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
Morgan visitors' centre
New Morgan visitors’ centre shows the British marque at its very best
New cars

Steve Cropley: Looking back and looking forward

Our man got nostalgic while revisiting Autocar's 100th Anniversary issue, then turned his gaze to the years beyond

4 November 2020
Steve Cropley: Looking back and looking forward

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