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Why Toyota is Autocar’s Best Manufacturer of 2024

We delve deep into all of the reasons why the Japanese brand is a big winner in the 2024 Autocar Awards

26 June 2024
Why Toyota is Autocar’s Best Manufacturer of 2024
Autocar Awards

Luca de Meo wins Issigonis trophy at Autocar Awards 2024

Industry leaders and best new models recognised in Autocar Awards 2024 - see the full list below

26 June 2024
Luca de Meo wins Issigonis trophy at Autocar Awards 2024
Aston Martin Valiant front
Valour-based Valiant has a 734bhp V12 and carbonfibre bodywork
New cars

Aston Martin Valiant is manual track weapon with screaming V12

Supercar is bespoke commission from two-time world champion Fernando Alonso; just 38 will be produced

26 June 2024
Aston Martin Valiant is manual track weapon with screaming V12
rivian r3 front
Tie-up provides Rivian with crucial financial aid, while aiding VW's software efforts
Connected cars

VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help

The two companies have formed a joint venture to produce software-defined vehicles together

25 June 2024
Autocar Business
VW hands Rivian $5bn financial lifeline in return for software help
BMW M5 front three quarter
Arch extensions, side skirts and front apron distinguish M5
New cars

Revealed: New BMW M5 packs 717bhp hybrid V8

Flagship 5 Series goes PHEV and promises to be BMW’s most extreme yet. How’s it shaping up?

25 June 2024
Revealed: New BMW M5 packs 717bhp hybrid V8
Bentley Continental GT Speed lead
Move from dual to single headlight clusters is “the biggest change in the last two decades” for the Conti
New cars

New-look Bentley Continental GT swaps W12 for PHEV power

771bhp GT is Crewe's quickest and most powerful road car yet; chassis upgrades see 50:50 weight distribution

25 June 2024
New-look Bentley Continental GT swaps W12 for PHEV power
Heritage Customs Valiance Pickup Defender 130 (14)
Dutch firm's latest creation is based on the longest Defender
New cars

Land Rover Defender 130 pick-up on sale for £157,000

Heritage Customs reveals its latest Defender reworking, giving us an open-backed Land Rover at last

25 June 2024
Land Rover Defender 130 pick-up on sale for £157,000
mclaren p1 successor render side
McLaren is working on an electric supercar, but today's tech isn't ready to meet its goals
New cars

McLaren plans to be first with EV supercar but needs support

McLaren EV won't be "two-tonne and 2000bhp" but CEO says UK supply chain needs backing to make it viable

25 June 2024
McLaren plans to be first with EV supercar but needs support
Manufacturing

Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions

UK boss said the company "will evaluate" moving production elsewhere if government does not support industry

25 June 2024
Autocar Business
Stellantis "could stop" UK vehicle production in "hostile" conditions
Slideshow

Half price heroes – this summer's performance bargains

After a few years of inflated prices, used car values are sliding – we find the best ways to take advantage of that

25 June 2024
Half price heroes – this summer's performance bargains

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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