prove, as the man in charge explained to us

26 September 2019
Racing Lines: Aston Martin's 'David vs Goliath' Le Mans challenge
Technology

Are oil-powered cars heading the way of the fur coat?

Fur coats were once revered as the height of opulence, but no more. Could the car industry head the same way?

23 September 2019
Are oil-powered cars heading the way of the fur coat?
Business

Will Amazon's electric vans disrupt the car industry?

The internet retailing giant's big order with Rivian could be hugely significant for the development of electric vehicles

20 September 2019
Will Amazon's electric vans disrupt the car industry?
Bugatti Chiron testing at Ehra-Lessien
Acceleration’s what you need if you want to be a record breaker
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Bugatti achieved the final relevant speed record

Other manufacturers will try to beat the Chiron's 304mph top speed, but that could be an exercise in futility

20 September 2019
Matt Prior: Bugatti achieved the final relevant speed record
Alex Zanardi crash in 2001
Dr Olvey saved Alex Zanardi’s life when he lost both legs in 2001
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why you should watch Rapid Response

New documentary is a revealing foray into the dark world of motorsport medical professionals

19 September 2019
Racing lines: Why you should watch Rapid Response
New cars

Ineos Grenadier is more convincing now than ever

Building a credible Land Rover rival with zero experience won't be easy, but Ineos has the ingredients to make it work

18 September 2019
Ineos Grenadier is more convincing now than ever
Frankfurt motor show

Opinion: Land Rover's new Defender could save the Discovery

Now the Defender is here, the Discovery can begin to distance itself from the Range Rover and forge its own character

13 September 2019
Opinion: Land Rover's new Defender could save the Discovery

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Classic porsche refueling using e fuel
Porsche is one of the leading car brands when it comes to exploring e-fuels
New cars

What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

6 May 2025
What are e-fuels and how can they reduce car emissions?

Motorsport news

BTCC 2026 calendar
BTCC will stage races over 10 weekends in 2026
Motorsport

BTCC confirms 10-event calendar for 2026

2 May 2025
BTCC confirms 10-event calendar for 2026