Business

Why Dyson failed

Dyson's first car was due to be on our roads in less than 18 months, so what went wrong?

11 October 2019
Why Dyson failed
Motorsport

Matt Prior: It doesn't take a monkey to appreciate NASCAR (but it helps)

A flying visit to a team garage made it clear to our tester that America's favourite motor sport has plenty to like

11 October 2019
Matt Prior: It doesn't take a monkey to appreciate NASCAR (but it helps)
Autocar meets James Dyson
James Dyson was confident his company's EV would be like nothing else on the road
Business

Why Dyson has dodged a bullet

Dyson's electric car plans are no more, but the now-axed project wasn't a waste of time

10 October 2019
Why Dyson has dodged a bullet
Motorsport

Racing Lines: the trouble with Renault in F1

The French factory team is struggling this season - but why, and when will things turn around?

10 October 2019
Racing Lines: the trouble with Renault in F1
New cars

A ride in Cupra's 670bhp e-Racer electric touring car

Cupra's ETCR e-Racer is an electric touring car without a series to race in, yet. But does it deserve one?

8 October 2019
A ride in Cupra's 670bhp e-Racer electric touring car
Toyota Auris driving on high street
Auris Hybrid spotted with exhaust shock
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: The cat's out of the backbox

Catalytic converter theft is no new phenomenon, but it's fast becoming an inevitability for some unlucky owners

4 October 2019
Matt Prior: The cat's out of the backbox
New cars

Audi has a head start over electric rivals

While other manufacturers scrabble to bring a bespoke EV platform to market, Audi already has four to work with

3 October 2019
Audi has a head start over electric rivals
Ott Tänak's Toyota Yaris in Wales
WRC points leader Ott Tänak will be back in the Welsh forests
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why Wales Rally GB 2019 is not to be missed

Ever-exciting World Rally Championship returns to Llandudno this weekend, 75 years after Autocar organised the inaugural event

3 October 2019
Racing lines: Why Wales Rally GB 2019 is not to be missed
VW Golf Mk8 spyshot
The new VW Golf is no less important despite not coming will a fully electric powertrain
New cars

New Mk8 Golf is still the most important Volkswagen

Despite Volkswagen's remarkable EV ramp-up, the more conventional Golf will remain the brand's sales champion – for now

3 October 2019
New Mk8 Golf is still the most important Volkswagen
New cars

Is Maserati's big relaunch an ambition too far?

Exciting plans for seven all-new models by 2023 could be another case of FCA over-promising and under-delivering

27 September 2019
Is Maserati's big relaunch an ambition too far?
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Fun drives are best enjoyed alone

Group driving holidays seem like good fun, but great cars work best in solitude

27 September 2019
Matt Prior: Fun drives are best enjoyed alone
Motorsport

Racing Lines: Aston Martin's 'David vs Goliath' Le Mans challenge

A newcomer to the hypercar field in an all-new race category has it all to prove, as the man in charge explained to us

26 September 2019
Racing Lines: Aston Martin's 'David vs Goliath' Le Mans challenge

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