The UK's 2030 petrol and diesel ban: Autocar’s response

While we enthusiastically welcome the electric age, there are aspects of the government's 2030 combustion ban that must be addressed

18 November 2020
The UK's 2030 petrol and diesel ban: Autocar’s response
New cars

Steve Cropley: We need a Suzuki Ignis Appreciation Society

The Ignis is a special car that doesn't get the credit it deserves

18 November 2020
Steve Cropley: We need a Suzuki Ignis Appreciation Society
Motorsport

Why it should be 'Sir Lewis' for seven-time F1 champ

He's a controversial figure, but having won seven world titles, more and more people are calling for Hamilton to be knighted

17 November 2020
Why it should be 'Sir Lewis' for seven-time F1 champ
Motor shows

How the Cotswolds gave a fleeting but brilliant return to forest rallying

South England’s first special-stage club rally since March goes down a storm

13 November 2020
How the Cotswolds gave a fleeting but brilliant return to forest rallying
Lewis Hamilton
Statistics reflect talent in Hamilton’s case, reckons Prior
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Is Hamilton the greatest? Of course he is

While it's obviously impossible to compare between eras, it's also impossible not to acknowledge Lewis's talent

13 November 2020
Matt Prior: Is Hamilton the greatest? Of course he is
New cars

Could the BMW iX could become a future design icon?

History looks kindly on cars that do things differently, so don't judge this controversially styled SUV too soon

11 November 2020
Could the BMW iX could become a future design icon?
New cars

Why the BMW iX is the modern successor to the i8

Bold new electric SUV is a statement of what BMW wants to be known for in the future – just like the i8 was before it

11 November 2020
Why the BMW iX is the modern successor to the i8
New cars

Steve Cropley: does history sell the Lotus Elan short? Let's find out

Our man considers how easy it would be to live with an Abarth, before sinking his cash into a Lotus instead

11 November 2020
Steve Cropley: does history sell the Lotus Elan short? Let's find out
New cars

An electric Lotus SUV must remain true to brand's ethos

Hethel's focus on lightness puts it onto a winner and gives it a valuable USP in the bloated SUV market

9 November 2020
An electric Lotus SUV must remain true to brand's ethos
Maserati MC20 - front
The MC20 is charged with spearheading a new era for Maserati
Tester’s notes

Matt Prior: Maserati's potential is being unleashed, and more's the pity

The Italian marque's line-up is getting a polish, but our man can't help mourning the loss of a bit of rough

6 November 2020
Matt Prior: Maserati's potential is being unleashed, and more's the pity
Turkington BTCC
Turkington and Sutton are the title favourites
Motorsport

BTCC rules show balancing has big benefits

Forget purity: the British Touring Car rulebook yields closer racing and worthier winners

6 November 2020
BTCC rules show balancing has big benefits
Pure ETCR
Electric touring cars are set to go racing next year
Motorsport

Racing lines: two new EV racing series are chasing the spark

Pure ETCR and Supercharge represent motorsport's pioneering spirit

5 November 2020
Racing lines: two new EV racing series are chasing the spark

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Honda Prelude concept with interior inset
Exterior styling from concept (pictured) isn't set to change dramatically for production car
New cars

Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year

2 April 2025
Full reveal: Honda Prelude sports coupe to land this year