Andrew Frankel | Autocar

Jaguar close to decision over F-type R coupe racing car

Autocar's impression of how a Jaguar F-type R coupé racer might look

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Jaguar close to decision over F-type R coupe racing car

British manufacturer's plans to enter sports car racing with the F-type R coupé are “advanced”, according to a source close to the project

20 November 2014

Jaguar close to decision over F-type R coupe racing car

BMW M division boss hints at revival of junior supercar project

BMW's M division would relish the prospect of making a supercar

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BMW M division boss hints at softening stance towards a junior supercar

German firm could create a carbonfibre plug-in supercar in the future, although for the time being the priority is to grow the hybrid i sub-brand

19 November 2014

BMW M division boss hints at softening stance towards a junior supercar

Comparison - Bentley Continental GT Speed vs. Mercedes S63 AMG coupé

Both the Mercedes S63 AMG coupé and Bentley Continental GT Speed have a commanding presence on the road

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Comparison - Bentley Continental GT Speed vs. Mercedes S63 AMG coupé

The new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG coupé is aimed squarely at the Bentley Continental GT Speed. Can it outmuscle it?

1 November 2014

Comparison - Bentley Continental GT Speed vs. Mercedes S63 AMG coupé

New twin-turbo V8 engine destined for more Mercedes models

The Mercedes-AMG GT is now "pretty much sold out" through 2015-16 says Moers

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New twin-turbo V8 engine destined for more Mercedes models

AMG boss confirms the new 4.0-litre V8 engine found in the GT will be used in elsewhere in the Mercedes range

27 October 2014

New twin-turbo V8 engine destined for more Mercedes models

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the misfits

The Megane was the only front-wheel drive contender in this year's BBDC

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Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the misfits

Our most eclectic category contained the Alfa Romeo 4C, Ariel Atom 3.5R and Renault Mégane RS 275 Trophy – and produced the widest range of results

15 October 2014

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car 2014 - the misfits

Fernando Alonso is expected to switch from Ferrari to McLaren

Opinion

How can Ferrari fix its Formula 1 woes?

Sebastian Vettel is expected to join the Maranello-based team next season, but it will need more big signings to fight back to the top in F1

13 October 2014

How can Ferrari fix its Formula 1 woes?

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25 years of testing in numbers

A total of 334 cars have been tested since BBDC began in 1989

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Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25 years of testing in numbers

Autocar's annual handling day celebrates its 25th anniversary this week. Here's the analytical rundown, and a handful of eminently memorable moments, from previous events

10 October 2014

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25 years of testing in numbers

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25th anniversary special

The Porsche 944 S2 won the inaugural BBDC, in 1989

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Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25th anniversary special

This week marks the 25th anniversary of our annual Britain’s Best Driver’s Car shootout. Andrew Frankel recalls the highlights

8 October 2014

Britain’s Best Driver’s Car - 25th anniversary special

Ferrari has said that it will continue "to make two-door sports cars, not SUVs or four-door cars."

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Ferrari rules out SUV and saloon models

Luca di Montezemolo and Sergio Marchionne say Ferrari's future plans involve only sports cars, not four-door or SUV models

3 October 2014

Ferrari rules out SUV and saloon models

Insight - Luca di Montezemolo's final Ferrari press conference

The interplay between Luca di Montezemolo and Sergio Marchionne was absorbing

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Insight - Luca di Montezemolo's final Ferrari press conference

In Paris the Ferrari chairman made his final official appearance alongside his successor Sergio Marchionne. Observing the body language was captivating

3 October 2014

Insight - Luca di Montezemolo's final Ferrari press conference