Steve Cropley | Autocar

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Renault will now offer customers the chance to buy batteries for their electric vehicles

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Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Sales of Renault's electric models are expected to rise with news that customers will now be able to buy their batteries outright, rather than leasing from the manufacturer

27 November 2014

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

The Mercedes concept will be more "emotional" than the Google autonomous car, according to its maker

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Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

CES reveal in January for a radical Mercedes-Benz concept car, the interior for which has previously been previewed

26 November 2014

Mercedes-Benz autonomous concept car spied

The all-new Vitara SUV is the latest model to be launched under Suzuki's sales charge

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Suzuki plans six new models by 2017

Bold new model offensive announced by Japanese manufacturer, as it promises to revise almost its entire model range over the next three years

25 November 2014

Suzuki plans six new models by 2017

The Fisker Rocket is based on the sixth-generation Ford Mustang

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LA motor show 2014 report and gallery

Hydrogen rules the day in LA, as major manufacturers show their near production-ready visions of a fuel cell future

19 November 2014

LA motor show 2014 report and gallery

Interview: Lotus boss Jean-Marc Gales sets out his future plans

Gales reckons Lotus could eventually be building close to 10,000 cars per year

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Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales

Jean-Marc Gales can see a bright future for the recovering Hethel-based manufacturer of lightweight sports cars

11 November 2014

Simplification and lightness are key for Lotus, says new boss Jean-Marc Gales

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

The latest Renault Twingo has none of the treacherous on-the-limit handling characteristics of its predecessors

Opinion

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

The new Twingo's rear-engined, rear-wheel drive layout has a curious side effect - bringing back a type of understeer we haven't seen in years

5 November 2014

New-wave Renault Twingo brings back old-time understeer

Claire Williams interviewed - why we're back on track

Claire Williams joined the family business in 2002

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Claire Williams - how we're bringing F1 tech to the road

Williams is not just coming back in F1, it’s also now a leading engineering business. We talk to the new boss, Claire Williams, about the turnaround

30 October 2014

Claire Williams - how we're bringing F1 tech to the road

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

Our AutoSolo event took place at the Goodwood circuit

Opinion

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

I've tried my hand at plenty of different racing disciplines over the years, but none has been as engaging or as accessible as AutoSolo

29 October 2014

The simplest form of motorsport is also one of the best

Renault design boss plans crucial new concept car

The DeZir helped to influence the styling of the current Clio and Captur models

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Renault design boss plans crucial new concept car

Laurens van den Acker plans to show a new concept car in 2016 which will shape the company's future design direction

25 October 2014

Renault design boss plans crucial new concept car

Ford is building cleaner diesels, but is the government preparing to scrap them?

Testing of diesel emissions is inadequate and needs an urgent overhaul

Opinion

Ford is building cleaner diesels, but are politicians preparing to axe them?

There are mixed messages about the future of oilburning engines, and car owners need an honest broker to set them straight

22 October 2014

Ford is building cleaner diesels, but are politicians preparing to axe them?

In praise of the 25-year-old Land Rover Discovery

This car's 'G-WAC' numberplate shows it would have been part of 1989 launch

Opinion

In praise of the 25-year-old Land Rover Discovery

A visit to an event celebrating the Land Rover Discovery's quarter-century is proof of the high regard in which the venerable, versatile family SUV is held

17 October 2014

In praise of the 25-year-old Land Rover Discovery