1 Lotus Emira on Hethel test track
Emira is lighter than a Cayman but heavier than an A110
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Forget weight and check the bottom line

The truth is that a Lotus is the ‘right’ weight when it becomes a car people want to buy

23 July 2021
Matt Prior: Forget weight and check the bottom line
Features

Not Quite A Classic: Lotus Europa S

The Lotus that was nearly a Proton and borrowed heavily from a Vauxhall sold fewer than 500 examples. Richard Bremner wonders what might have been

22 July 2021
Not Quite A Classic: Lotus Europa S
Goodwood Festival of Speed

Racing lines: the stars shined at this year's Goodwood

Festival of Speed returned with American greats taking the spotlight

22 July 2021
Racing lines: the stars shined at this year's Goodwood
New cars

Steve Cropley: Why Goodwood was a great fit for Ford boss Jim Farley

After a meeting at the Festival of Speed, our man reports that the Blue Oval CEO is as entertaining as ever

21 July 2021
Steve Cropley: Why Goodwood was a great fit for Ford boss Jim Farley
Motorsport

Autocar's favourite races: 2017 Australia Supercars Championship Newcastle 500

From F1 to kart racing, we all have that one race that will forever stick in the mind. These are our highlights

21 July 2021
Autocar's favourite races: 2017 Australia Supercars Championship Newcastle 500
F1

Opinion: Formula 1 Sprint qualifying is still questionable

We returned to Silverstone on Saturday to evaluate F1's latest attempt to shake things up

20 July 2021
Opinion: Formula 1 Sprint qualifying is still questionable
F1

Opinion: Why hydrogen could be the future of Formula 1

Sustainable fuels await for F1, but managing director Ross Brawn suggests hydrogen could be the next step

16 July 2021
Opinion: Why hydrogen could be the future of Formula 1
Electric cars

Why dampers are the key to EVs being fun

With the Polestar 2 and its trick suspension, the Swedes have shown that affordable electric cars can be driver’s cars

16 July 2021
Why dampers are the key to EVs being fun
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All drivers must use a post-2000 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2
Club racing

Opinion: Shelsley's call for youngsters is being heard

New series is an affordable way for new drivers to get into motorsport

16 July 2021
Opinion: Shelsley's call for youngsters is being heard
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: At some point the law will catch up to e-scooters

Technically, e-scooters are currently illegal on UK roads and pavements

16 July 2021
Matt Prior: At some point the law will catch up to e-scooters
F1

Racing lines: Is the VW Group really hungry for F1?

It might be now or never for an entry – if it can stomach the big time

15 July 2021
Racing lines: Is the VW Group really hungry for F1?
New cars

Steve Cropley: Even rain couldn't dampen the Lotus Emira launch

Our man experienced a long but enjoyable haul to Lotus’s Hethel HQ for the official unveiling of the Emira sports car

14 July 2021
Steve Cropley: Even rain couldn't dampen the Lotus Emira launch

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