Motorsport

Why the World RX trumps the WRC

During the final World RX leg in Germany, Kevin Eriksson drove into the lead during the first bend after one of the most spectacular overtaking manoeuvres in recent motor racing history

4 November 2016
Why the World RX trumps the WRC
Business

The Land Rover Defender that wasn't

In 2011 we drove the DC100 concept in LA, but what went wrong with the Defender open-top?

3 November 2016
The Land Rover Defender that wasn't
New Land Rover Defender
New Land Rover Defender
New cars

Can the iconic Land Rover Defender be reinvented?

The new Defender is due for a 2019 launch, and head of design Gerry McGovern has a big challenge ahead

3 November 2016
Can the iconic Land Rover Defender be reinvented?
China car design
Winner Yang Liu's Benz Velo concept
New cars

Why we need to ignore China's copycat car designs

China's copycat cars undermine a jewel of real talent from the country; it's time to focus on the future promise and less on the clone cars

2 November 2016
Why we need to ignore China's copycat car designs
Business

Former Ford chief Martin Leach dies

Leach, who headed up Ford of Europe in the 1990s, was more recently co-founder of the NextEV electric supercar project

2 November 2016
Former Ford chief Martin Leach dies

Used Mercedes | Life with a 190E - part 3

Investigation into the 190E's cold-start issue continues to no avail, but in more positive news, a fresh set of tyres is fitted

1 November 2016
Used Mercedes | Life with a 190E - part 3
Business

Who remembers the Mercedes LaPickup?

Mercedes-Benz recently revealed its new X-Class pick-up truck, but back in 1972, its LaPickup was stealing hearts in Argentina

28 October 2016
Who remembers the Mercedes LaPickup?
Aston Martin AM-RB 001
Aston Martin AM-RB 001
New cars

How the Aston Martin AM-RB 001 will take hypercars to the next level

Hypercars with 800-900bhp aren't all that hyper any more, are they?

28 October 2016
How the Aston Martin AM-RB 001 will take hypercars to the next level
Nissan Qashqai Sunderland
Nissan's Sunderland plant employees 7000 people
Business

Opinion: Nissan's commitment to Sunderland is a big boost for Britain

Nissan's continued investment in its Sunderland plant could be the catalyst Britain needs to save its car industry

27 October 2016
Opinion: Nissan's commitment to Sunderland is a big boost for Britain
New cars

What's behind the 2017 Mini Countryman's new look?

The 2017 Mini Countryman has been revealed, but where did its design inspiration come from?

26 October 2016
What's behind the 2017 Mini Countryman's new look?

Skoda Yeti takes on Bhutan

We ventured deep into the countryside of the Himalayas in South Asia using a humble Skoda Yeti. What could possibly go wrong?

25 October 2016
Skoda Yeti takes on Bhutan
Mull Rally
Photo: Andy Manston
Motorsport

Conquering the challenge of the Mull Rally in a Vauxhall Corsa

Lizzie Pope, digital editor at Autocar’s sister title Practical Caravan, reflects on her co-driving baptism on the famed Scottish asphalt stage rally

21 October 2016
Conquering the challenge of the Mull Rally in a Vauxhall Corsa

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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

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