Le Mans and Sportscars

Opinion: Why variety is the spice of modern racing

In praise of liberal rules that let all LMH and LMDh cars look distinct in the World Endurance Championship

20 August 2021
Opinion: Why variety is the spice of modern racing
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: why a Caterham is ideal for driving to Scotland

Matt Prior makes the case for Caterham’s long-distance abilities as Autocar’s longest-serving road tester is retired

20 August 2021
Matt Prior: why a Caterham is ideal for driving to Scotland
Government and legislation

Opinion: Why Transport for North boss is wrong to target motorists

As TfN's CEO calls for conversation around asking car owners to pay more for driving, our man queries the reasoning

19 August 2021
Opinion: Why Transport for North boss is wrong to target motorists
Formula E

Opinion: Can Formula E withstand Mercedes' withdrawal?

Manufacturer's exit announcement right after winning the championship asks big questions of the EV series

18 August 2021
Opinion: Can Formula E withstand Mercedes' withdrawal?
New cars

Steve Cropley: Why four cylinders could be the answer

Our man spends some time behind the wheel of Cupra's fast Leon estate, then swaps up for a 4.0-litre Porsche Boxster

18 August 2021
Steve Cropley: Why four cylinders could be the answer
Government and legislation

Opinion: Unanswered questions about government's hydrogen drive

Why the difference between blue and green hydrogen will be key in delivering a low carbon future

17 August 2021
Opinion: Unanswered questions about government's hydrogen drive
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: why car engineers would love to drive more rivals' cars

Automotive writers understand the value of driving lots of cars, and it’s a useful skill when it comes to benchmarking

13 August 2021
Matt Prior: why car engineers would love to drive more rivals' cars
F1

Racing lines: Verstappen's cold summer

The Red Bull ace has been in the wars – but he’s still the F1 title favourite

12 August 2021
Racing lines: Verstappen's cold summer
New cars

Steve Cropley: Car lovers are having a helluva summer

This week our man heads to one of his favourite motoring events, and spends some time in a new Evoque

11 August 2021
Steve Cropley: Car lovers are having a helluva summer
Dealership, sales and marketing

Why used car sales matter so much to manufacturers

Despite the headline push for 2030, buyers still hold value-for-money as the biggest priority

10 August 2021
Why used car sales matter so much to manufacturers
F1

Escapade Silverstone is looking like an intriguing concept

Wealthy petrolheads are being offered residences to own as part of a luxury trackside hotel

6 August 2021
Escapade Silverstone is looking like an intriguing concept
Motorsport

Why Rossi's retirement is a landmark motorsport moment

MotoGP champion has had an incredible career, on four wheels as well as two

6 August 2021
Why Rossi's retirement is a landmark motorsport moment

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