Alonso Indianapolis 500 2017
Fernando Alonso starred at Indy until engine failure
Motorsport

Motorsport wrap: Alonso stars in Indy 500 until engine failure

Takuma Sato takes victory after Alonso drops out. Plus Vettel wins Monaco GP and all the weekend motorsport action

28 May 2017
Motorsport wrap: Alonso stars in Indy 500 until engine failure
Rolls Royce Sweptail 2017
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail one-off was unveiled at Villa d'Este in Italy
New cars

Rolls-Royce evaluating options for more one-off 'coachbuilds'

One-off projects 'a logical path' for British marque, but customer involvement likely to be more limited than ‘Sweptail’ commission

28 May 2017
Rolls-Royce evaluating options for more one-off 'coachbuilds'
Mercedes-AMG Project One
Our impression of what the Mercedes-AMG hypercar may look like
New York motor show

2018 Mercedes-AMG Project One powertrain specs revealed

New image of 1000bhp hypercar's internals show it'll use a twin-motor front axle and F1-derived V6 engine; it will have a 19-mile electric-only range

27 May 2017
2018 Mercedes-AMG Project One powertrain specs revealed
Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill
Petter Solberg is one of motorsport's most spectacular drivers
Motorsport

Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill

The flamboyant Norwegian has promised to put on a show for British fans this weekend

26 May 2017
Interview: Petter Solberg on World Rallycross and Lydden Hill
2018 Renault Sport Mégane to make public debut at Monaco GP
Unlike its lairy-looking rival the Honda Civic Type R, the hot Mégane’s exterior design is rather subtle
New cars

2018 Renault Megane Renault Sport to make public debut at Monaco GP

New Mégane hot hatch is expected to top 300bhp in order to compete with Civic Type R; official reveal in September at Frankfurt show

26 May 2017
2018 Renault Megane Renault Sport to make public debut at Monaco GP
Motor shows

Volkswagen reveals 396bhp hybrid Golf GTI concept

Innovative apprentice-designed car is first electrified VW to carry GTI badge; GTE Estate concept also shown

24 May 2017
Volkswagen reveals 396bhp hybrid Golf GTI concept
Ralf Speth wins Issigonis Trophy at Autocar Awards
Ralf Speth is this year's winner of the Issigonis Trophy
Business

Ralf Speth wins Issigonis Trophy at Autocar Awards

The chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover is leading his company through extraordinary growth to ever greater success

23 May 2017
Ralf Speth wins Issigonis Trophy at Autocar Awards
Peter Schreyer wins Sturmey Award at Autocar Awards
Peter Schreyer has been given the Sturmey Award at this year's Autocar Awards
Business

Peter Schreyer wins Sturmey Award at Autocar Awards

The ex-VW design boss has transformed Kia and is now planning to do the same for Hyundai

23 May 2017
Peter Schreyer wins Sturmey Award at Autocar Awards
New cars

Fiat 500L facelift revealed

Fiat claims 40% of parts are new, although the car’s styling refresh is subtle

23 May 2017
Fiat 500L facelift revealed
Bentley Continental GT to be brand's most high-tech car yet
2018 Bentley Continental GT as imagined by Autocar
New cars

2018 Bentley Continental GT to be brand's most high-tech car yet

Built on a Porsche platform and feature an upgraded W12; a hybrid option and autonomous tech are also due to feature in the new Continental GT

23 May 2017
2018 Bentley Continental GT to be brand's most high-tech car yet

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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