Will Rimell

Will Rimell Autocar
Title: News editor

Will is Autocar's news editor. His focus is on setting Autocar's news agenda, interviewing top executives, reporting from car launches, and unearthing exclusives.

As part of his role, he also manages Autocar Business – the brand's B2B platform – and Haymarket's aftermarket publication CAT.

Will is an expert in:

  • News writing, especially new car news
  • Sourcing exclusive stories
  • Interviewing, from car dealers to top executives
  • Automotive business and industry news
  • Electric car news
  • New car reviews

Will Rimell Q&A

What was your biggest news story?

I just really enjoy talking to people and asking questions. This has led me to a number of big stories, but the one that’s had the most attention lately was Seat’s boss confirming the car maker may no longer make cars come 2030. A great scoop, and something that came from a rather simple question: “Will you still be a car maker in 2035?”.

What’s the best car you’ve ever driven?

A car journalist’s most hated question. But for the ease of “depends what you define as ‘best’”, it would have to be the Alpine A110. That’s the one that sticks in the brain: 248bhp, 1125kg, nippy, agile, light, sounds incredible for a four-pot and leaves a smile on the face like no other. This truly could be the only car you need, if you didn’t need space for things, or more than two seats, that is…

What will the car industry look like in 20 years?

A question whose answer changes by the week. Electric is clearly the chosen route forward, and the quality of machines currently rolling off production lines is staggering given we’ve still got over 10 years until the ICE ban takes effect. But will it be the only power source in use come 2043? For me, no. Hydrogen has a big part to play – maybe only for HGVs and those vehicles too heavy for pure-electric batteries to truly make a difference – as does combustion power. But, in what form the latter will take, be it similar to the much anticipated synthetic fuels, remains to be seen. 

News

Jaecoo 5 to arrive in UK this year Evoque rival

The crossover joins the larger 7 as the second car in Chery-owned Jaecoo's line-up; will get ICE and EV variants

Jaecoo 5 to arrive in UK this year Evoque rival
News

Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1

Limited-run, lightweight supercar produces a power-to-weight ratio of 700bhp per tonne

Lanzante 95-59 is 850bhp three-seat homage to McLaren F1
News

Lexus shows Vantage-rivalling V8 supercar for first time

Supercar will be made to homologate the firm's GT3 racer and is expected to weigh around 1300kg

Lexus shows Vantage-rivalling V8 supercar for first time
News

New Mazda CX-5 gets fresh look and practicality boost

Third-generation family SUV has been developed with young families in mind

New Mazda CX-5 gets fresh look and practicality boost
News

Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler

Most potent series-production V8 Vantage yet brings track focus

Aston Martin Vantage S returns as 202mph V8 brawler
News

Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed

Decision is down to ever-changing regulations, says CEO Stephan Winkelmann, which may also delay Lanzador EV

Next Lamborghini Urus to keep hybrid power as EV delayed
Opinion

Is there a better hot hatch than the Honda Civic Type R?

FN-generation Civics looked like aliens in mid-2000s traffic

Is there a better hot hatch than the Honda Civic Type R?
News

Official: Fiat 500 Hybrid to arrive in November with six-speed manual

Petrol-powered city car will finally enter a new generation after 18 years, using electric 500e underpinnings

Official: Fiat 500 Hybrid to arrive in November with six-speed manual
News

UK's EV sales grow again in June – but 28% target still not hit

Last month, EVs made up 24.8% of all new car sales in the UK, with 47,354 registered

UK's EV sales grow again in June – but 28% target still not hit
News

Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports

Research and development chiefs don't rule out wider deployment of Bentayga Speed powerplant as new test mules emerge

Bentley priming new 641bhp Continental GT Supersports
News

626bhp Range Rover Sport SV permanently added to line-up

Super-SUV is offered in either 'standard' SV form or more hardcore - and quicker - SV Black edition

626bhp Range Rover Sport SV permanently added to line-up

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