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Speed limiters may create more dangers than they prevent

EU's decision to make speed limiters mandatory on all new cars from 2022 plays to the view that we're overly reliant on car tech

Steve Cropley
27 March 2019
Speed limiters may create more dangers than they prevent
2021 Range Rover
Fifth-generation Range Rover launch means a factory refit is imminent
Business

Why Jaguar Land Rover faces tough times

A 35% shortfall in China last year and poor reliability ratings across the board mean the company has a lot of ground to regain

Hilton Holloway
25 March 2019
Why Jaguar Land Rover faces tough times
Mazda CX-30 Geneva motor show - front 3/4
New CX-30 touts Mazda's distinctive Kodo design language
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: the trends of the Geneva motor show

A walk around the show floor reveals an unexpected turning of the tables in terms of car design

Matt Prior
22 March 2019
Matt Prior: the trends of the Geneva motor show
Porsche Cayenne Coupe side profile
New cars

Why the time is right for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe

Where the BMW X6 attracted ridicule when it was launched 12 years ago, the Cayenne Coupe feels right for the market

Jim Holder
21 March 2019
Why the time is right for the Porsche Cayenne Coupe
Formula E André Lotterer and Sam Bird in Hong Kong
André Lotterer and Sam Bird in Hong Kong. It didn’t end well
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why you should give Formula E a chance

Lack of engine noise and tight circuits might put some viewers off, but give it a try and you might see why it makes sense

Damien Smith
21 March 2019
Racing lines: Why you should give Formula E a chance
Skoda Kamiq
The Kamiq will bolster Skoda sales in 2019
Business

Why Skoda must keep its eye on the ball

The Czech car maker needs to invest wisely to ensure long-term success

Rachel Burgess
20 March 2019
Why Skoda must keep its eye on the ball
2020 BMW M3
The next-gen BMW M3 makes substantial power increases over its predecessor
New cars

Are we now in the age of the hyper-saloon?

BMW's M cars are tipped to receive more potent powertrains from 2020, which threatens their position as performance family cars

Lawrence Allan
19 March 2019
Are we now in the age of the hyper-saloon?
Limited-slip differential cutaway
The latest LSDs have electronically activated clutches instead of mechanical ramps which compress the plates and lock the differential
Technology

Under the skin: how technology is improving limited-slip differentials

We take a look inside the crucial component in any performance car's drivetrain

Jesse Crosse
18 March 2019
Under the skin: how technology is improving limited-slip differentials
Tesla Model Y on the road blue
New cars

Why Tesla's most important model yet brings few surprises

The Model Y didn't debut with any gimmicky features – but it didn't need them, and is a good sign for things to come from Tesla

Tom Morgan-Freelander
15 March 2019
Why Tesla's most important model yet brings few surprises
Aston Martin stands to reinvent the supercar with the Vanquish Vision and AM-RB 003
Geneva motor show

Matt Prior: the sad decline of supercar start-ups

Ferrari, Aston Martin, McLaren and Lamborghini are in the grip of an arms race, but is there a David to take on these Goliaths?

Matt Prior
15 March 2019
Matt Prior: the sad decline of supercar start-ups
WLTP testing Mercedes
Business

Why Autocar is committing to WLTP testing figures

We're adapting our reviews, features and magazine data pages to give you the fairest and clearest efficiency ratings possible

Matt Saunders
14 March 2019
Why Autocar is committing to WLTP testing figures
Sebastian Vettel Ferrari Formula 1
Motorsport

Racing lines: Why Vettel could be F1 champion or bust in 2019

Youngest champion of all time needs a great season under new boss at Ferrari

Damien Smith
14 March 2019
Racing lines: Why Vettel could be F1 champion or bust in 2019

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