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
Technology

Are oil-powered cars heading the way of the fur coat?

Fur coats were once revered as the height of opulence, but no more. Could the car industry head the same way?

23 September 2019
Are oil-powered cars heading the way of the fur coat?
Business

Will Amazon's electric vans disrupt the car industry?

The internet retailing giant's big order with Rivian could be hugely significant for the development of electric vehicles

20 September 2019
Will Amazon's electric vans disrupt the car industry?
Bugatti Chiron testing at Ehra-Lessien
Acceleration’s what you need if you want to be a record breaker
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Bugatti achieved the final relevant speed record

Other manufacturers will try to beat the Chiron's 304mph top speed, but that could be an exercise in futility

20 September 2019
Matt Prior: Bugatti achieved the final relevant speed record
Alex Zanardi crash in 2001
Dr Olvey saved Alex Zanardi’s life when he lost both legs in 2001
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why you should watch Rapid Response

New documentary is a revealing foray into the dark world of motorsport medical professionals

19 September 2019
Racing lines: Why you should watch Rapid Response

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Honda Prelude concept with interior inset
Exterior styling from concept (pictured) isn't set to change dramatically for production car
New cars

Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year

2 April 2025
Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year