Andrew Frankel: from ice cream salesman to esteemed road tester

It is 30 years since Andrew Frankel became an automotive journalist. He looks back on a career in which he's dodged bullets in more ways than one

21 June 2018
Andrew Frankel: from ice cream salesman to esteemed road tester
Audi A5
Audi A5
Business

Hyundai and Audi join forces - but who’s the winner?

The news that the two sides will collaborate on hydrogen fuel cell technology raises important questions

20 June 2018
Hyundai and Audi join forces - but who’s the winner?
2018 Le Mans
Toyota won Le Mans but faced little competition
Motorsport

Why the time is right for hypercars to take over Le Mans

Toyota's dominance showed the failings of the expensive LMP1 class, but new 2020 rules should spice up the spectacle of the endurance classic

18 June 2018
Why the time is right for hypercars to take over Le Mans
New cars

Has BMW found a gap in the market with the 8 Series?

The new two-door premium sports car revives the 8 Series nameplate last seen in 1999

15 June 2018
Has BMW found a gap in the market with the 8 Series?
Racing simulators
Not all race simulators are convincing from a driver’s perspective
Tester’s notes

Can driving simulators replicate reality?

With even the best driving simulators leaving us unconvinced, we take a look at some tech that could solve this

15 June 2018
Can driving simulators replicate reality?
Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3
New cars

Is Tesla moving too quickly?

With Tesla having revealed so many new plans in recent months, we discuss whether its moving too quickly

15 June 2018
Is Tesla moving too quickly?
New cars

Can the Porsche 911 feel alive again?

With turbocharging and automatic gearboxes becoming ever more prevalent in the car industry, we discuss whether we’ll ever get the old 911 back

11 June 2018
Can the Porsche 911 feel alive again?
Elon Musk
Elon Musk doesn’t advertise here, but we’re fine with that
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Why Elon Musk is wrong about car journalists

The Tesla boss reckons the media is under pressure to help bring in advertising dollars (we're not, by the way)

8 June 2018
Matt Prior: Why Elon Musk is wrong about car journalists
Audi Q8
Audi Q8
New cars

Will SUVs rule the world?

With 34% of all cars registered globally being SUVs last year, demand for high-riding cars shows no sign of slowing down

5 June 2018
Will SUVs rule the world?
Audi Q8
Audi Q8
New cars

Why China is becoming the centre of the automotive world

Audi has chosen Shenzhen to launch its first premium SUV

5 June 2018
Why China is becoming the centre of the automotive world
Fiat 500 Giardiniera
The Fiat 500 Giardiniera was launched with use of retro ad
New cars

The seven most exciting future FCA Group models

Electric Maserati supercars, tiny Italian EV-estates and bonkers pick-ups - plenty of intriguing models are coming from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the company confirmed last week

4 June 2018
The seven most exciting future FCA Group models
FCA Group Capital Markets Day
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) boss Sergio Marchionne
Business

Comment: Behind the scenes at the FCA Group Capital Markets Day

Autocar’s James Attwood reflects on a surreal day at FCA HQ

1 June 2018
Comment: Behind the scenes at the FCA Group Capital Markets Day

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New car news

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

Motorsport news

Donnington Park British touring cars
In the 1990s, national champions from abroad and ex-F1 racers would compete in the BTCC
Motorsport

Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over

26 April 2025
Britain vs the world: when Super Tourers took over