New cars

New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images

Tech focus: hottest Polo to feature 197bhp, with dual-clutch DSG gearbox and sharpened chassis

1 November 2017
New Volkswagen Polo GTI 'more agile' than Golf GTI, plus exclusive images
VW Polo GTI
The Polo R would likely use the same 2.0-litre engine as the 2018 Polo GTI (pictured)
New cars

Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes

The hot hatch would break new ground for the supermini but could tread on the Golf GTI's toes. VW is yet to decide if it will reach production

1 November 2017
Volkswagen testing 300bhp Polo R prototypes
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Sports cars that should go up in value

Get a great car AND make some money too? It's possible

31 October 2017
Sports cars that should go up in value
Slideshow

Sponsored: The birth of the modern supercar in 20 steps

Game-changing moments in the story of the most lust-worthy cars on the road.

31 October 2017
Sponsored: The birth of the modern supercar in 20 steps
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In pictures: the defining races of Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 career

The Mercedes-AMG ace secured his fourth world championship title in the Mexican Grand Prix. Look back at some of the highs and lows of his F1 career to date

29 October 2017
In pictures: the defining races of Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 career
Used cars

Used hot hatches: best buys for under £2000

You don’t have to spend 2017 Civic Type R money to enjoy everyday performance and usability. We scour the classifieds and discover a cache of hot hatches available for just £2000

29 October 2017
Used hot hatches: best buys for under £2000
Subaru Viziv Performance concept
Jim Holder: Okay, so officially it’s not previewing the next WRX, but in reality we all know it is. And, yes, the looks owe an awful lot to what’s gone before, but who’s to knock flared wheel arches and a bonnet scoop? Subaru’s WRX icon may have become a millstone round its neck in some regards, but with looks this good the next one might just be a corker.
Tokyo motor show

Tokyo motor show 2017 – our star cars

The cars have been revealed, the news has been reported, but which Tokyo motor show cars tickled Autocar staffers' fancy?

27 October 2017
Tokyo motor show 2017 – our star cars

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Ineos Grenadier production line
The Grenadier is built at the former Smart factory in Hambach, France
New cars

Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

20 September 2024
Ineos Grenadier production paused as critical supplier hits trouble

Motorsport news

Genesis X Gran Racer VGT
Genesis X Gran Racer VGT concept previously hinted at brand's ambitions to go racing
Motorsport

Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing

12 September 2024
Genesis to enter top-flight endurance racing