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“I never saw the car and never drove it but I negotiated a price and bought it”
Features

Christmas presents don't get much better than a Megane R26.R

Dan Baines always wanted a Megane R26.R and the perfect example landed two years ago

2 January 2026
Christmas presents don't get much better than a Megane R26.R
Motorsport

Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals

America's best-known racing driver is still flat out at 85. We catch up with him to reflect on his astonishing life

2 January 2026
Mario Andretti on his favourite cars, circuits, races and rivals
Features

Gucci car, anyone? Autocar's 'alternative' predictions for 2026

The future is an uncertain place without the annual Autocar Almanac. We guarantee all this will happen...

1 January 2026
Gucci car, anyone? Autocar's 'alternative' predictions for 2026
Features

I saved £25k by buying a German Lotus instead of a British one

Opel roots rather than Vauxhall mean Simon Bailey's Lotus is an Omega, not a Carlton

31 December 2025
I saved £25k by buying a German Lotus instead of a British one
Features

Highlights of 2025: Autocar's top motoring moments of the year

Bison, Bentaygas, car shows and road test records, 2025 was another memorable year for our staffers

31 December 2025
Highlights of 2025: Autocar's top motoring moments of the year
Features

Behind the scenes of a car launch: what really happens at a reveal?

A new car's debut is one of the most exciting parts of being a hack – we take you behind the scenes

30 December 2025
Behind the scenes of a car launch: what really happens at a reveal?
Slideshow

The best (and worst) James Bond cars

James Bond has had the keys to some amazing cars over the years, but some didn't make the mark - we take a look at them all

30 December 2025
The best (and worst) James Bond cars
Features

35 cars, 12 drivers, 166k miles... The best cars we 'owned' in 2025

Our long-term test cars covered crazy distances in all conditions - and some shone brighter than others

30 December 2025
35 cars, 12 drivers, 166k miles... The best cars we 'owned' in 2025

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