Hamilton, Leclerc and Verstappen
Verstappen and Leclerc will aim to dethrone Hamilton this year
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why 2020 will be a gold year for motorsport

From Hamilton's pursuit of a record-equalling seventh F1 championship to World Rally thrills, this year should be a classic for racing

3 January 2020
Racing lines: Why 2020 will be a gold year for motorsport
Noble M600
Turns out the Noble M600 wasn’t a bogey car after all…
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: On the nobility of cleanness

As we turn into a new year, everyone's favourite car columnist ponders the pleasures of beginning afresh

3 January 2020
Matt Prior: On the nobility of cleanness
Bloodhound LSR
Bloodhound LSR hit 628mph in the South African desert
Motorsport

Racing lines: Bloodhound LSR run fires rockets and hearts

Watching the record-bidding vehicle tick off milestones ahead of breaking the 800mph barrier is inspiring - and the target is in sight

2 January 2020
Racing lines: Bloodhound LSR run fires rockets and hearts
Electric supercharger
Electric superchargers are becoming more common as a way to kill lag and help emissions
Technology

Under the skin: Why electric superchargers are gaining ground

Cutting out turbo lag is a big reason that Audi and other manufacturers introduced the new tech

30 December 2019
Under the skin: Why electric superchargers are gaining ground
Porsche 911
Our testers get through more tyres than choccy Digestives these days
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Fast & Furious is good, tyre-shredding fun - if you've got the rubber to spare

Latest FF film shoots for thrills and succeeds, but real life heavy driving takes a toll

20 December 2019
Matt Prior: Fast & Furious is good, tyre-shredding fun - if you've got the rubber to spare
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi ended F1 year but not Ferrari-Hamilton rumours
Motorsport

Motorsport is on the brink of extinction - will it fall?

Automotive racing is at a crosswords, and while it's responding to a changing world, this may not be enough

19 December 2019
Motorsport is on the brink of extinction - will it fall?
Bowler Defender Challenge
We've driven the Bowler Defender Challenge in all sorts of muck
Business

Bowler must keep its independent spirit

Jaguar Land Rover's purchase of the extreme 4x4 firm is a natural step

18 December 2019
Bowler must keep its independent spirit
Diesel engine
Diesel engines may have fallen out of favour recently but they will always be more frugal than petrol engines
Technology

Under the skin: Why diesel engines will always be more efficient than petrol

Though both fuels come from crude oil, diesel engines' compression ignition and no throttle gives them the edge

17 December 2019
Under the skin: Why diesel engines will always be more efficient than petrol
Sainz and Norris
Superstar-in-waiting Lando Norris, alongside teammate Carlos Sainz
Motorsport

Don't let Lando Norris's cheery exterior fool you...

... the young racer is a steely competitor as any, boding good things for British Formula 1

13 December 2019
Don't let Lando Norris's cheery exterior fool you...
The shape of things to come... until our back pains go away
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The SUV is no fad... just so long as we don't fix our backs

With their smooth rides and higher seating positions, SUVs' ease of use means they're going to be around for a while

13 December 2019
Matt Prior: The SUV is no fad... just so long as we don't fix our backs
Ogier won three rounds of the WRC in the C3 this season
Motorsport

Ogier-Citroen split suggests big drama for next season

With Ogier leaving Citroën and the French manufacturer leaving the WRC shortly after him, we look forward to an intriguing 2020

12 December 2019
Ogier-Citroen split suggests big drama for next season
T50 render
How Gordan Murray's T50 could look, according to Autocar
New cars

The T50 is special; it needs special owners, too

McLaren F1-inspired hypercar offers a radically different experience from mainstream rivals. Owners must understand its unique charms

10 December 2019
The T50 is special; it needs special owners, too

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