Steve Cropley | Autocar

The Christmas break provides the perfect opportunity for browsing the classifieds

Opinion

I'm planning on buying the perfect car in 2015 - what will it be?

Forget about the mince pies and concentrate on the important things this holiday season. For me, it's what car I should buy in 2015

17 December 2014

I'm planning on buying the perfect car in 2015 - what will it be?

2015 Jeep Renegade - pricing, specifications and gallery

Prices start from £16,995

News

2015 Jeep Renegade – pricing, specifications and gallery

New compact SUV, based on Fiat 500L, priced from £16,995; features all-wheel drive and off-road credentials

16 December 2014

2015 Jeep Renegade – pricing, specifications and gallery

Will its new status as a global car spoil the Ford Focus RS?

The new Focus RS is expected to be shown at the Detroit motor show in January

Opinion

Will its new status as a global car spoil the Ford Focus RS?

The Focus RS is Ford's latest performance model - and the first time it has been made as a global car

11 December 2014

Will its new status as a global car spoil the Ford Focus RS?

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

The Bloodhound team want to break the 1000mph speed barrier

Opinion

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

In two years' time Andy Green will attempt to break the 1000mph speed barrier in the Bloodhound SSC – and as fantastical as it sounds, his venture is worth backing

10 December 2014

It's time to embrace the Bloodhound land speed record project

Decent handling and lower weight for facelifted Touareg

First Drive

2015 Volkswagen Touareg SE 3.0 TDI 204 first drive

Lowest-powered diesel Touareg offers decent performance with refinement, though pricing means you might as well go for the extra punch.

9 December 2014

2015 Volkswagen Touareg SE 3.0 TDI 204 first drive

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

Steve drove the new Disco Sport from the UK all the way to the Faroe Islands

Opinion

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

A 1200-mile first drive in the new Disco Sport reveals a car with a skill set that will be the envy of many rivals

5 December 2014

Land Rover Discovery Sport - when ordinary is special

Discovery Sport shares many of its mechanicals with the Evoque

First Drive

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport first drive

New Discovery Sport is more polished and practical than the old Freelander, but it might be worth waiting for the new engines

5 December 2014

2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport first drive

Limited Edition 208 GTi 30th Anniversary is limited to 800 units

First Drive

2014 Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary first drive

Peugeot has improved its already decent 208 GTi with a peppier, more agile and more entertaining 30th Anniversary model that looks the part, too

3 December 2014

2014 Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary first drive

Maserati Alfieri - exclusive pictures and Harald Wester interview

Maserati's Alfieri concept is likely to come to market in 2016

News

Maserati boss plans range expansion - exclusive pictures as company turns 100

As the firm celebrates its 100th anniversary today, Maserati boss Harald Wester tells Autocar how it will expand in the future

1 December 2014

Maserati boss plans range expansion - exclusive pictures as company turns 100

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Renault will now offer customers the chance to buy batteries for their electric vehicles

News

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs

Sales of Renault's electric models are expected to rise with news that customers will now be able to buy their batteries outright, rather than leasing from the manufacturer

27 November 2014

Renault to offer new battery purchase option on Zoe and Kangoo EVs