New cars

The future of the V8 is once again under threat

New C63 V8-hybrid switch may be part of a larger transition as manufacturers struggle to limit CO2

17 October 2019
The future of the V8 is once again under threat
New cars

Can the 2 Series Gran Coupe lure 3 Series buyers?

It may be smaller than the G20-generation 3, but a front-driven platform could made the difference

15 October 2019
Can the 2 Series Gran Coupe lure 3 Series buyers?
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
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
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
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?

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Mercedes AMG EA prototype official front quarter sliding
The new AMG GT 4-Door will be tasked with taking on the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air
New cars

Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

26 April 2025
Mercedes-AMG to reveal bespoke electric super-saloon in June

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