More than 100 years on, can London's new electric cabs succeed?
The view of London from the rear seats of Thriev's electric BYD cab

More than 100 years on, can London's new electric cabs succeed this time?

Chinese company BYD is determined to make an impact on the capital's pollution problem with its electric cabs

11 February 2014
More than 100 years on, can London's new electric cabs succeed this time?
A 290bhp Escort Mk2: why I love rallying
291bhp and rear-wheel drive makes for tail-out fun. Photo: M and H Rally Photography
Motorsport

A 290bhp Escort Mk2: the reason why I love rallying

Life on the rally stage is intoxicating. Stay tuned for the highs and lows of a season behind the wheel of a Mk2 Ford Escort

11 February 2014
A 290bhp Escort Mk2: the reason why I love rallying
Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John
John Surtees won the 1964 Formula 1 world championship with Ferrari
Motorsport

Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees

John Surtees, world champion on two wheels and four, celebrates his 80th birthday today. What price that knighthood this year?

11 February 2014
Cropley on cars: Happy Birthday, Sir John Surtees
Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?
Carlos Tavares has competed in racing events for more than three decades
Motorsport

Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?

The new chief executive of PSA Peugeot-Citroën firmly believes in motorsport's brand-building power

11 February 2014
Could Carlos Tavares take Peugeot back to Formula 1?
The Dacia Sandero road trip: what we learned
Honey, I'm home! Tomorrow morning there's 505 miles of mud and grime to clean off

The Dacia Sandero road trip: Part three - what I discovered

Driving 505 miles in 11.5 hours of snow, rain and bright sunshine helped uncover what makes Britain's cheapest car a bit special

10 February 2014
The Dacia Sandero road trip: Part three - what I discovered
The Dacia Sandero road trip, part two – Telford to Bala and beyond
Heavy snow hasn't halted our Dacia Sandero's progress through England and Wales

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part two – Telford to Bala and beyond

The second part of our 500-mile odyssey in Britain's cheapest car has highlighted how capable it is in all conditions

10 February 2014
The Dacia Sandero road trip: part two – Telford to Bala and beyond
Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche
A used Porsche is a popular choice but other less obvious alternatives exist

Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche

When the piggy bank is getting full, dipping into the used car market can be very tempting

10 February 2014
Cropley on cars: Help me to avoid buying a Porsche
The Dacia Sandero road trip: part one – London to Wales
Our 500-mile road trip will serve as a fitting farewell to the Sandero after a year spent on the Autocar fleet

The Dacia Sandero road trip: part one – London to Wales

Britain's cheapest new car has charmed us with its low price, but can it be a good driver's companion as well? We take it on a 500-mile road trip to find out

10 February 2014
The Dacia Sandero road trip: part one – London to Wales
Why 2014 could be the year of rallycross
The new FIA World Rallycross Championship features spectacular action
Motorsport

Why 2014 could be the year that rallycross springs back to life

The made-for-television motorsport has experienced a remarkable resurgence in the last few seasons

7 February 2014
Why 2014 could be the year that rallycross springs back to life
The waiting game is over: I've been caught speeding
Would you take the points or sign up for a speed-awareness course?

The waiting game is over: I've been caught speeding

After weeks of keeping his fingers crossed, Sutters got the letter through the post – and he’s been pinched. So what happens next?

7 February 2014
The waiting game is over: I've been caught speeding
Official fuel economy figures are rarely achievable, but nor are they the fault of the car makers
New cars

Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?

Official fuel figures, set under a test regime required by the law makers, can rarely be obtained in the real world. But as we all know that, what's the point of getting vexed about it?

7 February 2014
Cropley on cars: Just ignore the official 'Government' fuel figures, ok?
Simplicity and economy underpin Citroen's new brand character
The C4 Cactus embodies Citroën's new brand character

Simplicity and economy underpin Citroen's new brand character

The striking new Citroën C4 Cactus marks the start of an ambitious and crucially important new era for the French manufacturer

7 February 2014
Simplicity and economy underpin Citroen's new brand character

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