Mini Aceman concept 2022 side profile
Oliver Heilmer’s vision of a modern back-to-basics Mini is compelling
New cars

Opinion: the Mini Aceman is an intelligent and much needed rethink

Why the Mini Aceman is an encouraging change of pace for Mini

27 July 2022
Opinion: the Mini Aceman is an intelligent and much needed rethink
Alpine A110 2022 parked with classics Steve Cropley
Steve's high-tech Alpine A110 stands out sandwiched between a pair of practical classics
New cars

Steve Cropley: First speeding fine in 20 years - and not even in a car

Steve's week involved heading down to Goodwood GRRC's breakfast club, and being nicked for speeding

27 July 2022
Steve Cropley: First speeding fine in 20 years - and not even in a car
BMW heated seats infotainment
The internet is up in arms at BMW's pay-as-you-go extras plan
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: Defending BMW's heated seats meltdown

Social media pile-ons are nothing new, but BMW could be onto something with its chargeable optional extras

27 July 2022
Autocar Business
Inside the industry: Defending BMW's heated seats meltdown
Paddy Hopkirk portrait
Legendary rally driver and charismatic brand ambassador Paddy Hopkirk has died at the age of 89
Historic

Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk

Curious, generous and self-effacing – Hopkirk was a hero you had to meet

22 July 2022
Memories of an evening with Paddy Hopkirk
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Audi A5 shows how well brand's design has aged

Even decade-old cars look as good as new - are cars from other brands so consistently handsome?

22 July 2022
Matt Prior: Audi A5 shows how well brand's design has aged
New cars

Opinion: Electric Alpine A110 makes perfect sense

Five-star sports car is already super-light and slippery, so an EV version looks a winner

21 July 2022
Opinion: Electric Alpine A110 makes perfect sense
BTCC Peter Riches standing wearing headset
Peter Riches' retirement will be phased, with him staying on as a consultant for as long as necessary
BTCC

Racing Lines: Why Peter Riches' retirement is a huge loss to BTCC

Our man looks back on Peter Riches' 30 years as technical director of the BTCC and considers the future

21 July 2022
Racing Lines: Why Peter Riches' retirement is a huge loss to BTCC
01 citroen berlingo dacia duster front quarter
Steve loved his Duster so much that he's taken it off of Dacia's hands
New cars

Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years

A worthy (and familiar) successor to the Berlingo has been appointed in the garage

20 July 2022
Steve Cropley: Citroen Berlingo leaves the fleet after 19 years
New cars

Opinion: Renault Megane's exit is a true watershed moment

Ford Focus and VW Golf always topped the segment in the UK, but the Megane leaves a strong legacy

18 July 2022
Opinion: Renault Megane's exit is a true watershed moment
MG dealership
ZS EV and 5 SW EV have driven huge growth for MG
Dealership, sales and marketing

Inside the Industry: Why UK car sales are still in a slump

Brands like MG and Dacia are seeing huge gains, but most are still struggling against the industry headwinds

18 July 2022
Autocar Business
Inside the Industry: Why UK car sales are still in a slump
New cars

Can Hyundai's N division transfer its magic to electric cars?

Hyundai is now the defender of the hot hatch with its N models: can it continue its legacy with electric power?

15 July 2022
Can Hyundai's N division transfer its magic to electric cars?
99 range rover front end
Range Rover is more than big enough for UK roads...
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover's resistance

A drive in a pick-up puts the struggles of other brands into perspective

15 July 2022
Matt Prior: Ram ride reveals Range Rover's resistance

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